Winding Down in a Perilous Time for Policing a Free Society

I am getting tired. I think I have said here all that needs to be said. With masked ICE agents … More

What Will You Stand Up For?

From Police Chief to Priest: A Lifetime Commitment to Peace and Justice When I first pinned on a police badge … 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

Leadership is Coaching

Coaching Your Way to Better Police Leadership My Note: My friend and colleague Dr. Gary Cordner sent me this article … More

No Kings and No Unrequested Soldiers!

As many Americans here and our supporters around the world prepare for a (prayerfully) peaceful day of civic protest called … More

On State of Policing 5 Years After the Death of George Floyd

The following is a deep discussion and analysis into what has been happening in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and /St. … More

As Our Nation Steps Back from the Pursuit of Justice

“These are just a handful of events from the past week that, viewed together, seem to paint a picture of … More

If You Comply, and Do Not Resist, What’s to Become of Us?

I have posted on this blog for almost 14 years now. It began after a 33-year city police career in … More

Protests! Get Ready. Remember What We Learned

We are about to enter an era of large, possible violent, protests once again. Will police respond Constitutionally and appropriately? … More

Policing in America: Sixty Years of Practice and Observation

Each time there is a policing crisis in our nation I say to myself, “This is a great opportunity for … More