Take a minute to think about the phrase, “to serve.” What does it mean to you—not as a slogan, but as a lived reality? What emotion does it stir when Continue Reading
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My Funeral: Let Whatever Pain Caused By My Loss Not Whitewash My Life
By the time I was eight or nine, the vision was refined. While other children pondered their future success, I ponder my inevitable and desired Continue Reading
Puke While You Run
It’s good to remember the things that made you who you are today, even if they may be as insignificant as being chewed out by an instructor while on a Continue Reading
The End is the Beginning of Healing
[Editor's Note: This is a follow-up to Jake's article: "Dismissed with Prejudice."] The words are heartfelt and genuine. They are the words of Continue Reading
Before the Gun Appears
The call came in as an individual carrying a firearm inside an apartment building. Nothing had happened yet. No shots fired. No foot pursuit. No Continue Reading
Preserving Humanity
We are the culmination of our experiences. The mind and body think and react based upon past experiences, creating anticipated outcomes. Shared Continue Reading
CompStat Is Not the Problem
CompStat was created to make police departments more informed, responsive, and accountable. It gave command staff access to timely crime information, Continue Reading
Dismissed with Prejudice
It has taken almost two weeks for me to find these words. Words that should have taken me only minutes to find. The outcome was as expected, Continue Reading
What a Police Chief Leaves Behind
During my career, I've had the opportunity to work under and have met several police chiefs. Like every police officer, I've seen different leadership Continue Reading
Lethal Calm
Introduction: Leadership in the Fire Leadership isn’t about rank, a title, or the weight of a badge.It’s about what you choose to carry when the Continue Reading
The Affirmation I Never Wanted
As the night came to an end, we reflected upon the call earlier. Things just did not seem right. The cues often unseen by the inexperienced become Continue Reading
What Will My Death Be?
I wonder if I will meet my death in old age, a small gathering of stalwarts at my funeral. Will it be a tragic accident along the way, leaving Continue Reading