NYPD Fallen Officer Randolph Holder: Fidelis Ad Mortem

Flags fly at half-staff once again in New York City, this time to honor the passing of NYPD Officer Randolph Holder. Tragically, another police officer is senselessly killed while valiantly serving the people of New York City.

Officer Randolph Holder was recipient of both Meritorious and Excellent Police Duty Awards and made 125 arrests during his career.

All of New York City must mourn, along with Officer Holder’s family, the NYPD, law enforcement everywhere, and all who love America. The flags that fly at half-staff must be solemnly present in our hearts and souls.

Expressions of devotion, including cards, candles, and flowers will be left to honor Officer Holder, and mourning bunting will hang. The flames from these candles must ignite compassion in our hearts and inspire us to pause, reflect, and pray.

Another tragic death of a police officer must not be in vain, but serve as a clarion call not only to all New York but all Americans. America must appreciate the service of dedicated men and women protecting our communities in a dangerous profession deserving of honor.

These are challenging times, as we see through a culture of violence compounded by contemptuous anti-police sentiments. America’s police are guardians of safety and the life-lines of security in our communities. Respect, courtesy, and appreciation toward all who protect and serve must be enhanced.

America’s Great Loss

Just one week ago, I had the privilege of personally meeting three of Officer’s Holder’s superiors: the NYPD Chief of Housing and two deputy chiefs at a First Precinct Financial Area Security Council event at Pace University in New York City.

During our conversations, I never imagined that just one week later, I would be sending sympathy messages to each of them, as well as to the NYPD commissioner’s office.

Unfortunately, NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton is becoming all too familiar with officers making the ultimate sacrifice. Bratton shared this solemn message on the passing of Officer Holder:

“To the Men and Women of the New York City Police Department --

“Once more the flags will be lowered. Once more the mourning bands will be worn. With great sorrow, I inform you that a New York City Police Officer was killed in the line of duty tonight. He was killed doing what you all do: rushing toward danger while others rush away.

“Police Officer Randolph Holder was 33 years old, a decorated five-year veteran, the son of a cop. He was on duty in an Anti-Crime assignment in PSA 5 tonight, when he responded to a shots-fired job and robbery. Upon confronting the suspect, there was an exchange of gunfire. The suspect was wounded, but Officer Holder was struck and killed.

“We will mourn him, as we do -- as we have done too much in the past year. Four cops lost in less than a year is too much. One would have been too much. But we will move forward, too. Because across the city, you, his brothers and sisters in blue, are out there. You keep this city safe, even at terrible cost. It is who we are.

“Tonight, as always -- but more than ever, too -- be safe.”

NYPD Fallen Officers

Officer Randolph Holder was the fourth officer murdered while serving New York City in the past 11 months.

In May, NYPD Officer Brain Moore, 25, was shot and killed.

NYPD Officers Wenjian Liu, 32, and Rafael Ramos, 40, were killed in December, 2014.

Appreciating Our Police

The challenges for those safeguarding America’s communities through law enforcement are very arduous and deserve the appreciation of all who benefit from their sacrifices.

Every citizen should be truly grateful for their service and do everything humanly possible to express appreciation through acts of encouragement, thoughtfulness, service, and respect.

According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, on average, one law enforcement officer is killed in the line-of-duty somewhere in the United States every 58 hours. Since the first known line-of-duty death in 1791, over 20,000 law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Currently, over 900,000 law enforcement officers serve communities across America to battle over 1 million violent crimes each year.

Aside from fatalities, over the last decade, there is an average of nearly 60,000 assaults against police officers, resulting in 16,000 injuries each year.

For the NYPD, the danger is sobering as the department has lost more officers in the line-of-duty than any other, with over 700 fatalities.

Following a historically low number in 2013, the number of on-duty American law enforcement officials killed as a result of criminal acts doubled in 2014. This tragic commentary is according to statistics released by the FBI on October 19, 2015.

