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In our premiere Policing Matters podcast episode, Police1 Editor in Chief Doug Wyllie and retired San Francisco officer Jim Dudley discuss recent headlines including reaction to Quentin Tarantino’s comments on police, the officer suicide scandal in Illinois, and the Oregon college shooting. Wyllie and Dudley discuss tips and tactical advice for officer safety in active shooter scenarios as well as preventative measures that could help spot high-risk people.
Episode 1
- Introduction: Who we are and what “Policing Matters” is.
- Part one: News analysis on Quentin Tarantino’s “cop murderers” comment and the Lt. Charles Joe Gliniewicz scandal. (2:52)
- Part two: Active Shooter — Scenarios and what law enforcement learned from Umpqua Community College shooting. (19:20)
- Part three: Active Shooters — How law enforcement can try and prevent a mass casualty incident. (31:10)
Further Reading
Baltimore police join in on Tarantino film boycott
Largest police union has ‘surprise’ for Tarantino
Philly, NJ police join LA, NY in Quentin Tarantino boycott
Records reveal years of misconduct by Ill. officer
Report: Responding cops heard fatal self-inflicted shot by Ill. officer
Sheriff maintains support for gun rights after Ore. college shooting
Audio: Emergency personnel respond to Ore. college shooting
Armed deputy patrolling at Ore. college following shooting
IACP Quick Take: How cops can build resiliency before mass casualty incidents
Police: Mo. student’s shooting threat mimicked gunman’s in Ore. attack