Selecting a Police Chief in My Hometown: Yes, It’s Personal! Having served as Madison’s police chief for over 20 years—and … More
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What Does A.I. Say About Improving Our Police?
Community-Oriented Police Officers [A.I. generated photo] I could not restrain myself after reading yet another article on the future role … More
On State of Policing 5 Years After the Death of George Floyd
The following is a deep discussion and analysis into what has been happening in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and /St. … More
On Selecting a Chief of Police
In the 1980s, I wrote the following in my publication, How To Rate Your Local Police. The following is from … More
Five Years After George Floyd
Governing Magazine, in a lengthy article, does a great job this month of reviewing the state of policing in America … More
Officer Involved Shootings: A Necessary Discussion
I have attached to this blog a free e-book by three retired senior police leaders. It is an excellent dive … More
Officers, Beware of What’s Coming!
Here’s the latest on the #2 guy about to run our Federal Bureau of Investigation’s daily operations, Dan Bognino, former … More
In Defense of the FBI
Okay, you don’t like the FBI. Well, come to think of it, I have not always been their champion. During … More
Your Silence is Deafening
For the past week, I have been waiting for police leaders in America to collectively stand up and say “STOP” … More
Dreaming Blue
What do those of us who once felt strongly called to become a police officer and then serve their communities … More
