Chief Tom Wetzel

A Cop and a Coffee Cup

Some Simple, Plain-Spoken Wisdom for Police Leadership in the 21st Century

A veteran chief's plain-spoken take on police leadership — practical wisdom for inspiring officers, building community trust, and leading with integrity.

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Drawing on decades in Northeast Ohio law enforcement, Tom Wetzel lays out straightforward, field-tested guidance for police leaders: motivating officers, building trust with the community, and leading with accountability on and off duty. Written like a conversation over coffee rather than a training manual, it's aimed at current and aspiring leaders who want to move policing culture in a better direction.

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A conversation as natural as two cops would have over a cup of joe.

Harold DeBoe, author of Justice on a Cold Platter and Tales of Suburban Cops

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Cover art by Emma Buda