Becoming a Peacekeeper: A Journey

This might be a strange comment from a guy who carried a firearm for most of his adult life – … More

Milwaukee Chief Sets the Tone

Alfonso Morales, a 25-year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department is the city’s new Chief of Police. He was appointed … More

“Kindness and authority are not mutually exclusive; neither are kindness and effectiveness.” The old adage calls for “random acts of … More

Twelve Areas to Build Community Trust I have been asked from time to time, “If you were a chief again, … More

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPYeCltXpxw I recently came across the above TED Talk in which Simon Sinek tells us about the importance of starting … More

The following is an “alternate view” to my view that police use of deadly force is a problem. I comes … More

It’s non-negotiable!” “I’m sorry, Chief, you’re wrong. Everything you and your department does is negotiable!” I don’t know how many … More

“An improved policy does not always result in an improved practice.” It’s going on four years since Ferguson and a … More

What lies ahead for police in America? What must they do? Here’s some leadership suggestions, some areas in which a … More

We are now over four years past Ferguson and the rate of police uses of deadly force continues to be … More