Having served as a police officer and leader during the last half of the 20th century I have some questions … More
Tag: Constitution
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
Most Visited Posts Last Week
TOP FIVE LAST WEEK Why Police Matter What Happens When a Cop Bucks the System? When We Fail Our Constitution … More
When We Fail Our Constitution
The grave danger of putting our trust and allegiance in people rather than the historical values of our Constitution. “I … More
New Year’s Resolutions
Year 2016 Resolutions For Our Nation’s Police As a democratic police officer serving a free society, I resolve: 1. To … More
A Lesson From Ferguson: It’s Time to End Domination Policing
A Lesson For America: Dismantle the Domination System [The following essay is my attempt to look at what has caused … More
