Beware, Be Wary

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

Now What?

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

Standby… (Again!)

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

A Warning

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

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…

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. _______________________________________…

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…

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…

Bad Training — Still Available

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