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I decided to post in here after reading false and misleading information. Please take time to note that I'm using my REAL name and yes, I am one of the two original co-founders of...

Hope you guys enjoyed the show. If you missed it, no worries. You can watch Episode 488 at the link below:

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We're covering the Florida School Shooting again this evening on the LEO Round Table law enforcement talk show. With the additional news available about the possibility of cowardice, it should be...

OK Guys,

Here's an update from the Tampa PBA on Monday, 11/06/2017. Apparently Abe is on it!:

Dear Members,

Recently retired members received the below letter notifying them that the City...

I don't know if this is "the writing on the wall", but I've received two (2) notices (copied below) from the City stating that if you're a retiree and NOT enrolled in the City's group health...

Please remember Robin Fuson tomorrow when you're voting for Judge in the 13th judicial circuit, Group 3, Hillsborough County.

Please remember Robin Fuson tomorrow when you're voting for Judge in the 13th judicial circuit, Group 3, Hillsborough County.

Please remember Robin Fuson tomorrow when you're voting for Judge in the 13th judicial circuit, Group 3, Hillsborough County.

http://www.policeone.com/investigations/articles/206521006-Norwegian-man-accused-of-threatening-Maine-police-online/

Norwegian man accused of threatening Maine police online

28-year-old Espen...

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/crime/2016/07/21/caddo-sheriff-threatened-facebook-suspect-sought/87414642/

Update: Suspect arrested for threatening Caddo Sheriff
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http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/07/facebook_threat_against_police.html

Facebook threat against police lands Edgard man in jail
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http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2016/06/22/sheriff-took-threat-my-life/86233562/

Sheriff says Facebook post is a threat to his life

Therese Apel, The Clarion-Ledger 7:55 a.m. CDT...

http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2016/jun/09/facebook-threat-on-officers-leads-to-ar/?latest

Facebook threat about 'butchering' officers leads to arrest of Arkansas man

By Dave Hughes

This...

http://www.policeone.com/Officer-Safety/articles/185881006-Man-arrested-for-Facebook-threat-against-cop-who-ticketed-him/

Man arrested for Facebook threat against cop who ticketed him
Man...

That is EXCELLENT advice and I hope everyone heeds it. Also, the TOR browser is an excellent way to protect your identity (https://www.torproject.org/).

Thanks for the response, although judging from it I'm not sure you saw the entire piece. We talked about the accidental discharges being a Training Issue which is essentially what you are saying. ...

We actually covered a good part of this story on episode 46 of LEO Round Table, my law enforcement talk show. You can click on the following link to watch the show and this piece begins at 16:21.
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I'll answer your question, although it looks like your real intent was to question deadly use of force by police. I have no more interest in the FHP forum than I do the other 500 plus law...

My apologies, I just happened to see a couple of posts directed to me while updating data on the conviction of someone who threatened law enforcement on Facebook.

For starters, I appreciate your...

http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/03/02/sentence-issued-man-who-threatened-law-enforcement-facebook/81233158/

INDYSTAR

Sentence issued for man who threatened law enforcement on...

I don't know if you know who I am, but you're definitely talking to the right guy. I am one of the two original co-founders of this site (back in 2002) and I retired in 2013 after 30 years law...

And here's another:

http://www.leoaffairs.com/news/man-arrested-making-threats-police-families-online/

Man arrested after making threats against police and their families online

January 29,...

Shockingly it's happened again! What in the world was I thinking, that someone should be arrested for threatening to kill a FHP trooper? It's nice to see that there are others who share my...

Thanks to everyone for their support of Jose. I saw a special on Fox 13 the other evening after Jose arrived in Tampa. I just visited the GoFundMe page and 377 supporters have donated $45,075 in...

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Most of you probably know Jose or even worked with him during his 26 years at TPD. ...

Let's explore your accusation that "LEO AFFAIRS IS IN VIOLATION OF Freedom of speech":

For starters, you did not put a single independent thought into what you wrote. Anyone can cut and past the...

Greetings,

I am writing to you because I'm one of the two co-founders of this site. I've seen your agency's message board grow and the traffic is impressive. However, the quality of the content...

It's nice to see that out of the current 147 views of this thread since it started yesterday, only two (2) people are complaining about it (one poster is attempting to appear as two different...

Apparently I'm still not the only one who thinks people who threaten to kill cops, even through social media, should go to jail:
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Robin Fuson is running for Judge in the 13th judicial circuit, Group 3,...

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Robin Fuson is running for Judge in the 13th judicial circuit, Group 3,...

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Robin Fuson is running for Judge in the 13th judicial circuit, Group 3,...

Now, in all fairness, John Bab**** took care of me in a timely manner when I reached out to him that day (after finally getting his information). I don't know who the ignorant post came from, but...

Have you ever heard the saying about what happens when you make assumptions? That shoe seems to fit you perfectly!

