I have been thinking this week about the struggle going on regarding PERF’s call to “raise the standard” with regard … More
Tag: reform
The Struggle Ahead
The Police Pushback on Use of Deadly Force We are about to engage in a major community-police struggle. A struggle … More
“We Need Reform!”
“We have forgotten how to serve.” Lt. Col. Melvin Russell, Baltimore PD
Another Chief Stands Up!
Why Cops Need to Support Justice Reforms “Criminal justice reform demands strong, tenacious and visionary leadership—not only by individual law … More
In the Past, College Cops Led Reform
A Bit of Police History The following is what a number of police officers from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area accomplished … More
Where Is Your Police Chief?
WHAT IS HAPPENING TO YOUR POLICE? We have witnessed mayors organizing police-community relations committees, city councils seeking outside police … More
Branding Your Department: Can You Do This?
Building a Solid Police Brand In the business world we hear a lot about “brand;” that is, the perception customers have … More
What Holds Policing Back?
I am excited about this new book by Malcolm Sparrow. He’s one of my favorite police academicians and will be … More
Most Popular Posts Last Week
Top Posts (Last Week) What If It’s the Barrel and Not the Apples? Why Police Matter How a Traffic Offense … More
Policing the USA: Race, Justice, Media
CHANGE, UNREST OFFER OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW COPS Chicago police lead a demonstrator from Grant Park during the Democratic National Convention in … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 