Following orders – Michael Morse

A police officer is holding a badge.

by Michael Morse, commentary For public safety to be effective the people responsible for keeping the public safe need to follow orders. The “grunts” are not aware of the big picture and must rely on three things in a moment of crisis: trust, training, and instinct. It is imperative that orders are followed without hesitation.…

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On Whoopi and Joe – Michael Morse

Two spotlights on a dark background.

by Michael Morse, contributing writer, commentary I had just finished watching the Mel Gibson movie Braveheart when I sat down to write an article for Uniform Stories that was due in the morning. The first thing that occurred to me as I stared at the blank screen was how Mel’s character, William Wallace, managed to…

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“If this flag offends you…” – Michael Morse

A thin blue line american flag on a black background.

by Michael Morse, contributing writer “Wilbert Mora, 27, is fighting for his life and another officer has died after responding to a call for help from a mother concerning her son’s behavior. Officers lined up Friday at Harlem Hospital and many remained late into Saturday morning to pay their respects to fallen officer 22-year-old Jason…

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