Does the FBI really have tension with local and state law enforcement.

I was watching an episode of the popular TV drama Criminal Minds its on CBS. In the episode long story short there was a serial killer targeting people as usual on these types of shows. But I noticed something different when the team on the show went to solve the crime they had to deal with the local law enforcement in the area which is usual. But when they arrived they were meant with resistance like the FBI is the bad guy in the situation, when all they are trying to do is solve the crime. I have actually noticed this portrayed in other types of media for example in the Die Hard movies with Bruce Willis. In the first movie especially they portrayed the federal law enforcement as corrupt pompous individuals. Especially when it comes to dealing with a crisis and working together with local law enforcement. This is a quote from the movie that proves that the media projects this image of federal law enforcement. But you would really have to watch the movie to truly see it.

FBI Special Agent Johnson: Figure we take out the terrorists. Lose twenty, twenty-five percent of the hostages, tops.
FBI Agent Johnson: I can live with that.

I got this Quote from IMBD at this link http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/quotes

I did some searching from research on this topic. I could not find any but i did look at some police officer forums on this topic. I found many mixed reviews. Some saying that there was a lot of tension and some saying there was none. So I really do not know if what the media is putting out on this topic whether it is true or false. But I do feel more research should be done to determine if there is a lot of tension between federal and local law enforcement and if there is why. Because that tension could hinder the criminal justice system to catch and incarcerate offenders.

Another Hero

The events of 9-11 have brought upon all types of different heroes; from the emergency workers who had enough guts to respond to (quite possibly) the most gruesome attack scene in recent memory, to the ordinary people who risked their own lives in order to save the life of a total stranger, to the volunteers of the EMS, Fire and volunteer Peace Officers who ran into the burning building without any hesitation in order to make sure they’re neighbors were safe from those terrible flames. I was in eighth grade when the events of 9-11 had taken place and i remember that one of my good friends (Nick Chiofalo) had a father who was working within the FDNY at that time and i remember him just busting out in tears because he knew that his father had worked close to where the attacks have taken place. Needless to say Nicks father was one of the thousands that fateful day to perish to the cowardly – terrorist attacks. It was something like this that i had the unfortunate pleasure of having to deal with, having to deal with one of my good friends constantly upset (for years) about the loss of his father due to the horrible acts of complete strangers. It is something like this that just makes you want to cherish every minute that you have left on this earth but quite honestly, you really do not know how long it will last and you have to take that into account and just live for the moment, live for today, because no ones truly knows if they are going to be here tomorrow.

20 Years Today First Attack On World Trade Center

Today I Saw A Post On The Social Network Face book about the first attack on the World Trade Center and the second attack. Looking at the post was some what upsetting because many people who’s family died at 911 commented. With those comments where comments that stated that it was government attack we were not attacked by terrorist. It brought me back to all the talks you hear of conspiracy on TV the media and in blogs. But how can anyone be certain that what the media tells us is true many who were there that day died either in the building or trying to save the lives of helpless people. The media breeds doubt and breeds people who are insensitive to other people’s emotions. The people who lost family I know for sure did not appreciate the negative talk about 911 and how it was the government. Even the families of people who are in any branch of military would they want to hear that their family members died and faught for a cause which was false. So with the media it cause people to form their opinions but they also cause havoc amongst each other. where do we draw the line when do we stop being so insensitive to certain things?

Hero

Something horrible was done to some one that I know and that I would call a hero. He is A New York State Trooper and also serves in the Air National Guard. This past Christmas while he was deployed in Africa, someone broke into his home, stole his wallet and truck. This person then came back and set the house on fire. From what I was told, most of Eric’s belongings were destroyed. This person has since been arrested, he was caught because of his stupidity and greed. I can’t understand why someone would want to do this to someone that has helped him to keep his freedom to do what he wants.
Eric has some wonderful neighbors, one young boy sold bracelets to raise money for him. His neighbors also had a bake sale,and also this Friday they are having a Pampered Chef party. He also has some great co-workers. They helped get what belongings that were salvagable out of his house. This past weekend, a fund-rasier was held at Casey’s in Westhampton for Eric. The turnout was great, as was the food and D.J. It was also nice to see people that I haven’t seen in a while. It seemed that everyone had a great time. Depsite what had been done to him, Eric had a great attitude. Eric is a very gracious and kind person.

