I am enclosing this article from Nicholas Kristof which was in the New York Times Sunday Review OpEd on January … More
Month: January 2014
Chief, What Would You Do?
The following article depicts a new social trend. It should not surprise us the idea of “flash mobs” is now part of our … More
What About CompStat and Crime Reduction?
Recently, Chief Mike Masterson of Boise wrote me about CompStat and lowering the crime rate: “In regards to the … More
Becoming a Police Officer
Someone recently asked me what I would say to a person who wished to become a police officer; especially … More
Stop and Frisk: It’s More About HOW It’s Done!
I suggest that the primary problem with the use of “stop and frisk” by police in many of our cities … More
Good Policing Today Begins with a Bachelor’s Degree
Good Policing Today Begins With a Baccalaureate Degree If we are going to get serious about improving our nation’s police … More
Leadership Lessons You Still Need to Learn?
Are there some leadership lessons you still need to learn? Take a look at the following from Forbes Magazine. They … More
Poignant Moments of Protest
I have talked and written a lot about the role of police in responding to public protest. While it happened over … More