National Consensus of Police Use of Force?

A number of police organizations this month, led by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), endorsed a “National … More

How Should Effectiveness Be Measured?

“A Nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but it’s lowest ones” ― Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to … More

This week the reputable Pew Research Center published the results of a national survey of police opinion – “Behind the … More

Courage comes from the Latin “cor” for heart. When we encourage (which is a very important practice of effective leaders) we … More

“What is the warrior mindset? In its most restrictive sense, it refers to the mental tenacity and attitude that officers, … More

“Sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts” — Merriam-Webster On December 29th … More

“I am worried, very worried. I am worried we will forsake our quest for social, economic and racial fairness and that … More

Since 2011, “Improving Police” has published over 900 posts, received 400,000 visits from 130 countries around the world, and now … More

How a Traffic Offense Can Be a Ticket to Prison Coming: The Post-Policing Era? Why Police Matter From the U.K.: … More

As a student and practitioner of public leadership for many years, I find the election of Donald Trump, to be … More