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Reposting My Article in USA Today on Apology
“This week marks a stellar moment in our nation’s history and a great opportunity for healing. Police have the chance to prove themselves … More
After the Apology Comes the Work!
“[We] acknowledge and apologize for the actions of the past and the role that our profession has played in society’s … More
A Strong, But Needed, Prescription
I have made this argument in the past and I will continue to make it. I strongly believe we must … More
Manage Fear — Acknowledge the Past and Apologize
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/how-one-chief-tried-to-reverse-police-wrongs-of-the-civil-rights-era/ This recent interview with Chief Deputy Kevin Murphy (formerly chief of police in Montgomery, AL) begins at 30:58 minutes … More
The “Stand Up” Begins
On a recent blog, “Who Will Speak Up,” I asked when today’s police were going to stand up, speak out, and … More
Last Week’s Top Posts
Top Five Posts (the past week) Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing Principles of Leadership Calling All Chiefs: Begin … More
Top Five Posts Last Week
Top Posts (the past week) The Case For Apology ON THIS WE STAND: Qualities of Police in a Free … More
The Way Forward For Our Nation’s Police
This is my trust-building vision: A national summit is organized which calls together our nation’s police leaders. The purpose … More
Speaking Out!
There’s an old saying, “What goes around comes around.” Fifty years ago, our nation was engaged in a great struggle … More