Modern 21st Century Policing 1. Constitutional and Law-abiding. 2. Just and Respectful. 3. Connected to the Community. 4. Uses Force … More
Author: David Couper
It’s Time: Raise the Standard!
I’ve been waiting since Ferguson (2015) to hear of police leaders who are doing something to reduce the chance that … More
Once More, Here We Go!
“I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” – Luke 19:40 For those of … More
System Improvement: Can it be for Police?
Introduction The old saying, there’s “nothing new under the sun,” might be true in some areas of life, but it … More
Why Educated Cops Matter
“Our results demonstrated that college minimums are associated with as much as three times lower rates of police-related fatalities involving … More
Leadership Matters!
10 Most Important Leadership Skills For The 21st Century Workplace (And How To Develop Them) [Ed. Note: Every once in … More
Reflections of an Ex-cop
Journalist and author Rob Zaleski’s new book about me. For what it’s worth! “In the summer of 1990, I interviewed … More
Learn… Listen… Learn!
[Ed. Note; An important op-ed from an old colleague who has learned some lessons that need to be internalized by … More
Imagination
I have always thought the problem with American policing is a of imagination. After George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis and … More
Uvalde: Day of Shame
Whew! I just saw the shocking online videos from the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May … More
