Los Angeles, CA— I’m not sure just how this contagious blogging phenomena has enslaved so many cops, private eyes and others but we are here. It’s a labor of love with few rewards. For everyone who likes what I write there must be ten who don’t. I never log on to please everyone. Opinions, sarcasm and mean spirited jabs are everywhere in the blogosphere. My goal is not to convince people as much as to invite thought and more importantly solutions for problems examined throughout the criminal justice system. I’m a tough gun rights advocate that hates the death penalty. I demand fair trials due process for people accused of crimes. At the same time I support those three strikes laws that keep criminals behind bars. As a blogger I must write about fun things in life too. I enjoy surprising my visitors with more than just the ugly things in our lives. Along with my blog there are many others and now bloggers are profiling other bloggers. One thing for sure there is an interesting...

Washington, DC —America’s media is stuffed with people, who for the most part came from privileged families, attended universities controlled and operated by Left Wing academics. After the young minds were made right or in this case Left they obtained jobs in the news organizations run for the most part by Liberals. Under the circumstances it’s understandable why they are all in love with our new Marxist leader, Barack Obama . I’ve been over-exposed to three days of Obama PR overload. January 19 : Non-stop coverage of what to expect during $170 million spectacle, from reporters gushing with admiration and love for Obama. January 20 : Non-stop coverage of the $170 million spectacle, from reporters gushing with admiration and love for Obama. January 21 : Non-stop coverage of what happened at the $170 million spectacle, from reporters gushing with admiration and love for Obama. Can we get back to the real news about how our government is destroying honest and profitable banks and busines...

For failure to answer questions and provide documentation to hold the office of President as a Natural Born Citizen impeachment is warranted. For association with terrorists and enemies of America like Jeremiah Wright, William Ayres and fellow members of The W.E.B. Dubois Club impeachment is warranted. For adoption of a political platform that is un-American and designed to destroy free enterprise impeachment is warranted.

Norco, CA —I shot this video a while back and think some of my blog visitors may enjoy some of the sights of the, End of Trail Show and shoot. This is a huge three day event where every kind of Western wear, guns, and entertainment happens. This video features that cowgirl with the voice from heaven, Belinda Gail . All of those people with loaded guns and it safer than any big city neighborhood. This is about fun, entertainment and history. The host for the event is the Single Action Shooting Society. The grips shown are made of buffalo horn fron Eagle Grips . SASS Events are rapidly gaining popularity in Europe. Pretty Belinda Gail has her own site right here.

Not all women are like Oprah Winfrey, Rosie O’Donnell or Diane Feinstein . These days more women are self-reliant and willing to protect themselves and their families.

Okay most of my readers are guys, but they all have wives, daughters and girlfriends. Of course there are lots of delightful ladies that would never miss reading anything I write! Crimefile has learned that as a result of a price-fixing lawsuit many high end department stores must give away $175 million in free cosmetics . There are no rules other than giving your name and telling them you bought these products before, during the period of: May 29, 1994 and July 16, 2003. No receipts or other proof is required. I would be really upset if my Right thinking lady readers missed out on anything free. This all begins on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 until supplies are exhausted at the following stores: Bergdorf Goodman, Bergner’s, Bloomingdale’s, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Dillard’s, Gottschalks, Herberger’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Parisian, Saks Fifth Avenue and Younkers. The exact settlement details can be found here.

Westwood Village, Los Angeles, CA —Okay so I’ve been a Clint Eastwood fan all the way back to those Spaghetti Westerns of the late 1960s. How can an Eastwood fan not see any film he both directs and stars in? Gran Torino is about a retired Michigan autoworker and aging Korean War vet, Walt Kowalski who just lost his wife. He’s now finding that he has to make some serious social adjustments to today’s new society. He is about to embark on adventures we’d all like to avoid. Kowalski’s most important prized possession is a mint condition Ford Gran Torino. Kowalski can’t seem to connect with his two adult son’s or their families. I met Kowalski many times in this life. He’s a composite of so many older military veterans that have returned to an ungrateful nation. Along the way Kowalski has to deal with thugs in a way that made Eastwood’s films so popular. Torino offers a lot more to than vengeance and curbside justice. Walt Kowalski has to deal with the next door neighbors who happen to ...