This FBI document that 27 law enforcement officials were killed due to violence in 2013.In 2014, fifty-one law enforcement officers were killed “as a result of felonious acts.”

Final Reflections

As Officer Randolph Holder is laid to rest, his passing must ignite a fire of compassion, respect, and appreciation in the hearts of all privileged to call New York City and America their home.

It is time to forever honor Officer Randolph Holder and all law enforcement officers across this great land who make us proud through their sacred oath to protect and serve.

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1. The casket bearing the remains of slain NYPD Officer Randolph Holder is taken out of Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York, in the Queens Borough of New York City, on Oct. 28, 2015. Holder, 33, was gunned down while chasing a suspect in East Harlem last week, the fourth officer to be fatally shot in the line of duty in New York City in the last 10 months. Tyrone Howard was taken into custody a few blocks away and has been charged with murder and robbery. Holder will be buried in Guyana. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

2. The family of slain NYPD Officer Randolph Holder grieves as his coffin is taken out of a Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York, in the Queens Borough of in New York City, on Oct. 28, 2015. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)


3-5. Tribute Photo's of Officer Randolph Holder, Officer Brain Moore, and Officers Rafael Ramos / Wenjian Liu. (courtesy NYPD)

Port Authority Police Department: Pride, Service, Distinction

As requested by the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD), I am conducting an leadership initiative titled “Port Authority Police Department: Honor, Leadership, Protecting America.”

This initiative complements the PAPD motto of "pride, service, and distinction."

Attendees first involved the superintendent of police, commanding officers, inspectors, chiefs, captains, lieutenants, and executive staff. The program is now being conducted for PAPD officers and sergeants being prepared for promotions.

The PAPD, one of the largest police departments in America with 1,700 members, is owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey with responsibilities including the following: Port Authority Bus Terminal, World Trade Center, PATH System, Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Port Authority Marine Terminal, Holland and Lincoln Tunnels, George Washington Bridge, The Bayonne and Goethals Bridges, and the Outerbridge Crossing.

The major airports alone: Newark Liberty International Airport, JFK International, and LaGuardia, handle more than 110 million air passengers, over 1.3 million aircraft movements, and over 2.6 million tons of air cargo annually.

The PAPD provides a wide array of services in their dedication to protect and serve the millions of people that use Port Authority facilities with capabilities including the following: Emergency Services, K-9 Patrol, Motorcycle Unit, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Commercial Vehicle Inspection, and Defibrillator Program.

During my presentation, I used a metaphor of a head-on train collision causing catastrophic chaos, painting the picture of America’s crisis of leadership and culture of violence. I emphasized that the PAPD is vital to our nation.

America's Crisis of Leadership

The crisis of leadership was depicted with examples including the following:

• Massive and pervasive arrests, indictments, convictions, and imprisonments of public officials throughout every level of government.
• Continuous corporate fraud cases including Enron, WorldCom, Purdue Pharma L.P., the narcissistic arrogance of Lehman’s Brothers Richard Fuld, and the long tentacles of Bernard Madoff’s $50 billion swindle that wreaked havoc on many lives.
• Scandals within the world of sports including Major League Baseball, the National Football League, FIFA, and Olympic champions.
• The sexual abuse of children in the Roman Catholic Church compounded by disgraceful cover-ups from bishops who failed to protect society from contemptuous crimes that screamed to heaven for justice.
• Scandals against our veterans who have borne the battle yet suffer from deplorable healthcare deficiencies, unemployment, and homelessness.
• Entertainment stars involved with substance abuse, domestic violence, and shootings.

