Beware, Be Wary

TO OUR NATION’S POLICE, I SAY. BEWARE.” Beware of populism, white nationalism, and a host of other “-isms” that may … More

Now What?

Yes. The above picture is shocking. It needs to be. This is a warning about what could happen in America … More

Standby… (Again!)

As Noble Wray and I wrote last week, “Whatever happens next week, dedicated, competent, and well-trained police officers will continue … More

A Warning

Regardless of who wins tomorrow’s election, I am afraid we in America will be tested in ways we have never … More

Cease Fire! 1,000 Annual Deaths by Police Are Far Too Many!

[Note: The following news column was submitted to three leading American news sources. USA Today stepped up and published what … More

Before You Vote, Think About Police

Today’s issue of the New York Times recommends: “Five Books to Read About Policing Before You Vote.” I added a sixth. _______________________________________ … More

I Am Worried About November and the Future of Policing in America

[Note: I recently ran across a number of columns that I wrote for USA Today from 2016-2017 during the Trump … More

Standby: What Needs To Be Done!

Along with my friend and colleague, Noble Wray, we have co-authored what we believe to be a powerful op-ed on … More

Bad Training — Still Available

Missouri and Kansas police paid for aggressive, discredited officer training tactics Midwest Newsroom and KCUR began investigating, police departments in … More