I have always looked for creativity, innovation, and growth in policing — the continuous improvement Dr. W. Edwards Deming taught so powerfully in the … More
Tag: protest
What Will You Stand Up For?
From Police Chief to Priest: A Lifetime Commitment to Peace and Justice When I first pinned on a police badge … More
“No Bullies With Badges”
In the Face of Protest, Police Must Embrace Their Role as Guardians for all Americans Paul Noel, Chief of Police, … More
No Kings and No Unrequested Soldiers!
As many Americans here and our supporters around the world prepare for a (prayerfully) peaceful day of civic protest called … 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
Your Silence is Deafening
For the past week, I have been waiting for police leaders in America to collectively stand up and say “STOP” … More
More On Cops and Crowds
Protecting American’s Constitutional Right to “Assemble and Petition” their Government. Aggressive policing escalates violence at protests, research shows. A former … More
Just when you thought it can’t get worse…
This kind of situation Minneapolis police are facing is similar to what many city police departments are facing across our … More
This Has Gotta Change and Change Now!
“A civilized society does not permit unidentified, untrained persons to carry firearms in and about a public demonstration.” I have … More
Today’s Leadership Challenges
PERF Executive Director Chuck Wexler spoke with Portland, OR Police Chief Chuck Lovell about his first two months as police … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 