The following interview comes from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). Executive Director Chuck Wexler interviews Seattle Police Chief Carmen … More
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Women Police Shape the Future
Three women shaping future of law enforcement In Washington “Over time, a lot of my fellow officers could see, well, … More
Red Flagging: What Happens When an Elected Sheriff Won’t Enforce the Law?
Two articles about Red Flag laws that somehow will not be enforced. A most confusing matter… the world has gone … More
Changing Policies, Changing Attitudes
Where are the community dialogues regarding police use of force policies and training? Why the silence? Let’s get talking! What … More
Five Reforms From Seattle
Seattle City Council President and Former Police Officer: Five Key Post-Ferguson Police Reforms [U.S. history plays a powerful role in … More
Kerlikowske on Crowds and Police
Here is an insightful and deep interview this past week of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske … More
“You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby!”
During the heart of the feminist movement, in 1968, a cigarette manufacturer used the slogan, “You’ve come a long way, baby!” They were … More
A Better Way to Train
The “Seattle Times” recently reported on a change in their state police academy which trains Seattle police. It reflects the … More
Can Seattle Police Be Reformed?
No longer “Sleepless in Seattle,”the city has woken up. In an historic settlement, a federal judge recently approved a … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 