Thinking About the Coming Year

As a student and practitioner of public leadership for many years, I find the election of Donald Trump, to be … More

Pondering the Future

“May you live in interesting times;” is an unsubstantiated and anonymous Chinese curse. But is it a curse? Why would … More

Private Police: Coming to a Neighborhood Near You?

Psst! Private police may be already there. If you are wealthy you most likely already do not rely on public … More

Worrying About the Future

I am usually a happy and hopeful person. I tried to demonstrate enthusiasm and a hopeful spirit during my life … More

What About the Future?

This week I heard the legendary author and social critic Kurt Vonnegut suggest that what this country needs is a … More

Where Is Your Police Chief?

  WHAT IS HAPPENING TO YOUR POLICE? We have witnessed mayors organizing police-community relations committees, city councils seeking outside police … More

Capturing Intellectual Capital

Proposing A Knowledge Exchange Among Police  [The following proposal is the kind of actions professionals do. While the police field … More

Dear Chief: An Old Veteran Talks to Young Leaders

Dear Chief, I am writing this letter because I care for you and what you do. I know you have a … More

Police: Now More Than Ever — Embrace the New Leadership

It is going to take a new and improved leadership that is collaborative and respectful to move our police forward. … More

Reimagining Policing in the U.K.

  Chief Constable Sara Thornton argues that the twin challenges of changing requirements and cost pressure mean that police in … More