Senator Charles E. Schumer

A couple of weeks ago I have filled out an online petition advocating for gun rights. As of Friday, February 22nd I have received an interesting email from U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer. It states-

Dear Mr. Cantor:

            Thank you for writing to voice your opposition to the Assault Weapons Ban. Like you, I believe that the right to bear arms is guaranteed by the Constitution’s Second Amendment. The recent Supreme Court decisions reinforced this fact, but I believed that this was the case prior to those decisions.

           While the right to bear arms is enshrined by the Second Amendment to the Constitution, I believe that we have a collective interest in keeping guns out of the hands of those who want to harm the innocent.  I believe it is possible to strike a reasonable balance.  I have long advocated for faster and more accurate background checks so legal purchasers can receive their guns quickly while ensuring criminals do not illegally purchase and possess firearms. In 2011, I proposed S. 436, the Fix Gun Checks Act to provide more funding to states to compile required background data for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).  This legislation builds on the National Rifle Association-supported NICS Improvements Amendment Act, passed by Congress in 2007.  Ensuring that this information is comprehensive and up to date will protect law enforcement from criminals with illegally obtained weapons while speeding up the process for law abiding citizens.

           You may also be pleased to know that I have successfully fought to create new opportunities for gun owners to exercise their right to use guns. For example, in the 109th Congress, I secured federal money to expand the scarce hunting grounds in New York State by creating a financial incentive for private landowners to allow hunters access to their property.

           Thank you for contacting me about this important issue. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future if I can ever be of assistance to you on this, or any other matter.

Sincerely,

Charles E. Schumer

United States Senator

S.436

 

Juvenile delinquency

A juvenile delinquent is someone younger than 18 who commits a crime. Every state has different age limits on what they define as a minor, 18 is the maximum. Depending on the severity of a crime and how close to 18 a person is, they may be tried as an adult. Most criminals start at a young age so the juvenile crime rate is very high. Between 60 and 80% of all adolescents have committed at least one offense. Most of the time, juveniles are repeat offenders, especially when they are in a gang or social group that they all participate in criminal activity. Unfortunately these teens are getting away with doing theses illegal things is because their parents are either not home to witness them or they give them too much freedom without supervision. So many high-schoolers cut class because it is very easy to. When kids are not in school, they are at a much higher risk to perform deviant acts. Education is extremely important and helps steer adolescents to the right path without violence or crime. Before the age of 25, the human brain is still developing. The last part of the brain to fully develop is the frontal lobe which consists of personality. Adolescents are much more prone to peer pressure and are more easily persuaded than adults. This explains why even some of the more ‘straight-laced’ kids can still be corrupted by the right influential criminal. The Columbine shooting is a perfect example of juvenile delinquency. This was not the only school shooting, there have been many more but not nearly as televised due to the severity. The media has an incredible influence on adolescents and most TV shows, video games, and movies that theses young adults are watching are extremely violent. At some ages, people still don’t know the difference between right and wrong and the consequences for doing illegal things. The question is if there is some way to prevent juvenile delinquency. Unfortunately I believe it relies on the parents because it is their responsibility to make sure their child is doing what they are supposed to and to teach them what is acceptable for society and what is not. A lot of people believe that schools should get involved but in reality there is only so much the schools can do they cannot possibly have full control over a child.

I find juvenile delinquency to be such a shame. I wish parents were more involved in their child’s life and had more control. I know in some cases it is hard when parents have to work so much just to make ends meet, but morals can always be instilled in children. Having a strong bond with children can help them stray away from deviant behaviors so much. All you have to do is get them to talk to you, offer them advise, and get them to trust you, and chances are they won’t have any urges to commit any crimes.

I was watching a couple of re runs of CSI and realized how compltely unrealistic it really is, compared to something like the first 48 show which is actual detectives working on actual cases. 

First off CSI cast these young model looking people, meanwhile in reality most detectives are middle aged men. Because lets be realistic, if someone wants to be a detective they have to work their way up in the police force and that takes a great deal of time.

