First Watch: Episode 2 – Qualified Immunity Explained: Why It Matters for Law Enforcement (Part 2)
First Watch: Episode 1 – Qualified Immunity Explained: Why It Matters for Law Enforcement
National Center for Police Defense Makes Statement on Mistrial of Officer Daniel Sanchez
[11/18/2025- Austin, TX] — Yesterday, a Travis County judge declared a mistrial Monday evening in the deadly-conduct case against Austin Police Officer Daniel Sanchez after the jury reported it was unable to reach a unanimous decision. After a nine-day trial and approximately 12–14 hours of deliberations, the jury informed the court they were deadlocked. A […]
Former San Antonio Officer James Brennand Joins Front Line Search and Rescue Efforts for Texas Flood Victims
James Brennand, a former officer with the San Antonio Police Department and decorated Army veteran, has stepped up in the aftermath of devastating flooding across Texas. Despite facing serious and unjust criminal charges that threaten his freedom, family, and future, Brennand has dedicated himself once again to helping his fellow Texans in their greatest time […]
National Center for Police Defense Applauds Prosecutor’s Decision Not to Retry Officer Christopher Schurr
[05/27/2025, GRAND RAPIDS, MI]– National Center for Police Defense, Inc. is praising the decision not to retry Grand Rapids Officer Christopher Schurr for his on duty actions that resulted in the death of a suspect in 2022. Late last week Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced he will not seek a retrial, a decision that […]
National Center for Police Defense Makes Statement on Mistrial in Officer Christopher Schurr’s Case
[05/09/2025- Grand Rapids, MI] — Yesterday, Judge Christina Mims declared a mistrial in the second-degree murder trial of former Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict following four days of deliberations. On May 6, the court instructed the jury to continue deliberating under an Allen charge, but […]
Back the Badge 911: Standing with Officer Kayla Robinson and Her Family
When law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to protect our communities, they deserve our unwavering support—especially when tragedy strikes. The National Center for Police Defense (NCPD) created Back the Badge 911 to provide critical financial relief and encouragement to the families of officers who are killed or seriously injured in the line of […]
Judge Unger is Infamous for Releasing Repeat Offenders and Suspected Cop Killers on Bond
Opinion Judge Hilary Unger of the 248th District Criminal Court of Houston, TX has controversially set bond at $1 million for suspected murderer Dremone Francis. Unger’s decision to set bond back in November 2024 comes in direct opposition to prosecutors’ request for a no-bond hold. As of Wednesday, Francis has posted bail and has been […]
Support for the Family of Officer Dawson: Killed in Greenville, TX
On Monday, Nov. 25, Officer Cooper Dawson from Greenville, TX, was ambushed and shot and subsequently passed away on Tuesday, the 26th. The 27-year-old officer was pursuing a repeat violent offender with several outstanding felony warrants whom he spotted getting into a vehicle. Dawson reportedly made an attempt at a traffic stop, but the suspect […]
Support for Officer Travis Brown: Injured in Ferguson, MO
On August 9, protests arose regarding the 10th Anniversary of Michael Brown’s death, who was shot and killed by officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, MO. Wilson was found innocent of unjust use of deadly force by the Supreme Court, but there continue to be lingering tensions and anger at the decision to this day within […]