America needs security, not the appearance thereof (The Hill)
In this week's column in The Hill, I question America's resolve and preparedness to address the continual rise of violence facing society. Does America learn from past attacks here and abroad, or is it collectively just trying to 'get back to normal'? Security is an...
The Hill: Comedians may be one of the last sources for honest commentary
As America becomes more and more easily offended, could comedy be the only place for honest political commentary in today's politically-correct society? Could America learn how to thicken it's collective skin from these comics and move toward more free speech in the...
The Hill: Trump vowed to “drain the swamp,” here’s how
My November 18th piece in The Hill was written while I was attending the 20th anniversary meeting of the Association of Inspectors General in Boston. This piece, in the hopes that the Trump transition team reads The Hill, gives suggestions on how supporting the...
Protesters: It’s called a permit
My November 10, 2016 column in The Hill addresses the post-election protests that have popped up across the nation, and why local law enforcement is not enforcing the requirement for demonstrations to have permits equally. Has "looking the other way" on non-permitted...
The Hill: Don’t let a few bad cops tarnish the image of law enforcement
In light of two stunning police corruption convictions in the New York metro area last week, this piece in The Hill looks at the details, contributors and pitfalls of each case to pick apart public opinion on the entire law enforcement community when a few criminals...
The Hill: When a union local betrays all of organized labor
In my November 3rd piece for The Hill, I wrote about this week's Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) strike, and how America's fifth largest city is being held hostage every few years by the same Union. The issue is particularly frustrating as I am a...
The Hill: ‘Status offenses’ limit criminal justice reform efforts
My latest piece in The Hill takes on how some politically charged types of crime are becoming modern-day "Status Offenses" & how that impacts Criminal Justice Reform efforts. Please share and discuss as I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one, as it impacts me...
Mannes to Moderate Expert Forum on Violent Extremism
On the morning of Friday, October 14, A. Benjamin Mannes, an elected Governor on the executive board of Philadelphia InfraGard (the FBI-coordinated public/private partnership) and Regular Contributor to The Hill will be moderating the Forum on Violent Extremism at the...
The Hill: Why facts matter in police shootings
My latest piece in The Hill looks at the differences between the two lives lost in Los Angeles County this week. As quoted: “Black Lives Matter” vs. “All Lives Matter” is, in my opinion a false dichotomy. As someone who grew up in both New York and Los Angeles during...
The Hill: Not all police profiling is race-based or wrong headed
This piece in The Hill explores the use of behavioral recognition, commonly labeled as profiling...and why it's still a valuable tool in law enforcement and security. The full article can be read by clicking here.
America needs security, not the appearance thereof (The Hill)
In this week's column in The Hill, I question America's resolve and preparedness to address the continual rise of violence facing society. Does America learn from past attacks here and abroad, or is it collectively just trying to 'get back to normal'? Security is an...
The Hill: Comedians may be one of the last sources for honest commentary
As America becomes more and more easily offended, could comedy be the only place for honest political commentary in today's politically-correct society? Could America learn how to thicken it's collective skin from these comics and move toward more free speech in the...
The Hill: Trump vowed to “drain the swamp,” here’s how
My November 18th piece in The Hill was written while I was attending the 20th anniversary meeting of the Association of Inspectors General in Boston. This piece, in the hopes that the Trump transition team reads The Hill, gives suggestions on how supporting the...
Protesters: It’s called a permit
My November 10, 2016 column in The Hill addresses the post-election protests that have popped up across the nation, and why local law enforcement is not enforcing the requirement for demonstrations to have permits equally. Has "looking the other way" on non-permitted...
The Hill: Don’t let a few bad cops tarnish the image of law enforcement
In light of two stunning police corruption convictions in the New York metro area last week, this piece in The Hill looks at the details, contributors and pitfalls of each case to pick apart public opinion on the entire law enforcement community when a few criminals...
The Hill: When a union local betrays all of organized labor
In my November 3rd piece for The Hill, I wrote about this week's Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) strike, and how America's fifth largest city is being held hostage every few years by the same Union. The issue is particularly frustrating as I am a...
The Hill: ‘Status offenses’ limit criminal justice reform efforts
My latest piece in The Hill takes on how some politically charged types of crime are becoming modern-day "Status Offenses" & how that impacts Criminal Justice Reform efforts. Please share and discuss as I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one, as it impacts me...
Mannes to Moderate Expert Forum on Violent Extremism
On the morning of Friday, October 14, A. Benjamin Mannes, an elected Governor on the executive board of Philadelphia InfraGard (the FBI-coordinated public/private partnership) and Regular Contributor to The Hill will be moderating the Forum on Violent Extremism at the...
The Hill: Why facts matter in police shootings
My latest piece in The Hill looks at the differences between the two lives lost in Los Angeles County this week. As quoted: “Black Lives Matter” vs. “All Lives Matter” is, in my opinion a false dichotomy. As someone who grew up in both New York and Los Angeles during...
The Hill: Not all police profiling is race-based or wrong headed
This piece in The Hill explores the use of behavioral recognition, commonly labeled as profiling...and why it's still a valuable tool in law enforcement and security. The full article can be read by clicking here.