Now in my 80th year, I have tried to off-load the accumulated burdens of police-related matters. It has not been easy … More
Category: Leadership
Impeccable Service
“To effectively and impeccably serve others…” A couple of issues have popped up during the past few weeks on this … More
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Why Police Matter Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing What About CompStat and Crime Reduction? How a Traffic Offense … More
What’s in Your Police Library?
“What’s the last book you’ve read about improving your practice and your leadership?” These four books are on Amazon.com to help … More
Officer: Are You Really Your Brother’s (and Sister’s) Keeper?
“The goal for police officers is to voluntarily give permission to one another to intervene when a colleague’s career or … More
“Praemonitus, Praemunitus” — Sifting and Winnowing Criminal Justice Issues
Following the euphonious Latin proverb, “Praemonitus, praemunitus” (“Forewarned, forearmed”) is a most necessary practice for effective criminal justice professionals today. … More
A Much-Needed Public Discussion
I keep on looking for a community that is courageous enough to have a deep and transparent conversation with … More
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1. Why Police Matter 2. Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing 3. The Principles of Policing (1829) 4. Principles … More
“It’s Time We Talk About Police Suicide!”
More cops die of suicide than die of shootings and traffic accidents combined. By Police Sgt. Andy O’Hara [Another good article … More
“Respect All Citizens Or Get Out!”
Another great post today from a retired police sergeant who lives in Florida. I know it might sound like an … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 