The End of My Dream?

No matter what happens in November, no matter who becomes our nation’s leader, the reform and improvement of policing in … More

What Have We Learned Since Ferguson?

The shooting in Ferguson in August, 2014, when a young black man was killed by a white police officer and … More

You and I have heard much about the fact that most black parents have “the talk” with their children. “The … More

“To effectively and impeccably serve others…” A couple of issues have popped up during the past few weeks on this … More

Jeff Sessions, officers must serve Constitution over upbringing and culture (Photo: Horace Cort, AP) By David C. Couper May 4, … More

In the firestorm of recent American politics, and living in this post-Ferguson era, you are going to have to assess … More

“A Nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but it’s lowest ones” ― Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to … More

This week the reputable Pew Research Center published the results of a national survey of police opinion – “Behind the … More

“[We] acknowledge and apologize for the actions of the past and the role that our profession has played in society’s … More

“Unless this first step is taken, and leaders have the courage to act on what is reasonably suggested, the … More