Women in Policing: A Necessity For nearly six decades in policing and public life, I’ve watched a powerful truth unfold:When … More
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Hiring Cops: Keep the Bar High!
Police agencies lower education standards as staffing shortages persist “More police agencies, from big-city departments to federal agencies, are lowering … More
How to Choose a Chief of Police
Selecting a Police Chief in My Hometown: Yes, It’s Personal! Having served as Madison’s police chief for over 20 years—and … More
Police Applicants: Questions YOU Need to Ask!
Police agencies are eagerly seeking applicants. They need applicants. Therefore, this is a good time to raise the important questions … More
Change, Unrest Offer Opportunity for New Cops
Why it’s worth it: Change, unrest offer opportunity for new cops David Couper, Reposted from March 28, 2016 in USA … More
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How a Traffic Offense Can Be a Ticket to Prison Principles of Leadership Why Police Matter Making Choices: The Moral … More
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Top Posts (the past week) Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing The “Stand Up” Begins Principles of Leadership Why … More
How to Rate Police: Hiring
Does the police agency select the best qualified individuals to be police officers and its leaders? The extent to which … More
Hiring the Best
It seems that the old dodge is still the new one. When one police chief was asked why his department, … More
How to Sustain Excellence
“Get the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 