Policing Matters is a weekly law enforcement podcast bringing you the latest news and critical issues impacting police officers. Listen as Police1 columnist and deputy chief Jim Dudley (ret.) sits down with law enforcement and criminal justice experts from across the country to talk strategy and trends in policing.
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Jim and Doug are joined by Vallejo Police Lieutenant Jason Potts in a discussion about evidence-based policing
Proposition 47 downgraded a variety of crimes — such as burglary, shoplifting, and grand theft — from felonies to misdemeanors
Jim and Doug discuss the ever-increasing role of DNA evidence – as well as the rapidly growing use of publicly available DNA databases – in police investigations
Jim and Doug discuss the impact that private sector “no pursuit” policies have on public sector police
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the issues related to meals on your tour
Jim and Doug discuss issues related to victims’ rights (or lack thereof)
Jim and Doug discuss how the mainstream news outlets and social media — along with the efforts of organized groups — create such an uproar after an OIS
Jim and Doug discuss whether or not such a policy targeting “large-scale drug dealers” might become a judicial quagmire
Abuse can take many forms — from physical harm to emotional damage
Jim and Doug discuss the best practices for ensuring that the scene is processed thoroughly and properly
Jim and Doug discuss what “mindfulness” really is, and how it can benefit officers and organizations
Jim and Doug discuss the ways in which police can remain mobile for rapid response, and yet also remain available for affable conversations with citizens
Jim and Doug discuss best practices for report writing, and ponder what the future holds
Jim and Doug discuss the steps that should have been taken prior to and during the shooting in Parkland
Jim and Doug discuss whether or not American schools should remain “gun free zones”
Jim and Doug discuss some ways in which police agencies can improve the way cops are treated following a critical incident
Now that there is a little deeper understanding of the legal parameters, police agencies are beginning to adopt the technology
How can police conduct training that is as close to reality as possible, but still safe enough that injuries are minimized?
Jim and Doug discuss some of the pitfalls of posting your opinions to the Internet
Jim and Doug discuss some ways to ready yourself and your department when the cameras start rolling
Jim and Doug discuss the traits of a good leader, no matter what rank they’ve attained
Jim and Doug discuss the ramifications of the new position of the DOJ
Following the Vegas tragedy, there has been a great deal of discussion around the legitimate purpose bump stocks and suppressors might have
Jim and Doug discuss police response to natural disasters, the debate over sanctuary cities, the Las Vegas mass shooting and other major topics
Jim and Doug revisit the topic of cops carrying Naloxone
Clearly, state and local governments are on a collision course with the federal government
Jim and Doug discuss the complications around the training and philosophy of de-escalation
In their 100th episode, Jim and Doug revisit the topic that generated the most listener feedback: vehicle pursuits
Jim and Doug discuss mental illness, gun control and other topics tied to recent active shooter incidents
Too many training budgets in law enforcement continue to suffer cutbacks