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Michael Josephson

Core principles of exemplary policing

Institute President Michael Josephson presented this document to police chiefs at a March 20 seminar. California POST sponsored the event.
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Tus Valores Cuentan

Puerto Rico's police promotes the seis pilares

An island-wide initiative is improving government, education, and sports programs. This Puerto Rican policing blog explains the program (in Spanish). Read more »


Quotations on sports and sportsmanship

Excellence is achievable

Institute president Michael Josephson reflects on a police academy graduation in his WhatWillMatter blog. Stay connected with Michael:
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A message from Michael Josephson to law enforcement leaders

The president of the Center for Policing Ethics talks about our approach to training and consulting.
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Train your whole department on-site

Our Exemplary Peace Officer training series helps you safeguard your department's reputation and boost morale.
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Quotations on policing and law enforcement

Say what? Browse our Quotations Bank for pithy pronouncements about policing

Searching for the best bon mots about law enforcement? We've compiled them here.
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Josephson Institute presents to COPS leaders

At a gathering hosted by the federal Office on Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), Michael Josephson explained how departments can build community trust by building Exemplary Police Officers.
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Texas commission awards training credit

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education now awards 16 hours of training credit to graduates of the Center for Policing Ethics Honoring the Badge seminar.
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It's not like the movies

"I was honored to deliver an invocation at the Los Angeles Police Academy. As I shook the hands of the graduates, I could feel their earnestness and eagerness to begin their careers ..."
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