Empathic Policing

Some people are good at putting themselves in another person’s shoes. Others may struggle to relate. But many psychologists argue … More

Chief Reuben Greenberg, Charleston, S.C.

Former Charleston Police Chief Reuben Greenberg remembered as groundbreaking, passionate [Ed. Note: I somehow missed this in 2014, another death … More

Reflections from a Retired Chief

[Chief Don Hanna’s career in policing was well blessed: working the street four years, police chief 24 years in three … More

An Alaskan Village Where Every Cop Has Been Convicted of Domestic Violence

Dozens of convicted criminals have been hired as cops in Alaska communities. Often, they are the only applicants. In Stebbins, … More

What’s Your Dream?

I Have a Dream About Police — Do You? Over a half century ago in the midst of racial unrest … More

Let’s Face It!

If we are to preserve this fragile thing called American democracy we are going to have to become a little … More

Struggling with Shadow

“Institutions prefer loyalists and ‘company men’ to prophets. We’re uncomfortable with people who point out our shadow or imperfections…” The … More