It’s Time to Speak Out!

I have been a member of PERF (The Police Executive Research Forum), since its very earliest days in the 1970s. … More

Your Silence is Deafening

For the past week, I have been waiting for police leaders in America to collectively stand up and say “STOP” … More

“J6” — Never Forget!

Former Capitol Police Sergeant testifies at Congressional hearing. In the early 1970s, I was one of the early members of … More

The Assault Begins on Federal Police: Who’s Next?

This week’s attack on the highest level of our nation’s system of justice cannot continue. It must stop. This is … More

What Have We Learned Since Ferguson?

In 2014, Michael Brown was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, MO. Six years later, and after much analysis, … More

How to Solve the Three Major Problems Facing Police

The three most pressing problems police currently face are restoring trust, implementing reform, and improving police officer safety and wellness. … More

What a Police Chief Deeply Learned During Her Career

Chuck Wexler, Executive Director of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) does a great interview with Tempe, AZ Police Chief … More

The End of My Dream?

No matter what happens in November, no matter who becomes our nation’s leader, the reform and improvement of policing in … More

Do You Quarterback With Your Community?

“Do something completely outside the box. Convene a meeting at police headquarters. Invite people from outside your agency…” Chuck Wexlter, … More

The Good Cop

[The following is an essay from a long-time friend and colleague, Chuck Wexler, Executive Director of the Police Executive Research … More