A Tragic, But Probable Scenario

When Badges Confront Each Other A fictional scenario about accountability, restraint, and the uneasy future of democratic policing It began … More

Who Will Stop This Outrage?

What Happens When Law and Decency Collapse? As a retired police leader, I am outraged that our local government and … More

After more than thirty years in policing and an equal time in ministry, I have come to believe that the … More

When Enforcers Break the Law I spent more than three decades wearing a badge and swearing an oath to protect … More

Without judicial warrants, ICE detainers are illegal. If you obey them, you betray your oath of office and destroy the … More

“Stop Attacking Our Cities to Hide Your Administration’s Failures.” — Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Mayor Michelle Wu was speaking to … More

Will You Stand Between Your Community and Injustice? In a free and democratic society, the mission of police is clear: … More

Weaponizing the Polygraph: Betraying Law Enforcement Principles As a longtime police chief who has dedicated his life to improving law … More

I spent decades leading police officers and helping reform policing into a profession rooted in trust, transparency, and respect for … More

Selecting a Police Chief in My Hometown: Yes, It’s Personal! Having served as Madison’s police chief for over 20 years—and … More