What is Community-Oriented Policing? — A Short Tutorial and Story

I fear this most necessary aspect of policing a free society will be lost in the pandemic. You know, other … More

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

“We needed to look ahead toward the future—to stop, look, and listen like the old wagon masters did, scan for dangers … More

Sometimes I scratch my head when the dialogue that should be happening in between police and the communities they serve … More

I’ve tended to put this blog on the back burner as I age — yet a calling is a calling. … More

Seeking a New Direction (Once Again) “You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again … More

Over half a million police in 18,000 decentralized police agencies, when and how can reform ever begin? Or is it … More

“[Officer] Thurmond was part of Rockford’s newest experiment in policing—a program designed to help cops put down roots in … More

“My understanding of policing a free, democratic society is that we make it work from the bottom up. If … More

How is that Great Divide bridged? For if it cannot, the future of policing our great nation is at risk! … More