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Thirty years ago today, this appeared in the Milwaukee Journal. A photo of Milwaukee Police Officer Eddie Menard of the Tactical Enforcement Unit consoling a young black kid who just lost his mother to an act of violence.
HT: Glenn Frankovis
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A Cleveleland police officer and police helped a woman and her son in a life-threatening situation after her car blew a tire and they were left stranded on the side of the road in late June.
Officer Bradley Colbaugh was called to the scene and found the woman, identified as Alyssa, with her 2-year-old son Karson, not only with a single flat tire, but with four severely worn, bald tires, which were so badly worn that they could have blown at any time.
It posed a serious risk for the mom while driving on the road.
He explained the danger to Alyssa and she understood the risks, but had no choice. She was getting ready to start a new job the next week, the Cleveland Police Department stated; Alyssa had visited five different tire outlets, hoping to set up a payment plan, until her first paycheck arrived, but without success.
CPD Officer Colbaugh took it upon himself to act on the matter. He called up his good friend Bobby Wilson, owner of Finish Line Tire and Automotive, and they had her vehicle towed to the shop.
Not only did Wilson change the flat tire. He replaced all four tires for the mom, free of charge.
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Photo: Augusta, Maine Police Department
Today (May 16) marks the final day of Police Week. Friday was Peace Officers Memorial Day. President Trump declared on May 8, 2020:
“…we commend the brave men and women of our law enforcement community for continually summoning the courage to fulfill their solemn oath to protect and serve. We also pause to remember all those who have lost their lives and who have suffered permanent disabilities defending their communities and the rule of law, including the heroes we have lost this year to the coronavirus.
“Throughout our Nation’s history, law enforcement officials have never wavered in the face of crisis or tragedy. During uncertain times, law enforcement officers bravely face challenges and continue to protect the American people. They steadfastly ensure the safety of our communities, providing a much needed sense of security for our citizens, and our country is extremely grateful for their efforts.”
In his declaration President Trump also mentioned The National Blue Alert Network that “supports the use and integration of Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to rapidly disseminate information to law enforcement agencies, the media and the public to aid in the apprehension of violent criminals who have killed, or seriously injured an officer in the line of duty. Blue Alerts can also be issued when a suspect poses an imminent and credible threat to law enforcement, or when an officer is missing in the line of duty. Blue Alerts can be transmitted to television and radio stations; to cellphones and wireless devices, to overhead highway message signs, and other secondary alerting mechanisms – in the same way that AMBER Alerts are commonly issued.”
Thirty-five states (35) belong to the network. Strangely, Wisconsin is not one of them. I believe this is state legislation worth exploring.
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Why is he holding that baby?
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Here’s the story.
Girl born to homeless mother adopted into family of Santa Rosa police officer.
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The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season!
Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason.
It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight.
It could be his head wasn’t screwed on just right.
But I think that the most likely reason of all
May have been that his heart was two sizes too small.
But, whatever the reason, his heart or his shoes,
He stood there on Christmas Eve hating the Whos,
Staring down from his cave with a sour, Grinchy frown
At the warm lighted windows below in their town,
For he knew every Who down in Whoville beneath
Was busy now hanging a hollywho wreath.
“And they’re hanging their stockings,” he snarled with a sneer.
“Tomorrow is Christmas! It’s practically here!”
Then he growled, with his Grinch fingers nervously drumming,
“I must find some way to keep Christmas from coming!
Boris Karloff in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” 1966
That’s pretty scary stuff, especially to a 5-year old boy.
So much so that he picked up the phone and dialed 9-1-1.
How did the officer on the end of the line handle the situation?
She made a house call…
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The story is from Savannah, GA.
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