The media often villainizes the police force. But with the recent shoot out with a known drug dealer in north Philadelphia, Larry reminds us that the police like 'em or not, put themselves in harms way to serve the public.

Larry Mendte is a television, radio, online and print anchor and reporter and a multiple Emmy-award winning commentator based in the New York area. His commentaries have been syndicated around the country. He first started at KIEM in Eureka, California.