My son lives and works in New York City. He sent me this ad that was placed in the New York Times this week by the PBA — The Patrol Officer’s Benevolent Association — the union that represents New York cops.
The ad says volumes about what I talk about in my book; that is, the importance of quality, collaborative and respectful leadership. And the importance of listening not only to the community but to those who wear the badge and do the work.
Published by David Couper
I served over 20 years as the chief of police in Madison (WI), four years as chief of the Burnsville (MN) Police Department, and before that as a police officer in Edina (MN) and the City of Minneapolis. I hold graduate degrees from the University of Minnesota and Edgewood College in Madison. I have written many articles over my years as a police leader. After retiring from the police department, I answered a call to ministry, attended seminary, and was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church. After almost 30 years serving in and leading two Episcopal Churches in the Diocese of Milwaukee, I am "sort-of" in the process of retirement. Life is good.
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