Malcolm Gladwell’s new book, “Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know,” ought to be…
How many Jaylan’s are in our wake?
This is a far too familiar story around our nation. Here’s what recently retired police sergeant has to say. And…
When Leaders Don’t Lead
I can’t help thinking that the continuing press by many citizens for external oversight of their police is the result…
Leadership (again) Matters!
If a police chief is going to be able to do what he or she needs to do in order…
Reducing Use of Force: A Success Story
I recently received this correspondence from an old friend, Chuck Wexler, who serves as the executive director of the Police…
Someone Who Needs Deportation: Jim Crow
“The centuries-long struggle to birth a truly inclusive, egalitarian democracy — a nation in which every voice and every life…
How Are Police Viewed: Peacemakers or Occupiers?
i was wondering when we would come around to discuss the issue of how police present themselves. What’s in an…
Roll Call: Listen Up!
Officer, your sergeant has something she wants to share with you… [Ed Note: The following is a recent post by…
Reform Lessons Learned at NOPD
Ed. Note: I found the following article to be very consistent with what I learned during my 20+ years reforming/improving…
Police Shootings in Colorado: A Study
After the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson in 2015, there was a national emphasis on better policies and training…
