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2015 Lien Conference on Good Governance
Nanyang Technological University will host the 2015 Lien International Conference on Good Governance Nov. 20-21 in Singapore. The Lien Conference draws international scholars and practitioners to share their insights on good…
Before Things Fall Apart
From the peaceful “Idle No More” protests in Winnipeg over the poor conditions of Aboriginal Canadians, to the recent angry protests in Baltimore, Maryland over the murder of Freddie Gray,…
Managing Community Mistrust and Skepticism
The United States is experiencing a forced re-entry into the Civil Rights Movement. That movement sought equal rights and representation for all. While change was obtained through unrest and at…
Trust in Law Enforcement
Recent events in North Charleston, South Carolina show how technology has helped bring about accountability in local law enforcement. Officer Michael Slager was charged with murder in the shooting death…
Designing Collaborative Councils to Encourage Healthy Communities
Food policy councils are an increasingly common way to address community health. These collaborative bodies bring together diverse stakeholders to make policy recommendations and are often tasked with addressing a…
Creating Healthy Societies and Communities
A healthy community begins at the individual level. When individuals are healthy and met their basic needs, they can realize their personal potential and the potentials of others. Government programs,…
Surplus Military Equipment and Local Law Enforcement Agencies
Over the years, law enforcement has shifted towards heavy militarization. Inventory of local police departments have grown to include armored trucks, grenade launchers, tear gas and bean bags. Meanwhile, community…
How ISIS Affects U.S. Government Policies
ISIS is an extreme group seeking to establish an Islamic state across the Middle East, targeting their territory with relentless propaganda and publicizing their most gruesome killings to further ideologies.…
Why “Mad Men” Is Great for the Public
The television series “Mad Men,” gave viewers a chance to observe the different dimensions of the modern workplace and illuminated the varying levels of complex relationships that executives manage on…
Coffee and Doughnuts: Part 2
With a long career as a law enforcement executive, I posit that the topic offered this month-- militarization of law enforcement—is by no means a new one. Assaults and murders…
Race and Law Enforcement: A Tale of Two Experiences
In December 2014, my colleague Tia Sherèe Gaynor and I wrote an article in PA Times that made connections to the historic legacy of violence perpetrated by law enforcement officers…