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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.

IDF Strikes

Important actions conducted by the Israeli Defense Force

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.

Pesach Message From Rabbi Moshe Hauer: A Seder Lesson From The Hostage Families

Everything you have taught us over these six torturous months can be summarized in a biblical phrase, vayima’ein l’hitnacheim, “(they) refused to be consoled.” You put your lives on hold and dedicate your every moment to advocating, traveling, and speaking on behalf of your loved ones held captive. You have demonstrated what true commitment to family looks like. It is a lesson we badly needed, and we hope we have begun to learn.

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.

Texas Announces New Appointees to Holocaust Advisory Commission 

The agency’s mission is to combat and confront hatred, prejudice and indifference by educating Texans about the Holocaust and other genocides.

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.