Since you're obviously not familiar and educated with Florida State Statute -...

Oh, did I mention that the published fax line for records is NOT accepting incoming faxes? GEEESSSSHHHHH

I must say, I've dealt with a ton of law enforcement agencies over the years but I've never experienced the lack of responsiveness I'm currently seeing with your Records Section. I've been calling...

I think it's time to update this thread with the actual outcome of the incident. Some posters labeled Off. Darren Wilson a criminal while others defended him. According to our "Was Off. Darren...

I contacted Jake's wife and sent her your contact info. I also accessed the City of Tampa website and copied the below info for you:

Neighborhood Empowerment
2105 N. Nebraska Ave - Tampa,...

Since the return address on the email I received is not valid but the author identified himself, I'll post my response here:

Hello Mark,

I am in receipt of your email, thank you!

In your...

This has been a project in the making for quite a while. The museum is now online with 10 items and we will be adding more. The Tampa Police Memorial Committee has a link to the Online Store from...

I just heard and wanted to congratulate Chief Eric Ward! I hope you get all the support you need in order to do your job effectively, you deserve it!

Greetings,

I just made a post that should alleviate all of your concerns. I'm still running the site and your anonymity is still protected. Please click on the below link for more details:
...

Don't give me too much credit. I can only see numbers (IP addresses) and have no idea who anyone is unless you tell me. As far as you trusting my promise of confidentiality, I appreciate your trust...

Well, we've come a long way technology wise but unfortunately people can make vague claims like the one above and those who are not computer savvy can become concerned. Please allow me to put your...

I removed the above post because it is false and designed to deter you from using this site. I encourage anyone willing to access our Terms of Use at...

Well, I can think of no one better to address this post since I'm a co-founder of this site. The above post is not entirely accurate, as the site continues to be managed by former LEOs (myself and...

Just to make sure we're all armed with the same information, Wikipedia defines Zionism as a nationalist and political movement of Jews and Jewish culture that supports the reestablishment of a Jewish...

I'd like to respond to the above post. Our Terms of Use are pretty easy to comprehend and, with over 400 moderators supervised by Mod 1, we endeavor to make sure they are enforced evenly. Yes, I...

Because we have received a complaint on the post copied above, I wanted to respond to the user reporting this post. I just reviewed the posts in this string and found them professionally written and...

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When I was diagnosed with cancer last year, Jon Belk (who was fighting for his life with cancer at the...

Thanks for the quick response and the link. I removed the image until it or one like it can be verified...I appreciate the help!

Someone sent me this photo of Off. Darren Wilson in his hospital bed. It clearly shows his injuries after being attacked by what the sender describes as an "unarmed black teenager". The sender also...

It's been almost a year since I retired and yesterday it was time for me to renew my HR 218 certification (valid for 1 year). I hooked up with retired Captain Bret Bartlett at Shoot Straight in...

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This is certainly a highly contested event that is in...

This petition from the FORCECHANGE.COM website praises the FBI for their efforts in combating the trafficking of children (see link and petition below):
...

Petition 1 of 2 from the FORCECHANGE.COM website dealing with limitations placed on law enforcement in the collection of cellphone data (see link and petition below). What is your opinion?
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Petition 2 of 2 from the FORCECHANGE.COM website dealing with recent limitations on data gathering by law enforcement (what is your opinion?):
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This petition is on the FORCECHANGE.COM website (see link and petition below). Input from anyone?

http://forcechange.com/126879/enforce-prison-anti-rape-measures/

Posted by Eavie Arntzen...

This petition was found on the FORCECHANGE.COM website:

http://forcechange.com/126865/applaud-police-department-for-humane-dog-training/

Posted by Courtney Heitter
Target: Gary McCarthy,...

The below petition was found on the FORCECHANGE.COM website (see link and petition below). Curious as to everyone's input on this:
...

This petition was found on the FORCECHANGE.COM website (see link and petition below). Input from anyone?

http://forcechange.com/127263/keep-surveillance-drones-out-of-police-hands/

Posted by...

Yet another petition involving the great state of Oregon from FORCECHANGE.COM (see link and petition below). We really need to get someone from an Oregon agency to help us start some Oregon message...

I found the below petition on the FORCECHANGE.COM website (see link and petition below) and am curious as to everyone's input on this issue:
...

I found this petition on the FORCECHANGE.COM website and am curious as to everyone's input on it (see link and petition below):

http://forcechange.com/127495/improve-inmates-living-conditions/
...

This petition was found on the FORCECHANGE.COM website (see link below). Since LEOAFFAIRS.COM does not have any agencies online in the state of Oregon (including the Portland Police Department), I...

I know this topic isn't necessarily linked to law enforcement, but I found the thinking behind it to be so radical that I'd love to get everyone's input on it. Proposing a federal gas tax increase...

