Police and Public Attitudes

SOME GOOD NEWS. While the attitudes of white citizens have rebounded concerning the honesty and ethics of our nation’s police, … More

All Lives Matter

“In religion and ethics, inviolability or sanctity of life is a principle of implied protection regarding aspects of sentient life which are said to … More

Tearing Down the Blue Wall of Silence

Will the transparency of social media and the Internet tend to make police more accountable to the higher values of … More

A Culture of Corruption

When I started studying the sociology of police, I came to understand the subtle nature of corruption and the … More

A Time to Boldly Lead

During last month’s annual meeting of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Charles Ramsey gave the opening address … More

Can Cops Be Honest?

The Power of Police Subculture An Excerpt From “Arrested Development” “Years ago as a young police officer, I remember finding … More