The former cop who teaches world’s police about the Shoah
Paul Goldenberg said his Jewish identity and 25 years as a serving policeman give him a ‘dual lens’ approach to a unique issue
Assessment
A former police officer is using his law enforcement background to educate international police forces about the Holocaust, framing it as a practical lesson in institutional ethics and the dangers of unchecked authority. The approach treats Holocaust memory not as abstract history but as operational training for officers who may face similar pressures today. The key question is whether this method changes how police understand their own power and accountability.