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Steven Zimmerman

Welcome to the Modern-Day Keystone Cops

“They’ve suspended Camp,” an officer with the El Paso Police Department discloses. “The only guy who’s been tirelessly looking out for us, and they’ve abruptly removed him.” This sudden absence of Sgt. Camp, a key figure in our community, leaves a void that many are concerned about.

America: A Failed State (Opinion Piece)

The following is an opinion piece by Steven E. Zimmerman. Links throughout the article will take you to the source…

Something Is Rotten in EPPD

Over the last two days, we have received almost fifty (50) emails from officers within the El Paso Police Department. These emails show the department’s deteriorating morale. They also speak to a larger problem that neither EPPD nor the City of El Paso plans to correct.

Transparency: Not Really

[This article was edited to correct spelling and syntax] “He’s like a little kid that just got all he wanted…

IDF Takes Operational Control of Rafah Crossing

he Israel Defense Forces took control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt on Tuesday morning, as tanks from the 401st Armored Brigade of the 162nd Division rolled right up to the station.

EPPD Chief Admits Staffing Concerns

“I want to give you this screenshot of what the chief has sent to all of us. It is really only empty words coming from someone who really doesn’t listen to us. We say we need something, like shields, and he buys us batons. The chief is a hypocrite and this shows you are starting to get to him.”  

Officers Losing Confidence

This morning, our inboxes were filled with emails from Officers with the El Paso Police Department. Concerns about a rogue Lieutenant and the use of patrol cars for TxDot and DHS jobs are the concerns of the day.

EPPD & Eddens: Police Not at Fault

When Officers do a good job, we should support them in the case of Eddes, who died while in custody of EPPD, the Police are not at fault.

CBP Officer Make Several Large Drug Busts

El Paso area CBP officers begin week with several large drug busts.

Rodriguez: Just Part of the Problem

“The video of him responding, the walk when he gets out of the unit,” says one officer, “it’s disgusting and a disgrace to the badge. He’s found a way to turn public service into personal gain, and no one seems to care.”