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Inside the Fight to Stop the Next Attack: How Elite Counterterrorism Units Are Quietly Saving Lives
In this article, Jeff Wenninger shares insights from his interview with Fox News Digital about the growing threat of vehicle attacks as tools of mass violence. Wenninger highlights the need for early intelligence gathering, proactive infrastructure protection, and cross-agency collaboration at local, state, federal, and international levels. He discusses examples covered in his upcoming book On Thin Ice, including the New Orleans attack and the recent tragedy in Vancouver. The article praises elite counterterrorism units such as NYPD and LAPD for leading by example, blending open-source intelligence monitoring with preventive tactics. Wenninger emphasizes that true public safety is built before the next attack occurs, not after.
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Preventing School Shootings: Why Lasting Solutions Go Beyond Crisis Response
I joined NewsNation to discuss another tragic school shooting—a stark reminder of what happens when prevention fails. With over three decades in law enforcement, I have learned one critical truth: If we're responding to a crisis, we've failed in...
Why Top Leadership Should Be Replaced: Policy Failures and Toxic Culture
The sheriff’s office is built on trust, accountability, and leadership. The current Cuyahoga County Sheriff has undermined that trust, allowing a culture that allows recklessness over safety. His duty is to protect lives and preserve public...
Ending DOJ Oversight Places Emphasis on Police Leaders
The Department of Justice recently announced plans to abandon federal oversight agreements—known as consent decrees—with several police departments, including those in high-profile jurisdictions such as Minneapolis and Louisville. Some in law...
Federal Authority vs. Community Trust: How Los Angeles Can Navigate a Complex Policing Landscape
Los Angeles is once again at the center of a national firestorm, highlighting the tense—and increasingly fragile—balance between federal authority, local law enforcement, and community trust. Following heated protests sparked by controversial...
Inside the Fight to Stop the Next Attack: How Elite Counterterrorism Units Are Quietly Saving Lives
In my recent interview with Fox News Digital, I had the opportunity to share insights on a disturbing trend that law enforcement can no longer afford to ignore: the rising use of vehicles as weapons of mass violence. It is a threat I examine in...
The Supreme Court’s New Ruling Serves as an Opportunity, Not a Threat
How Leaders Can Use This Landmark Decision to Improve Policing, Officer Safety, and Rebuild Public Trust In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court significantly clarified the way courts are to evaluate police use of force incidents. By rejecting...
High-Profile Targets & Organized Crime: Why Law Enforcement Must Evolve
The recent break-ins targeting NFL stars like Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and Joe Burrow are not isolated incidents—they are part of a larger, more sophisticated criminal trend that law enforcement cannot afford to ignore. These crimes highlight...
Speaking Truth After Tragedy: Crisis Lessons From An Emmy-Winning Journalist
In preparation for my upcoming book, On Thin Ice, I had the privilege of sitting down with Emmy Award-winning journalist Michelle Rupp to discuss one of the most overlooked components of public safety: communication. We didn’t talk about spin. We...
The Real Cost of the Chase: Reimagining High-Speed Police Pursuits
High-speed pursuits have always walked the thin blue line between duty and danger. Lately, we’ve been seeing a lot more of the danger… In the span of just a few days this March, two attention-getting news stories hit the headlines and caught my...
A Call for Neutrality in Law Enforcement
Following the bond hearing for two Canton police officers charged in the death of Frank Tyson, discussions have sparked around the presence of numerous uniformed police officers —including members of the department leadership—attending in a show of...
Reimagining Policing: A Politically Balanced Approach to Serving All Citizens
We made it, guys. It’s Election Day 2024. Today, I’m reminded of the diverse beliefs and values that shape our country and communities. Law enforcement has traditionally been viewed as aligned with conservative ideals, but as we look to the future,...
The Trump Assassination Attempt: A Call for Greater Transparency to Restore Public Trust in National Security
The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, sent shockwaves throughout the nation. As someone who spent 33 years in the trenches of law enforcement, primarily with the LAPD, I watched the event...
From Reaction to Prevention: Rethinking the Importance of Community in Preventing School Violence
When we wait for a crisis, we’re already too late. The recent Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia is a stark reminder of the dangers we face when warning signs go unaddressed. Four lives were tragically cut short, and nine others were injured...
Why I Don’t Like the Phrase “Defund the Police”
Why I Don’t Like the Phrase “Defund the Police” After the George Floyd protests, “defund the police” became a rallying cry for some and a dog whistle for others. Now, years later, it’s been repeated so often that it’s lost much of its original...
Policing Without Guns: How the UK Builds Trust and Reduces Harm
Policing Without Guns: How the UK Builds Trust and Reduces Harm As part of my research for my upcoming book, On Thin Ice, I’ve recently had the incredible opportunity to travel to Europe and examine how law enforcement operates in different parts...
Why I Wrote On Thin Ice: My Commitment to Law Enforcement
Why I Wrote On Thin Ice: My Commitment to Law Enforcement Law enforcement can be one of the most challenging—and rewarding—professions in the world. It’s a role defined by responsibility, accountability, and the delicate balance of enforcing the...
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