Humility And Humanity

The other day as I was driving home from the market I saw something that made my heart full. As I waited at a red light, God led my eyes to see what He wanted me to see. There was an elderly African American woman who had crossed the street pulling a rolling basket and was struggling to get the basket up on to the curb. A shoe-less, homeless Caucasian woman, recognizing that the elderly African American woman was in danger of being hit by a car, rushed to help the elderly woman get on to the sidewalk away from oncoming traffic. What I loved about this was that in a world full of unspeakable hatred, humility and humanity still exists. The homeless woman, obviously struggling in her own life, with no prejudice whatsoever selflessly helped the vulnerable elderly woman to safety.

I urge you to open your heart so you can see with your eyes what God wants you to see. I urge you to practice silence so you can hear the messages God wants you to hear. Lessons from the Spirit come from the most unexpected places and out of the most unsuspecting circumstances.

Jacqueline Sebiane

TELL YOUR OWN STORY

Has any person or group of persons with ulterior motives ever tried to set you up or spin an untrue story about you to obtain something of value that is rightfully and legally yours or as a preemptive action to cover-up improper, immoral, unethical or illegal activity on their part? Has anyone ever assassinated your character to discredit you because you knew a fact or series of facts about them that was not convenient for them for you to know or tell about? Have you ever been the victim of any person or group of persons targeting you for jealously, hatred, greed or revenge?

These types of situations are more prevalent than one would imagine. So I encourage you to speak your truth from your perspective. Don’t ever let anyone tell you about you. Most importantly, don’t EVER let anyone, especially those with ulterior motives, tell others about you. No one knows you better than you. And no one but you has ever walked in your shoes. Your life experiences (including those imposed on you by others), and how you were positively or negatively affected by those experiences, are unique to you. You have the right, responsibility and privilege of telling your own story regardless of whether or not it is convenient for others if you tell it.

If you know me, know of me or are a regular reader of my various writings, you know that I have an estranged brother who is a Los Angeles Police Officer (Serial #32809) and a former love interest, Detective Jerry Gibson (Serial #32645), also of the Los Angeles Police Department. Both of them work out of the LAPD's 77th Community Station where a lot of questionable things happen; including the 2012 in-custody death of Vachel Howard (who suffered from Schizophrenia) which cost the City of Los Angeles $2.85 million dollars and the most recent incident of Detective Mike Johnson shooting an unarmed homeless veteran on skid row at approximately 3:30 AM while off duty. Unfortunately, my estranged brother's egregious actions, reckless life decisions and lack of moral character have severely impacted my life because he has unwantedly attached himself to my life. For better or worse, he is a part of my story as is Detective Jerry Gibson. And just as I am encouraging you, readers, I intend on telling my own story. More to come…

Jacqueline Sebiane

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The Public's Lack Of Respect For The Los Angeles Police Department

These images of attendees at the funeral procession of slain rapper Nipsey Hussle in Los Angeles, California USA speak volumes about the public's lack of respect for the Los Angeles Police Department. As the sister of a Los Angeles Police Officer, I can attest to the depravity that exists not only amongst the rank and file at the LAPD but also amongst it's leaders. During civil unrest, the people overwhelmingly outnumber the police putting the lives of police officers in danger; especially when there is little to no respect for the police. Since the police are responsible for keeping the peace, and restoring the peace during civil unrest, this lack of respect by the public ignites and fuels pandemonium also putting the public itself in danger. LAPD Chief Michel Moore needs to work on the critical issue of the public's distrust and lack of respect for the LAPD starting with the multi-faceted root causes (i.e., failing to conduct thorough background investigations during the hiring process, officers' treating the public rudely and disrespectfully despite being "public servants", corruption, cover-ups, racial profiling, excessive use of force, lack of accountability for officers violating the policies and procedures delineated in the LAPD Manual, lack of prosecution of officer's breaking the law, etc.).

Jacqueline Sebiane

From The Victim Of LAPD Detective Mike Johnson (#34786) Of 77th Division

By Miriam Hernandez and Lisa Bartley Of ABC News

Thursday, April 4th, 2019 12:37AM

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A homeless Marine who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan returned to the United States safely only to be shot by an off-duty LAPD narcotics detective. 

The veteran, Michael Wise, tells Eyewitness News he knew from weapons training that the gun aimed at him that rainy February night was the real deal. 

