By Michael Earl Simmons They were after him, and he knew it. He told his brother, “I’m a dead man. They’re going to kill me. But I’ve run as far […]
By Mike Simmons I woke each morning knowing Pensacola would test me before the sun ever set. I was not thinking about legacy when I first walked Palafox Street. I
Why Actions Look Different in Hindsight By Michael Earl Simmons One of the most misunderstood aspects of law enforcement, corrections, and security work is how stress reshapes perception and decision-making.
Long before patrol cars and radios, Pensacola officers learned the truth the hard way: it was said that the job begins where the pavement meets your boots—and ends only when you walk off the
Working as a correctional officer has never been easy, but today’s facilities present a unique dynamic: a growing number of inmates who arrive with a strong sense of entitlement. These
Some call it “the middle of nowhere.” Others call it “God’s Country.” Walnut Hill is situated in the extreme northwest corner of Escambia County, Florida – right on the Alabama
By Michael Earl Simmons When places of worship decide they need security training, they often look first to the military or law enforcement communities. This instinct is understandable. Soldiers and police officers
By Michael Simmons At 311 South Adams Street in downtown Pensacola sits the elegant Dorr House. The website, Great American Treasures describes it as “Beautifully Restored and lovingly furnished jewel
By Mike Simmons In 1936, the Innerarity Point community, located in Escambia County, Florida, was the scene for bad news for two guys – Harval Russell Keys and Arthur Smith.
By Mike Simmons James W. Linton was at his home on Sunday night, August 7, with his wife and adult daughter. Linton, in his 50s, lived in Bluff Springs, Florida,
