A winding road
My unconventional journey into policing
Mark Cuban once said, “Don’t follow your passions, follow your effort.” That approach seems to have worked out for him, but I clearly didn’t heed his advice. Strangely, I think […] Read More
On the Job
Law enforcement responds to tragic Texas flooding
While the July Fourth weekend offered a welcome respite for many people in the U.S., it marked the beginning of relentless rescue and recovery efforts for public safety personnel in […] Read More
I brought home a dog
On a late run, early in my career, I brought home a dog. The run wasn’t all that eventful — some lady who wasn’t supposed to have the dog in the first place needed to find him a home. Read More
Six Mexican cartels designated as terrorist organizations
How law enforcement can adapt
Every day, law enforcement officers throughout the nation deal with the ongoing toll that Mexican cartels thrust on communities. The drug trade leaves a trail of death and addiction. Human […] Read More
Police chief: Officers likely prevented further violence in Minnesota lawmaker shooting case
A critical police intervention may have prevented further bloodshed in the case of a Minnesota man accused of recently killing two people and injuring two others, authorities say. Brooklyn Park […] Read More
Policing and fatherhood
When work feels like babysitting and you’re always on cleanup patrol — happy Father’s Day
I should have killed you before you were born!” my complainant yelled at her 16-year-old daughter, following up with “You’re the worst thing that ever happened to me!” “I hate […] Read More
