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
The ‘Hidden Power’ in the room – Henry Nowak and the Importance of Peer Intervention in Policing
The tragic case of Henry Nowak has prompted significant discussion about police decision-making, assumptions, and accountability. Much of that discussion has focused on the actions of individual officers. Yet one of the most important lessons may lie elsewhere: the role of peer intervention. Reports from the incident suggest that while officers were dealing with Henry, … Continue reading The ‘Hidden Power’ in the room – Henry Nowak and the Importance of Peer Intervention in Policing
Every Voice Matters: Why Active Bystandership Could Save Lives in the UK Military
Every Voice Matters: Why Active Bystandership Could Save Lives in the UK Military The death of Gunner Jaysley Beck is not an isolated tragedy. It sits alongside a longer pattern of harm within military environments, from historic cases like Deepcut to more recent concerns about safety on UK training ranges, where culture, silence, and missed … Continue reading Every Voice Matters: Why Active Bystandership Could Save Lives in the UK Military
Active Bystandership – The benefits for all.
Active bystandership when correctly defined and applied builds strong workplace culture. Ther approach builds cohesive, strong and resilient teams and workplaces. Science backs this up. If you aren't having the active bystandership conversation, you should. Here's why In a previous blog I wanted to better define the term active bystandership. As I pointed out it … Continue reading Active Bystandership – The benefits for all.
