“Closer to the people, quality from the inside out.” This was my vision statement when I led the Madison, Wisc. … More
Month: March 2015
Police Task Force: The Top 14
Here’s what I think are the top recommendations of The President’s Task Force on Policing at least as far as … More
Police Task Force Report: “Now Is the Time!”
I just received the Task Force report and find it both challenging and satisfying. “President Barack Obama said Monday … More
When the Trust-Bank Gets Overdrawn
The Associated Press reported early this morning on a shooting in Los Angles. Within the first 12 hours, a video … More
My Philosophy of Policing
This is an eight-point summary of my philosophy of policing a free society; What I TEACH. What I PREACH. … More
Top Posts Last Week
Top Posts (the past week) Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing The “Stand Up” Begins Principles of Leadership Why … More
President Obama Receives More Police Input
Police Officers Talk to President Obama About Trust: Officers’ input comes week before a report recommending ways to build trust … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 