The quote, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” comes from the lips of William Shakespeare’s Juliet.…
Weaponizing the Polygraph
Weaponizing the Polygraph: Betraying Law Enforcement Principles As a longtime police chief who has dedicated his life to improving law…
When ICE Comes To Your Town
Some good advice for local police leaders to give to their officers: “Try to verify the identities of people making…
The War on DEI Is a War on American Values!
In Defense of Affirmative Action and DEI: Standing Up for Justice in a Diverse America This Is What Democracy Looks…
When Enforcers Hide Their Face, They Lose Their Soul!
I spent decades leading police officers and helping reform policing into a profession rooted in trust, transparency, and respect for…
How to Choose a Chief of Police
Selecting a Police Chief in My Hometown: Yes, It’s Personal! Having served as Madison’s police chief for over 20 years—and…
FBI Under Attack
It’s Time to Stand Up for Justice — Before It’s Too Late I’ve written before about the political dismantling of…
“No Bullies With Badges”
In the Face of Protest, Police Must Embrace Their Role as Guardians for all Americans Paul Noel, Chief of Police,…
Leadership is Coaching
Coaching Your Way to Better Police Leadership My Note: My friend and colleague Dr. Gary Cordner sent me this article…
What Does A.I. Say About Improving Our Police?
Community-Oriented Police Officers [A.I. generated photo] I could not restrain myself after reading yet another article on the future role…
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 