Can Deadly Force Be Restrained?

One of the major struggles between police and community members is often police use of deadly force. J. Scott Tomson … More

Some Words Don’t Come Easily

“Sorry and forgive me are difficult words. They are not easy to say. To forgive, or ask for forgiveness, is … More

I ran across an interesting article in my favorite religious magazine, Christian Century. I’ll also say unusual because I don’t … More

“If you don’t have 20% or more women in your police department you are missing out on the opportunity of … More

A number of police organizations this month, led by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), endorsed a “National … More

The members of PERF (Police Executive Research Forum) proposed in their “30 Guidelines on Police Use of Force” that the … More

“Unless this first step is taken, and leaders have the courage to act on what is reasonably suggested, the … More

If you have been following this blog for any period of time you know that I not only advocate conversation and … More

Legislation on Police Standards: What do you think? This has been a multi-generational discussion: At what level should police standards … More

“Do we care more for our proficiency in waging war abroad than keeping peace at home? Affected citizens, most of … More