I sense that today many people in our communities are waiting for their police leaders to stand up and declare … More
Tag: leadership
Interview with NYPD Commissioner Jim O’Neil
Video: James O’Neill looks back on his tenure as the city’s top cop This week, Police Commissioner James O’Neill will … More
Body Cameras Will Not Improve Police Behavior!
Research finds police body-worn cameras fall short of expectations “While much of the research is mixed, its conclusion counters some … More
Good Old, Effective Policing!
One thing I learned after being a street cop and police leader for over 30 years was this: the most … More
Let’s Learn All About Police Leadership — Together!
This is an experiment. I would like to engage a number of police officers in the topic of leadership. To … More
My Vision: What I See
“Each day I came home from work, I sensed I had done some good in the community and the negative … More
Top Cop Blog!
Honors for “Improving Police” “The blog Improving Police has been recognized year after year as a leading resource to help … More
Stuck in the Trap: A Way Out
What is the trap?… It is the lack of academic preparation, the inability to learn from experience and research. It … More
Police Recruiting: If You Build It, They Will Come
A vision of something desired can be the start of a great adventure or a great organization — if you build it, they will come — if you create a great organization, the right people will want to work there with you!
On Seeking a Chief of Police
“How to Rate Your Local Police A User’s Guide for Civic Leaders, Governmental Officials, Concerned Citizens, and Police“ The city … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 