“I can tell you from my own experience, that starting ‘soft’ in handling a protest works. When a police agency … More
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If You Ask Me: Straight Talk About Police and Policing
A Self-Interview This spring I will note and celebrate the 60th anniversary of my entry into policing — a 33-year … More
Essential Questions for 21st Century Police
Having served as a police officer and leader during the last half of the 20th century I have some questions … More
Why Today’s Cops Need to Know What Other Cops Have Learned
Now in my 80th year, I have tried to off-load the accumulated burdens of police-related matters. It has not been easy … More
New Year’s Resolutions
Year 2016 Resolutions For Our Nation’s Police As a democratic police officer serving a free society, I resolve: 1. To … More
A Lesson From Ferguson: It’s Time to End Domination Policing
A Lesson For America: Dismantle the Domination System [The following essay is my attempt to look at what has caused … More