R.J. Beam's Blog, page 29
February 15, 2016
Silence is Deafening – part 2
Last week I did a post about multiple police killed in a two-day time. The lack of any statement from our leadership over that issues was sad. The lack of coverage in mainstream media was almost as sad.
Published on February 15, 2016 17:59
Book Review – Salty Sky by Seth Cocker
Debut author Seth Cocker has crafted an interesting story with Salty Sky. A novel about a retired DEA pilot who becomes a revenge target for a drug cartel leader.
Published on February 15, 2016 07:32
February 13, 2016
Chase and arrest of Bank Robbery Suspect
Often times it seems folks say cop are trigger happy. Here is an example of officers showing restraint. It is also an example of a suspect taking responsibility for his actions. He complies with arrest orders and is taken into custody without incident. The suspect was wanting in a series of bank robberies. He had ...
Published on February 13, 2016 05:15
February 12, 2016
Must See Video: Missouri Trooper Saves woman from burning car
Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper Jim Thuss is being heralded as a hero after he pulled 60-year-old Rebecca Crawford from her burning car following a crash. The trooper was attempting a traffic stop when the speeder hit Crawford's car.
Published on February 12, 2016 07:45
Must See Video: Missouri Trooper Saver woman from burning car
Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper Jim Thuss is being heralded as a hero after he pulled 60-year-old Rebecca Crawford from her burning car following a crash. The trooper was attempting a traffic stop when the speeder hit Crawford's car.
Published on February 12, 2016 07:45
February 11, 2016
The Silence is deafening… does anyone care?
Yesterday, (February 10, 2016) we had four Law Enforcement Officers killed in the United States. However unless you view police related web pages it seems these deaths never happened. The top headlines on local news outlets deal with the Oregon standoff surrender and New Hampshire voters.
Published on February 11, 2016 13:40
February 9, 2016
Book Review – Find Her by Lisa Gardner
Imagine being kidnaped. Next imagine being rescued from the kidnapper. Then imagine getting kidnapped again, only this time, having the ability to fight back. That is the basic plot for Find Her.
Published on February 09, 2016 05:34
February 8, 2016
CopBlock gives advice that could earn you a ticket for abuse of 911
About a week ago this little meme from CopBlock rolled across my Facebook feed. The advice the anti-police movement was trying to give said call 911 any time a police officer pulls you over.
Published on February 08, 2016 06:34
February 6, 2016
Wisconsin Police officer shovels drive ways for local residents
Fox Valley Metro Police Officer Tiffany Tesch went above and beyond the call of duty this week. After a good size snowfall, she helped many local elderly residents shovel off the driveway.
Published on February 06, 2016 14:44
Thin Blue Line song written and preformed by Nick Tyrrel
This is a new written and performed by Nick Tyrrel called 'Thin Blue Line'. It's a true story about a police officer that he met at the park one night. It is a great song performed by a talented young man.
Published on February 06, 2016 14:09


