“Closer to the people, quality from the inside out.” This was my vision statement when I led the Madison, Wisc.…
Police Task Force: The Top 14
Here’s what I think are the top recommendations of The President’s Task Force on Policing at least as far as…
Police Task Force Report: “Now Is the Time!”
I just received the Task Force report and find it both challenging and satisfying. “President Barack Obama said Monday…
When the Trust-Bank Gets Overdrawn
The Associated Press reported early this morning on a shooting in Los Angles. Within the first 12 hours, a video…
My Philosophy of Policing
This is an eight-point summary of my philosophy of policing a free society; What I TEACH. What I PREACH.…
Top Posts Last Week
Top Posts (the past week) Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing The “Stand Up” Begins Principles of Leadership Why…
President Obama Receives More Police Input
Police Officers Talk to President Obama About Trust: Officers’ input comes week before a report recommending ways to build trust…
We Move Forward Each Day
Pittsburgh chief, Cam McLay stands up, speaks out, and commits to change at an important community meeting. Several hundred people…
Unconscious Denial
Ready for some challenging ideas? Today’s police need to view this film, think about it, and then engage in a…
More on the 21st Century Policing Task Force
Here’s some more movement on some DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS from the Task Force — and an opportunity for you to stand…
