One of the most important aspects of Community-Oriented Policing is to develop the simple art of listening — not just,…
Roll Call: Officers, Can I Please Have Your Attention?
I would like to talk to you today in light of all that has transpired around our country as a…
Why Has So Little Changed?
The aftermath of Michael Brown’s death in 2014 (and an ensuing presidential task force) was tried to raise the standard…
How to Attracting Police Applicants — Especially Today
How would you go about attracting the best police candidates to your city and police department? Here are some examples:…
No Words Can Express the Feeling!
More Reasons Why Police Matter
2020: Will be a year we all will remember. What we actually will learn and put into practice remains to…
Minneapolis to Madison: The Outrage Continues
On this day in which Christians believe the healing breath of God flows over the world for all people, violence…
Hope Springs Eternal from the Human Breast
Note: The title of this blog comes from the author Alexander Pope: “Hope springs eternal from the human breast.” I…
Oh, Minneapolis, What’s Become of You?
“Let me put this bluntly. There is no love there. The officers present did not love one another for if…
Officer, What Have You Read?
I am often asked the following question: “Do you know of any advice that has been written for first-time or…
