How to Get Beyond Ferguson

In order for police in our nation to move forward and restore trust, this ONE THING must be done: Stop … More

Changing the Police

Is Changing Our Police Possible? One of the questions that was asked of me by one young criminal justice student … More

Talking to Future Cops

What are criminal justice students thinking about today? Here are some question I received from students attending the 4-year degree … More

Police: No More Excuses

To Our Nation’s Police: What are you going to do? When are you going to do it? Two important questions … More

Rebuilding Trust — What Must Be Done

In order to rebuild trust of our nation’s police the following steps must be taken  (and  taken soon) Make a … More

Top Posts Last Week

Top Posts (during the past week) What’s Happening in Madison? Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing A Sad, Sad … More

How Should Police Act?

  MY EIGHT PILLARS OF POLICING 1. Policing is a necessary function; a noble and learned calling. 2. Only those … More

Are More Fergusons Out There?

  Let’s see, is Ferguson a lone city out of control or are there more Fergusons around the country? This … More

Police Task Force Report: “Now Is the Time!”

  I just received the Task Force report and find it both challenging and satisfying. “President Barack Obama said Monday … More

When the Trust-Bank Gets Overdrawn

The Associated Press reported early this morning on a shooting in Los Angles. Within the first 12 hours, a video … More