Local Police Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement

Introduction I spent over 30 years in municipal policing, serving in four cities and leading in Madison for two decades. … More

There’s a New Gang in Town—And They Don’t Answer to You!

A Reflection on Power, Fear, and Constitutional Courage During my 33 years in policing, including two decades as the Chief … More

What Chief O’Hara Learned in Minneapolis The following interview summary offers a sobering look at the crisis currently unfolding in … More

Last night in nearby Mt. Horeb, I had the privilege of playing “We Shall Overcome” on my harmonica and reading … More

“Okay, What Would You Do?” First, let me say this (and I hope you agree with me) – Our system … More

In three decades of wearing the badge of a city cop, training the next generation, and leading police, I have … More

This morning, I’ve been thinking about the heavy sense of isolation and powerlessness that many of you are carrying. I … More

Today, I am addressing the institutional conflict that exists between the largest nation police union in the United States — … More

To My Brothers and Sisters in Blue: To you who wear the badge across America today: We are at a … More

The streets of Minneapolis and their surrounding suburbs have become a theater of chaos. As a retired police chief with … More