“It’s not that our system is the best example of democratic policing, it’s just that it has the most potential … More
Month: November 2020
Blue Fragility
“Blue Fragility” is a state in which even a minimum amount of criticism becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive … More
Cops and Martial Arts
Police Training Re-Imagined — Rener Gracie I spent a good share of my early police career teaching “defensive tactics” to … More
I’m Taking a Break!
I went to bed early on Election Day and now found myself unable to sleep. I am worried. What is … More
It’s Time to Get Unstuck!
“It’s not that the art of policing has deteriorated or regressed; no, it has been stuck and not moved forward … More