by Jeff Wenninger | Sep 18, 2024 | Premise Liability & Security, Public Safety & Trust, Reimagining Policing, Technology
When we wait for a crisis, we’re already too late. The recent Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia is a stark reminder of the dangers we face when warning signs go unaddressed. Four lives were tragically cut short, and nine others were injured by a 14-year-old,...
by Jeff Wenninger | Aug 1, 2024 | Reimagining Policing
Why I Don’t Like the Phrase “Defund the Police” After the George Floyd protests, “defund the police” became a rallying cry for some and a dog whistle for others. Now, years later, it’s been repeated so often that it’s lost much of its original meaning. While I...
by Jeff Wenninger | Aug 1, 2024 | Public Safety & Trust, Reimagining Policing
Policing Without Guns: How the UK Builds Trust and Reduces Harm As part of my research for my upcoming book, On Thin Ice, I’ve recently had the incredible opportunity to travel to Europe and examine how law enforcement operates in different parts of the world. This...
by Jeff Wenninger | Aug 1, 2024 | Public Safety & Trust, Reimagining Policing
Why I Wrote On Thin Ice: My Commitment to Law Enforcement Law enforcement can be one of the most challenging—and rewarding—professions in the world. It’s a role defined by responsibility, accountability, and the delicate balance of enforcing the law while building...