A Black Judge and White Cop Sound Off

“‘Until we change, we’re going to keep revisiting these events year after year after year,’ says David Couper, former police … More

Raise the Standard: Save Lives, Build Trust

“We will not have a trusted police until the standard for using deadly force by police is raised to that … More

How a different way of policing could change everything [From the Wisconsin Examiner,” June 5, 2020.] By David Couper Where … More

One of the most important aspects of Community-Oriented Policing is to develop the simple art of listening — not just, … More

I would like to talk to you today in light of all that has transpired around our country as a … More

The aftermath of Michael Brown’s death in 2014 (and an ensuing presidential task force) was tried to raise the standard … More

“Let me put this bluntly. There is no love there. The officers present did not love one another for if … More

For 60 years I’ve hoped (and worked) for police reform. Yes, I have seen some significant improvements — police today … More

I can’t help thinking that the continuing press by many citizens for external oversight of their police is the result … More

After the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson in 2015, there was a national emphasis on better policies and training … More