Now in my 80th year, I have tried to off-load the accumulated burdens of police-related matters. It has not been easy … More
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A Letter to Young Cops
“My understanding of policing a free, democratic society is that we make it work from the bottom up. If … More
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
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Why Police Matter Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing Principles of Leadership How a Traffic Offense Can Be a … More
Guns in America
If we really cared as much as we say about our police officers, we would be speaking out and doing … 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
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 