America's Culture of Violence

The crisis of violence was depicted with events including the following:

• Sexual assaults of teenagers by their peers with reprehensible postings of the attacks posted online that led to heart-breaking suicides of numerous victims.
• Horrific incidents of school and campus violence including Columbine, Virginia Tech, Newtown, and Yale University where a murdered student’s missing body was found on what would have been her wedding day.
• Senseless workplace violence massacres including the killing of 14 at a Binghamton, New York Immigration Office, the killing of 12 people during a Batman movie in Colorado, and the Navy Yard mass shooting that left 13 dead.
• On-going violence at houses of worship, once considered sanctuary, including the horrific killing of nine people at an historic Charleston, South Carolina church.
• Senseless acts of terrorism including the Boston Marathon attack, 9/11, the lone-wolf attack of NYPD officers, and the killing of 4 Marines and a Sailor in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
• Continuous police officer fatalities who died while faithfully protecting and serving our communities.

Final Reflections

At 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2001, a hijacked airliner struck One World Trade Center, igniting a blazing inferno in the side of the 110-story structure. Seventeen minutes later, another hijacked jet slammed into Two World Trade Center causing a second inferno.

PAPD members, who were some of the first law enforcement personnel to respond to the terrorist attacks, quickly rushed into the burning buildings and heroically helped rescue thousands of employees. Some of these heroes climbed high up into the burning towers to assist those who were seriously injured or trapped.

Thirty-seven members of the PAPD were killed on that fateful day and their heroism deserves to be eternally honored.

It was an honor to serve these men and women who protect and serve America as their sacrifices are essential to our liberty, freedom, and democracy.

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Port Authority Police Department Testimonial
"I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for taking time out of our busy schedule to speak with the Port Authority Police Command Staff on July 29th.

"You are a true Patriot, and your presentation was well received and appreciated by all of the Staff in attendance..."
Commanding Officer Port Authority Police Academy

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1. Vincent J. Bove conducting training for Port Authority Police Department sergeant’s prior to promotions to lieutenant, Oct. 20, 2015. (Courtesy PAPD)
2. Port Authority Police Department personnel at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC. (Courtesy PAPD)
3. Port Authority Police Department providing security for the PATH. (Courtesy PAPD)
4. Port Authority Police Department salute. (Courtesy PAPD)
5. Port Authority Police Department patch. (Vincent J. Bove)

America's 21st Century Student: Character, Courage, Community

It has been my honor to conduct leadership initiatives for law enforcement, community leaders, parents, and government officials throughout my career.

But my character education program for high school and college students is critical as America’s youth are the future of the nation.

Each American student deserves example, encouragement, and empowerment-to cultivate virtues critical to society: character, courage, and community.

America must also have the character to make college costs reasonable so that students can avoid financial hardships, which are compounded by a lack of gainful employment after graduation.

Character: The Heart of Education

Character education must be inseparable from security protocols, academic development, and building connections with the community.

Be a Person of Character: Change the World has been my signature presentation for students. It is modified for each venue due to the different social, cultural, and emotional dynamics of each assembly.

Through an honest assessment of contemporary concerns in the nation----indicated by the realities of corruption, scandal, violence, broken families, alcohol/substance abuse, driving under the influence tragedies, and toxic relationships----this program challenges students to influence America, one person at a time, by living a life of character.

Tragic headlines, familiar to many of the students, are honestly presented and evaluated including the following:

• The murder of Yale student Annie Le, whose body was found on what should have been her wedding day.
• The suicide by bullying tragedy of Phoebe Prince from South Hadley, Massachusetts.
• The sexting incident that led to the death of 18-year-old Jessie Logan from Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Megan Meier's loss of life due to a cyberbullying online hoax. Megan committed suicide by hanging herself just prior to her 14th birthday.
• Michael Brewer, 15, set on fire after been doused with rubbing alcohol by three teens, ages 13, 15, and 16 in Broward County, Florida, after a stolen bicycle incident. Over 65% of Michael's body was burned.
• The shocking murder of lacrosse player Yeardley Love at the University of Virginia as a repercussion to missed warning signs of a toxic relationship.
• The brutal text rage beating into a coma of teenager Josie Lou Ratley. Josie spent 41 days in the hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and had 3 surgeries.

