The power of mediation
A critical tool that can keep HR across the street
Dave, I need your help.” A lieutenant had me on the horn, and I was intrigued by this hint of an opportunity to assist police management. He explained that one […] Read More
Dave Goitia
Building positive media relations
One breakfast burrito at a time
Her camera guy was hunched over, fidgeting away at his settings, when I walked over and offered them breakfast burritos. My offer stopped him moving, like a spotlight on a […] Read More
LEO labor and community outreach — make the haters scoff
Debunking the “police unions are corrupt” lie
If you pay attention to current events, you’ve probably heard on TV or read in print similar, broad brushed propaganda about LEO labor organizations. Usually, it’s some jerk-off with a […] Read More
Critical incidents and waiting woosah
Dave, we got in a fight with some guy and they think he’s gonna die. Homicide detectives want to interview me. Do I need an attorney?” I was at home, […] Read More
The righteous battle
Managing morale after high-profile incidents
“Dave, I haven’t slept for two nights. If some asshole jumps in a lake to get away from me, am I supposed to jump in after him? Are they gonna […] Read More
“Can we still be friends?”
Building positive law enforcement labor–management relationships
Dave, when you become president of the FOP can we still be friends?” This question, from an assistant chief in October 2021, stopped me dead in my tracks. I was […] Read More
