What Will You Stand Up For?

From Police Chief to Priest: A Lifetime Commitment to Peace and Justice When I first pinned on a police badge … More

When Enforcers Hide Their Face, They Lose Their Soul!

I spent decades leading police officers and helping reform policing into a profession rooted in trust, transparency, and respect for … More

“No Bullies With Badges”

In the Face of Protest, Police Must Embrace Their Role as Guardians for all Americans Paul Noel, Chief of Police, … More

What Does A.I. Say About Improving Our Police?

Community-Oriented Police Officers [A.I. generated photo] I could not restrain myself after reading yet another article on the future role … More

An Open Letter to Our Nation’s Police

I am grieving. We all are grieving. We are grieving because we are losing something very important and we don’t … More

On State of Policing 5 Years After the Death of George Floyd

The following is a deep discussion and analysis into what has been happening in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and /St. … More

In Defense of the FBI

Okay, you don’t like the FBI. Well, come to think of it, I have not always been their champion. During … More

Standby… (Again!)

As Noble Wray and I wrote last week, “Whatever happens next week, dedicated, competent, and well-trained police officers will continue … More

Before You Vote, Think About Police

Today’s issue of the New York Times recommends: “Five Books to Read About Policing Before You Vote.” I added a sixth. _______________________________________ … More

Standby: What Needs To Be Done!

Along with my friend and colleague, Noble Wray, we have co-authored what we believe to be a powerful op-ed on … More