Articles tagged: rich kinsey
Column: Humor can be crucial for police facing emotional trauma
Posted: Jun 13, 2013Some of the Top-10 laughs in my life have come at some of the worst possible moments. If you follow a cop closely, you would find that they laugh at the strangest things and often when others would be revolted. Read more »
column: Before you hit the beach, make sure you leave your home secure
Posted: May 30, 2013Summer travel season is upon us and there are a few things about keeping your home and property safe you should keep in mind when traveling. It seems surreal to me to be writing about ... Read more »
column: Michigan has 11,000 inland lakes - and its residents need to be able to swim
Posted: May 23, 2013I have spent most every summer of my life on or near a lake. I love the water, but I have always had a very deep respect for it as well. It is with that ... Read more »
column: Warm weather brings out potential con artists and greedy victims
Posted: May 16, 2013Spring is finally descending onto our lovely Huron Valley. I could tell by my allergies and the bright yellow dust on all outdoor surfaces last week. While our noses run and our eyes itch, traveling ... Read more »
column: In wake of tragedies, Americans show true colors
Posted: Apr 25, 2013Last Friday night as I watched the television coverage of the capture of the second Boston Marathon Bomber, I was deeply moved. Read more »
column: Much to do following Boston Marathon explosions
Posted: Apr 18, 2013My heart is heavy for the victims of the Boston Marathon explosions. Once again someone has decided to rock our world with a terrorist bombing. While watching the coverage, my mind was racing with what ... Read more »
column: Springtime tips for bicycle safety on Washtenaw County's roadways
Posted: Apr 04, 2013It is time to have that discussion about bicycles and motor vehicles sharing the road. The law says we have to do it, except on the expressway, so why not start out the season with a mutual respect and understanding. Read more »
column: First on the scene of a serious crash? Here's what you should do
Posted: Mar 28, 2013In the beginning, things are chaotic at the scene of a serious crash. There will be injuries, there may be blood and there will be danger. What should you do if you are the first one on the scene? Read more »
column: Cooperative thief provides answers and a surprise ending
Posted: Mar 21, 2013Bullwinkle and I were on West Stadium Boulevard near the post office when the call came over on the radio. It was during the wee hours of the morning on a very quiet night in ... Read more »
column: Many factors taken into consideration when determining one's cause of death
Posted: Mar 14, 2013A badly traumatized human body is found in an alley behind a high-rise building. The first order of business is of course first aid if there is any possibility the poor soul might be alive. ... Read more »
column: Police work proves to be perfect fit for a pair of old friends
Posted: Feb 28, 2013My best friend and I met at Slauson in Mr. (Ben) Fairman’s English class about 40 years ago. Since then, he has been like the brother I never had. His family is my second family, ... Read more »
column: Cops learn through experience it pays to remain skeptical
Posted: Feb 14, 2013If you ever chance to meet a police officer and have an opportunity to talk to them off duty, you will more than likely find them listening to you. Until they get to know you, ... Read more »
column: Difficult people sometimes unavoidable in daily life
Posted: Jan 31, 2013Difficult people are a fact of life. Not everyone in the world is full of sunshine and courtesy. In life, we all must deal with difficult people on occasion. Whether it is on the job, ... Read more »
column: Comparing on-the-job stress requires certain level of perspective
Posted: Jan 17, 2013The other day I chanced upon a guy I worked with at the Ann Arbor Police Department. We were reminiscing and catching up. While we talked, I told him that what I am doing now ... Read more »
opinion: 'Unsung heroes' of the police department deserve recognition
Posted: Dec 06, 2012Two detectives and their sergeant shared an office the size of a small child’s bedroom that was in the infamous basement of City Hall. They were unsung heroes of the police department. All were very ... Read more »
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