Category Archives: Law Enforcement

Assuming I Care

Posted on January 9, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Today’s writing prompt is, “What do people incorrectly assume about you?” The title of this piece clearly states my first reaction to the question. And, while the title is a bit tongue in cheek, there is some truth in it. … Continue reading →

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Something Learned?

Posted on January 5, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

The challenge posed today touched my are-you-kidding-me-nerve. One reason is that I have done many things in three-quarters of a century. I have also decided that many things were just not worth the effort and moved on. Then, of course, … Continue reading →

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Of Comfort Zones and Old Friends

Posted on January 3, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Today I have been challenged to write about the last time I left my comfort zone. When I say challenged I must admit I would not have expressed my first thought in polite company. With a background such as mine, … Continue reading →

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Sacrificially Speaking

Posted on October 1, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

A Knock on the Door was my response to the murder of thirteen members of our military in Afghanistan, August 26, 2021. I tried to share how hard it can be for those on both sides of the door when … Continue reading →

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Of Red Lights, Sirens, and Old Friends*

Posted on September 17, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

I was asked to interview some old-timers recently for a history book of sorts on police cars. At first, I wasn’t certain how I would handle it. Then I found one of my old squad cars was owned by a … Continue reading →

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Of Heroes and Unicorns

Posted on September 16, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

How would you respond if someone asked, “Who is your hero?” When the question was posed to me, my first thought was, I don’t have one. Then my analyzer side kicked in, and I wondered why that was the case. … Continue reading →

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A Knock on the Door

Posted on August 30, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

A knock on the door might seem a strange title in the days of doorbells and motion-activated door cameras. Still, there are times when a knock might be more appropriate, even more attention-getting, than a push of a button or … Continue reading →

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God Help Us; Here come the Feds

Posted on May 10, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

During his 1984 campaign for President, Ronald Reagan reportedly made the following statement: The most terrifying words in the English language are: “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help you.” That snarky little comment quickly became a running … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Karma?

Posted on March 3, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

One of my favorite sayings is, “Free advice is usually worth what you paid for it.” That is one reason I write so often about some of the “free advice” people find on social media or through other means. Regardless … Continue reading →

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The Broad Brush

Posted on October 19, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

The idea of painting with a broad brush is nothing new. Whether one is speaking of cars, watermelons, or movie genres, humans are prone to praise or condemn without specificity. For example, “Fords make the best pick up on the … Continue reading →

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