Looking back through a half-century of policing, the turmoil of the anti-war and civil rights years, the integration of women, … More
Month: March 2015
Rating Your Police
ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS. HOW TO BEGIN A MUCH-NEEDED DIALOGUE WITH YOUR POLICE. [Based on How to Rate Your Local Police] … More
How Should Police Act?
MY EIGHT PILLARS OF POLICING 1. Policing is a necessary function; a noble and learned calling. 2. Only those … More
Are More Fergusons Out There?
Let’s see, is Ferguson a lone city out of control or are there more Fergusons around the country? This … More
What’s Happening in Madison?
From this morning’s Wisconsin State Journal: “Students from throughout Madison left school and took their rage, sorrow and demands to … More
Thinking About Deadly Force
The recent presidential task force report on policing had some important things to recommend; actions, if sincerely taken, would do … More
Top Posts Last Week
Most popular posts during the past week: 1. Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing — a discussion of the moral aspects … More
Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing
Originally posted on Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation:
Being moral is to make good choices between right and wrong or good and bad actions.…
A Sad, Sad Day in Madison
Unarmed Black youth shot and killed by police. A sad, sad day in Madison, Wisc. Many questions… “Police were calling … More
Do You Have a Mentor?
Mentor: “An experienced and trusted adviser.” Do you have a mentor? If not, you should if you are a leader. … More
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