When Local Police Fall, America Falls Throughout history, societies have had early warning systems that reveal when danger is near. … More
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Becoming a Learning Organization
During my 20+ years as Chief of Police in Madison, Wisconsin, I led a department that became nationally known for … More
Improved Policing Through Higher Education
How Many U.S. City Police Agencies Require More Than a High School Education for Entry? The Answer Should Shock You! … More
Hiring Cops: Keep the Bar High!
Police agencies lower education standards as staffing shortages persist “More police agencies, from big-city departments to federal agencies, are lowering … More
An (Almost) Final Word
What Police in a Free Society Must Do to Be Respected, Trusted, and Effective The Future of Policing in America … More
Where to From Here?
Here’s a concise summary of Paul Starr’s, “The Premature Guide to Post-Trump Reform,” published in The American Prospect on July … More
What I’ve Learned About Leadership
What Being a Cop and Writing this Blog Has Taught Me About the Importance of Leadership With more than 1,600 posts … More
When Police Become Soldiers, Democracy Dies
The President’s Army or the People’s Police? When I took my first oath as a police officer in 1960, it … More
You Are at a Crossroads: Stand with the Constitution or With Cruelty
Without judicial warrants, ICE detainers are illegal. If you obey them, you betray your oath of office and destroy the … More
Police Leaders: Do Not Become Trump’s Pawns
“Stop Attacking Our Cities to Hide Your Administration’s Failures.” — Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Mayor Michelle Wu was speaking to … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 