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What Have We Learned Since Ferguson?
In 2014, Michael Brown was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, MO. Six years later, and after much analysis, … More
Police Leaders Organize!
What would police leaders across the country say about improving police and assuring safety in their communities if they weren’t … More
Goon Squads
“The officers did not have a warrant, and some called themselves ‘The Goon Squad’ because of their willingness to use … More
Changing Police is Like “Bending Granite!”
“Surely the most dramatic finding in this project is that it is possible to ‘bend granite.’” — National Institute of … More
Just when you thought it can’t get worse…
This kind of situation Minneapolis police are facing is similar to what many city police departments are facing across our … More
New Head of NYPD Remembers Where He Came From!
[Ed. Note: It is always heartening to me to hear younger police leaders remembering the roots of effective policing — … More
Prepare! The Future of Crime
The following is an important talk about crime and the future. It is especially important for young people who … More
The President’s Report that Changed Lives
The President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice was a group of 19 people appointed by President Johnson … More
Juking the Stats! (Again)
Another installment in a growing problem — Can you believe politicians or police chiefs when they tell you crime is … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 