What’s Next For Police?

Moving forward today will require bold leadership from the police. Outsiders simply cannot improve them — only they can do it. … More

Once More: What motivates cops to do better?

Let’s talk about motivation. What motivates people to perform at their best? Is it money? Think again. “If you want … More

If we as a nation are going to get serious about improving our police we, both community and police leaders, … More

Chief Says Madison Not a Ferguson The above is a recent interview (Apr/3/2015) in which I talk a bit about … More

To Our Nation’s Police: What are you going to do? When are you going to do it? Two important questions … More

I AM NOT TRYING TO BUG YOU — but I am really interested in listening to you. IF I AM … More

Note: The following article comes from a talk I gave in Washington, D.C. in the spring of 1993 when I … More

Why is crime falling? What’s your theory? This week, The Economist plunged into the muddy waters of crime control and … More

Training matters. In fact, it’s a critical factor in improving our nation’s police. Maybe I can’t get police leaders in … More

In 1960, when I first pinned on a badge, I was a “college cop”—on … More