— Observations and experience of a veteran police chief from a 33-year career. — Studying and reflecting on the nature…
Watershed– A Poem
Last night in nearby Mt. Horeb, I had the privilege of playing “We Shall Overcome” on my harmonica and reading…
Exposing the Immigration “Bait and Switch”
“Okay, What Would You Do?” First, let me say this (and I hope you agree with me) – Our system…
Murder in Minneapolis
In three decades of wearing the badge of a city cop, training the next generation, and leading police, I have…
How Long Will Our Protectors Wait?
This morning, I’ve been thinking about the heavy sense of isolation and powerlessness that many of you are carrying. I…
Why the F.O.P. is Wrong About Immigration Enforcement
Today, I am addressing the institutional conflict that exists between the largest nation police union in the United States —…
The Fight for the Soul of Policing
To My Brothers and Sisters in Blue: To you who wear the badge across America today: We are at a…
The Thin Blue Line in the Crossfire: Who Do We Truly Serve?
The streets of Minneapolis and their surrounding suburbs have become a theater of chaos. As a retired police chief with…
Watershed: A Poem
When Arguments Fail, Poets Must Act We are living through a watershed moment in our nation—a time when the “acrid smoke” of…
Renee Good: Now What Must Be Done
Our City. Our Standards. Standing Together Against ICE Incursions The city in which I led police for two decades is…
If Not Now, When?
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE POLICE LEADERS OF AMERICA: THE TIME IS NOW AN OPEN LETTER TO THE POLICE LEADERS…
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 