Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux on leading by empowerment
Every leader remembers the day they went from being one of the team to being in charge of it. On this episode of Policing Matters, host Jim...
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20 of 579 episodesPolice recruitment has a messaging problem, not a purpose problem
Police agencies of every size are still struggling to fill their ranks, even with hiring bonuses, new recruiting campaigns, and a stronger s...
Vinnie Politan on what makes a case a national obsession
After decades covering the country's most closely watched trials, from Scott Peterson and Casey Anthony to Alex Murdaugh and Johnny Depp, Vi...
Do fixed ALPR networks reduce vehicle theft? What new research found
As law enforcement agencies weigh the benefits and concerns associated with automated license plate readers, they need more than individual...
What a veteran hostage negotiator teaches about trust, listening and hard conversations
Every officer, supervisor and commander eventually faces the same challenge crisis negotiators train for every day: staying composed, buildi...
When logistics fails: The hidden operational risks behind police equipment and fleets
Police agencies depend on far more than staffing and training to stay ready for the next call. Vehicles, radios, protective gear, medical su...
More reps or better reps? Building police skills that last
Affordable training equipment can give officers more opportunities to practice, but repetition alone does not make a skill last. An officer...
After the towers fell: An NYPD lieutenant’s Ground Zero account
Twenty-five years after 9/11, the attacks continue to shape how public safety agencies prepare for catastrophic incidents. In this episode o...
What ‘never forget’ means 25 years later
Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, 2001, FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito joins podcast hosts Jim Dudley, Rob Lawrence and Aaron Zamzow...
Why financial crime investigations need to move faster
Financial crime is no longer a slow, paper-based investigation that can be pieced together through records requests and manual review. Fraud...
If AI gives police time back, what should agencies do with it?
Police agencies will never have unlimited personnel or time. As workloads expand, administrative demands grow and recruiting remains difficu...
From information overload to actionable intelligence in policing
Law enforcement agencies have access to more information than ever before. Real-time crime centers, license plate readers, drones, cameras,...
The heart of modern police leadership
Today's police leaders are expected to do more than reduce crime. They're responsible for building organizational culture, developing future...
What constant fight-or-flight does to police officers
Every call for service demands that officers be ready to make split-second decisions under pressure. But while law enforcement invests heavi...
Don’t lose your soul: Managing the ‘undercover effect’ on officers’ brains
Police officers spend their careers making split-second decisions under pressure, but the cumulative effects of that stress can quietly resh...
The fitness formula that keeps officers healthy for the long haul
The demands of policing can make fitness feel like an impossible task. Shift work, overtime, court appearances, long hours in a patrol car a...
Behavioral health advisors and the future of crisis negotiations
Mental health crises are among the most challenging incidents law enforcement agencies face. Whether it's a barricaded subject, a hostage si...
What early adopters of Drone as First Responder programs learned — and what comes next
A decade ago, public safety agencies interested in drones were largely figuring things out on their own. The technology was limited, policie...
When the child becomes the abuser
Many officers have encountered child-to-parent violence. Few have received formal training on how to recognize it. In this episode of the Po...
How agencies can show the reality of policing
Police agencies are under pressure to be transparent, but too often their public storytelling swings between stiff press releases and staged...