Why new police supervisors struggle — and how to fix it
Leadership in law enforcement isn’t automatic — it’s learned, often the hard way. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim...
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20 of 554 episodesThe new frontline is above you — are you ready for drone threats?
Drones have rapidly become one of the most transformative tools in public safety, giving agencies faster situational awareness, better docum...
Too much data, not enough intel: Fixing the flow of information in policing
Law enforcement has never had more information at its fingertips. From BOLOs and fusion center updates to emails, radio traffic and crime bu...
Live from Axon Week 2026: A special Policing Matters podcast with CTO Jeff Kunins
Policing Matters podcast host and deputy chief Jim Dudley (ret.) paid a visit to Axon Week 2026 to get an exclusive look at some of the revo...
Inside the patrol car: How officers assess risk in real time
Patrol work starts long before the call. From the moment an officer begins their shift, every decision — what to prioritize, how to respond...
When police training turns deadly: Concussion risks and safety gaps
Police training is designed to push limits — physically, mentally and emotionally. But when the culture of grit outpaces medical awareness a...
Inside Amarillo’s real time crime center and what makes it work
Real time crime centers are no longer a novelty — they are quickly becoming a core part of modern policing. But as agencies invest in camera...
How AI is helping police tackle digital evidence overload
As agencies face an unprecedented surge in digital evidence — from body-worn cameras and surveillance systems to cell phones and social medi...
Jon Becker on why culture – not tactics – drives performance under pressure
Every agency talks about tactics — training harder, shooting better, moving faster. But when critical incidents unfold, the difference betwe...
Your greatest asset isn’t equipment — it’s your people
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When less-lethal options disappear: What the LAPD 40mm ban means for crowd control
What happens when a key less-lethal tool disappears from the public order toolbox? A recent federal court order halting LAPD’s use of 40mm p...
How three cities built a future-focused police leadership academy
We talk constantly about training in law enforcement, but are we investing enough in leadership? Tactical skills are reinforced from the aca...
How Overland Park is preparing for the 2026 World Cup spotlight
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to Kansas City, the operational impact will extend far beyond the stadium. Surrounding communities like O...
From research to roll call: Testing hotspot policing in the real world
Every agency has them – the problems that keep the chief’s phone ringing and the community demanding action. The instinct may be to borrow a...
Breaking ground, building trust: A Black woman’s 40-year career in policing
In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley sits down with Brenda Tate , a trailblazer whose 40-year career with the Pi...
Policing New York at the brink
In 1990, New York City was a place many Americans were afraid to enter, let alone police. More than 2,600 homicides in a single year, open-a...
Unlocked doors, new rules: One sheriff's high-risk jail experiment
Running a jail can feel like a fixed equation: hire staff, manage the facility, keep order, repeat. But Pinal County (Arizona) Sheriff Ross...
What the Palisades fire taught police about resilient communications
Most agencies have a communications plan — until the plan becomes the incident. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Du...
Why improv might be policing's most overlooked communication skill
Every officer remembers that first call where nothing went according to plan. Voices raised, emotions running hot and no checklist that full...
When hikers vanish, how modern searches really work
When a hiker goes missing, the public often pictures helicopters and grid searches. Former National Park Service protection ranger and autho...