— Observations and experience of a veteran police chief from a 33-year career. — Studying and reflecting on the nature…
Tension on the Street
Several cities and states are adopting measures that restrict how federal law enforcement conducts civil immigration operations, placing local police…
Not In Our City, Not On Our Watch!
A Call to Active Duty City, County and State Police I served over three decades as a city cop. I know…
Policing in 2026
The line between “guardian” and “occupier” has never been thinner. As we approach the 2026 mid-term elections, policing is becoming…
Local Police Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement
Introduction I spent over 30 years in municipal policing, serving in four cities and leading in Madison for two decades.…
There’s a New Gang in Town—And They Don’t Answer to You!
A Reflection on Power, Fear, and Constitutional Courage During my 33 years in policing, including two decades as the Chief…
When ICE Comes to Your City
What Chief O’Hara Learned in Minneapolis The following interview summary offers a sobering look at the crisis currently unfolding in…
Watershed– A Poem
Last night in nearby Mt. Horeb, I had the privilege of playing “We Shall Overcome” on my harmonica and reading…
Exposing the Immigration “Bait and Switch”
“Okay, What Would You Do?” First, let me say this (and I hope you agree with me) – Our system…
Murder in Minneapolis
In three decades of wearing the badge of a city cop, training the next generation, and leading police, I have…
How Long Will Our Protectors Wait?
This morning, I’ve been thinking about the heavy sense of isolation and powerlessness that many of you are carrying. I…
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 