I took my cruddy police car to the car wash today. Said hello to the guy with the vacuum and went inside. After what seemed like way too long I went back out to check. Mr Flag made it spotless on the inside. So nice to see that work ethic and initiative when nobody was looking.

From a student's paper, "I always thought hot spots were around just to tell us as a society where to stay away from." I mean, she's not wrong, is she?

Cops/journalists/others interested in local police slang: I have created a spread sheet. You may access this spreadsheet! Right click and "comment" to add new terms (or cities and concepts). Or comment here. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

I appreciate Anna Albi coming to Youth Services to get the SROs’ opinions on youth violence and other topics. Thank you CM Albi.

Today, we graduated the 116th Cincinnati Police Department Recruit Class. On behalf of our City, thank you to our newest officers for the oath you have sworn, and for stepping up to protect our community.

If I plug in any wireless product to charge, there is a 100% chance my son will take it before I get back to it.

Fantastic piece in the The Washington Post by George F. Will about one of my favorite people (in or outside of policing) Philadelphia Police Department commissioner Kevin J. Bethel. He was my guest on Reducing Crime podcast episode #24. Well worth a listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/24-… washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…

Depeche Mode long ago suggested we Enjoy the Silence Local 12/WKRC-TV local12.com/news/offbeat/-…

Had the nicest conversation with a woman at the car wash today. She talked about how she used to do crack and prostitute but when she turned 60 turned her life around. Now she works at a counseling center. It was a conversation only cops and addicts can have and not bat an eye.

If you ever need a reminder how much jargon and how many acronyms are involved in policing, try using voice to text for a message.

196 years old today.

Mr. 10yo went with me to take wildlife photos. I had on my olive drab t-shirt and camo boonie hat. He opted for a bright orange t-shirt and pink Crocs plus he had his cell phone. We only saw a toad.

When explaining why crime is going up or down, the right answer is always, "It's for a bunch of reasons." It's never just one thing. npr.org/2025/06/30/nx-…

I would like to brag that for the first time in 25 years I made it to July 4th without remarking to my wife about the height of any corn we passed.

The 2025 Cincinnati Police Youth Live-In at Camp Kern was a big success. Thanks to the kids, officers, and Camp Kern staff.

Funny take on a serious problem cincinnati.com/story/opinion/… Mack Mariani

Guns are increasingly being stolen from parked cars, according to a new report by Council on Criminal Justice. We know that stolen guns are more likely to be used in crime. We also know this is preventable with safe storage. It saves lives & keeps our communities safe. stateline.org/2025/07/07/par…

Oh yay, my kid picked drums for sixth grade band.