Books and Articles

Breaking With the Law: the book series

I’ve been in law enforcement for 29 years. I think many of us get to a point where we are burned out with the justice system cycle—chasing criminals, piecing together evidence, testifying in trials, incarcerating, etc. These reactive, post-incident areas of law enforcement will never completely go away, but I started to wonder what would happen if I switched my focus a bit—played with the rules, so to speak.

So I tried a few things, here and there, that were completely proactive, preventive activities. In the policing environment, it wasn’t easy. At times I received a lot of criticism internally and externally. But I also had partners who joined me and believed in what I was doing. The results were amazing. In some cases, simply unbelievable.

As I speak and present at various conferences and share my stories, I get requests from many different people for more information. Breaking With the Law is a series of books that document my experiences with an inspiring leadership style that introduced proactive initiatives. Putting into play..."If it's predictable, then it's preventable".

The first book of this series of books is now available.
Breaking With the Law: The Story of Positive Tickets
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The second book of this series of books will be available the first quarter of 2011.
Lead Big: Discovering the Upside of Unconventional Leadership

Defines and describes the paradigm shift needed to move away from the command and control style of managing people toward a more proactive, unleashing of talent. Inspiriing stories and results coupled with scientific research, anecdotes, quotes, and historical accounts lead to powerful break-with insights in each chapter applicable for leaders in all areas of public and private sectors. This book will inspire leaders to think again about the effectiveness of their current methods and established rules of engagement.

Ending Crime - Dr. Stephen R. Covey

A Whole New Mind-set on Fighting Crime
Dr. Stephen R. Covey with Ward Clapham More>


Get Your Ship Together - Michael Abrashoff

Abrashoff knew there were many other creative but unsung leaders throughout the business world who could teach people new ways to motivate, inspire, and get great results under the pressure found in the business world today. He found some amazing team builders and interviewed them for his latest book, Get Your Ship Together.

The sixth and last person Abrashoff interviewed was Ward Clapham is an Officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Ward was the Canadian expert on Community Policing and could be described as “speaking softly and carrying a big hockey stick”. He works constantly to change the Mounties’ way of life. The lessons learned were:

• Play by the rules – usually
• Mutual respect is vital to team success
• Use informal leaders to help protect your flank
• Reach out to strengthen your team
• Challenge yourself, and grow
• Start small, and build from there
• Throw problems back to your people
• Help your team members grow
• Solve the real problem
• Look after your people first
• To lead your team, be a part of it
• Stay focused on the real goal
• Show people that you care
• Never put down your people
• Stay close to your people
• When you know you’re right, stick to your guns
• Don’t just accept change. Create it.
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Every Officer is a Leader 2nd Edition - Dr. Terry Anderson

Chapter 13 - Practical Application of Transforming Leadership by Ward Clapham
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Shared Vision

Shared Vision Magazine –
Shared Vision is a monthly magazine that featured Ward Clapham as a pioneer and visionary. More>