“[We] acknowledge and apologize for the actions of the past and the role that our profession has played in society’s … More
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A Higher Standard For Policing
As a current member of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) I was invited to attend this meeting in Washington … More
Police and Community Leaders: Time to Stand Up
WORKING TOGETHER: QUALITIES OF POLICE IN A FREE AND DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY David C. Couper and Michael S. Scott [Note: This … More
It’s Getting Crowded in the Chief’s Office!
The big reason it’s getting crowded in those offices of is because of three, huge, and residing elephants! And it’s … More
The Great Silence
Ever wonder who speaks for our nation’s police? Is it the Director of the FBI? The president of the International … More
ON THIS WE STAND: Qualities of Police in a Free and Democratic Society
We are two former chiefs of police who are inviting our nation’s police, elected officials, community leaders, and concerned citizens … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 