Kupfrian’s Pond, the firearm, and me
By Mike Simmons If you drive west Moreno Street from “E” Street, past the old Baptist Hospital, and continue as the road meanders and changes names to Blount Street, you […]
New Book: A Tradition of Excellence
Training the nation’s finest law officers Available today for $15.00 on Amazon By Mike Simmons Since 1821, West Florida has been producing remarkable law officers. Formal training classes began in
Using AI in Law Enforcement
By Mike Simmons Artificial Intelligence, or “AI” is taking the world by storm. It promises many uses, but with it comes some challenges or issues. In law enforcement, some unknowns
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End of Watch: The death of Okaloosa County, Florida Sheriff John Summerlin
January 21, 1921 An excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All,” available on Amazon By Mike Simmons The Summerlins were not rich. They were not even well off, or maybe
End of Watch: The Murder of Escambia County, Florida Deputy Sheriff Charles Leroy Wilkerson
End of Watch Saturday, January 19, 1974 From the book, “Some Gave All,” available on Amazon By Sgt. Mike Simmons Charles Leroy Wilkerson was born on April 5, 1929, in Chouteau,
The Real Police
By Mike Simmons When people think about a police officer, the image of a person in a uniform comes to mind. They don’t – at first – think about a
The most painful day in the history of the Pensacola Police Department – The death of Officer Herbert Hatcher
By Mike Simmons An excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All,” available on Amazon End of Watch Sunday, January 15, 1939 Herbert Hatcher, known to everyone as “Tommie,” was born in
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The Impressive Sergeant
By Mike Simmons When I first met him in 1986, he reminded me of Clint Eastwood – big, quiet, with a gaze that could intimidate you if he wanted. But