Man in the Arena

Man in the Arena

President Teddy Roosevelt’s speech1 about the “Man in the Arena” rings true with everyone at some level, but perhaps loudest with anyone who has played a role in the investigation or prosecution of a significant criminal case. I often toiled in those arenas during my...
Evidence: The Focus is on Quality not Quantity

Evidence: The Focus is on Quality not Quantity

The “weight of evidence” in a criminal trial does not refer to quantity. It is about the relevancy, credibility and persuasiveness to convince one side’s argument over the other. It is about the strength and reliability of what is presented, and the overall impact,...
Evidence: The Focus is on Quality not Quantity

Meaning of Evidence

Bill and Jordan return after a short winter break and pick up where they left off. Opening with a short recap of the last two episodes, they speak of the differing roles and responsibilities of first responders at crime scenes. Bill offers some insight into their...
Review of When the Smoke Cleared

Review of When the Smoke Cleared

” If you are interested in law and order, you will want to read this book.” Read the review by John M. Malecky in First Responder News. READ THE ARTICLE...