Well, you don’t see this every day.

A coyote was spotted on the ROOF of a Hollywood Hills hair salon drinking water from a puddle.

The owner of the hair salon wrote, “It was just another wild day.”

This is not a press release. This is, however, a release of my thoughts as a sheriff who witnesses greatness, daily. Here is just one of those days:

Yesterday was a rough one for our Pettis County Sheriff’s Office family. Multiple media outlets have informed you that two of our deputies were shot in the line of duty, and that they will recover. As I am not able to share much of this ongoing investigation, I want to share the things that occurred starting mere minutes after my team took the suspect into custody. These are the things I saw:

Knowing our agency was in bad shape to continue coverage for the county, deputies began to come on duty without being asked. The Sedalia Police Department immediately took over county-wide coverage, taking calls both inside the city limits and out. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded immediately to my request for assistance with the investigation and, not counting those already on scene during the incident, responded within minutes to provide support. Shortly thereafter, I sent a text to a ATF friend advising him of the situation. I called one of my friends to seek some advice. Then, about 15 minutes later, the flood gates opened.

Calls, messages, emails, and texts began to come in droves with each and every one of them offering prayers and support for our two injured deputies and agency as a whole. Governor Kehoe, MSHP Colonel Turner, DPS Director James, Congressman Alford, Representative Pollitt, Director Merritt from MSA, Ron Doumitt from Answering the Call, and 16 sheriffs all either called directly or sent texts to check on the deputies and ask what we needed to navigate such a rough situation. The community came out in droves, similarly. By noon the sheriff’s office was full of food donated by so many entities. Probation and Parole, Premier Realty Group, Jimmy Johns, Casey’s, Panera, Woods… the list goes on and I don’t know how much of it even showed up. By the time I got back to the office, it was just there along with so many supporters.

When I walked out of Bothwell Regional Health Center while checking on one of my deputies, I saw several SPD officers on the ramp to wish that deputy well. During my time at University Hospital, I saw a Columbia PD officer arrive to offer support. I saw hospital security bend over backwards to accomodate the influx of officers. I saw Columbia PDs FOP send over food for the 20+ deputies (the rest of the team… all of them, were there) and family members with the hospital donating snacks and drinks. I saw the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office send peer support as did the University of Missouri Police Department. Encounter Baptist Church here in Sedalia sent one of their own to Columbia just to talk to deputies and family if need be. As I left the hospital, the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy called me to help guide me through what was occurring as they had been thrust in the same situation just 7 months ago.

Hearing the dreaded two words of, “officer down” over the radio makes a sheriff sick. Those words make every single officer in the city, county, and nation sick. The fear, frustration, anger, and so many other emotions is indescribable. You know that someone you love is hurt in a bad way, and a driving force begins to manifest within each of us. We want to get to them, triage what we can, and protect them. What I saw yesterday from my team embodies those emotions. I saw commitment. I saw courage. I saw strength. And I saw love. There are so many things that I saw that fosters hope for the future of the community.

The Pettis County Sheriff’s Office became stronger yesterday. We have become more united. We have been blessed by God, and we will not stop doing exactly what we are on this earth to do. I do not know how to thank you all for what you are doing, have done, or will continue to do, and there are so many deserving more than a simple thank you. I would ask that each of you continue to pray for physical and mental wellbeing of our deputies and all who have committed their lives to serving their communities.

What I saw yesterday was just a glimpse of a family far greater than I could have ever imagined. What this state and community has done is show me what it looks like when words of support are put into action. That, will never be forgotten.

Sheriff Brad Anders

Good night to all! 😴

Good morning! More moderate to heavy rainfall... more potential for flash flooding.

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FOX EXCLUSIVE: DHS will announce today that they will begin paying for the commercial flights of illegal aliens who self-deport from the U.S., & they will pay these aliens an additional $1,000 once they are confirmed to have left the country. DHS tells FoxNews this will save American taxpayers 70%, as it currently costs DHS, on average, over $17,000 to arrest, detain, and deport someone from the U.S., while paying for self-removal flights & the stipend is projected to cost just $4,500, and will be safer for ICE and preserve their resources.


Illegal aliens must register on the CBP Home app and file their notice to leave the US in order to receive the financial assistance, and the stipend will only be paid once the alien is confirmed to have left the United States.


DHS tells us any aliens who register to self deport will be immediately de-prioritized for ICE arrest and will maintain the ability to return to the U.S. legally in the future. DHS says they have already successfully tested out the financial assistance, recently paying for an illegal alien to fly back to Honduras from Chicago, with more tickets booked this week.


DHS Secretary Sec. Noem statement to FOX:


“If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest. DHS is now offering illegal aliens financial travel assistance and a stipend to return to their home country through the CBP Home App. This is the safest option for our law enforcement, aliens and is a 70% savings for US taxpayers. Download the CBP Home App TODAY and self-deport.”

Bill Melugin

Please, pray for the Michigan State trooper who was shot in the line of duty this morning. 🙏🏻

A Michigan State Police trooper was wounded while a suspect was killed during a shootout with police early Monday in Detroit.

According to MSP Lt. Rene Gonzalez, members of the auto theft team were working undercover in the area of Murray Hill and Trojan, not far from Eight Mile, around 4:40 a.m. During their investigation, a 23-year-old Detroit man came out of a house and started shooting at the troopers. Troopers returned fire, killing him.

One trooper was hit three times - once in the leg, once in the back, and once in the chest area, which hit his ballistics vest. He is currently in serious but stable condition at a hospital.

@police_frequency

Today, communities across Los Angeles County will commemorate the day Mexican forces, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, stood their ground and defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It was a true underdog victory that inspired pride and unity across the country. Zaragoza, who was born in Texas, became a local legend, and over time, Cinco de Mayo grew into a celebration that blends history, heritage, and community—especially in places like California and the American Southwest.

It has evolved overtime to become a day where people come together to enjoy food, music, dancing, and the occasional margarita. But while we celebrate, it’s important to stay safe. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department wants to remind everyone to plan ahead and make smart choices.

Drinking and driving don’t mix. If you’ve had something to drink, don’t get behind the wheel. Instead:
• Grab a ride with a designated driver
• Use a rideshare app
• Call a taxi
• Or just stay where you are

Enjoy the festivities, but make sure everyone gets home safely.

Happy #CincoDeMayo

Senator Melissa Melendez

Tim Fitch, a former St. Louis County Police Chief, councilman, and current police consultant, said, "I'm glad they had their body cameras rolling. I think it shows the public a good insight as to what officers face almost every day."

https://lawenforcementtoday.com/body-cam-video-shows-officers-fatally-shoot-an-armed-doctor

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NEW: "A recent study from WalletHub named California as the best state to be in law enforcement."

Thoughts?

If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest.

DHS is now offering illegal aliens financial travel assistance and a stipend to return to their home country through the CBP Home App.

Homeland Security

Imagine seeing this fine group of protectors outside your house. 👀 Over the weekend, deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a reported assault with a deadly weapon call. Within a few minutes, deputies had tactically coordinated a plan to de-escalate the tense situation without harming anyone and brought the suspect into custody. The suspect was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and remains in custody at this time.

LASD Santa Clarita Valley

According to Police Frequency California state Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas introduced SB 560, which would delete criminal penalties for welfare fraud below $25,000, and delete a provision for criminal penalties for any attempt at welfare fraud below $950.

https://lawenforcementtoday.com/ca-democrat-lawmaker-proposes-bill-to-decriminalize-welfare-fraud-under-25k

"Donald Trump is Crushing His To-Do List"

Promises Made, Promises Kept. 🇺🇸

The White House