Tag Archives: NYPD

Why do cops brandish their guns?

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Naomi

That’s the surface question. The real question is: why do all cops carry guns? Why? I know every police department has a fat manual in which standard operating procedures are detailed. In these details, I’m sure there are rules governing … Continue reading →

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I once went out with a cop

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Naomi

A number of years ago I went out a couple of times with a cop. He was an unusual guy to be a sergeant in the NYPD. He had not only a college degree but an MA. He was a … Continue reading →

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Update on Proud Boys and protestors

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Naomi

When I rambled on the other day about fake news, trolls and the facts of life, I found myself writing about how you can get exciting news on Twitter which does not always pan out factually. The news I had … Continue reading →

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