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"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Elko County (NV) Sheriff's Deputy Denny Van Lawrence
A seemingly routine response to a vehicle crash turned deadly. This is the story of a beloved Nevada deputy who was shot and struggled mightily for 30 years before finally succumbing to his injuries.
Rick Harcrow - Inside the Attica Prison Riot: What Really Happened | Part 1
They used a correctional officer's head as a battering ram. 43 people died at Attica. This is what actually happened — from someone who worked those walls for 37 years.
LawOfficer.com: Police Taking the Blame for Political Cowardice
There is a particular kind of institutional betrayal that doesn’t make the after-action report.
Op-ed by CBB Advisory Council Member David Berez: What Law Enforcement Should Know About the Red Rabbits
As law enforcement agencies navigate an era of heightened political polarization and recurring civil unrest, a new question is emerging: Who are the Red Rabbits, and what role might they play in future demonstrations across America?
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Riverside (CA) Police Officer Ryan P. Bonaminio
He served two tours in Iraq--then came home to serve Riverside. On a dark night in 2010, Ryan P. Bonaminio faced a violent fugitive alone and upheld his oath to protect and serve with his last breath.
CBB Substack: Inside the O.J. Simpson Murder Investigation: What Really Happened
The lead detective in the O.J. Simpson murder investigation reveals how the case was lost: the evidence the jury never heard, the prosecution's blunders, why the glove didn't fit, and much more.
Op-ed by Art Gordon, CBB Advisory Council Member: ICE and Border Patrol Finally Assured Stable Funding
The Secure America Act will allow these agencies to plan, hire, train, and operate over the next three years without the constant threat of political brinkmanship.
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of St. John the Baptist Parish (LA) Sheriff's Deputies Brandon J. Nielsen and Jeremy M. Triche
Two Louisiana deputies confronted violent extremism with courage and resolve. And they gave their lives in service to a community they loved.
Part 2 | Tom Lange — The OJ Simpson Case: What the Jury Never Heard
Tom Lange was the lead detective on the OJ Simpson murder case. He says the evidence was airtight — and his own prosecutor buried it.
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Harris County (TX) Deputy Shane R. Bennett
He responded to a frantic 9-1-1 call from a teenage girl. Masked gunmen had forced their way into her family's home. A young deputy responded and engaged the robbers. It cost him his life.
Tom Lange — Lead OJ Simpson Detective on the Evidence the Jury Never Heard | Part 1
Tom Lange led the OJ Simpson murder investigation for the LAPD. Here's what he found — and what the jury was never allowed to hear.
Op-ed by Louis F. Quijas: When “Unacceptable” Isn’t Enough
Let’s start with the criminal justice system — and its failures. A small number of repeat violent offenders are responsible for a disproportionate share of serious crime.
CBB Substack: “I Had to Be There” - The Unforgettable Story of Arkansas Game Warden Mike Neal
In one of law enforcement's most courageous acts, an Arkansas game warden stopped two cop killers in a harrowing 37-second shootout. He survived, but sixteen years later his healing continues.
Sheriff Mike Neal — The Walmart Shooting and What He Brought Home | Part 2
He rammed his truck into a van full of cop killers at 55 miles per hour. His first thought after the shooting was that he'd be fired.
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Kansas City (MO) Police Officer Thomas R. Meyers
His 25-year law enforcement career was ended by a drunken driver. But Tom Meyers continues to be remembered and honored as a tireless advocate for crime prevention by an award that bears his name.
I Got Married on the Day I Killed Someone — Sheriff Mike Neal | Part 1
Mike Neal stopped two cop killers. Then he received 42 awards he didn't want. His colleagues who died got nothing.
Rafael A. Mangual - The Data Behind "Criminal [In]Justice" | Part 2
Brittany Hill turned and shielded her one-year-old from the gunfire. She got three steps and collapsed. The man who shot her had nine prior felony convictions, including murder. He was free on parole. (Part 1 linked below.)
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Bossier City (LA) Police Officer Trey Hutchison
An annual Domestic Violence Awards Banquet is held in his honor — a fitting tribute to an officer who lost his life responding to a domestic violence call, trying to protect someone in danger.
Rafael A. Mangual - Why Killers Walk While Cops Go to Prison | Part 1
A cop threw an empty cooler at a fleeing suspect and got 3 to 9 years. The man with 13 prior arrests — including a machete attack — stayed free.
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police Officer Marlon F. Morales
When Officer Marlon Morales was shot and killed by a fare evader, a neighbor said, "For less than a $3 fare, the fact that [the killer] disturbed so many lives is just unbelievable. It's senseless."