Every law enforcement organization has a generational gap either in its workplace or among the communities they serve. Generational differences influence working relationships, standards of normalcy, and expectations in how we treat each other in the workplace. Consider, for example, how each generation views leadership and responds to authority. Traditionalists...
Case Studies
Civilian Panels in Police Administrative Disciplinary Hearings
During the last few years, the Los Angeles Protective League launched a campaign to fix the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) disciplinary system. The league piggybacked on the notion that the disciplinary system is corrupt after several commanding officers came forward alleging that they are pressured––in fear of retaliation–– into...
Breaking Toxic Circles in Leadership Lessons Learned Not So Well in the LAPD- Part II
During the last few months, the country has been plagued with both peaceful and violent protests over controversial officer-involved shootings involving African American subjects. They were sparked by the death of George Floyd by the hands of four Minneapolis police officers. As a result of violent protests, over 30 law...