Minneapolis to Madison: The Outrage Continues

On this day in which Christians believe the healing breath of God flows over the world for all people, violence … More

Hope Springs Eternal from the Human Breast

Note: The title of this blog comes from the author Alexander Pope: “Hope springs eternal from the human breast.” I … More

Oh, Minneapolis, What’s Become of You?

“Let me put this bluntly. There is no love there. The officers present did not love one another for if … More

Officer, What Have You Read?

I am often asked the following question: “Do you know of any advice that has been written for first-time or … More

Community Police Works: Another Example

Los Angeles Times: LAPD community policing has prevented crime and made residents feel safer, study finds The Los Angeles Police Department’s … More

David Bayley: Another Giant Laid to Rest

I received the following from Maurice Punch, another of the “giants” who have conducted significant research and written about police … More

Policing the Pandemic

Some Questions and a Need for Research This [isn’t] intended to be a comprehensive examination of crime and the pandemic. … More

Eat This Book!

“How to Rate Your Local Police,” was first put together in the early 1980s and then revised in 2015. It … More

What is Community-Oriented Policing? — A Short Tutorial and Story

I fear this most necessary aspect of policing a free society will be lost in the pandemic. You know, other … More

This is What Leadership Looks Like!

I have always said that leaders matter and they matter greatly. I once had one of my sergeants tell me … More