Free Talk Live - veteran

How to make the police more accountable- play the veteran card

libertyevolution — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:37:10 +0000

Judging the man to be a homeless panhandler, a police officer asked him to leave, a confrontation ensued, a Taser was drawn, other officers were called and the man was taken down and handcuffed. The man cuffed and threatened with jail was neither homeless nor panhandling. He was a Purple Heart and multiple Bronze Star recipient. His case has resulted in an internal police investigation, sharp questioning from Fort Knox officials, and a potential lawsuit. But it also has prompted a new mandatory training program for police. Louisville Metro Police Lt. Col.

Police get help with violent vets

RavenNH — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:50:07 +0000

First they identify veterans as a threat with the homeland security memo and now the police are specifically training to take down veterans as potential threats with federal money.

Vet Checks Wrong Box, Faces Charges

KareFree — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:25:34 +0000

Now, Dawkins, a Navy reservist and decorated Army combat photographer who served in Iraq, is in jail, charged with passport fraud. He's facing 10 years in prison for what could be a simple misunderstanding.

The TSA finally caught someone!

PC Harris — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:57:39 +0000

Transportation Security Administration officers detected explosives in his baggage during security screening at Yuma International Airport. A subsequent search found a half ounce of C4 explosive hidden in a tobacco can inside one of the bags. Wey was detained for investigation and interviewed by FBI agents.

Mass state trooper faces string of charges

assawyer — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 09:18:24 +0000

A Massachusetts State Police trooper and Army war hero was arrested after a chaotic scene unfolded early yesterday morning when he allegedly drove drunk and crashed his car on his Dorchester street, pointed a gun at an off-duty Boston police officer, and then ran into his house and fired his gun into a ceiling. He came outside and was wrestled to the ground by responding officers.

84-year-old vet suffers broken neck after police takedown

ZEUSLGN — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:38:28 +0000

An elderly man is in critical condition after being thrown to the ground by a police officer. It happened Saturday night near North Orange Avenue after police say Daniel Daley put his hands on the cop.

VA to allow veterans to use medical marijuana

lobb40118 — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:06:30 +0000

Patients treated at Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics will be able to use medical marijuana in the 14 states where it's legal, according to new federal guidelines.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/07/24/new-guidance-va-allow-medical-marij...