Exemplary Policing

You might want to check out this new website. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNm5bf8zLca4hrSYrfZNFLg Michael Josephson is one of America’s most respected authorities on modern policing, … More

A Time to Act

I don’t know precisely when it happened, this sense, this honor, of being a guardian of others. Perhaps it was … More

To Protect AND Serve? Both Are Vital

We’ve all seen it. Many of us have driven squad cars with these prominent words displayed – “To Protect and … More

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This is Awful — It Cannot Be Lawful! Why Police Matter How a Traffic Offense Can Be a Ticket to … More

Another Chief “Gets it” and She’s New

Guardian and Warrior A couple of years ago, I had the privilege of meeting then-Commander Kristen Ziman of the Aurora, … More

When We Fail Our Constitution

The grave danger of putting our trust and allegiance in people rather than the historical values of our Constitution. “I … More

Improvement of Our Nation’s Police is Possible

“IMPROVEMENT OF OUR NATION’S POLICE IS POSSIBLE, but it has got to be a constant and not sporadic occurrence. It … More

21st Century Police Officers

How would we describe 21st century police officers? What are they like? What should citizens expect of them? Today’s police officers know deep-down … More

Chief, How Do You Lead Your Values?

  The following post has been written by a dear friend whose relationship with me touches back to the late … More

Police Values: Scotland

In Scotland, managing police use of force begins with rigorous systems for recruiting and hiring officers who reflect the values … More