You Deserve Excellence in Policing!

Jokingly, an old colleague of mine, Dave Gorski, who was chief of police in nearby Appleton, Wisc., used to say,”We … More

What Should Police Do and Be?

Hear my interview on policing yesterday with Lynn Cullen. Lynn is an American liberal radio talk show host in Pittsburgh, … More

The Lack of Diversity in Our Nation’s Police — A Time To Act (Again)

Given what has happened in Ferguson, I have been wondering whether or not this was the situation with our nation’s … More

Seven Steps For Ferguson

If the people of Ferguson, Mo. are going to recover and move forward they will have to follow seven necessary … More

A Plea for Police-Academic Relationships

Early in my career, I envisioned a police department in which the officers would become experts in human behavior, relational … More

Passing the Torch: Why Aren’t There More Lakewoods?

PASSING THE TORCH. Is there a way to sustain excellence in policing? Which police departments are successful in continuing excellence … More

Looking at the BIG Picture: Protest and Police

Thanks to Rachel Maddow and her newscast last night in providing some perspective of protest and violence in America. Yes, … More

Kerlikowske on Crowds and Police

Here is an insightful and deep interview this past week of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske … More

The Future of Policing: Don’t Let Technology Blind Your Humanity

LET’S NOT FORGET ABOUT WHY TOMORROW IS IMPORTANT! When I talk about the future of policing I don’t mean trends … More

Officer, What’s Your Future?

I would like to hear what police officers today think about their future. What is their vision of it? How … More