Posts by Patrick Colligan
Yes! The times they are a-changin’
President’s Message Depending on your age, you either just heard an old tune in your head, or you think my grammar is terrible. My grammar doesn’t need help. Bob Dylan…
Read MoreDEAR CHIEFS (or at least a few of you)
President’s Message Before I get into my rant, let me say without any question that there is a need for departmental discipline. I’ve been as consistent about this as one…
Read MoreAn incredible send-off for a ‘Warrior’
President’s Message Admittedly, those of us in law enforcement don’t get everything right all the time. As much as we try, and as much as we strive, perfection still eludes…
Read MoreA week you won’t want to miss
President’s Message As we approach May, I’d be remiss if I didn’t encourage those of you in law enforcement who haven’t yet made it to National Police Week in Washington,…
Read MoreThe right to privacy and to attend the Mini Convention
President’s Message Another successful Mini Convention is in the books. The meeting room was set for a record 1,360 people, and many of you were still standing in the back.…
Read More‘Qualified Immunity’ LET ME EXPLAIN!
President’s Message Our profession has been hit with another horrific tragedy. Another disgraceful display of policing gone wrong. The actions of those officers in Memphis (the licensed officers) cannot be…
Read MoreA Service like no other
President’s Message The first days of COVID seem to be forgotten already. They were not easy, especially for those of us in public service. I’ve said it many times to…
Read MoreWe can play in this League
President’s Message Rob Nixon sums it up best: If you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re probably on the menu. As we finished up another long week at…
Read More‘Man makes plan… and God laughs’
President’s Message As all of us know too well, those few words just about sum up all our lives. For those of you who remember the June 2014 PBA meeting,…
Read MoreBank error in their favor, collect $1.2 billion dollars!
President’s Message I have to take a minute here to discuss this amazing debacle of the anticipated and unprecedented increase of more than 20 percent in the State Health Benefits…
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