One Cop Making a Difference

~ Christine Goodnough

Dear friends, especially American friends,

Every day Pocket offers me a number of news articles, or headlines, to tempt me to read the latest news and views. Well, I just read an article that I wholeheartedly applaud and want to pass on the link, in case you’re interested.

These days we’re inclined to shake our heads when we read the news and wonder how things will ever right themselves again. But here’s one man offering a sensible idea about policing, a clear explanation as to why the current system isn’t working well, and how to improve it. An idea he’s put into practice on his own beat. You can read it here: Washington Post Article

What he’s suggesting is much like the policing that Nicholas Rhea writes about in his Constable series, the community involvement practiced by English bobbies for generations. I’ve read several Constable books now and highly recommend them if you want some simple, relaxing reading. And now it’s great to hear that an American city cop is using this system, too — and it works!

Now here’s another thought about making a difference:

Kennedy quote.
Image by Mylene 2401 at Pixabay

 

 

Published by Christine Goodnough

I'm a wife, mom & grandma, homemaker, avid reader, blogger, and nature lover enjoying country living. I write short stories, poems, and share life experiences, adding a dash of humor whenever I can.

7 thoughts on “One Cop Making a Difference”

      1. Yes, well… When I click on the link it brings me to TWP and asks me to subscribe. I use Firefox too. I’ve never noticed the Pocket thing…

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    2. He’s saying police training has to stop with this “war zone” mentality and focus on “We are your neighbours” policing. He walks his beat and chats with people, gets to know them, invites them to call him, tries to deal with situations without the badge and gun flashing. A whole different view — and if it can work in Atlanta, it can surely work in a lot of places.

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