I don't typically weigh in on politics, but the recent attacks on Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin from our so called poltiical leaders are so ridiculous and defamatory, I couldn't resist. While all of them are equally stupid and only a...

There aren’t many who can claim they’ve been central to American law enforcement’s journey for decades, but Craig Floyd is one. He’s the founder and president of Citizens Behind the Badge, a nonprofit that’s fighting hard to restore respect for...

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman is facing criticism after participating in a counterterrorism training program in Israel, a trip that sparked tense public commentary and demands for accountability from some residents and activists .Angela Lang, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities,...

A few weeks ago, I started noticing a dangerous trend online. Border Patrol Agents or I.C.E. were not law enforcement. Minnesota DFL Party via Instagram Just days after the trend began, the partner of Renee Good was heard on video...

(Courageous Leadership): If you are like me, you are likely very fatigued from all the keyboard lawyers this week regarding the use of deadly force by an ICE Officer in Minneapolis. There’s no stopping the unhinged citizens and the political...

(Courageous Leadership): Law enforcement finished 2025 with a reduction in line-of-duty deaths not seen since 1897. I’ve seen several discussions of the 97 line-of-duty deaths, and it’s essential to examine what this means and how leaders may have or have...

Historically, New Year's Day had more line-of-duty deaths than any other day, but that now stands well behind Christmas Eve and Christmas. While September 11th remains at the top of the line of duty deaths for the profession, the unique...

Keith Graves spent 29 years in law enforcement, and when he retired to a new state, he had no idea what the journey ahead would be like. It started when he walked into his new church, thinking he would volunteer...

(CPL): Law enforcement has a problem, and if leaders don’t start leading, those problems will manifest into more officer injuries and deaths. The latest drama comes from the Chicago Tribune, where everyone seems confused as to why the use of...

I hate rabbit holes because when I find them, I have a tough time pulling myself out of them, and that’s what happened a few months ago when I discovered that no one in law enforcement leadership seemed to be...