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Breaking the Cycle: How Literacy Can Prevent Crime and Transform Lives

2 weeks ago | americanpeaceofficer.com | Roland Clee

Did you know there's a critical link between illiteracy and crime? In this episode, we explore shocking statistics, historical insights, and practical solutions addressing America's literacy crisis. Learn how improving literacy, especially among youth, can significantly reduce crime and transform entire communities. Highlights:- The alarming statistics linking illiteracy and crime. - Historical perspective: Colonial America's literacy success. - Today's educational challenges and systemic failures.
The True Law Enforcement Leadership Test: Managing Entrenched Staff

2 weeks ago | americanpeaceofficer.com | Roland Clee

Last week, I spent time at the Florida Capitol and saw state government mostly at its best and briefly at its worst. The corridors, lobbies, and assembly rooms were teaming with energy. More than twenty years ago I began working closely with state agencies and every conversation revolved around money and budget. In my office, people would complain about budget issues, but they had no idea how state workers could be forced to work with such meager resources.
A Classic Film’s Timeless Reminder: Policing Must Get Back to the Basics

1 month ago | americanpeaceofficer.com | Roland Clee |Travis Yates

The cinema provided a reminder of how policing needs to get back to the basics. Nothing drew me to the title or the description, so it was sheer luck that I found this hidden treasure from 1950: 711 Ocean Drive on Prime Video. If you watch it this weekend, you will thank me for it. Despite adult themes, overall it is very family friendly.
The Truth Is Enough: Why False Evidence in Interviews Undermines Justice

1 month ago | americanpeaceofficer.com | Roland Clee

The truth is often bad enough. This article was inspired by Mark A. Anderson and his post on LinkedIn: Breaking the Cycle: Why Law Enforcement Must Abandon False Evidence Tactics. Thank you, Mr. Anderson, for your timely piece and thank you, Sgt. Jon Rappa, for your wisdom and your responsiveness. There was a tremendous emphasis on ethics and honesty in police academy. This wasn’t check-the-box training.
Compassionate Deportation: A Dignified Approach to Immigration Enforcement

2 months ago | americanpeaceofficer.com | Roland Clee

American Peace Officer is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Pundits have no shortage explanations for the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Their supposed factors influencing the results include Harris failing to select Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as a running mate to Trump podcasting on The Joe Rogan Experience.
Repost: Six Reasons the Exodus of Police Officers Is Worse Than You Think

2 months ago | americanpeaceofficer.com | Roland Clee |Travis Yates

Yesterday, American Peace Officer on Substack, achieved a significant subscription milestone. My initial foray into the new frontier of self-publishing a newsletter on February 6, 2023, consisted of rewriting a previously published article from 2021 that had been well received at the time. Reading it again with fresh eyes makes me realize how relevant it remains - whether four or two years ago.
Breaking the Cycle: The Critical Link Between Illiteracy, Crime, and Incarceration

2 months ago | americanpeaceofficer.com | Roland Clee

Several years ago, I was assigned to work with efforts to bring a community violence intervention program to a neighborhood that experienced a disproportionate level of crime and gun violence. The goal was for this to be community driven, not law enforcement driven, but we were funding this project, and we wante…
Crime's Tipping Point: Harsh Truths from Hard Data

2 months ago | americanpeaceofficer.com | Roland Clee

(Thank you for being a valued subscriber to American Peace Officer! This publication has become the primary means of support for my family. By upgrading to a paid subscription, you'll do exactly what I do with the Substack creators I proudly support by investing in them. Your support ensures that I can continue delivering high-quality, ad-free content while expanding reach and impact.)American Peace Officer is a reader-supported publication.
The Best of 2024: Reflections and Remarkable Stories

2 months ago | americanpeaceofficer.com | Roland Clee |John Kelly |Travis Yates |Johanna Neuman

On November 2, 2023, I sat down for lunch with and . This was the first time we were together sharing a meal. Our conversation about 2024 and what we needed to do filled me with optimism for the coming year. This year did not disappoint but it wasn’t always full of great times. I went to several memorial services for former co-workers who weren’t much older or younger than me. One of my close family members had a life-threatening emergency resulting in months of hospitalization and rehabilitation.
Patrol Sergeants and Field Training Officers Are Key to Law Enforcement’s Survival in 2025

2 months ago | americanpeaceofficer.com | Roland Clee

If you are a law enforcement executive in 2025, there are two critical elements for success this year. Going into the new year, the profession doesn’t appear to have any new or emerging challenges. We are still dealing with the problems that began in 2013 and 2014. There are some smart moves to make the best of perceived anti-police sentiment and the very real issue of declining staffing.