Look at this image. It’s a question I ask participants in all of my trainings. Focus on the man, arms folded, wearing a checked shirt. In front of him and the others present a man is being slowly suffocated, by serving Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. He’s simply standing there. Others in front of him … Continue reading There’s Power in Bearing Witness – Why Your Presence Is Your Superpower
What If We’ve Been Trying to Change Police Culture the Wrong Way? What Violence Prevention Can Teach Policing
I spent the last 8 years of my policing service working with the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit. My time there radically changed how I looked at violence prevention. Since retiring it's clear my time there has shaped how I now look at developing healthy and safe workplace cultures. In this piece I reference this week's … Continue reading What If We’ve Been Trying to Change Police Culture the Wrong Way? What Violence Prevention Can Teach Policing
The Missing 30 Seconds: Why Context, Character and Courage Matter More Than Ever
Viral videos of police action spread quickly. Without thinking people react. They make judgments, they decide. Police officers are all too aware of the realities of their actions being filmed but are officers aware of how their early actions could make a difference to their safety, and to trust in the profession of policing. A … Continue reading The Missing 30 Seconds: Why Context, Character and Courage Matter More Than Ever
Character Matters. But Characters Matter More.
“Culture is rarely changed by policies. It is changed by people.” When policing finds itself under scrutiny, one phrase often dominates the conversation: “We need officers of good character.” Recruitment becomes the focus. It’s hard to disagree with the need for officers of good character. I don’t agree that recruitment is the problem. I really … Continue reading Character Matters. But Characters Matter More.
Tending the Vineyard: What Champagne Can Teach Us About Workplace Culture and Active Bystandership
A couple of weeks ago I was driving through the Champagne region of France. As I did i noticed the vines being tended to by many people. I knew it wasn't harvert time and after tasting some great champagne at a local house I asked what was happening. The lady there simply said "we need … Continue reading Tending the Vineyard: What Champagne Can Teach Us About Workplace Culture and Active Bystandership
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