Reflections from a Retired Chief

[Chief Don Hanna’s career in policing was well blessed: working the street four years, police chief 24 years in three … More

Let’s Face It!

If we are to preserve this fragile thing called American democracy we are going to have to become a little … More

Sometimes it takes more courage to bring a new idea into the police station than responding to a “shots fired” … More

I am trying to move away from having to maintain this blog. But things keep on happening that need someone … More

Over half a million police in 18,000 decentralized police agencies, when and how can reform ever begin? Or is it … More

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“Lost causes are the only causes worth fighting for.” — Clarence Darrow I have to admit I can get pretty … More

Let’s Talk: Police Shootings and Reflecting on Them — Part Two Ed. Note: While the below article [of which I … More

Let’s Talk: Police Shootings and Reflecting on Them — Part One Ed. Note: While the article below [of which I … More

“When we start suggesting what police should and should not do, let’s remember there are two audiences: police and … More