Is Community Control the Answer?

An argument for giving citizens free rein to hire, discipline and train police in their neighborhoods. [My article was originally … More

Police Use of Force: Proposed Legislation

Legislation on Police Standards: What do you think? This has been a multi-generational discussion: At what level should police standards … More

Ed. Note: The following article from the September 13, 2016 “Harvard Business Review” captures some important points that we found … More

On September 16th, the 2nd Annual Conference on 21st Century Policing met again on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville … More

Given all that’s going on today, is this a fight in which police want to engage? Police Express Outrage Over NFL … More

Top Posts Last Week Why Police Matter Platteville: Reflections and Learnings How a Traffic Offense Can Be a Ticket to … More

“Do we care more for our proficiency in waging war abroad than keeping peace at home? Affected citizens, most of … More

Please post your reflections and learnings from the 2nd Annual Conference on 21st Century Policing: Building Trust and Legitimacy which … More

After Chicago’s Homicide Spike, Review Police Problems David C. Couper [First appeared September 14, 2016 in USA Today.] “Tomorrow’s cops … More

A bright light for Police — Sentinel Events. Listen to an audio presentation of the topic by NIJ Fellow … More