Tag Archives: police

Of Protests and Courage

Posted on March 21, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

A recent social media dialogue concerning violent protests around the country caught OneOldCop’s attention. The individual’s post starting the dialogue implied the protestors seemed to have too much time on their hands. A more liberal, possibly leftist, acquaintance of his … Continue reading →

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Of Cops and Push-ups

Posted on February 6, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

Social media posts and news stories about police officers are a dime a dozen these days. They range from stories and comments about alleged police misconduct to feel good stories about cops saving the day or making someone’s day. Regardless … Continue reading →

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Badge Heavy

Posted on January 23, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

Badge heavy was not a complimentary term when OneOldCop worked the streets. It normally meant an officer who was carried away with the power behind the badge, using it inappropriately. That is not the way the term is being used … Continue reading →

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Defanged and Despised?

Posted on March 7, 2016 by S. Eric Jackson

OneOldCop is not surprised with the level of distrust and animosity being shown toward police officers today. As noted in “Of Chaos and Politics” this is nothing new. Over the last few decades, police officers have watched animosity toward and … Continue reading →

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Of Chaos and Politics

Posted on November 23, 2015 by S. Eric Jackson

OneOldCop would like to say he was surprised by the chaos that has overtaken the United States since the Ferguson, Missouri incident in August 2014. Unfortunately, of all the feelings generated by what is happening in the country today, surprise … Continue reading →

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Not So Silent Night

Posted on January 20, 2015 by S. Eric Jackson

On Christmas Eve 1914 something special happened. German and British troops stopped fighting and killing each other for a few hours. Their actions became the stuff of legends and war stories told over and over to children, grandchildren, and others. … Continue reading →

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19 somethin’ 

Posted on January 14, 2015 by S. Eric Jackson

Country recording artist Mark Wills released the song “19 somethin’” in 2002. It was an homage to the ‘70s and ‘80s as seen through the eyes of a young man. A young man who grew up playing Pac-Man and watching … Continue reading →

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The Zimmerman Option

Posted on June 29, 2013 by S. Eric Jackson

George Zimmerman is back in the headlines. His trial is finally underway, and it appears the passion on one side to bury him under the jail is exceeded only by the lack of wit displayed by his defense attorney during opening arguments. … Continue reading →

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Zimmerman: The Saga Continues

Posted on April 17, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

The wheels of justice grind slowly.  After forty-four days of grinding in Florida, the next step in the George Zimmerman Saga played out.  Zimmerman was charged with second degree murder.  While the family of Trayvon Martin sees this as some sort … Continue reading →

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The Zimmerman Question

Posted on March 27, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

February 26, 2012 is a day many people will long remember. It is the day one life was snuffed out, and another’s changed forever.  Regardless of the legal outcome of the ensuing debacle, the killing of Trayvon Martin should serve as a … Continue reading →

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