“To effectively and impeccably serve others…” A couple of issues have popped up during the past few weeks on this … More
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Is it All About a Kind of Attitude?
“The effectiveness and safety of police depends on them being fair, respectful, close, and collaborative with everyone they contact — even … More
Discussing the Use of Force
When physical force is used by police and the force is viewed by a significant number of people as being … More
What Needs To Be Done and Done Now!
The members of PERF (Police Executive Research Forum) proposed in their “30 Guidelines on Police Use of Force” that the … More
Chief, What’s Next? I’m Glad You Asked
“Unless this first step is taken, and leaders have the courage to act on what is reasonably suggested, the … More
Where We’re At – Where We Need to Go!
“Do we care more for our proficiency in waging war abroad than keeping peace at home? Affected citizens, most of … More
My Column in USA Today
After Chicago’s Homicide Spike, Review Police Problems David C. Couper [First appeared September 14, 2016 in USA Today.] “Tomorrow’s cops … More
Why Platteville?
Why the 2nd Annual Conference on 21st Century Policing at the University of Wisconsin in Platteville is important is that … More
Learning From an Arrest
The arrest of Genele Laird in June at East Towne can be a teachable moment for the Madison community. Many … More
Moving From Craft to Profession
My wife has been a cancer patient for the past eight years. This experience has, of course, placed us solidly … More
