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Michigan lawmakers often prioritize party politics and their political ambitions over listening to voters, resulting in delayed and insufficient actions. The bills framed between 2019 and 2023 are now considered obsolete. In contrast, the Michigan Supreme Court is faced with raising the bar beyond the pending bills. Meanwhile, the highest court in Massachusetts recently ruled, in a narrow 4-3 decision, to raise the minimum age for mandatory life without parole from 18 to 21. This ruling is seen as a positive development by juvenile justice advocates. Juvenile Life Without Parole (JLWOP) sentences, the harshest punishment for underage offenders in the U.S., have faced criticism for being cruel and unusual, particularly affecting minority youth. In response to these concerns, some states, like California in 2018, have raised the age for JLWOP sentencing. It's crucial to recognize that juveniles are still developing individuals who deserve the opportunity for rehabilitation and a chance to contribute positively to society. Currently, 27 states and the District of Columbia have banned life sentences without parole for individuals under 18, while nine states have no one serving such sentences for offenses committed before age 18.

On the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, we pause to reflect on the tragic events that reshaped our world. On September 11, 2001, acts of terror took nearly 3,000 lives and left an indelible mark on history. Amidst the darkness, stories of unity and resilience emerged. Ordinary Americans displayed extraordinary heroism, as firefighters, police officers, EMTs, construction workers, and strangers selflessly aided the wounded amidst the chaos. 9/11: We Will Never Forget #yourlocalinsurancebroker #yourlocalinsuranceagency #sanfordbrukerbanksinsurance #autoinsurance #homeownersinsurance #businessinsurance #lifeinsurance #umbrellainsurance #patriotday #wewillneverforget

Obviously as is absolutely the case with regards to every discipline and profession, there are, of course "bad/ corrupted criminals-in-disguise", effectively. That must be rooted out. However, if you are going to let an exceptionally tiny minority of such sorry excuses-for people justify your not actively supporting the #thinblueline, then you are absolutely one of the also exceptionally tiny but - generally - obnoxiously-loud minority, who are a giant part of the problem. That is, the problem of the very deliberate dividing of this nation, the epidemic of crime in far too many formerly safe cities and towns and generally, the continuing breakdown of law and order, the Rule of Law and the emerging reign of an increasingly-obvious also very deliberate, Two-Tiered so-called "Justice" system. +++ But that's just what I think might be happening and might be some of the causes. What do you all think? #surveysays

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Last week, footage was released of the final moments of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson’s life. Once again, we see the crushing violence of this racialized society and the horrific injustice of police brutality. We lament. We acknowledge the trauma, PTSD, anguish, fear, and anger this story can bring up. So first, we want to ensure our BIPOC community is taken care of, heard, and seen. And then, all together, we lament. We find ourselves looking directly at injustice and its violence, and we lament. We lament a life taken. We lament a Black man’s life taken. We lament a young Black man’s life taken. As bridge builders, we don’t stop at lament. We take our lament and foster transformation. We have to cultivate a holy imagination and actively work towards creating equitable systems. We have to be willing to ask ourselves and decision makers tough questions. What responsibilities lie with us? What can we do to make sure people are safe in their own homes? How can we create systems where everyone is treated fairly? How can we ensure lethal force is the absolute last resort? How can we better value life? What do we need to do for there to be liberty and justice for all? We lament. And then we move onward to leverage, leveraging our positions and resources for healing and restoration. Be color brave instead of colorblind. Ask questions. Be willing to investigate the history of policing in the U.S. and in your state. Accept historical truths and present realities. Engage in your community by voting, initiating community policing efforts, and looking at your city’s resources and budgets and what might be reallocated. Attend community meetings where discussions can happen and lead to change. Support mental health initiatives for your community and for law enforcement officers. Listen to the experiences of families who have endured police brutality. Speak up when police brutality occurs. Be dedicated to figuring out a different way of policing within your local context. Look at what other cities have done that have yielded positive results. Give yourself space to weep and mourn. It doesn’t have to be this way. Say Roger Fortson’s name. Hold his family and friends in prayer. And know that transformation begins with you. #bethebridge #lament #rogerfortson

What happens after a prisoner of war or missing-in-action service member is accounted for? Learn how the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) fulfills its sacred mission of identifying our nation’s prisoners of war and missing-in-action service members.

