Policing Matters

Talking the beat to cover what matters to you as an LEO.

Policing Matters is a weekly podcast delivering the latest news and critical issues impacting police officers. Join Deputy Chief Jim Dudley (ret.) every Wednesday as he sits down with law enforcement leaders, police officers and criminal justice experts to discuss policing strategies, trends, and challenges.

Whether your badge says patrol, chief, or detective, you’ll find enlightening conversation around all matters impacting the law enforcement profession right now.

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Full list of Policing Matters results

Chief Robert McNeilly on how early intervention can identify issues before they become problems
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"When officers make mistakes in their career, 95% of the time it's the fault of the department."
Salah Czapary on strategies to solve D.C.'s violent crime crisis
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Since the D.C. Council voted in 2020 to cut the police budget by $15 million, there has been a historic increase in violent crime
Predicting the future of policing
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Policing is essential for community safety, but what does the future hold for law enforcement?
‘Keeping names off the wall’: How NLEOMF works to prioritize officer safety
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NLEOMF's Troy Anderson on how the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund works to improve officer safety in the field
Sergeant Dalton Webb on how a real-time crime center arms officers with information
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The Fort Worth Police Department’s RTCC provides real-time analysis of calls for service to improve both officer and community safety
The why behind law enforcement relationship problems (and how to fix them)
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A licensed therapist and LEO wife shares key tips for how cops can maintain family relationships
Jason Lehman on "Why'd you stop me?"
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How education and effective communication can improve both officer and community safety
Andy Borello on the daily practices that improve law enforcement leadership skills
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Building up a toolkit of leadership traits to both improve your performance on patrol and your promotional opportunities
Jonni Redick on developing police leadership potential
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Guidance for officers looking to promote and police chiefs looking to develop a leadership pipeline
Sgt. Jamie Borden on use-of-force investigations and analysis
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"We cannot claim any officer is an expert in use of force unless they are an expert in use of force"
Gordon Graham on how all roads lead to effective communication
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It is no surprise that most respondents to Police1’s second annual State of the Industry survey indicated that communication is key to being a good supervisor
'Homicide Hunter' Lt. Joe Kenda on what it takes to be a great detective
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"Criminals think they are so smart. The problem for them is the police are smarter. Detectives resolve things. They don't give up." - Lt. Joe Kenda
Why cops should consider getting a graduate degree
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Graduate degree programs can help law enforcement professionals develop the critical-thinking skills required to navigate the complex realities of modern public safety
'Care not cuffs': Redefining mental health outreach
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How do we better connect individuals with mental illness with community partners to achieve better health outcomes?
How to stand up an electric police fleet
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Answering FAQ about electric vehicle deployment in law enforcement
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