Learning From an Arrest

The arrest of Genele Laird in June at East Towne can be a teachable moment for the Madison community. Many … More

Is It All About Altruism?

Prof. Mark Bowman, a former police leader, commented on yesterday’s post, “This is Awful, It Cannot Be Lawful.” His response … More

This is Awful — It Cannot Be Lawful!

“State and local investigators concluded the former cop used ‘justified and reasonable’ force.” Shall we talk? If this is … More

We Need More of This

The latest graduates from the Toronto police training academy include three PhDs and a pro volleyball player. Seventy … More

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Why Police Matter How a Traffic Offense Can Be a Ticket to Prison Principles of Leadership Making Choices: The … More

Some More Thoughts About Attitude (Ethos)

Since 9/11, we have descended a slippery slope regarding the value of life: capital punishment, fear of the “other” … More

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Training Police

One of the things I learned very early on in my police career was that the training I received in … More

Why Do American Police Kill So Many?

[The following article by Paul Hirschfield, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Rurgers University was originally published in … More

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