Chief, What’s Next? I’m Glad You Asked

  “Unless this first step is taken, and leaders have the courage to act on what is reasonably suggested, the … More

What Should You Expect From Your Chief of Police?

This past week I received a call from a journalist in San Francisco. He asked me if I thought a … More

The Dis-ease of Mediocrity

“Mediocre: of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate.” I am usually a happy and hopeful … More

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The Most Active Posts During the Past Week A Most Difficult Act A Police Story How a Traffic Offense Can … More

What Leading Police Chiefs Say About Use of Deadly Force

Here’s what some of our nation’s leading police chiefs, members of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), have to say … More

Where Is Your Police Chief?

  WHAT IS HAPPENING TO YOUR POLICE? We have witnessed mayors organizing police-community relations committees, city councils seeking outside police … More

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How a Traffic Offense Can Be a Ticket to Prison Principles of Leadership Why Police Matter Making Choices: The Moral … More

Is Controlling Police Now More Important than Crime?

In the rough and tumble climate of the politics of policing, another chief “bites the dust.” Yesterday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel … More

Now More Than Ever: How to Rate Police

“The police chief should be a visible and accessible leader who thoughtfully strives to improve the effectiveness of police services. … More

What Should We Expect From Our Police Leaders?

The qualities we expect our police officers to hold and practice should also pertain to those whose job is to … More