Police: To Alter or Abolish?

When people ask me, ‘Who will protect us,’ I want to say: Who protects you now? — Mychal Denzel … More

“Rolling Up on Dixon Circle”

“This summer, racial hate left holes in the heart of Dallas. Four summers ago, it could have burned the place … More

Community-Oriented Policing: Too Soft? How a Traffic Offense Can Be a Ticket to Prison Why Police Matter Principles of Leadership … More

Think again! Police Officer Deon Joseph works skid row in Los Angeles — truly one of the toughest neighborhoods in … More

Building a Solid Police Brand In the business world we hear a lot about “brand;” that is, the perception customers have … More

I am convinced that nothing can compromise officer safety more than leaders who either fail or are unable to lead … More

This is my take-away from the Midwest Conference on 21st Century Policing at the University of Wisconsin in Platteville on … More

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

Dear Officer, I know you feel anxious today. Perhaps even wondering why you took the job. I remember a similar … More

How did this ever happen? I have been asked this question from time to time and I have a theory. … More