"He had enough space to pull out a gun for me to be able to see down the rifling of it, down the rifling... is the spirals inside," says Wise. 

Detective Michael Johnson, an off-duty narcotics detective from 77th Division in South LA, remains at home recovering from his injuries. 

Wise admits to severely beating Johnson, but says it was in self-defense. Wise says he was standing on the sidewalk at 3:30 in the morning with a female friend when Johnson approached her aggressively. 

"You come with me or you come here... he just grabbed (her) arm and said come here," Wise says. "And he told me get the f--- out of here." 

"He shot me once, I grabbed the gun, got into an altercation with him, he shot me again and the second one actually hit -- that was a little bit rougher I remember," says Wise. 

"All I remember is hitting him in the face as hard as I f------ could until I could feel his bones breaking," he says. 

"My adrenaline was rushing and I was ready to fricking just take this threat out completely." 

The LAPD confirms that Detective Johnson visited a bar after a training session in downtown Los Angeles on Feb. 14. Somehow he wound up on Skid Row in the middle of the night. 

Video obtained exclusively by Eyewitness News reveals dramatic moments as Wise wanders along 6th Street moments after the shooting. 

It is raining. Wise is stripped to the waist. He is using his shirt to plug his wound. 

"I just remember ripping my shirt off to use it as a knot to apply pressure to it," Wise recalls of the bullet wound. 

"Hurry up, please, please. He is bleeding pretty good," says a caller to 911. 

Paramedics arrive to a confusing scene. There's another man down with severe head injuries. Neither the paramedics nor Wise knew that the other man was an LAPD officer. 

"I didn't know who the hell he was, he never introduced himself as a cop," says Wise. "I wound up being on top of him and trying to wrestle him away. I heard somebody say - oh my god, he's got a gun," says Wise. "He hit me a second time." 

Wise says LAPD detectives tried twice to interview him during his week-long stay at the hospital, but he declined to cooperate. 

Johnson's wounds were so severe that another caller to 911 believed he'd been shot in the head. 

"Muscle memory kicks in," Wise says. "I was shot, I was hurt." 

Surgeons at County-USC saved the veteran's life, but left the bullet inside Wise for now. 

"That's the bullet, that's my new closest friend," says Wise, showing Eyewitness News where the bullet is lodged in his torso. 

The LAPD says detectives are still in the early stages of their investigation. 

"At this point, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident," says LAPD spokesperson Josh Rubenstein. 

"We also do not draw any conclusions about whether the officer acted consistent with our policies and the law until all the facts are known and the investigation is complete." 

Rubenstein tells Eyewitness News that officers are not prohibited from carrying a weapon off-duty, even if they are drinking. However, officers are expected to use good judgment and must at all times follow "use of force" policies, using deadly force only if the situation warrants. 

Wise says he has no problem with the LAPD in general, but questions why the detective acted in the manner he did that February night. 

"I would've expected him to act a little more professional," says Wise. "I pray God does forgive him." 

California Highway Patrol Sgt. Steve Licon - End Of Watch

Our hearts are heavy after the immeasurable loss of a friend, father, husband, and hero. Sergeant Steve Licon, #13348, of the CHP Riverside Area made the ultimate sacrifice today while serving his community. Rest easy brother, we have the watch from here. pic.twitter.com/vsVIg0ZcXT

— CHP PIO - LA County (@CHPsouthern) April 7, 2019

I remember from an in-depth conversation I had with California Highway Patrol Sergeant Cathy A. Moore that one of the greatest risks to a CHP officer is being hit by oncoming traffic during a simple traffic stop. Imagine the stress of going to work each day under these circumstances in addition to the other dangers of police work. Please show your support for our law enforcement officers. We need them. We rely on them. They are human. I am not talking about the ugly contingency of rogue officers individually and collectively engaging in malfeasance. I am talking about the hard working officers who risk their lives everyday for our safety and security.  

My heart breaks for the loss of CHP Sergeant Steve Licon who died 4/6/2019 while in the line of duty.

Kimmel's Sidekick Guillermo Does Vegas

MOOD 🕺🏽🔥💘🤣 #KimmelinVegas @IamGuillermo pic.twitter.com/FyRerX5vcq

— Jimmy Kimmel Live (@JimmyKimmelLive) April 1, 2019

Rachel McLish, The Original Queen Of Fitness

Rachel McLish, the original queen of fitness, is such a sweet, loving soul. I want to be just like her when I grow up.