Rethinking the Rules of Engagement: Moving Beyond Graham v. Connor The legal baseline for police use of force in the … More
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The Fatal Flaw in Modern Police Reform
Why Graham Keeps American Police Stuck! Across the country, progressive municipal police departments pride themselves on progressive transformation. They invest … More
Building an Effective Strategy and Coalition
IF EUROPE’S POLICE CAN, WHY CAN’T WE? A Systems-Thinking Case for Improving Police Use of Deadly Force [Executive Summary: Constitutional baselines … More
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
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 