Richard Goerling: Mindful Policing Richard Goerling, a police lieutenant, talks about how mindful and empathic policing will help police, and the people they have sworn to serve and protect. By Mindful Staff March 16, 2017 Voices Richard Goerling, a police lieutenant is Hillsboro, Oregon, works with fellow police officers to incUnlock this article for FREE. Keep Reading Log in to your Mindful account for uninterrupted access.