Protests! Get Ready. Remember What We Learned

We are about to enter an era of large, possible violent, protests once again. Will police respond Constitutionally and appropriately? … More

Police Leaders: Please Answer This Request! “Stop Killing Us!”

One of the most important aspects of Community-Oriented Policing is to develop the simple art of listening — not just, … More

Police Shootings in Colorado: A Study

After the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson in 2015, there was a national emphasis on better policies and training … More

On Seeking a Chief of Police

“How to Rate Your Local Police A User’s Guide for Civic Leaders, Governmental Officials, Concerned Citizens, and Police“ The city … More

Immigration Enforcement: Another Reason Why We Need Smart, Moral Cops

“Mr. Attorney General, we will hold illegal border crossers as you wish, but we will NOT separate minor children from … More

Time for a New Police?

Towards the end of the 20th century, a number of us realized that if policing in America was to move … More

Some Words Don’t Come Easily

“Sorry and forgive me are difficult words. They are not easy to say. To forgive, or ask for forgiveness, is … More

What Now? What’s Next?

Since Ferguson, we have all experienced growing tension between police and citizens of color ranging from disrespectful behavior to lost lives. For … More

National Consensus of Police Use of Force?

A number of police organizations this month, led by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), endorsed a “National … More

More Facts About the Genele Laird Arrest

“By my own standards what we witnessed is not acceptable. We will continue to work, internally and community wide to … More