In today’s America, the conversation around law and order has been distorted by political narratives, emotional rhetoric, and selective data. Communities once protected by effective policing now face rising crime, weakened enforcement, and declining public trust. Time to Return Law and Order to the American People confronts this crisis head-on, cutting through misinformation to present facts, experience, and solutions rooted in reality.
This is not a book written from the sidelines. It is written by a leader who has enforced law and order where failure was not an option.
Dr. Richard A. Vargus is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and an authority on law enforcement, public safety, and institutional order. He holds a Doctorate in Public Administration (DPA), combining academic depth with decades of operational leadership.
During his military career, Dr. Vargus served as Chief of Law Enforcement for U.S. Central Command, overseeing critical law enforcement operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. In regions defined by instability and violence, he led efforts that restored structure, accountability, and security—often under extreme conditions.
This background gives Dr. Vargus a rare credibility. His understanding of law and order is forged through command experience, not theory. Through his platform, live for the blue, he continues to support law enforcement professionals and educate the public on the realities of public safety.
Political expediency has replaced proven policing strategies. Policies driven by optics rather than outcomes have dismantled systems that once worked, leaving officers restrained and communities exposed.
Dr. Vargus explains how the erosion of effective policing did not happen overnight. It resulted from:
The result is a growing gap between what citizens are told and what they experience daily.
Time to Return Law and Order to the American People delivers a data-driven analysis of what successful law enforcement actually looks like. Drawing from Stability and Security Force (SQF) operations and historical precedent, Dr. Vargus demonstrates how order can be restored when leadership is decisive and policies are grounded in evidence.
The book challenges readers to question popular talking points and instead focus on measurable outcomes. It equips citizens with the knowledge needed to push back against misinformation and demand accountability from those shaping public policy.
At the heart of the book is a powerful principle: security is not a privilege—it is a fundamental right. When law and order collapse, it is ordinary citizens who suffer most.
Dr. Vargus makes it clear that restoring law and order does not mean sacrificing civil liberties. On the contrary, strong, accountable policing is essential to preserving freedom, justice, and equal protection under the law.
America is at a crossroads. Communities must choose between continuing down a path of disorder or reclaiming policies that protect both citizens and constitutional values.
This book is essential reading for:
Through live for the blue, Dr. Vargus reinforces the message that real reform begins with honesty, courage, and respect for those who serve.
Time to Return Law and Order to the American People is not just a critique—it is a call to action. Dr. Richard A. Vargus challenges Americans to demand leadership grounded in experience, data, and results.
Law and order are not abstract concepts. They are the foundation of safe communities and a functioning society. Through his work and continued advocacy at live for the blue, Dr. Vargus reminds us that restoring order is not optional—it is necessary.