Following the euphonious Latin proverb, “Praemonitus, praemunitus” (“Forewarned, forearmed”) is a most necessary practice for effective criminal justice professionals today. … More
Category: police
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
Top Posts Last Week
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
Capt. Cheri Maples: “Drum Major for Justice”
“If you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. … More
Once More — We Need College Cops!
I have been championing a 4-year college degree as an entrance requirement for police in our nation for far too … More
Time to Think, Time to Reflect
We all need to take time to reflect on our lives and what we do. It should be a frequent … More
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Why Police Matter Principles of Leadership Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing How a Traffic Offense Can Be a … More
“How Can I Lead Change When I’m Not the Boss?”
“Every police officer a leader!” A good question recently came up during my class at UW-Platteville on “Police Leadership in … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 