Some reviews… Chief Couper serves up a delightful blend of war stories, step-by-step instructions and aspirational goals in his career…
This Has Gotta Stop!
I’ve tended to put this blog on the back burner as I age — yet a calling is a calling.…
Can You Frisk and Still Maintain Trust?
Years ago, I learned as a young officer that “stopping and frisking” a person or persons was an invasion of…
Are You a Quality Leader? Summary and Scenarios (Part 3/3)
SUMMARY: The Principles of Quality Leadership SYSTEMS Improve SYSTEMS and examine processes before blaming people Have a CUSTOMER orientation and…
Are You A Quality Leader? Principles 7-12 (Part 2/3)
7. AVOID TOP-DOWN POWER-ORIENTED DECISION-MAKING WHENEVER POSSIBLE. We should avoid the use of coercive power whenever possible. When we use…
Self-Examine: Are You a Quality Leader? (Part 1/3)
Each of the Twelve Principles is followed by a set of questions that you need to ask yourself if you…
Reflecting On What Could Be
Reflecting and life’s journey and those years spent in the ranks as a police officer and chief. “Assuredly, a most…
The Medium is the Message
While I was a street cop, I studied to be a sociologist which is the study of human relationships and…
Out of the Blue
At this time in my life I realized I needed to get in touch with my inner feelings regarding my…
Police Are Not Going to Build Trust Until They Deal With This!
100 Million Police Stops: New Evidence of Racial Bias “Fix this, or forget about being trusted by a significant number…
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 