Articles tagged: semper cop
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: For some officers, one mentor can influence the rest of their career
Posted: Feb 21, 2013Sometimes the brightest lights in our lives shine for only an instant. Such was the case with “TR.” TR was one of the many great partners I had over the years, but probably the guy ... 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 »
column: Eliminating police officers in Ann Arbor schools a nonsensical budget cut
Posted: Jun 28, 2012When he arrived at Pioneer High School, I was a sophomore. He quickly became legendary among students because he seemed to be everywhere at once. To most he was known as “O.D.” to others more ... Read more »
Events listed wrong in Thursday's print edition
Posted: Jun 21, 2012Both the Happening Today and Best Bets calendars in Thursday's print edition were the wrong listings, due to an error that resulted in files from last year being used. AnnArbor.com apologizes for any inconvenience this ... Read more »
column: SOS: Hear a cop's pleas about license plates and driver's licenses
Posted: Jun 21, 2012A woman and her child were leaving a grocery store about a month ago when they notice some guy taking their picture. The child actually noticed it first. Is this illegal? No, because they are ... Read more »
Column: When good deeds turn bad on the road - avoid the left-hand turn conundrum
Posted: Jun 14, 2012There I was, pleasantly motoring to some morning errands. I approached the red traffic signal at the intersection. The man in the silver Lincoln was waiting in the driveway of the car wash. He had ... Read more »
Column: Mysteries revealed about police driving, whether it's lights and siren or just prowling
Posted: Jun 07, 2012Almost 30 years ago, I was westbound on East William Street and making a right turn onto northbound South Main when the unthinkable happened. While executing my right turn, my right rear tire rolled over ... Read more »
Column: Grandson in trouble? Check out the story before wiring money
Posted: May 31, 2012The call came in the afternoon to a neighbor and friend. The voice on the line was very nasal sounding and explained to grandma that he had gotten in trouble with the law. The cops broke his nose and he needed "bond money wired right away." In his currently police packed proboscis voice, he begged grandma to help. He did not want to call and upset mom or dad. Read more »
Column: There's no such thing as easy overtime for police
Posted: May 24, 2012Once or twice a week the phone rang in the wee hours of the morning. “Hello,” I answered as I pull myself out of the covers and took the cordless phone out of the bedroom ... Read more »
Column: It's a real dilemma for cops when it comes to enforcing marijuana laws
Posted: May 17, 2012Police work is not as easy as one might think. After college and the police academy, I was pretty brain damaged and thought that things were black or white. They were right or wrong, either ... Read more »
Column: Police Week: Overcoming fear with the courage to saddle up and move forward
Posted: May 10, 2012After a particularly harrowing incident, a character in the latest Joseph Wambaugh police novel, "Harbor Nocturne" tells his partner, “We came close to a bagpiper on the hill.” It's a reference to the tradition of ... Read more »
OPINION: Spring brings a troubling new crime trend - hold on tight to your iPhones
Posted: Apr 19, 2012One day, I was in the locker room of the Ann Arbor Police Department getting ready for an afternoon shift. I was in a really good mood because it was one of those perfect spring ... Read more »
COLUMN: For parents hosting teen parties this spring -- let's talk
Posted: Apr 12, 2012Spring is upon us and the school year is dwindling down. In many households with high school students, there will be parties and celebrations for proms and graduations. Parents of high school students I am ... Read more »
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