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A Dire Prediction

We are about to struggle with a most important decision regarding our national values and how we are going to … More

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I know you’re pissed, but we gotta talk!

There is little doubt that we in America are into a major civic storm since the killing of George Floyd … More

Camden, community, defund, discuss, improve

Socially Contracting a Dream

While talking with a number of clergy in Minneapolis about their city and their police (of which I was once … More

community, deadly force, dreaming, future, improvement, leadership, Minneapolis, police, protest, social contract, training, use of force

Time to Re-imagine Your Police

I put together a short video on this important topic as many cities across America consider de-funding/eliminating their police departments. … More

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A Black Judge and White Cop Sound Off

“‘Until we change, we’re going to keep revisiting these events year after year after year,’ says David Couper, former police … More

change, community, deadly force, Everett Mitchell, leadership, madison, police, restorative justice, trust, youth

Roll Call: Officers, Can I Please Have Your Attention?

I would like to talk to you today in light of all that has transpired around our country as a … More

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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

community, community oriented policing, neighborhood, police, Robert Peel, story, trust

When Leaders Don’t Lead

I can’t help thinking that the continuing press by many citizens for external oversight of their police is the result … More

accountability, citizens, community, deadly force, improving police, leadership, Los Angeles County, Measure R, police, sheriff, Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission

New Head of NYPD Remembers Where He Came From!

[Ed. Note: It is always heartening to me to hear younger police leaders remembering the roots of effective policing — … More

building trust, Commissioner, community, crime, Dermot Shea, reducing crime

Leadership

Chief, what’s your duty — to employees — to community members? “To be a leader is to be a courageous … More

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