Rise of SWAT: Out of Hand?

What was originally developed as a response to armed, barricaded offenders may be spinning out of control and more and … More

Spread the Word: Demanding Better Policing

A great two days in Mason City, Iowa at the Northern Iowa Area Community College talking to students, faculty, local … More

WHY WE MUST DEMAND A BETTER POLICE! Plato writes that those who are called to protect the republic, the guardians, … More

Here’s an 18-slide power-point presentation on policing a free society. Feel free to use it. It really explains my … More

Body cameras will not save American policing nor will they help establish the trust and support that police need in … More

“I AM DARREN WILSON.” Really? Is this what professional police, dedicated to public service, protecting the weak and upholding our … More

During my active police days, I came to know two memorable police icons: Joe McNamara and Reuben Greenberg. Who could … More

Catch my interview with Martin Kaste on NPR which was aired today. CLICK HERE.

Washington, Dc, 1993 Mike Masterson of Boise, Idaho is retiring at the end of this year after a decade as … More

How can a traffic offense get you a ticket to prison? The answer is, “Quite easily if you’re poor!” Let’s … More