In light of tragedies such as these, this presentation emphasizes that by living a life of character, people can be favorably influenced and communities transformed. This character education program encourages students to change the world by helping others do what is right.

Character: Transforming Lives and Communities

Being a person of character in all our actions, including the manner in which we express ourselves through online social networking is a necessity.

Positive contributions made throughout the country by young students as documented in numerous published reports, are utilized as a call to action, including the following:

• Elizabeth Torres - An accomplished speaker who encouraged students, "We won't stumble. We've come to save the world."
• Brittany Merrill - Started a nonprofit to help Uganda's poor, raising donations to build an orphanage, drill 23 clean water wells in displaced communities, and constructing two vocational training centers.
• Aaron Fotheringham - Born with spina bifida but became an extreme sports competitor and champion.
• Sadiya Buta - Came to the United States from war-torn Somalia and became a star tennis player with perfect GPA.
• Taraje Williams Murray - A four time national judo champion who perfected his skills with grueling training programs.
• Matt Cerner - Founded a sports clinic for children of special needs, working with 100 special needs kids and their families.
• Winnie Phan - Started a safe walk home and to school program with older students mentoring younger students afraid of walking in troubled neighborhoods.

The call to action is also inspired by the life of Rachel Scott, the first student killed at Columbine. Rachel's example of kindness and compassion, coupled with the contents of her 6 diaries, which have become the foundation of a life changing character education program for
American schools, is always warmly received by students.

Final Reflections

As with all of my presentations, this character development initiative concludes with a tribute to our American military who serve our nation in harm's way, allowing us our liberty, democracy, and freedom.

Every educational community must be fully dedicated to character education. This philosophy is vital to reawakening the nation by giving hope, vision, and inspiration to our youth who must reignite America’s torch of character, courage, and community.

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1. Bergenfield High School evacuation drill conducted for Vincent J. Bove security vulnerability assessment for the district, Nov. 9, 2009. (Vincent J. Bove)
2. Monmouth University Phi Eta Semma National Honor Society inductees on March 8, 2014, with keynote speaker Vincent J. Bove. (Courtesy of Dr. Golam M. Mathbor, Monmouth University)
3. Student volunteers with complimentary copies of “Listen To Their Cries” by Vincent J. Bove for all inductees prior to his keynote as sponsored by Monmouth University. (Vincent J. Bove)

Mass Shooter Crisis: America, Wake Up

America’s mass shooter crisis continues with the most recent heart-wrenching tragedy at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon on October 1, 2015.

Once again the soul of America is scarred.

During this senseless rampage, the worst mass shooting in Oregon history, nine people were killed and at least nine wounded.

Searching America’s Soul

As flags fly once again at half-staff, America must reverently pause and search its soul.

We must also recognize Chris Mintz, representing the finest character of America, who sacrificially placed himself in harm’s way to protect his classmates.

Despite Chris telling the gunman that “It’s my son’s birthday,” and attempting to block a doorway to protect his classmates, he was mercilessly shot numerous times.

Due to his selfless courage, a petition is circulating asking for Chris, a military veteran, be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Hopefully, heroes such as Chris and the many others including first responders at so many mass shooting incidents, will receive media attention, rather than the depraved actions of the assailants.

America must recognize our heroes, not continually glorify depravity by broadcasting the photos, manifestos, intentions, and ideologies of demented killers.

The Second Amendment: Enshrined Not Violated

One of my professional responsibilities over the last 30 years has included being a private security professional, coordinating armed security services.

America needs qualified armed security services, complementing law enforcement dedication, to safeguard society from individuals with nefarious criminal intentions.

Law-abiding citizens must also have their enshrined Second Amendment rights honored and never violated.

