Why you should lead from 30,000 feet
I am embarrassed to be writing this article, as early in my leadership career I often failed to do what I am now strongly advocating. I have continually stated that […] Read More
Leadership
Public perception and trust
The value of community surveys
Every patrol officer and first-line supervisor understands this reality: public trust is not built in press conferences or policy manuals — it is earned one call, one contact and one […] Read More
When performance reviews are a waste of time
Ask any high performer what frustrates them most about working with others, and chances are, they’ll say the same thing: lack of accountability. Exceptional officers know the standards they bring […] Read More
Taking a page from Toyota’s playbook
Task forces create compliance. What policing needs is capability.
Policing doesn’t fail for lack of big reforms. If anything, policing has had more large-scale reform attempts than nearly any other profession in America. Commission reports, consent decrees, federal reviews […] Read More
Tattoos can be self-inflicted handicaps
I fully expect that this article may not sit well with some readers, but I believe that it will be helpful to others. It contains information that should be considered […] Read More
Hardcore experts should not be decision-makers!
I realize that my statement may not sit well with some people and may arguably be unfair, but it is made based on extensive experience and a fair degree of […] Read More
