Drones. We’ve heard about them in Iraq and Afghanistan, their “work” in Pakistan, Yemen, and other places around the world.…
Selecting a Chief of Police
Selecting a Chief of Police Here is a recent ad looking for someone to lead a large city police department.…
Police Funding Increase Since 1982: +445%
The Justice Policy Institute (JPI) is a national nonprofit organization that encourages a conversation around justice reform and advances policies…
Jukin’ the Stats — Part 2!
Reporter Ben Poston of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel (May 23, 2012) has done some fine investigative reporting and concluded that “the…
Is There a Standard of Interaction Regarding Police?
We live in a nation of big values and big ideas. Our Constitution proclaims certain rights to be inalienable…
Linking Race and Incarceration
CRIMINAL INJUSTICE An Interview with Michelle Alexander on racism and incarceration. This interview is a clear description of the problem…
Getting Control of “Stop and Frisk” in a Free Society
New York City’s use of “stop and frisk:” stunning numbers, questionable results! Read more from the recent editorial in the…
In 4 Minutes, What’s the Book About?
In early April, I was interviewed on WISC-TV’s “Live at Five.” It is a short interview (4 min.) about what…
Police Union Ad in New York City
My son lives and works in New York City. He sent me this ad that was placed in the New…
Isn’t Enough, Enough? Let’s Start a Conversation…
Isn’t enough, enough? We need to have a conversation with our police. We need to tell them we have high…