Imagine for a moment, what it must be like to be exposed on a daily basis to some of the worst people, situations and attrocities that occur in our world. Then imagine that despite trying your very best to uphold the law, you face pressures not only from within your ranks and from your management (who is frequently adjusting policy and reacting to political pressures), but then you also face constant disrespect from a growing segment of the population because the media and government of the day are forever pushing stories about the "bad calls" that are/have been made (that had nothing to do with you) and then you go home alone to "live with it" because in many cases nobody (including therapists) honestly know how to help you through your personal #mentalhealth because they're operating out of books, rather than experience. There's a reason my firm includes a blue line in its challenge coins and related materials. #Police (as a whole), like ALL #EmergencyServices providers, deserve our #respect, #support, #guidance, and #training. It's NOT an "easy" job. It often has consequences. But those details are rarely reported in the public. #mentalhealthmatters #opp #legal #law #lawenforcement #axisvero #restinpeace

The Police Chaplain, as a LIVING RESOURCE GUIDE One of the best kept secret police chaplains have because they’re typically clergy. They’re embedded in the community and they know local resources, incident,commanders and police chiefs, can utilize your chaplains for who they know and what they know about resources they know might help the chief, the sheriff, the incident commander on a particular scene, in a situation or critical incident. If you ARE a police chaplain , what you haven’t learned is how to build your own living resource guide If you don’t know the resource your agency may need, this is training that’s something we don’t teach police chaplains how to understand and know your local resources how to vet them how to personally put your reputation on the line when the police chief asked for a particular. part of the rule that we play at Chaplain USA is showing raw footage and some of this is raw footage with Phil prompting me to explain what a living resource guide is. If you want to be an excellent chaplain, you absolutely must know the local resources regional resources and national resources on which you can call upon in a moments notice when the police chief, the incident commander, or sheriff requires it. My name is Jeff Wolfe and I’ve been a police chaplain for about 10 years currently a police chaplain for the Indianapolis international Airport police department. I formally served with IMPD it is important to know local resources. As a senior chaplain and training coordinator for the Chaplain training academy It’s all about the Relationships the police Chaplain you have to know your local resources, your original resources and your national resources. Click the link below to learn about you as a chaplain being the living resource guide for your agency. #jeffreywolfe #law #FBInewsletter #lawenforcement #police #CBP #EMS #EMT #paramedic #police #fire #fop #firstresponders #FBI #DHS #HSI #DEA #ATF #AirportPolice #USAirMarshall #USMarshall #sheriff #police #policechaplain #IACP #IACAC #livingresourxeguide [Video courtesy of the police Chaplain project with chaplainusa.org YouTube site and Chaplainusa.org] https://lnkd.in/g6rEu2Kj

When a crisis unfolded on the edge of a bridge, a dedicated law enforcement officer from the NYPD 110th Precinct, himself a US Marines veteran, responded to the scene. In the face of despair, the officer not only offered words of comfort and hope but also drew from his own experiences to connect with the individual in crisis. This poignant encounter highlights that suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, even those who have served in the military or work in law enforcement. It also underscores the importance of organizations that provide support to officers grappling with such thoughts, showcasing the compassion and understanding necessary to navigate these challenging situations. Watch the body-worn camera footage below to witness this powerful example of empathy and connection in the face of crisis. One such organization is Beyond the Badge, which offers great support to the law enforcement community who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or have been affected by a suicide, please reach out to them if you need someone to talk to. https://lnkd.in/eGVHQeUr To get someone on the line please use the following numbers: Copline: 1-800-267-5463 • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 • Crisis Text Line: Text BLUE to 741741 Laidlaw Blue “Caring for Those Who Serve Selflessly with Exceptional Financial Services” https://lnkd.in/ekXsbW3Q #lawenforcement #heroes #suicideprevention

#DYK that the FBI investigates serious crimes and serves victims on nearly 200 Native American reservations, including through the FBI's Murdered and Missing Indigenous Persons Program? When victims and their families need help navigating the judicial system and forensic services, our victim specialists work to provide support and guidance at a challenging time. For Phoenix Field Office Victim Specialist Blanda P., this role is her opportunity to draw on two of her life experiences: as a member of the Navajo Nation, and as someone who fell victim to one of these serious crimes. At the time, there were no victim services to help her — no one to help her prepare for court or to help her navigate the legal paperwork. This experience is what led her to become a social worker and then an FBI victim specialist. Now, Blanda works to help those individuals who need it by building trust within the community. At the FBI, she can be the bridge that helps victims through some of their darkest days. Do you think your life experiences could help make a difference in the world? We do. Be a part of creating a safer, more just future for generations to come. Learn more today. https://ow.ly/GSj150PJiEr #FBIJobs #FBI #VictimSpecialist #Navajo #NativeAmericanDay #NativeAmerican #NavajoNation #Pheonix #Arizona #IndianCountry #Indigenous #NativeLands #FirstNations #MMIP #MMIW