Editorial

Standing up—and speaking out—for law enforcement. Law Officer Editorials focus on the controversial, the cowardly, and the complex issues affecting the law enforcement profession. Here, Law Officers contributors speak their minds, share their opinions, and draw the line for justice, law, and order.

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The Pendulum Swings

“The Cambridge officer acted stupidly.” President Barack Obama was speaking about a confrontation between a black Harvard professor, Lewis Gates and a white sergeant of police, James Crowley responding to...

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Gallows Humor

Gallows humor is a comedic style that makes light of subjects most people would consider taboo. Topics like death, dismemberment, disease, and physical harm are often the subjects polite company...

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