But there are individuals who should be unequivocally denied gun access by our Second Amendment that is exemplified by the following tragedies:

Virginia Tech – Thirty-two people are shot dead, including 27 students and five faculty members, and another 17 were wounded the deadliest shooting by a single gunman in U.S. history. The gunman should have never been able to purchase a gun because a court order had previously declared him a danger to himself.

Lafayette Movie Theater – Two people were killed and nine wounded by a shooter who was denied a state-issued concealed weapons permit because he was accused of domestic violence and soliciting arson. The killer was also ordered by a judge to a psychiatric hospital but purchased a weapon legally despite fears from his family members that he was violent and mentally ill.

Emanuel A.M.E. Church – Nine people were killed by an individual who should have been denied purchasing a .45-caliber Glock pistol because he was charged with a misdemeanor and had admitted to possessing drugs. There was a breakdown in the federal gun background check system with FBI Director James B. Comey honestly stating, “We wish we could turn back time. From this vantage point, everything seems obvious.”

Marysville High School, Washington – A 15-year-old used his father’s pistol to kill four students. The father should have been denied the gun purchase since he was the subject of a permanent domestic violence order that was never entered into the federal criminal background database.

Washington Navy Yard – Although he sought treatment for psychiatric issues and told police detailed psychotic experiences, the killer was able to buy a shotgun in Virginia used to kill 12 people. He had been denied an assault rifle purchase.

Newtown, Connecticut – 26 people, mostly children, were killed by a 20-year-old known to have psychiatric and anxiety issues as well as an obsessive-compulsive disorder. He had access to his mother’s guns, which he also used to kill her.

Aurora, Colorado Theater – Although seeing a psychiatrist, and even if for serious mental health issues, weapons were legally purchased by a man who used them to kill 12 people and wounded 70 others.

Tucson, Arizona – Although arrested for drug paraphernalia and a year later failing Army enlistment drug testing, the killer legally brought a handgun to kill six people. He also shot U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, leaving her with a severe brain injury.

Final Reflections

America must search its soul and take back the nation from this mass shooter scourge.

We will be on the path to reawakening the nation when law-abiding citizens have their enshrined Second Amendment rights honored in a manner consistent with reasonable regulations.

Yet, America is also obligated to protect society from individuals that have no right to firearms because of criminal intentions, backgrounds, or disqualifying mental health issues that demand countermeasures for security rather than enabling the crisis.

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1. Kyle Workman, his wife Christina, and their daughters Pepper (L) and Samantha attend a prayer service and candlelight vigil at River Bend Park to remember the victims of the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in nearby Roseburg, in Winston, Oregon, on Oct. 3, 2015. On Thursday 26-year-old Chris Harper Mercer went on a shooting rampage at the college killing nine people and wounding another nine before killing himself. Both Kyle and Christina were students at the school. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

2. Families Roseburg's Green Community Church and Lutheran Church Charities pause to pray at a memorial in front of Snyder Hall on the campus of Umpqua Community College, in Roseburg, Oregon, on Oct. 4, 2015. Chris Harper Mercer, 26, went on a shooting rampage Oct. 1 at the campus, killing nine people and wounding another nine before killing himself. Lacey says she believes she survived the shooting by playing dead next to the bleeding body of fellow student Treven Anspach, who died in the shooting. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

3. Umpqua Community College shooting survivor Mathew Downing (C) is greeted as he arrives on campus near Snyder Hall, in Roseburg, Oregon, on Oct. 5, 2015. Downing was reported to have been given a package by gunman Chris Harper-Mercer and told he was the 'lucky one' who would survive to deliver the package to authorities. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

4. Dean (L) and Tammy Hickok attend a prayer service and candlelight vigil at River Bend Park to remember the victims of the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in nearby Roseburg, in Winston, Oregon, on Oct. 3, 2015. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Oregon College Mass Shooting Tragedy: America, Wake Up

Tragically, we have once again witnessed a horrific act of violence in America with the Thursday, October 1 mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in southwest Oregon.

