While I was a street cop, I studied to be a sociologist which is the study of human relationships and … More
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Out of the Blue
At this time in my life I realized I needed to get in touch with my inner feelings regarding my … More
Officer, Are You World-Class? Is Your Department?
Pursuing excellence, or being the best you can be, should be something every police officer should aspire. Being a representative … More
When Police Education Fails
If the mission of police education is to prepare students to be liberally (broadly) educated, intellectually mature, ethically aware, and … More
If Asia Can, Why Can’t We?
https://boingboing.net/2019/01/21/using-pikes-to-confront-and-im.html “Let’s think about ways to handle these incidents without having to use deadly force!” I ran across the above … More
An American Looks at European Police — 1971
“Long periods of pre-service training, great concern about individual freedom, less concern over enforcement of public morality, strict controls over … 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
The Golden Age of Policing
While I am no longer actively blogging and have dropped out of social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) I still have … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 