The Future of Police

Here’s a 7 minute video blog on how I see the present situation and what must be done — together … More

What Do We Know About Police Accountability?

“While many people today are calling for civilian review boards to have more authority, including the power to impose discipline… … More

How to Attract Police Applicants — Especially Today!

How would you go about attracting the best police candidates to your city and police department? Here are some examples: … More

Police: Between a Rock and a Hard Place!

The following interview comes from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). Executive Director Chuck Wexler interviews Seattle Police Chief Carmen … More

Minnesota Steps Up

What the Minnesota Legislature Passed (If They Can Do It, Why Can’t You?) By Torey Van Oot Minneapolis Star-Tribune “The … More

I Am Outraged! You Should Be, Too!

“I can tell you from my own experience, that starting ‘soft’ in handling a protest works. When a police agency … More

Vision: Why It’s Important

Vision-casting is a team event. It begins with the leader casting out a future, a quest; an exciting idea of … More

I know you’re pissed, but we gotta talk!

There is little doubt that we in America are into a major civic storm since the killing of George Floyd … More

Policing: A Black Cop’s Perspective

[Ed. Note: Major Hughes is from the generation that followed me after I retired in 1993. He began his career … More

Police Chiefs Speak on Reform and What’s Needed

In this “Critical Issues Report” from PERF, Executive Director Chuck Wexler asked five retired police chiefs to offer their best … More