The quote, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” comes from the lips of William Shakespeare’s Juliet. … More
Tag: diversity
The War on DEI Is a War on American Values!
In Defense of Affirmative Action and DEI: Standing Up for Justice in a Diverse America This Is What Democracy Looks … More
Leadership is Coaching
Coaching Your Way to Better Police Leadership My Note: My friend and colleague Dr. Gary Cordner sent me this article … More
Diversity is Strength in Policing a Free Society!
If ever there was a “big lie” it is telling people in a free society that diversity is something to … More
Stuck in the Trap: A Way Out
What is the trap?… It is the lack of academic preparation, the inability to learn from experience and research. It … More
What is Your Organization’s Direction?
Slogan A short, striking, and memorable phrase. What characterizes your organization? How would you express it? A byword, mantra, slogan … More
Community Policing in a Small, Changing City
The police department in Columbia Heights, Minn. is a small department, less than 50 sworn officers. It experienced a large … More
Needed: A Blue Reformation
As a pundit[1] for the past two decades, I find myself finally realizing what I had hoped for when I … More
Trust-Building: Five Bold Steps
Five Bold Steps That Will Help Build Trust and Support of Your Police In keeping with the President’s Task Force … More
What is the State of Your City’s Police?
I know I get impatient. And I realize these are tough times for police leaders. But isn’t it time for … More
