Description:

Brian, a native San Franciscan, entered the state police academy shortly after graduating the University of Washington in 1987. Since then he has worked at three different police agencies and in various divisions including patrol (car, foot and bike patrol), training, community policing, criminal intel and his current position in a gang unit. In addition he spent a few years as a commercial pilot, a stay at home dad and a contributor to The News Tribune. He has been writing an online column, Blue Byline, since April, 2011.

Posts by Brian O'Neill:

• Punishment was, is and always will be an issue, May 18, 2012
• Renewing the memory of fallen officers, May 16, 2012
• Teenage “hijinks” a poor description for bullying assault, May 14, 2012
• Happy Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012
• Crime and punishment in the new millenium, May 11, 2012
• Steven Powell’s 15 minutes of infamy winding down, May 8, 2012
• A violent lesson worth passing on, May 7, 2012
• Superstition is the way, May 5, 2012