Travis Yates

Dr. Travis Yates spent 30 years in law enforcement, retiring in 2023 as a commander. He is the author of “The Courageous Police Leader,” and is a professional speaker, presenting to thousands of law enforcement professionals across the world including 47 states. He often discusses leadership issues in the profession and has often written and spoken about consent decrees. He has graciously permitted us to re-post his articles in an effort to assist the city of Phoenix.