Spotlighting Chief Bernadette DiPino

“The State of Community Policing and the Future of Police Reform” Chief Bernadette DiPino is a 2001 graduate of the F.B.I.’s … More

Policing as Kindness

“Kindness: the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.” Kindness Needless to say, I think a lot about policing — … More

The Passing of Police Reformers: “Where have all the flowers gone?”

“Unless the mission of our police is re-defined to be that of a ‘servant leader,’ ‘life saver,’ or ‘champion of … More

Time to Push the Reset Button?

“Because health care professionals are not permitted to attack, shoot or otherwise harm patients, they have been forced to develop … More

More on “Just Culture”

What is “Just Culture?” It is an organizational culture in which front-line operators are not punished for actions, omissions or decisions taken … More

Wrestling with Pigs: About “Getting Even”

“I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.” – George Bernard Shaw [The following … More

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Why Police Matter “But What Would YOU Do?” Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing How a Traffic Offense Can … More

What’s Your Mission, Officer?

An uncomfortable community discussion needs to occur today about policing in America. It has to do with mission and the … More

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