It is no secret that Hollywood affects millions of lives throughout the world. Actors and actresses transcend into mentors and role models for those who watch them as they grace our silver screens. From action figures to alluring romanticists, people are enthralled by their performances and talents. Fans may elect to follow these individuals, some…
Author: AuthorRonaldlong
THE PENDULUM SWINGS – POLICE “FUNDING” NOT “DEFUNDING”
Many in the law enforcement profession believed that the pendulum would begin swinging back in favor of supporting their vocation, and sooner than later. In recent months, it appears that this is actually what’s occurring across America. We are now seeing movements where local, state, and federal policymakers are supporting this new “funding” movement. We…
DEFINING SIUs AND THE NICB
It seems that everywhere where we turn these days, someone is throwing an acronym at us. We have the FBI, CIA, NSA, DEA, and ATF; and let us not forget about the NGOs, LLCs, INCs, and NPOs. And individuals, well, let’s just say that I don’t have the time or computer memory to list them…
THE GRINCHES WHO ARE STEALING YOUR CHRISTMAS
This is the season to celebrate many of our holidays. In the process, we will spend a lot of hard-earned money, along with losing some to the illicits of our society. Individuals and businesses are wanting your money and are going about this in many ways; some legal and others, well, not so much. We…
TEXAS GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT – DRUGS, CARTELS & FENTANYL
This past Thursday (11-03), Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a town hall meeting at the Rockin B Feed & Supply store in Van Ormy, a small community just south of San Antonio, TX. I was able to attend the gathering and elected to report on some topics. Numerous matters were the focus of the meeting,…
NARCAN – A NEW HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY
What was once a medicine that was known only to the medical community has made its national debut, and a quick route to stardom it has become. Naloxone, more commonly known as Narcan, is now viewed as a miracle drug that is saving lives across America, and the world! This medicine was initially patented…
HIGH SCHOOL CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS
Police reform had been a front lines topic for several years now, with training and recruiting being two strong headliners. In past years, local and state law enforcement agencies spent countless hours sorting through the hundreds, or even thousands, of police applications but a sudden halt has come about. Now, law enforcement agencies are being…
PRESIDENT BIDEN PARDONS MARIJUANA OFFENDERS
This past Thursday, President Joe Biden announced that he would pardon over 6,500 convicted marijuana offenders from federal penal institutions. Those being pardoned are comprised of individuals that were in possession of marijuana and found guilty under federal law. The president made a bold statement: “No one should be in prison just for marijuana possession.”…
SHERIFF & DEPUTY MAGAZINE – PUBLISHED ARTICLE
A New Direction for the War on Drugs On occasion, I present an article to the National Sheriff’s Assoc. , asking to be published in their “Sheriff’s & Deputy” magazine. This one just came out relating to America’s War on Addiction/Drugs – A New Direction. The article is primarily directed toward law enforcement & community…
FENTANYL – A DEADLY TREND
It is no secret, despite some attempting to keep it that way, that drug abuse and addiction is a worldwide epidemic, especially in America. It is also no secret that I am diligent about bringing information to citizens about these trends and happenings in our country. Last year the United States surpassed an all-time record…