Fifty-years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee and I was standing in a line of … More
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Is Police Use of Deadly Force a Problem? It Is If Happens to Your Son!
I recently received this letter from Sarah Fitch in response to one of my posts regarding the need to better … More
Branding Your Department: Can You Do This?
Building a Solid Police Brand In the business world we hear a lot about “brand;” that is, the perception customers have … More
An Example of Police Learning
Professionals value mistakes. Not that they like to make them, but because mistakes are how one learns. Whether or not … More
Another Cop Speaks Out
The following is an interview with Michael Wood, Jr. on The Slate. Wood is a medically-retired Baltimore police officer with … More
Cleveland, We Have a Problem
Does what police do in one city affect all police? Unfortunately, yes! I learned that in my first year as … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 