Tag Archives: Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association

Outtakes and Vagabonds: Crossing paths with Joe Tacopina

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Naomi

At this point in our national saga you’ve heard of the name Joe Tacopina. How long you’ll need to remember it, I’m not sure. There is a legion of lawyers reportedly representing TFG; Tacopina is merely the current heartthrob. The … Continue reading →

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Scene from my life: The Blue Wall of Silence

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Naomi

In yesterday’s Times, Timothy Egan published an opinion piece, “The Blue Wall of Silence Is Starting To Crack.” Although he’s correct to describe the number of policemen who testified for the prosecution against Derek Chauvin as a crack in the … Continue reading →

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How do you transform a protest into a riot?

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Naomi

The New York Police Department gave us a vivid demonstration during the peaceful protests over the murder of George Floyd. Here’s how you do it: An Unprepared N.Y.P.D. Badly Mishandled Floyd Protests, Watchdog Says “I look back with remorse,” Mayor … Continue reading →

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