More On Cops and Crowds

Protecting American’s Constitutional Right to “Assemble and Petition” their Government. Aggressive policing escalates violence at protests, research shows. A former … More

Policing in America: Sixty Years of Practice and Observation

Each time there is a policing crisis in our nation I say to myself, “This is a great opportunity for … More

I Am Outraged! You Should Be, Too!

“I can tell you from my own experience, that starting ‘soft’ in handling a protest works. When a police agency … More

Are You Bold Enough to Experiment?

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

Essential Questions for 21st Century Police

Having served as a police officer and leader during the last half of the 20th century I have some questions … More

A Blue Manifesto

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

Why Today’s Cops Need to Know What Other Cops Have Learned

Now in my 80th year, I have tried to off-load the accumulated burdens of police-related matters. It has not been easy … More

It is Police Who Protect Our Civil Rights

Jeff Sessions, officers must serve Constitution over upbringing and culture (Photo: Horace Cort, AP) By David C. Couper May 4, … More

Why Police Need DOJ Oversight

This is a story about two White boys in America: one grew up in the South, the other in the … More

A Note to Police Leaders

In the firestorm of recent American politics, and living in this post-Ferguson era, you are going to have to assess … More