This tragedy has left at least nine people killed and nine others wounded and reminds us of the violence crisis throughout America.

American flags will once again fly at half-staff. Our culture of violence has no end in sight. Alarmingly, tragedies appear more commonly but outrage within society is diminishing. America must wakeup, take action, and stop the carnage.

A Partial List

Recent and notorious incidents of the rampage paint an unsettling picture:

Sept. 30, 2015 – A principal was shot and wounded at Harrisburg High School, South Dakota.

Sept. 14, 2015 – A Delta State University employee fatally shot a professor in Cleveland, Mississippi.

May 24, 2015 – At Southwestern Classical Academy in Flint, Michigan, 7 people were shot.

Nov. 20, 2014 – Three people are shot at Florida State University in Tallahassee.

June 10, 2014—A student is shot to death by another student at Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Ore. After the killing, the shooter commits suicide.

May 24, 2014—Six lives are lost on the University of California–Santa Barbara campus before the shooter commits suicide.

Apr. 9, 2014—A mass stabbing by a 16-year-old student of 21 people takes place at Franklin Regional High School in Pennsylvania. Four victims were left in serious condition.

Dec.13, 2013—A student dies eight days after being shot at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colo.

Oct. 21, 2013—A 12-year-old student kills a teacher and shoots two other 12-year-olds before killing himself at Sparks Middle School in Nevada.

Dec. 14, 2012—A 20-year-old kills 20 children, ages 6 and 7, and 6 adult teachers and staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
April 16, 2007—The deadliest shooting in U.S. history by a single gunman takes place at Virginia Tech with 32 students killed and at least 17 wounded.

Responding to the Crisis

The crisis demands a comprehensive response with many approaches including the following:

• Properly interpreting the Second Amendment
• Threat assessments
• Mental health
• Security vulnerability assessments
• Crisis planning
• Self-defense
• Broken families / family outreach initiatives
• Physical, personnel, and procedural security measures
• Educational, private security, and law enforcement partnerships
• Character education
• Warning signs

Although I appreciate the importance of all of these approaches and have addressed them accordingly in my work, let us take a moment to focus on warning signs. In my presentations throughout the United States since Columbine in 1999, I have found too many individuals in educational, security, and law enforcement positions detached from warning signs.

At numerous venues, I have held up a copy of “Early Warning Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools” before large crowds. Many respond that they are unfamiliar with the classic document. This collaborative publication of the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice was released in 1998, before the Columbine High School tragedy in April 1999. It was developed to “provide the practical help needed to keep every child in your school out of harm’s way.”

This document must be required professional development training for all involved with education and school security. It offers research-based practices designed to identify warning signs early and develop prevention, intervention, and crisis response plans related to:

• Social withdrawal
• Excessive feelings of isolation and being alone
• Being a victim of violence
• Feelings of being picked on and persecuted
• Low school interest and poor academic performance
• Uncontrolled anger
• Patterns of impulsive and chronic hitting, intimidating, and bullying
• Expression of violence in writings
• History of discipline problems
• Past history of violent aggressive behavior
• Drug and alcohol use
• Affiliation with gangs
• Intolerance for differences and prejudicial attitudes
• Inappropriate access to, possession of, and use of firearms
• Serious threats of violence

I have given thousands of copies of it at assemblies, all at no cost thanks to the aforementioned agencies. The teaching within it is critical because as we continually see with reviewing tragedies, warning signs were ignored and the violence was preventable.

Eyes Wide Open

America must wake up and put the lessons learned from school and campus violence tragedies into action. The reawakening of the nation will only take place when we have eyes wide open to comprehensive security issues and respond to warning signs with full-force resolve and action.

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Photo - Students and family members embrace after leaving Marysville-Pilchuck High School in the aftermath of a shooting on the high school's campus in Marysville, Wash., on Oct. 24, 2014. (David Ryder/Getty Images)