My friends I come to you once again with my musings about government and public service. I hope my presentation to you and yours inspires confidence and regard for the work civil/public servants do everyday, including holidays. With that said, I have to ask you; yeah, I’m talking to you, the reader… As a public/civilRead… Read more »
Following up on my post yesterday about networks (which in part serves to fill in my “who is” page), I was reflecting a bit today on what I want to accomplish with my life and how online networks fit into that. I had a good, brief conversation with a close friend and spiritual mentor, andRead… Read more »
I came across @GovLoop’s tweet a couple of weeks ago on Twitter regarding a poll that was taken and discussed in a paper called, “In Public We Trust” I couldn’t help but check it out. I think being one of the few (maybe only) GovLoop members who is not in fact a Government employee, itRead… Read more »
Less than forty-eight hours to inauguration! But before then, I don’t want to let MLK day and the National Day of Service slip past unnoticed. As a federal government employee, service is at the core of my work. And yet, as several participants at a recent Federal Government Workers for Change meeting underscored, the imageRead… Read more »
The Domestic Soldier (DS) is my alternative name for police officers in the United States. The basic reason I am applying this designation is that a DS is an individual who provides physical protective services to the homeland. This soldier is recruited, trained and educated in domestic warfare. We usually don’t think of our lawRead… Read more »
A Washington Post report on Sunday, July 6, 2008, confirmed what most everyone in law enforcement and intelligence circles already knew – terrorists are and have always been here. And they’re returning. As the government cracks down on what allowed 19 terrorists into the country previously (student visas) and gave them identities (false drivers licenses),Read… Read more »
[My buddies Rich Schumaker, Mack Pettigrew and I have one of the longest running podcasts out there dealing with police and tech issues. It’s humorous and fun – give it a listen.] COPCAST EPISODE 105 – LOOKING FOR LOVE Now that we have the holidays behind us the next big challenge will be making itRead… Read more »
Social Media and the Federal Government: Perceived and Real Barriers and Potential Solutions SocialMediaFed Govt_BarriersPotentialSolutions.pdf December 23, 2008 Produced by the following members of the Federal Web Managers Council: Bev Godwin, GSA/USA.gov (Executive sponsor) Sheila Campbell, GSA/USA.gov (Co-chair) Rachel Flagg, Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (Co-chair) Jeffrey Levy, EPA (Co-chair, Social media sub-council) JoyceRead… Read more »
Read the entire story HERE at The Thin Blue Online “Why do you rob banks?” “Because that’s where the money is.” Whether Willie Sutton actually said it or not, it’s still good theater. And it’s on point for how the tables have turned about how to commit terrorism, espionage and crime. You DON’T have toRead… Read more »
Living in DC during inauguration weekend can be a bit challenging, although extremely exciting as well. For an Arizonian like myself, going outside in 10 degree weather (0 degrees with the windshield) is more than challenging, it’s torture! At any rate, in thinking about whom I would interview for GovLoop, the choice was pretty easy.Read… Read more »