It was mentioned in a social media that Cincinnati Police Chief Blackwell is basically invisible. He has not been heard from with regards to the high homicide rate or gang violence in the city. As a leader he should be in the front of his officers, providing leadership and encouragement. It is my understanding there...
Author: Tom Lind
Cop Bashing
Recently I have noticed a trend on social media sites such as Face Book and Twitter. This trend is disturbing and is distasteful. I am, of course, speaking of the latest fad, cop bashing. I, for one, am quite tired of it. I am tired of citizens who think they are experts on policing even...
Does Diversity Really Matter?
Recently in a news release published on the City of Cincinnati Website, Chief Jeffrey Blackwell was quoted as saying “Having a workplace that resembles your communities’ demographics is critically important in your public service delivery efforts and we are proud of that in Cincinnati.” This made me wonder how important diversity is, and what efforts...
Shameless Self Promotion!
Today I have no real topic. I find that on occasion I am blocked and not feeling passionate about any thing in particular. On those days, the blog articles do not flow freely. This is one of those days. I woke up early this morning and realized that I had not become inspired to pontificate...
Out of Control Gun Control
Recently there has been an influx of witticisms by various groups and individuals who either do, or do not, support gun control. Mostly it has been a play on words using the over used cliché “guns don’t kill people, people kill people”. Actually, to put a fine point on it, that is inaccurate. With regards...