Chicago, IL —In this Murder Capital there is a rash of attacks going on in the CTA Subway and elevated lines. Unarmed commuters are being terrorized by armed thugs. My question is, where’s New York's Bernie Goetz when you need him? All Americans have the right to use deadly force to stop robbery, rape, kidnapping and serious assault that can happen on public transportation. Why become a victim? Get a reliable, large caliber handgun, training and carry it! Why give a rat’s ass about any gun bans when the thugs don’t? More importantly shoot the bastards! Should you shoot a thug or two leave them lay and disappear. You have a right not to talk to police and no law requires you to stay. If the cops catch up with you say nothing and ask for a lawyer. You can’t be penalized for silence and cooperation get’s you nothing but a solid case against you for carrying a gun. At first Bernhard Goetz was only a ghost. They only had a poor artist’s rendering of him until he made contact with the ...

Washington, DC —I’ve said it before that being President of the United States brings a ten percent chance of assassination with it. Foreign operatives, the mentally disturbed and people with deep political convictions are the ones most likely to succeed in such an act. Barack Obama is hated by millions for two reasons, the Black color of his skin and the Red color of his politics. I’ve grown up like so many Americans during the Cold War with the view that the only good Communists are dead Communists. Like the late Martin Luther King embraced Marxism so does Obama. I don’t have the stomach to take action until someone over-rides the Constitution threatening our freedom. History has taught us that even without such a threat there is no shortage of candidates wanting to fill the shoes of John Wilkes Booth. The Secret Service This organization has hundreds of agents and uniformed officers with the job of protecting the President. They know full well that the next attack on an American...

Orlando, FL —No I could not attend this year’s show but Frank James is saving me from the sore feet as he and his camera are out chasing the new stuff. He has plenty of pictures on his site right here.

Springfield, IL —In a move I predicted, lawyer, Ed Genson will wind up litigating Governor Rod Blagojevich's removal in Federal District Court rather than before the Illinois Senate. The cunning lawyer said today he'd not become part of an un-American exercize. The heavily, Democratically controlled Senate won’t afford Blagojevich simple due process rights such as being able to subpoena witnesses and confront his accusers. They are afraid of exposing Barack Obama to revelations that would lead to his fall from Grace. The court will have no choice but to stay any removal and order the Senate to stop violating Blagojevich’s rights. That means they will have to allow the governor his right to due process so he can raise his defense. This strategy buys time for everyone and will also provide a more convenient time for Blagojevich to negotiate a plea agreement and resignation. That of course is exactly what Obama needs. On a side note there is dissention within the FBI. Some Chica...

NY,NY —In the Catholic Church there was a patron Saint of travelers. He was St. Christopher who was defrocked as a saint by the church as a myth over 20 years ago. Some Catholics still wear those medals despite the church’s demotion of Mr. Christopher. Was it some kind of divine protection or just dumb luck that nobody died in today’s aircraft mishap? I know there is a lot of damage. Lost data and destroyed laptops, cameras and ruined clothing. All the cargo and luggage is below the water line. It will cost a bundle to extract the plane and make it airworthy once again. But no lives were lost! I remember a similar accident I personally witnessed from the air of a November 1968 water landing for Japan Airlines flight. I could see the passengers in little yellow life rafts around that plane in the San Francisco Bay. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy

Orlandao, FL —The SHOT SHOW is the largest gun related trade show in the world. This year it’s being held in gator country. I can’t be there this year but attending and blogging every day is the prolific gun writer, Massad Ayoob . He is my eyes and ears this time and he can be yours too. Anyone attending the show should pay a visit to the Eagle Grips booth for the world’s best gun grips. Next year the show returns to Las Vegas and I will be there. Read Ayoob’s blog right here!

Oakland, CA —The New Year’s shooting that took the life of Oscar Grant was tragic for sure. I don’t buy that event as an intentional shooting. No cop would intentionally shoot a helpless man in the back in front of scores of witnesses under the conditions made clear by the cell-phone captured videos. Before this is over it may destroy the life of a second man, Johannes Mehserle , 27, the cop who pulled the trigger. The duty or service weapon for BART police officers is the Sig -Saur .40 caliber semi-automatic . It has a 12 pound+ trigger pull. This is an ideal police sidearm. What then caused the event? I won’t rule out some form of negligence but there were serious distractions that most certainly contributed to the killing. Police officers are trained to fight off tunnel vision . That is our natural instinct to focus on what’s happening or the threat in front of us. Police are taught to pay attention to all 360 degrees around their positions. The answer to the questions about was go...

