Police and Public Attitudes

SOME GOOD NEWS. While the attitudes of white citizens have rebounded concerning the honesty and ethics of our nation’s police, … More

THE TOP POST IN 2015!

As we approach the end of 2015, I am re-posting the TEN most popular posts during the year — “WHY … More

HERE’S THE PROBLEM: Many Americans believe that police use of deadly force is too frequent, unfair, and unreasonable. This belief, whether … More

I am convinced that nothing can compromise officer safety more than leaders who either fail or are unable to lead … More

I have mentioned in the past that I am re-thinking the use of federal consent decrees initiated by the Department … More

The following article appeared on the Vox website December 10, 2015 and is a fair presentation of the situation in … More

American police must start to creatively think “outside the box.” Let me say this and say it forcefully: The killing … More

Here are some startling statistics on police use of deadly force: In May, the Washington Post analyzed the 385 fatal … More

Why Police Matter Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing How a Traffic Offense Can Be a Ticket to Prison … More

In the rough and tumble climate of the politics of policing, another chief “bites the dust.” Yesterday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel … More