What is Community-Oriented Policing? — A Short Tutorial and Story

I fear this most necessary aspect of policing a free society will be lost in the pandemic. You know, other … More

Tactical Strolling

[Ed. Note: You may not often find the writing of poetry among the ranks of police. While I have written … More

There is, unfortunately, a big difference between police services in a gated community and those delivered in most of our … More

After Chicago’s Homicide Spike, Review Police Problems David C. Couper [First appeared September 14, 2016 in USA Today.] “Tomorrow’s cops … More

Dear Officer, I know you feel anxious today. Perhaps even wondering why you took the job. I remember a similar … More