Beware: They May Be Coming for You

As a former police chief, I have always believed that the rule of law is the bedrock of our democracy. … More

What We Can Learn About Resistance

Memorial to the White Rose student resistance group at the University of Munich (1943–1945). Ordinary young people risked their lives … More

“Truth, Justice and the American Way!”

As a boy during World War II, I was raised to believe America was a shining light in a dark … More

All This is Happening on Our Watch!

When Enforcers Break the Law I spent more than three decades wearing a badge and swearing an oath to protect … More

21st Century Policing

Modern, constitutional policing in America is at a crossroads. Under the current Trump administration, we are witnessing the dangerous nationalization … More

When Our Local Police Fail, So Will America!

When Local Police Fall, America Falls Throughout history, societies have had early warning systems that reveal when danger is near. … More

Becoming a Learning Organization

During my 20+ years as Chief of Police in Madison, Wisconsin, I led a department that became nationally known for … More

Improved Policing Through Higher Education

How Many U.S. City Police Agencies Require More Than a High School Education for Entry? The Answer Should Shock You! … More

Hiring Cops: Keep the Bar High!

Police agencies lower education standards as staffing shortages persist “More police agencies, from big-city departments to federal agencies, are lowering … More