A recent report by the Cato Institute caused me to re-evaluate a practice I had learned as a detective and…
Not Again!
The Continuing Problem of Gun-Related Mass Killings in America. 604 Since 2006! Isn’t it now time to do something effective?…
What’s Your Job?
As many of you know, I have continued to write about what I believe will help improve our nation’s police…
This Must Be Understood
If we want to sincerely consider help from the federal government in improving our nation’s police, we must understand the…
The Future of Police in America (Part 3/3)
I’m I continue to think a lot about the future of police in a diverse, free and democratic society such…
The Future of Police in America (Part 2/3)
Over the years, I have watched many professional groups being challenged by persons outside of, and even critical of, them.…
The Future of Police in America (Part 1/3)
My Vision-Dream for Police in Madison, Wisc (early 1970’s) “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Proverbs 29.18, KJV.…
What Cops Need: Sabbaticals!
The Editor of Police1 recently noted that this year’s “What Cops Want” survey has focused on officer wellbeing. Out of the…
Improve Police Training, Use of Force, and the Blue Subculture
What needs to be done to improve our nation’s police? I have reviewed three recent articles which, in my opinion,…
Breaking the Blue Wall of Silence!
“These things aren’t going to change overnight, if they change at all” — Former NYPD Detective Frank Serpico. The Blue…
