Welcome to “Improving Police.” Police Improvement is Possible. It Begins With You!

— Observations and experience of a veteran police chief from a 33-year career. — Studying and reflecting on the nature…

Policing in 2026

The line between “guardian” and “occupier” has never been thinner. As we approach the 2026 mid-term elections, policing is becoming…

Introduction I spent over 30 years in municipal policing, serving in four cities and leading in Madison for two decades.…

A Reflection on Power, Fear, and Constitutional Courage During my 33 years in policing, including two decades as the Chief…

What Chief O’Hara Learned in Minneapolis The following interview summary offers a sobering look at the crisis currently unfolding in…

Last night in nearby Mt. Horeb, I had the privilege of playing “We Shall Overcome” on my harmonica and reading…

“Okay, What Would You Do?” First, let me say this (and I hope you agree with me) – Our system…

In three decades of wearing the badge of a city cop, training the next generation, and leading police, I have…

This morning, I’ve been thinking about the heavy sense of isolation and powerlessness that many of you are carrying. I…

Today, I am addressing the institutional conflict that exists between the largest nation police union in the United States —…

To My Brothers and Sisters in Blue: To you who wear the badge across America today: We are at a…