Police Reform: A Lost Cause?

“Lost causes are the only causes worth fighting for.” — Clarence Darrow I have to admit I can get pretty … More

Let’s Talk: Police Shootings (Part 2)

Let’s Talk: Police Shootings and Reflecting on Them — Part Two Ed. Note: While the below article [of which I … More

Let’s Talk: Police Shootings and Reflecting on Them — Part One Ed. Note: While the article below [of which I … More

“The difference between you and me, David, is that your opponents come after you on a daily basis, my opponents … More

[Ed. Note: I have to admit that some days I don’t think things are getting better with regard to improving … More

Last week, the following posts were the most active (and thanks to the International Chiefs of Police (IACPNet) for making … More

As I read, watch, and think about policing (just about every day!), I see some things occurring that may suggest … More

“[Officer] Thurmond was part of Rockford’s newest experiment in policing—a program designed to help cops put down roots in … More

It’s time to expand the roles that CSOs play. They could be trained to respond to mental health incidents and … More

There isn’t a single U.S. university that can claim (with a straight face) to have a serious commitment or … More