INTEGRITY: An adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. INTEGRITY has always been part of the police … More
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The Subculture of Policing
In a stunning article in 1978, sociologist John Van Maanen wrote: “The collective myth surrounding the rule-bound ‘policeman [sic] as … More
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What I Learned When I Listened to My Officers
Eight years into my career with Madison, I requested a six-month leave of absence without pay. I was tired and everyone … More
Applied Systems Thinking
Systems-thinking comes from the field of system dynamics and allows people to understand social systems in the same way people … More
Systems Improvement: What Leaders Need to Know
WHAT LEADERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IMPROVING THINGS Your employees are your most important resource. They want to do a … More
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Thinking About Philando Castile
“As a nation, we should be working to prevent these deaths from happening. Both the recent Task Force on 21st … More
The Quality Leadership Workbook
“Developing a high-quality, 21st century police agency begins first inside individual leaders before any changes should be undertaken inside the … More
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Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 