Memorial to the White Rose student resistance group at the University of Munich (1943–1945). Ordinary young people risked their lives…
“Truth, Justice and the American Way!”
As a boy during World War II, I was raised to believe America was a shining light in a dark…
All This is Happening on Our Watch!
When Enforcers Break the Law I spent more than three decades wearing a badge and swearing an oath to protect…
21st Century Policing
Modern, constitutional policing in America is at a crossroads. Under the current Trump administration, we are witnessing the dangerous nationalization…
When Our Local Police Fail, So Will America!
When Local Police Fall, America Falls Throughout history, societies have had early warning systems that reveal when danger is near.…
Becoming a Learning Organization
During my 20+ years as Chief of Police in Madison, Wisconsin, I led a department that became nationally known for…
Improved Policing Through Higher Education
How Many U.S. City Police Agencies Require More Than a High School Education for Entry? The Answer Should Shock You!…
Hiring Cops: Keep the Bar High!
Police agencies lower education standards as staffing shortages persist “More police agencies, from big-city departments to federal agencies, are lowering…
An (Almost) Final Word
What Police in a Free Society Must Do to Be Respected, Trusted, and Effective The Future of Policing in America…
Where to From Here?
Here’s a concise summary of Paul Starr’s, “The Premature Guide to Post-Trump Reform,” published in The American Prospect on July…
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 