Tag: Basinski
He was his dad and he liked it that way
I often hear guys say their fathers were/are their best friends. Not mine. My dad, Ralph Basinski, was my dad. I liked our relationship...
Parents have a hand in good kids’ success
Recently I spoke to the "Society of Saints Scholars," a group of 11th and 12th grade high achievers at St. Augustine High School. There...
Planted evidence gives cops a laugh
From reading my exploits as a dashing patrol officer and steely-eyed detective you probably thought I was some kind of super cop who nabbed every crook,...
No knee jerks here
I try to avoid jumping to conclusions or having knee-jerk reactions. It's better to think things through and weigh the variables before acting on...
You can’t save people from themselves
When I was a cop I tried to do my job in a professional manner, treating people the way I would want an officer...
