Making time for yourself when there is no time
Time is unkind. The days are not long enough to meet the…
There is no such thing as a free body camera
In the early days of police body cameras, the few companies that…
Policing is a relationship driven business
Somewhere along the journey of providing our officers with better tools, better…
Quantifying, justifying cost of body-worn cameras
Body-worn camera equipment and infrastructure, program development and implementation are by no…
Policing leaders need to align their views with the public
I am a supporter of traditions. They serve an important role in…
Drones help augment a police department’s capabilities to fight crime
These days, the term “drone” elicits all sorts of emotional reactions. Some…
Going back to school is worth the effort – if you’re committed
On the fateful day that President John Kennedy was assassinated, he was…
Officers must learn to tell their stories
The officer who sat across from me at my kitchen table had…
Want to Connect Better to Your Community? Just Ask Questions
A few years ago, some of my officers began investigating a shooting…
Policing takes a village, too
Community policing can bring the entire town onto your team. And working…