We’re in a mess: what should we do?

I would imagine most community leaders, including police, are trying to sort out just what happened after May 25th, 2020, … More

Police Reform in Madison, Wisc.

[Note: I served over 20 years as Madison’s chief of police. This is a big change. While I have argued … More

The following is an excellent op-ed by Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales. It’s what every chief of police should be … More

I know I get impatient. And I realize these are tough times for police leaders. But isn’t it time for … More

I don’t know how many police chiefs across the country are openly communicating with their communities of color but they … More

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

I am concluding this series on the future of policing with a short essay from a new chief and a … More

TEN VITAL SUGGESTIONS FOR NEW CHIEFS OF POLICE VISION. Establish a bold and breathtaking vision for your department. Be willing to pass … More

Police Leaders: Now here’s your chance to see if you can lead a great police department further toward excellence — … More

I starting thinking about how a posting for a Madison chief of police should read in order to … More