A Call to Active Duty City, County and State Police I served over three decades as a city cop. I know … More
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Policing in 2026
The line between “guardian” and “occupier” has never been thinner. As we approach the 2026 mid-term elections, policing is becoming … More
Local Police Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement
Introduction I spent over 30 years in municipal policing, serving in four cities and leading in Madison for two decades. … More
There’s a New Gang in Town—And They Don’t Answer to You!
A Reflection on Power, Fear, and Constitutional Courage During my 33 years in policing, including two decades as the Chief … More
When ICE Comes to Your City
What Chief O’Hara Learned in Minneapolis The following interview summary offers a sobering look at the crisis currently unfolding in … More
Watershed– A Poem
Last night in nearby Mt. Horeb, I had the privilege of playing “We Shall Overcome” on my harmonica and reading … More
Exposing the Immigration “Bait and Switch”
“Okay, What Would You Do?” First, let me say this (and I hope you agree with me) – Our system … More
Murder in Minneapolis
In three decades of wearing the badge of a city cop, training the next generation, and leading police, I have … More
How Long Will Our Protectors Wait?
This morning, I’ve been thinking about the heavy sense of isolation and powerlessness that many of you are carrying. I … More
Why the F.O.P. is Wrong About Immigration Enforcement
Today, I am addressing the institutional conflict that exists between the largest nation police union in the United States — … More
