Someone Who Needs Deportation: Jim Crow

“The centuries-long struggle to birth a truly inclusive, egalitarian democracy — a nation in which every voice and every life … More

If You Ask Me: Straight Talk About Police and Policing

A Self-Interview This spring I will note and celebrate the 60th anniversary of my entry into policing — a 33-year … More

The Plain View Project

Indications of a “Bad Attitude” Among Some American Police? Ed. Note: I have been concerned by what I have described … More

“Respect All Citizens Or Get Out!”

Another great post today from a retired police sergeant who lives in Florida. I know it might sound like an … More

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1. How a Traffic Offense Can Be a Ticket to Prison 2. Why Police Matter 3. Principles of Leadership 4. Should Cops Be Physically … More

Chicago: Just When You Thought Things Would Blow Over

Nine Big Takeaways From the Chicago Report “A full 183-page report from the city’s Police Accountability Task Force on recommendations for reform … More

Trust Happens When We Work Together

The following is from an interview on NPR which illustrates what can happen when we work together on building trust. … More

“Not On My Watch!”

Standing up and Speaking Out! Last year I was continually posting a strong message for police to stand up and … More

“Our Enemies in Blue”

“Like the possibility of arrest, the threat of violence is implicit in every police encounter,” writes Kristian Williams in Our Enemies … More

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  Institutional Racism in Police Departments – P.B.S Panel Discussion Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey, Capt. John Mutz and Officer Alex Salazar … More