We are about to enter an era of large, possible violent, protests once again. Will police respond Constitutionally and appropriately? … More
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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
Today’s Leadership Challenges
PERF Executive Director Chuck Wexler spoke with Portland, OR Police Chief Chuck Lovell about his first two months as police … More
Police: Between a Rock and a Hard Place!
The following interview comes from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). Executive Director Chuck Wexler interviews Seattle Police Chief Carmen … More
Roll Call: Officers, Can I Please Have Your Attention?
I would like to talk to you today in light of all that has transpired around our country as a … More
Thomas Abt and His 8-Year Plan to Dramatically Reduce Gun Violence
A former Obama administration official on his $100m strategy to save lives across 40 cities By Thomas Abt Tue 10 … More
When is Enough Enough?
Here’s a List of School Shootings in 2019: Almost One a Week! It’s high time police leaders in America stand … More
When is Enough Enough?
Isn’t enough, enough? The business of deaths by firearms is the business of police leadership. Across our nation there is … More
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
Officer, Have a Problem? Check the Literature!
The following comes from the Problem-Oriented Policing Center (POP) and how police, working with community activists, effectively addressed the problem … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 