I was going through some files on my computer yesterday and I came across a short item I wrote back early in 2002. I had written it for publication in a police administration magazine or local association publication. It never was published. I know I’m no Clarence Darrow and I suspect that the theme was not necessarily one that publishers often want to publish.
Self-examination can be painful but is absolutely necessary in a profession where your word and integrity is everything. I thought it would be appropriate to put it here. It is a good snapshot of how I view a good part of my responsibility as police chief to our community.
It is an Adobe pdf format document and you can access it by clicking here.
I’ll be interested in your comments. If you aren’t comfortable with posting for everyone to see, feel free to email me.