A Tragic, But Probable Scenario

When Badges Confront Each Other A fictional scenario about accountability, restraint, and the uneasy future of democratic policing It began … More

Who Will Stop This Outrage?

What Happens When Law and Decency Collapse? As a retired police leader, I am outraged that our local government and … More

Local Police Must Resist Federal Overreach on Immigration

Across the country today, local police find themselves at a dangerous crossroads. On one side stands their sworn duty—to uphold … More

All This is Happening on Our Watch!

When Enforcers Break the Law I spent more than three decades wearing a badge and swearing an oath to protect … More

When Police Become Soldiers, Democracy Dies

The President’s Army or the People’s Police? When I took my first oath as a police officer in 1960, it … More

You Are at a Crossroads: Stand with the Constitution or With Cruelty

Without judicial warrants, ICE detainers are illegal. If you obey them, you betray your oath of office and destroy the … More

A Moral Challenge to Police in America

Will You Stand Between Your Community and Injustice? In a free and democratic society, the mission of police is clear: … More

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

When Enforcers Hide Their Face, They Lose Their Soul!

I spent decades leading police officers and helping reform policing into a profession rooted in trust, transparency, and respect for … More

De-ICE-ing the Police

ICE partnerships with local law enforcement triple as Trump continues deportation crackdown 467 current ICE agreements with another 63 pending! … More