When Local Police Fall, America Falls Throughout history, societies have had early warning systems that reveal when danger is near. … More
Tag: civil rights
As Our Nation Steps Back from the Pursuit of Justice
“These are just a handful of events from the past week that, viewed together, seem to paint a picture of … More
Stand Up! Speak Out! Resist!
ALERT! After a tour in the Marines, I became an urban police officer. I did so because I thought serving … More
The End of Police Reform?
For 60 years I’ve hoped (and worked) for police reform. Yes, I have seen some significant improvements — police today … More
Standby: Here We Go Again!
The following article appears in today’s New York Times. It was written by Thomas B. Edsall who contributes a weekly … More
What’s Your Dream?
I Have a Dream About Police — Do You? Over a half century ago in the midst of racial unrest … More
Lost and Found: A Young Officer’s Notebook (1962)
The other day I ran across one of my notebooks from my early days in policing. I don’t know where … More
What Will a Trump Justice Dept. Do?
What President Trump’s Justice Department is likely to look like. More scrutiny of Muslims. More pressure on black protesters. Less … More
Trust Happens When We Work Together
The following is from an interview on NPR which illustrates what can happen when we work together on building trust. … More
How to Rebuild Lost Trust
The following is an excerpt from a very important interview with civil rights attorney Connie Rice on how she helped … More
