Legal v. Moral

The recent U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) report concerning the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) tackles a common misconception many police … More

Tension in Madison: Role of Police

Chief Says Madison Not a Ferguson The above is a recent interview (Apr/3/2015) in which I talk a bit about … More

How to Get Beyond Ferguson

In order for police in our nation to move forward and restore trust, this ONE THING must be done: Stop … More

Police: No More Excuses

To Our Nation’s Police: What are you going to do? When are you going to do it? Two important questions … More

Changing Policies, Changing Attitudes

Where are the community dialogues regarding police use of force policies and training? Why the silence? Let’s get talking! What … More

Police Use of Deadly Force: Time for Discussion

It was difficult to read in national newspapers like The New York Times that Madison, Wisc. was being linked to … More

Rebuilding Trust — What Must Be Done

In order to rebuild trust of our nation’s police the following steps must be taken  (and  taken soon) Make a … More

Rating Your Police

ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS. HOW TO BEGIN A MUCH-NEEDED DIALOGUE WITH YOUR POLICE. [Based on How to Rate Your Local Police] … More

NOW AVAILABLE: “How to Rate Your Local Police”

How to Rate Your Local Police: A User’s Guide for Civic Leaders, Governmental Officials, Concerned Citizens, and Police Ferguson, Staten … More

Rethinking Standoffs

Where is the national dialogue on the use of force by police going on? Don’t you think it’s about time … More