I have posted on this blog for almost 14 years now. It began after a 33-year city police career in … More
Tag: Trump
More Danger to Community-Oriented Policing
Trump Signs 3 Executive Orders, Addressing Immigration and Policing President Donald Trump has directed his administration to compile a list … More
It’s Time to Speak Out!
I have been a member of PERF (The Police Executive Research Forum), since its very earliest days in the 1970s. … More
In Defense of the FBI
Okay, you don’t like the FBI. Well, come to think of it, I have not always been their champion. During … More
Your Silence is Deafening
For the past week, I have been waiting for police leaders in America to collectively stand up and say “STOP” … More
“J6” — Never Forget!
Former Capitol Police Sergeant testifies at Congressional hearing. In the early 1970s, I was one of the early members of … More
The Assault Begins on Federal Police: Who’s Next?
This week’s attack on the highest level of our nation’s system of justice cannot continue. It must stop. This is … More
Is Our System of Policing Under Attack?
Kash Patel, current nominee to head up the FBI. I reluctantly write this — yet I feel I must. Is … More
January 6, 2021: When Violence Was Excused
January 6, 2021 while congress was certifying our national presidential election, a mob appeared at our nation’s capitol building. They … More
Fellow Americans: I’m Puzzled
“It’s not that our system is the best example of democratic policing, it’s just that it has the most potential … More
