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Month: August 2020

A Dire Prediction

We are about to struggle with a most important decision regarding our national values and how we are going to … More

Antifa, community, Kenosha, Listen, Minneapolis, police, predict, Proud Boys, racism, table, way forward

Ed Flynn (and Me) on Gun Control

Incisive and to the point. Former Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Wisconsin’s “Open Carry” Laws. Excerpted from The Marshall … More

Reconciliation — A Way Forward

There is Another Way Here we go again. This time it’s Kenosha in my home state. No, police should not … More

deadly force, improvements, Kenosha, Listen, madison, milwaukee, police, reconciliation, shooting

Leadership and Perspective

The higher the mountain on which you stand, the less change in the prospect from year to year, from age … More

courage, leadership, perspective, police, race

Policing in America: Sixty Years of Practice and Observation

Each time there is a policing crisis in our nation I say to myself, “This is a great opportunity for … More

Constitution, democratic policing, George Floyd, history, improvement, Jim Crow, law enforcement, legacy, Michael Brown, Minneapolis, opportunity, police, racism, Rodney King

Post Minneapolis: What’s Happening?

“There’s Something Happening Here…” [Ed. Note: I served as Chief of Police for over 20 years in Madison. I was … More

Amber Arnold, changes, civilian oversight, Emily Harner, George Floyd, madison, Minneapolis, police, police monitor, Steve Apps, Wisconsin State Journal. oversight

Suburban Answers

Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center (MN) now stand as police reform model Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park began reform in 2005.  … More

Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, community relations, Crystal, doversoty, Kim Hyatt, MAC, Mara Klecker, Mike Opat, Minneapolis Star and Tribune, Multicultural Advisory Committee, polivr, Rick Gabler, Stephanie Revering

Today’s Leadership Challenges

PERF Executive Director Chuck Wexler spoke with Portland, OR Police Chief Chuck Lovell about his first two months as police … More

challenges, Chuck Lovell, Chuck Wexler, police, portland, protest, violence

Abolish — and Restart!

“I believe that abolishment of a police agency which does not perform in their community’s overall interest is a logical … More

abolish, Burnsville, mission, new breed, Patrick McInnis, poice, public safety officers

Once More, Once Again — On Leadership

What’s missing in American policing is the development of leaders — not managers — men and women who understand the … More

challenge, creativity, growth. others, leadership, Servant Leadership

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