Rise of SWAT: Out of Hand?

What was originally developed as a response to armed, barricaded offenders may be spinning out of control and more and … More

BJA Leadership Site

It looks like this site may hold some promise to improve police and their leadership. CLICK HERE and tell … More

A great two days in Mason City, Iowa at the Northern Iowa Area Community College talking to students, faculty, local … More

THE TOP BLOGS FOR LAST WEEK ON THIS SITE — “IMPROVING POLICE.” 1. Looking at the BIG Picture: Protest … More

This police officer gets it! OTHERS can be policing with dignity, respect and fairness. Read the following piece by … More

WHY WE MUST DEMAND A BETTER POLICE! Plato writes that those who are called to protect the republic, the guardians, … More

With regard to police shootings, do we have the right data to make decisions? Perhaps we don’t. Take a look … More

Here’s an 18-slide power-point presentation on policing a free society. Feel free to use it. It really explains my … More

Top Posts (the past week) on this site! 1. What Policing Should Be … More

In Ferguson, police are trying to improve while operating under crisis conditions. In Portland, police are trying to improve while … More