by Jeff Wenninger | Nov 24, 2025 | Public Safety & Trust, Reimagining Policing
Rebuilding Trust Starts with People, Not Policy When I joined the LAPD more than three decades ago, we talked about being guardians of our communities. Over time, that mindset has shifted toward a more militarized “warrior” approach—one that can create distance...
by Jeff Wenninger | Oct 17, 2025 | Premise Liability & Security, Public Safety & Trust, Reimagining Policing
I joined NewsNation to discuss another tragic school shooting—a stark reminder of what happens when prevention fails. With over three decades in law enforcement, I have learned one critical truth: If we’re responding to a crisis, we’ve failed in the...
by Jeff Wenninger | Oct 17, 2025 | Public Safety & Trust, Reimagining Policing
The sheriff’s office is built on trust, accountability, and leadership. The current Cuyahoga County Sheriff has undermined that trust, allowing a culture that allows recklessness over safety. His duty is to protect lives and preserve public confidence, yet his tenure...
by Jeff Wenninger | Jun 16, 2025 | Premise Liability & Security, Public Safety & Trust, Reimagining Policing
In my recent interview with Fox News Digital, I had the opportunity to share insights on a disturbing trend that law enforcement can no longer afford to ignore: the rising use of vehicles as weapons of mass violence. It is a threat I examine in detail in my upcoming...
by Jeff Wenninger | Apr 24, 2025 | Premise Liability & Security, Public Safety & Trust, Reimagining Policing, Technology
The recent break-ins targeting NFL stars like Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and Joe Burrow are not isolated incidents—they are part of a larger, more sophisticated criminal trend that law enforcement cannot afford to ignore. These crimes highlight the growing...
by Jeff Wenninger | Apr 24, 2025 | Public Safety & Trust, Reimagining Policing
In preparation for my upcoming book, On Thin Ice, I had the privilege of sitting down with Emmy Award-winning journalist Michelle Rupp to discuss one of the most overlooked components of public safety: communication. We didn’t talk about spin. We talked about trust....