Chicago, IL —Most of my readers did not know our Blagoman shill, about to be sworn in as the new Illinois junior Senator was a movie star in a past life. Ok folks! Tell me what major motion picture showed this image of Roland Burris ? Go ahead and make your guesses in the comments section and I will verify the right answer. A hint: Chicago coppers should figure this out in about 1 second. The answer is posted with comments...

Minden, NV—Bay Area Rapid Transit cop, Johannes Mehserle , 27, of Lafayette, CA surrendered here on a California arrest warrant from Alameda County, CA. Mehserle was recorded on several cell phone video cameras shooting 22 year-old Oscar Grant who was face down in a prone position. Grant died from his wound. The videos show Mehserle trying to put cuffs on Grant, and Grant appears to be struggling, when Mehserle suddenly pulls his service weapon from his holster and fires one shot into Grant's back. This event polarized Oakland and has lots of very ugly anger spilling over. Small riots have broken out bringing about ove1 100 arrests in Oakland since the shooting. That anger caused Mehserle who had been getting death threats sought safety and refuge in Nevada. The biggest question that remains unanswered if whether or not the act was deliberate or an accident. That question may be answered by a jury of Oakland residents. Nobody said being a cop was easy.

Click on picture to enlarge. Chicago, IL— There is little information provided to Chicago police officers about the department and its rich history. For example many officers don’t know the names of or the philosophy of the past police superintendents and before that, police chiefs. I’m sure in the Graphic Arts unit there are many old photographs. There are decades of old Star Magazine issues that should be digitized and made available. If I had about a month and the full cooperation of the department I put up a historical website with the highlights of the department’s good and bad times. I’d love nothing more than to put up the stories and pictures behind each year’s winner of the coveted Police Medal. The story of these heroes and their moments of bravery are inspiring. Going through old Police Board files and publishing some of the more notable discipline cases would show how human failings distracted officers from their missions. The influence of corrupt politicians has left it...

PROTECTING MOM WITH THE GRANDMACAM! We’ve all heard horror stories of the rape, beatings along with the neglect of incapacitated and elderly people confined to some care facilities. Sex offenders, sadists and other criminals sometimes find employment in these places. The victims of these kinds of crimes are too often unable to resist or even complain about that kind of treatment. In addition to investigating abuse allegations my investigation agency has taken on care facility security audits and dealing with efforts to prevent abuse. I’d much rather make these crimes impossible than investigate them after the fact. With technology there is a cure. People will always behave themselves if they know they are being watched. Families will never have to worry about loved ones who need protection again. The care facilities can offer a secure video link to families that will be able to watch their loved one in real time from anywhere in the world on a computer with an Internet connection. The ...

Los Angeles, CA —I noticed that the uniform pockets of most local L.A. area police uniforms had sap pockets. I asked some of the coppers if they carried saps. They all did not even know what a sap or a blackjack was. I felt like a real dinosaur knowing I was old enough to be the father of these grown officers. They carried other items in the sap pockets like flashlights or collapsible ASP batons. Blackjacks are round and saps are flat. They are impact weapons designed for close up and personal combat. The bigger blackjacks will smash skulls and break bones. The idea is a person can be subdued with these impact weapons in short order. I own five of these law enforcement relics in good condition. The two best I have are the Convoy blackjack and the Texan sap. I also have a great pair of deerskin gloves with six ounces of powered lead protecting each fist. Saps were great to use for plain clothes assignments because regulation police batons are too difficult to conceal. These weapons are ...

Nearly every state in the union has overspent tax money on things nobody needs or wants. We are slowly learning that politicians pour money into the business coffers for campaign contribution kickbacks rather than the need for the goods and services. They politely call that Pay for Play. It’s simple corruption. California’s in a substantial mess for this reason. Now they are planning to hand out IOU’s instead of tax refunds in the not so Golden State. At least one prison in Illinois is behind $20,000.00 in paying their power bill. The local utility company is justifiably threatening to shut off power there. They are desperate to release prisoners. The problem is they want to release young prisoners that can be counted on to reoffend. They want to eliminate the parole supervision and cut whatever corners they can get away with. There are a substantial number of really old offenders behind bars that can be released to make way for the dangerous young criminals with little or no ris...