Something extraordinary just happened in Minneapolis — something we have not seen from a major-city police chief in years. Chief … More
Tag: guardians
Police Are Constitutional Officers—Guardians of Our Republic
After more than thirty years in policing and an equal time in ministry, I have come to believe that the … More
“No Bullies With Badges”
In the Face of Protest, Police Must Embrace Their Role as Guardians for all Americans Paul Noel, Chief of Police, … More
The Assault Begins on Federal Police: Who’s Next?
This week’s attack on the highest level of our nation’s system of justice cannot continue. It must stop. This is … More
Dreaming Blue
What do those of us who once felt strongly called to become a police officer and then serve their communities … More
Another Police Leader “Gets It!”
[The guest post today is by Radley Balko who blogs about criminal justice, the drug war and civil liberties for … More
It’s Time to Change Police Training: Moving Police From Warriors to Guardians
WHERE HAVE ALL THE GUARDIANS GONE? I have been stressing this for quite some time now. In 1973, we in … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 