Labor release under fire
Be prepared for legal challenges
Our lodge secretary is one of those guys who is all about current events. On July 31, 2024, he sent me a text that stopped me dead in my tracks. […] Read More
Labor
Who’s watching the watchmen?
The Roman poet Juvenal famously asked, “quis custodiet Ipsos custodes?” or “who guards the guards themselves?” More commonly, it’s phrased “who watches the watchmen?” Whatever translation you prefer, the modern […] Read More
Crime and punishment (or lack thereof) in Seattle
The city of Seattle has a new city attorney, and it seems the Seattle police union has job security. As one of her first moves in her new position, city […] Read More
Labor leadership out in the field
Don’t get too comfortable leading from your office
A second-floor office with a view. Let’s go! I had finally arrived. I vaguely remembered a college psych course I had taken back in the mid-90s where Maslow’s “hierarchy of […] Read More
When you are falsely accused
Officers have a right to their good name and reputation, and so false accusations can be the most trying and humiliating experiences in an officer’s career. But false accusations can […] Read More
Is anyone listening?
Recruiting and retaining the next generation of officers
Recruitment and retention aren’t just administrative headaches anymore — they’re operational survival. Across America, more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies are fighting a common battle — not against crime, but […] Read More