Second off on CSI they are using what looks to be very expensive equipment, and using techniques that I am almost positively sure are not used in regular everyday homicides that occur. I mean if you watch the first 48 you really do not see the CSI type things, because the detectives and crime scene investigators usually work together only some of the time. Not only that the regular everyday police department or crime lab cannot afford the type of equipment that is shown in the CSI shows. The most high tech thing I have seen in the first 48 is searching a car with gloves on i have only seen i few episodes of the first 48 but that still is a leap from what most viewers see on police dramas.

And last but not least the CSI shows make solving crime look easy and fun and that the crime is always solved. That is not even close to true because most cases, if the detectives cannot find a lead or a suspect right away the chance that the case will go unsolved greatly increases. Also the CSI shows i feel like they make all procedure look easy and it is not. I mean i do not necessarily know firsthand but i mean its TV they have to make it look that way.

 

 

 

Blogging

I don’ t understand why I couldn’t get my previous blog entry to post. But, when I do, I will post it. But, I have to work in the morning. I am going to sleep.

Guns, Ammo, & Texas Teachers!!!

For those enthusiast of firearms and shooting, you already know how ever more difficult it is becoming to find ammunition, let alone it be affordable if lucky enough to do so. What may be a common misconception many are making, is believing this is solely the Obama administration’s doing. However, contrary to this, a recent article from USA Today, defining the problem as being dual pronged. The first being supply and demand, created out of paranoia that the current legislature is going to pass laws on increasing taxes on ammunition, as well as background checks. Also, in fear that certain weapon types, i.e. assault weapon based firearms, are going to be made illegal, therefore many are stockpiling ammunition. The second cause for the lack of available ammo is that numerous federal law enforcement agencies have contracted ammunition manufacturers to produce thousands upon thousands of rounds, distracting them from producing ammunition for the general public. I can attest to first hand knowledge that this ammunition deficit is occurring. In recently speaking with the owner of a local gun store in Long Island, New York, I was told that he has sold roughly $50,000 in ammunition sales, out of $75,000, and that if he can not get another bulk order in soon he is going to have to close his doors!

Ammunition 

Additionally, USA Today had an inspiring video posted on their website depicting independent teachers from Texas, learning how to properly use pistols in an attempt to obtain their concealed carry license. This idea was first initiated by NRA president Wayne LaPierre in response to president Obama’s address on gun control.

Texas Teachers

Wayne LaPierre

 

Crime on campus.

Although colleges and universities have security, many crimes still occur quite often on campuses throughout the country. For night classes, girls are urged to park by lights and walk with a group of people to enhance their safety. Sometimes this is physically impossible,  some universities are extremely large and under-lit. Campus rape is much higher than people would think. “1 in 4 women in college today has been the victim of rape, and nearly 90% of them knew their rapist.” – Robin Warshaw. According to http://www.crisisconnectioninc.org/sexualassault/college_campuses_and_rape.htm every 21 hours there is another rape on an American college campus. The percentage of men who actually admit to having had performed a rape is staggering. The majority of campus rapes are alcohol related and the victim usually knows the attacker. Women should be informed of the dangers around college campuses and there should be safety precautions offered to those who would like. College is supposed to be a place of enhancing education and a new social experience. Unfortunately, crime happens everywhere without any discrimination. Clearly most crimes occur at nighttime when there aren’t witnesses and victims are easier targets. Some people take night classes because they have to due to working during the day so there is no way around night classes.

For St. Joe’s, the parking lot is not as big as other colleges and definitely not as big as universities, however the lighting is not great at all. The security that is supposed to be patrolling the parking lots are very rarely around at night, instead they ride around during the day looking for cars without parking stickers. Also, the security staff I have come in contact with weren’t exactly young or in any shape a person that is in charge of ‘protecting’ should be. I have always taken night classes and never feel safe walking to my car alone at night. I typically call my boyfriend or someone to keep me company on the phone in case anything happens to me. I also try to make friends in my night class and walk out with them. I am always very aware of my surroundings and have my keys out and ready before i go outside. I hope all other girls can be the same way as me even though some people may think it’s being paranoid…I think it’s being smart and safe.