Worrying About the Future

I am usually a happy and hopeful person. I tried to demonstrate enthusiasm and a hopeful spirit during my life … More

Slow Learning in a Fast Age

Do you want to know what drives me to distraction in the field of policing? It’s our seemingly inability to … More

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This is Awful — It Cannot Be Lawful! Why Police Matter How a Traffic Offense Can Be a Ticket to … More

Is It All About Altruism?

Prof. Mark Bowman, a former police leader, commented on yesterday’s post, “This is Awful, It Cannot Be Lawful.” His response … More

Being Transparent and Accountable

“How are you doing?” “How do you know?” With the explosion of media and YouTube accounts of police misconduct — … More

“What’s Happening to Police?”

I have been asked this question repeatedly since Ferguson. Before Ferguson, most folks weren’t too interested in police and what … More

The Teaching Organization: An Idea

Once an organization starts on the path to continuously improve all they do, they will come to see themselves as … More

Chicago: Just When You Thought Things Would Blow Over

Nine Big Takeaways From the Chicago Report “A full 183-page report from the city’s Police Accountability Task Force on recommendations for reform … More

In the Past, College Cops Led Reform

A Bit of Police History The following is what a number of police officers from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area accomplished … More

Are You a Quality Leader? How Do You Know?

Quality Leadership An inquiry: Principles of Quality Leadership Do you believe in, foster, and support teamwork? Are you committed to … More