AR15.COM: Ban gel blasters because some look like guns. Ban Nerf guns because they could be converted to work as a gel blaster, even though they look nothing like a real gun.

Variants could be named after star constellations when Greek alphabet runs out, says WHO Covid chief. UN health agency fears variants of concern could outnumber the 24 letters of the Greek alphabet. New coronavirus variants could be named after star constellations once letters of the Greek alphabet are exhausted, a senior World Health Organization official has suggested. In an interview with the Telegraph Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s technical chief for Covid-19, said the UN health agency was already looking at new names for mutations amid fears there will be more concerning variants than the 24 letters of the Greek alphabet. That system was introduced in late May and so far 11 mutations have been named: four variants of concern, including delta and beta; four variants of interest, such as eta and lambda; plus epsilon, zeta and theta, thought to be “of interest” but since downgraded. (Read more.)

Police said 25 people were packed into the van. By the way, this month a federal judge blocked an executive order from Governor Abbott that directed state troopers to pull over vehicles suspected of carrying 'unauthorized migrants'.

https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/officials-11-dead-13-injured-in-crash-linked-to-human-smuggling-in-overpacked-van-near-the-mexican-border/

San Francisco: The union representing San Francisco sheriff's deputies said Friday a number of its officers will quit or retire early if they are forced to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Under a mandate issued last month, city employees who work in the jails or other high-risk settings are required to be vaccinated by Sept. 15 or risk losing their jobs. The San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs' Association said on its Facebook page Friday that about 160 of 600 sheriff employees are rejecting the vaccine due to religious or other beliefs, and would rather wear masks or test weekly. "If deputy sheriffs are forced to vaccinate a percentage of them will retire early or seek employment elsewhere," the statement said. The union said the staffing level at the sheriff's office is already low, and that the loss of more deputies will affect public safety. It is asking the city to follow state guidelines, which offer employees the option of testing regularly. (Read more.)

Terrifying: Dashcam video has been released showing the moment a deputy was almost killed by a suspected drunk driver.

https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/dashcam-video-shows-suspected-drunk-driver-collide-with-deputy-sheriff/

NYC: "We Stand With Governor Cuomo" today's rally outside NYC Gov office. Full video by FNTV (YouTube)

double #facepalm

Dad’s home.

LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva: Today, I want to take a moment to honor all those in the U.S. Armed Forces, who honorably received the Purple Heart. I thank you for your military service and for continuing to serve the communities of County of LA . #PurpleHeartDay