I found the following on the FORCECHANGE.COM website (see link below). I'm curious as to how everyone feels on this issue - Chip DeBlock
...

I'm kind of curious as to the feelings of the American public on this one. I found this petition on the FORCECHANGE.COM website. It calls for the immediate release of four (4) men arrested and held...

http://forcechange.com/126083/release-political-prisoners-held-without-charge/

Release Political Prisoners Held without Charge

Posted by Renee Gauthier

Target: Qaboos bin Sa’id, Sultan of...

The above petition on FORCECHANGE.COM calls for the firing of an officer who they say recklessly shot at teenagers. According to the site the officer attempted to question the minors and shot at...

http://forcechange.com/125707/fire-officer-for-recklessly-shooting-at-teenagers/

Fire Officer for Recklessly Shooting at Teenager

Posted by Jennifer Schwager

Target: Chief Chuck Jordan,...

Yet another petition started by FORCECHANGE.COM asking potential petitioners to disregard a little thing called DUE PROCESS in the deadly shooting of Carlos Mejia by two Salinas police officers. The...

http://forcechange.com/124317/denounce-fatal-shooting-of-citizen-by-police/

Denounce Fatal Shooting of Citizen by Police

Posted by Jennifer Schwager

Target: Salinas Deputy Chief of Police...

When I read things like the subject of this thread, I begin to get concerned. Police work, often a thankless job, is not something everyone is cut out for. Many, and perhaps most, could not perform...

http://forcechange.com/124425/punish-police-for-seriously-injuring-unarmed-14-year-old/

Fire Police Officer for Attacking Unarmed 14-Year-Old

Posted by Olivia Oliva

Target: Bill de Blasio,...

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The FOP will hold their annual conference in Orlando in June and State President Jim Preston is up for re-election. Jim has done an...

I have an update and conclusion for you.

On 02/25/14 I posted in this forum about a Death Threat against an FHP Trooper received by LEOAFFAIRS.COM and problems we experienced with FHP conducting...

Below is a link to the FOX 13 video and interview with me regarding the death threat against Trooper Dan Cole on LEOAFFAIRS.COM:
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Yesterday I was interviewed by our local FOX affiliate, FOX 13, here in Tampa Bay. The interview centered on the story involving a death threat to Trooper Dan Cole and my belief that the author...

I have an update:

I have been in contact with sources at FHP and they are diligently working this case. As of yet they have been unable to secure authorization for a subpoena from a local circuit...

Thanks to everyone following this thread and for your support on this issue. It's nice to know that the vast majority of you "Get It".

I don't think we should direct the blame on Captain...

This is totally crap. This was and is being looked at. A threat incident was Completed immediately upon discovery and sent off to the appropriate partIes. Tally was notified and others. Maybe if...

I received clarification from Mod 1 this evening that our contact with FHP last week regarding this offense was on Wed and Thu instead of on Tue and Wed. I'm posting this because I want our...

Finally, on 02/25/14 (Tue) at 1628 hours I received an incoming call from Major Joe Lopez with the Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Intelligence (BCII). I returned his call at 1631 hours and,...

Well, Bill Smith is turning out to be my new best friend...

Sure enough, I had to call Bill back because I never heard anything from FHP brass despite Bill Smith's best efforts to have them call...

Amazingly I'm still waiting on that phone call from FHP...it was supposed to come in 5 minutes. Bill Smith was very clear to call him back within 30 minutes if FHP never called me...looks like I...

After making the initial post I contacted the Florida PBA. Those guys don't play around. I was immediately connected with their FHP Chapter President Bill Smith (he's also an FHP Trooper) who...

LEOAFFAIRS.COM has received a Death Threat against an FHP Trooper. On 02/18/14 (Tue) we contacted FHP to report this offense and on 02/19/14 (Wed) we spoke with FHP brass. We were instructed that...

Greetings,

I co-founded this site back in 2002 along with Jim Preston (the current Florida FOP president). Protection of your identities was important back then and it is still of the utmost...

Greetings,

First, let me start off by thanking everyone for their support of this site. You have made it a success and we are always seeking to make it better. In fact, that is why I am making...

Link to Tampa FOP Lodge 27 newsletter in PDF on their website:
http://www.tampafop27.com/PDF%20Docs/Newsletter%202013%20Final.pdf
...

Hello Rick,

I'm pleased to see that you no longer consider LEOAFFAIRS.COM a rag website and have decided to use it to recruit signatures and voters for your campaign. A number of politicians use...

Thanks for the nice note! Whew, 30 years flew by and your right...there were challenges along the way. I'm glad I survived without becoming bitter and I look forward to the next chapter of my life....

Greetings,

The purpose of this post is not to alarm you, but to inform you of some recent developments that have taken place. In short, LEOAFFAIRS.COM has hired Attorney Luke Lirot in order to...

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