I would like to talk to you today in light of all that has transpired around our country as a … More
Tag: respect
The Courage to Stand Up
I sense that today many people in our communities are waiting for their police leaders to stand up and declare … More
Top Posts Last Week
1. Why Police Matter 2. Making Choices: The Moral Aspects of Policing 3. The Principles of Policing (1829) 4. Principles … 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
A Note to Police Leaders
In the firestorm of recent American politics, and living in this post-Ferguson era, you are going to have to assess … More
Parsing the Ferguson Encounter
Last year, there were about 1,000 officer-involved police shootings (OIS) and, by all accounts, they continue at about the average … 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
One Way to Improve: Listen to Your Customers
Police: Survey Those Who Use Your Services This is a very important subject. How do we know how we are … More
Needed: A Blue Reformation
As a pundit[1] for the past two decades, I find myself finally realizing what I had hoped for when I … More
Trust-Building: Five Bold Steps
Five Bold Steps That Will Help Build Trust and Support of Your Police In keeping with the President’s Task Force … More