Travis Gettys posted the following piece last week on the website, “Signs of the Times.” It is a topic that … More
Month: November 2014
Update on Ferguson: Too Late
The relationship between police and citizens in a diverse, multicultural, free society is always delicate. With regard to building trust, … More
Seven Ferguson Blogs
Here is a list of the blogs I have written since August 9, 2014 regarding the situation in Ferguson, Missouri. … More
Top Posts Last Week
Top Posts (during the past week) 1. Looking at the BIG Picture: Protest … More
A Culture of Corruption
When I started studying the sociology of police, I came to understand the subtle nature of corruption and the … More
Is “Deny and Defend” the Best Practice?
Two practicing physicians, Bruce Lambert and Timothy McDonald, recently posted the following article about the healthcare industry’s practice of denying … More
Ending an Immoral War
Nearly 500,000 people have already viewed this important talk by Ethan Nadelmann, founder of the Drug Policy Alliance. It … More
Great Expectations
The news accounts have been fearful; a warning from the Governor of Missouri, unrest and increased firearm sales in the … More
Top Five Blogposts
Top Posts (the past week) 1. Looking at the BIG Picture: Protest and Police 2. Thinking Outside the (Blue) Box … More
The Importance of Dialogue
The following letter appeared in The New York Times on November 10th. It is a response regarding police and the … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 