Improve Police Training, Use of Force, and the Blue Subculture

What needs to be done to improve our nation’s police? I have reviewed three recent articles which, in my opinion, … More

It’s Time to Get Serious About Reducing the Number of Citizens Killed By Police

“Unless we significantly reduce this rate (a yearly average of 1,000 citizen deaths by police), we will do little to … More

Can’t You Hear Us?

“It’s time we stop / Hey, what’s that sound? / Everybody look know what’s going down…” Steven Stills and Buffalo … More

Police Leaders: Please Answer This Request! “Stop Killing Us!”

One of the most important aspects of Community-Oriented Policing is to develop the simple art of listening — not just, … More

Oh, Minneapolis, What’s Become of You?

“Let me put this bluntly. There is no love there. The officers present did not love one another for if … More

Tell Me Again: What’s Your Job?

When a few police officers continue to make poor decisions regarding the people they have sworn to serve some questions … More

A Blue Manifesto

Seeking a New Direction (Once Again) “You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again … More

Why Today’s Cops Need to Know What Other Cops Have Learned

Now in my 80th year, I have tried to off-load the accumulated burdens of police-related matters. It has not been easy … More

Land O’Goshen! Here’s What I’ve Been Saying!

I am trying to move away from having to maintain this blog. But things keep on happening that need someone … More

A Letter to Young Cops

  “My understanding of policing a free, democratic society is that we make it work from the bottom up. If … More