Socially Contracting a Dream

While talking with a number of clergy in Minneapolis about their city and their police (of which I was once … More

Police Leaders: Please Answer This Request! “Stop Killing Us!”

One of the most important aspects of Community-Oriented Policing is to develop the simple art of listening — not just, … More

I recently received this correspondence from an old friend, Chuck Wexler, who serves as the executive director of the Police … More

After the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson in 2015, there was a national emphasis on better policies and training … More

A Self-Interview This spring I will note and celebrate the 60th anniversary of my entry into policing — a 33-year … More

Slowly, and hopefully surely, sweeping changes coming to how N.J. cops use force and how it is investigated [A report … More

I sense that today many people in our communities are waiting for their police leaders to stand up and declare … More

During the last 30 days the following are the top ten most popluar posts on this site — not only … More

Ed. Note: I was recently asked with regard to some questionable behavior from a group of police officers what I … More

“When we start suggesting what police should and should not do, let’s remember there are two audiences: police and … More