Standing, Speaking, and Being Courageous Reporting on Year 2025 Why 2025 Mattered This past year tested our democracy in ways … More
Tag: courage
You Are at a Crossroads: Stand with the Constitution or With Cruelty
Without judicial warrants, ICE detainers are illegal. If you obey them, you betray your oath of office and destroy the … More
Do You Quarterback With Your Community?
“Do something completely outside the box. Convene a meeting at police headquarters. Invite people from outside your agency…” Chuck Wexlter, … More
Leadership and Perspective
The higher the mountain on which you stand, the less change in the prospect from year to year, from age … More
Go, Tell it On the Mountain!
These are trying times for police in America. Is this the “tipping point” when racism is purged from our nation … More
Officer, When the Going is Tough, the Tough Get Going!
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE I know things are tough out there on the street. It’s no … 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
Top Posts Last Week
And here we are beginning our SEVENTH year publishing IMPROVING POLICE. Over 1500 posts, nearly 500K views, and 2,500 followers … More
Courage: It’s More Than You Think
“The mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty; from the Latin “cor “– heart.* Courage, … More
Encouragement
Courage comes from the Latin “cor” for heart. When we encourage (which is a very important practice of effective leaders) we … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 