Karl on the Issues

Maryland Matters, February 7, 2022 By Karl Bickel The writer, formerly second in command of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and...

Frederick News-Post, November 10, 2021 By Karl Bickel Now that Frederick’s city elections are behind us and as we adjust our sights and...

Frederick News-Post, August 7, 2021 By Karl Bickel There’s an old saying that goes something like this: a police chief is a cop who...

Frederick News-Post, April 28, 2021 By Karl Bickel The March 24 Frederick County Board of Education (BOE) meeting featured a presentation...

The Frederick News-Post, August 17, 2020 By Karl Bickel Although the opioid crisis in Frederick County has slipped from the front pages...

Maryland Matters, June 24, 2020 By Karl Bickel In the wake of the death of Eric Garner, after being choked by a New York police officer...

The Frederick News-Post, January 6, 2020 By Karl Bickel The Kirwan Commission’s final report on innovation and excellence in education...

The Frederick News-Post, November 14, 2019 By Karl Bickel In recent years the argument over 287(g) agreements between local law...

The Frederick News-Post, April 28, 2018 By Karl Bickel Now is the time for rational thought as we search for better ways to keep...

The Frederick News-Post, December 19, 2017 By Karl Bickel In recent years there has been a growing concern over the militarization of...

Community Policing Dispatch, March 2014 By Karl Bickel Don't let toxic leadership derail your community policing efforts. The late Sam...