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An officer speaks out about policy at the El Paso Police Department, El Paso, Texas.

The Rodriguez File: Excessive Police Overtime Places El Paso Citizens at Greater Risk

The El Paso Police Department allows officers to work overtime and on off-duty assignments, such as security details or traffic control, where they wear their uniforms. These hours are limited, though some officers abuse the system.

Another EPPD Officer Speaks Out

Dear Mr. Zimmerman, I have read several articles pertaining to your news column, and I wanted to say a big thank you for allowing freedom of speech to be prevalent in The Jerusalem Press. I find it very interesting with the news items that this paper covers not just international headlines of Israel and the Middle East but the local interest columns involving the El Paso Police Department.

The Truth is a Hard Pill to Swallow

Another officer with the El Paso Police Department comes forward to share their story.

PD Contract, Pay, and More

On Thursday and Friday, I had the opportunity to speak with more than a few officers with the El Paso Police Department. Each officer recalls my work with the El Paso Herald-Post and police contracts and pay scales. Back then, I was fighting to get anything on a FOIA.

The Faded Blue Line: An EPPD Officer Speaks Out

An officer with the El Paso Police Department speaks out about the corruption and criminals with badges.

Sun Metro’s Lift – a Disgrace

One of our greatest and most neglected resources is our elders. They have raised us and guided us, and they continue to do so regardless of health or age. Sadly, the City of El Paso seems to want to ignore their needs, creating fear and confusion in a woman in her 80s.

National Guard Shooting on Border

News reports cite a Border Patrol bulletin that said an Indiana Guard member wounded a migrant who was stabbing another migrant at the border in El Paso.

EPPD Does the Work, Judge Tosses Cases

Carlos Jose Fernandez is an example of what is wrong with the Justice system when it comes to animal cruelty. Fernandez appeared before Judges for animal cruelty three times in 2015 and again in 2023.

IDF Destroying Underground Tunnels

Locating and destroying underground tunnel routes and rocket production facilities; Expanding the operational hold on the Karni Corridor: footage from the targeted operation of the 162nd Division in the central Gaza Strip