Herman Goldstein: Friend and Mentor

“Herman Goldstein is, quite simply, a legend in his – or any – time. Law enforcement officers, whether they know … 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

Police Chief Survival 101

Coming to Madison: Surviving Trials and Tribulation One of first things I had to do along with instituting major changes … More

Police as Servant Leaders

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHd7s2OzpVI Robert Greenleaf was a major influence on my leadership style. He was partly responsible for the creation of my … More

Most Popular Posts Last Week

Of course #1 is — 30 Guiding Principles! 2.  Why Police Matter. 3.  ON THIS WE STAND: Qualities of Police in … More

Officer Wellness and Quality Leadership

Andy Rhodes and the Lancashire Constabulary about leadership and officer wellness. Years ago in Madison we developed the following leadership … More

Improvement of Our Nation’s Police is Possible

“IMPROVEMENT OF OUR NATION’S POLICE IS POSSIBLE, but it has got to be a constant and not sporadic occurrence. It … More

I Will Support the PERF Report

I am a life member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and also a member of the Police … More

On Leadership

“At a strategic level, good leaders demonstrate – and are able to articulate – a clear ethical vision for the … More

“Not On My Watch!”

Standing up and Speaking Out! Last year I was continually posting a strong message for police to stand up and … More