R.J. Beam's Blog, page 2

Dash Cam footage: Trooper uses CPR road side to save a life

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper reported finding her vehicle on Interstate 75.The vehicle was resting against the south shoulder fence, and the driver was not responsive. Concerned for the driver’s well-being, the trooper broke the rear passenger window. The driver was found to not have a pulse. The trooper pulled her from the car and ...

Body cam footage of officer hitting other officer with a TASER

Riverside, OH, officers were responding to a domestic violence call when they encountered the couple in a car. The suspect refused to show his identification and was told to exit the vehicle. Unfortunately, he also refused to exit the car and tried to resist the officer. An officer deploys the TASER but one of the ...

Andrews Fire Department Light Show 2017

Every year it seems more and more people are getting into the Christmas Light shows synced to music. This year the Andrews TX, Fire Department has stepped up to the plate putting on quite the show! If your department or you know of a department that his spreading the holiday cheer let me know so ...

Body Cam footage shows police shot out tires on stolen fire engine

Dramatic footage from Brazil shows police chasing a stolen fire engine. To end the chase, an officer shot out the tires. According to various news sources, a firefighter was at the wheel of the fire engine. After shots are fired the truck spins out then comes to a stop. The suspect was arrested without incident. ...

6 of the Best Arrest Stories You’ve Ever Heard

All criminals are Constitutionally entitled to a thorough and vigorous defense (Alpert Schreyer), but what happens when the circumstances of their crime are…well, a little hard to believe? We’ve all heard of arrests being made for strange reasons. But from ridiculous excuses to taking child discipline a little too seriously, these stories take the cake. ...

5 Humorous Reasons to Tell First Responders the Truth

At some point or another, you will find yourself in a situation that is difficult to explain. Injuries are a part of life and can come at anytime and anyplace. How or why an injury occurred can often seem embarrassing, so one may instinctively lie about the circumstances surrounding the wound. Saving yourself some embarrassment ...

Weirdest Ways People Got Stuck and How They Were Rescued

It is always an awkward and embarrassing moment to literally get yourself stuck in something. From getting squished in a doorframe to having a hand stuck in a jar, we’ve all been there. People have found all kinds of crazy ways and places to get themselves stuck. At least some on this list can be ...

Dash cam shows LEO in a Charger chases down McLaren sports car at 155MPH

The below dash camera footage shows an Alpharetta, GA Department of Public Safety officer chasing a McLaren driving over 155MPH. According to the department While one of our officers was traveling on Ga. 400 early Sunday morning, she noticed a McLaren sports car fly past her. She clocked the vehicle which reached speeds as high ...

Officer deals with protestor who thinks it is legal to destroy property.

Students at Kennesaw State University (KSU) proudly shredded signs at a free speech event. The owners of the signs reported the vandals. Campus police informed them that destruction of property is a crime, to which one vandal demanding a receipt. This shows that common sense is not very common anymore.

Most Unbelievable Defenses Criminals Have Tried to Use in Court

Some people are able to get away with murder – sometimes literally. Criminals will go to just about any length to escape responsibility for their crimes, and the country today is awash with bleeding hearts in the justice system that are too often willing to give them what they want. The defenses criminals take to ...