One of the things I tried to learn following Dr. W. Edwards Deming was to diagram “cause and effect” (see … More
Month: February 2016
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TOP FIVE LAST WEEK Why Police Matter What Happens When a Cop Bucks the System? When We Fail Our Constitution … More
Where is the Chief? — An Important Response
A commentary worth posting in response to my recent post “Where is Your Police Chief.” “I would add the word … More
“Blackish” Tackles Race, Police, and Hope
This week the sitcom “Blackish” took on the issue of race, police and hope. I am not much of a … More
What Happens When a Cop Bucks the System?
I was a troublemaker when I was a police officer in Minneapolis. I know a little about what happens when … More
A Plea for Police-Academic Relationships
Originally posted on Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation:
Practitioner, teacher, researcher? Early in my career, I envisioned a police department in which the officers…
When We Fail Our Constitution
The grave danger of putting our trust and allegiance in people rather than the historical values of our Constitution. “I … More
Manage Fear — Acknowledge the Past and Apologize
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/how-one-chief-tried-to-reverse-police-wrongs-of-the-civil-rights-era/ This recent interview with Chief Deputy Kevin Murphy (formerly chief of police in Montgomery, AL) begins at 30:58 minutes … More
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Where Is Your Police Chief? Why Police Matter How a Traffic Offense Can Be a Ticket to Prison Principles of … More
Herman Goldstein: Friend and Mentor
“Herman Goldstein is, quite simply, a legend in his – or any – time. Law enforcement officers, whether they know … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 