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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Tune in for tomorrow’s all-new episode, where host Jim Dudley talks with Brian Marvel about the formation of the West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition
Detective Matt Hutchison uncovers the innovative techniques and relentless pursuit that bring long-awaited closure to cases once deemed unsolvable
Tune in for tomorrow’s all-new episode, where host Jim Dudley talks with Detective Matt Hutchison about how he brings long-awaited closure to cases once deemed unsolvable
Exploring new strategies for reducing gun deaths through research and data analysis
Tune in for tomorrow’s all-new episode, where host Jim Dudley talks with Axon’s experts to unravel the complexities of officer-involved shootings and the potential for reducing gun fatalities
Chris Broomell from Officerstore.com discusses law enforcement firearms and training
Jonathan Wender, Ph.D., discusses the impact of TrustStat AI on police work and community interactions
This pioneering approach links police workload with financial planning
Solutions and insights for protecting public safety networks from cyberattacks
How policies and training empower effective enforcement in San Diego
Every year, Police1 breaks down United States Supreme Court rulings of significance to law enforcement
Take a deep dive into the hot-button topics impacting policing nationwide with Policing Matters host Jim Dudley and Chief Joel Shults
Redefining the landscape of traffic enforcement in a society increasingly focused on police reform and community safety
“Great leadership is needed at more than just the bridge; it is needed at every level of the organization.”
“This is about the opportunity to function as a guardian before we have to function as a warrior.”
“If I can help one person, then I have accomplished my mission.”
The Veterans Justice Initiative partners with local law enforcement to identify veterans who could benefit from services and how to improve officer resiliency
The renowned criminologist talks about the need to develop effective strategies and programs to reduce gun violence and hold offenders accountable
“We are now walking the path we need to walk for true suicide prevention.”
The founder of Citizens Behind the Badge discusses his goal of enabling the voices of law enforcement supporters to be heard loud and clear
Alicia Wadas recently received a first-ever recognition for her impact while serving as president of the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association
“The goal is to prevent whatever the situation is from escalating up to the point that force would have had to be used.”
“When you are talking about gunfire in urban areas, time is of the essence.”
Can the strategies that led to Rush’s overwhelming success on the football field be replicated in the law enforcement recruitment process?
Jim Dudley speaks with Eric Thomas O’Neal about adding yet another dimension to today’s law enforcement officer, that of a trained emergency medical responder
Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness
“Long gone are the days of don’t say anything until we know everything.”
A discussion of the groundbreaking findings of Carbyne’s “Pulse of 9-1-1 State of the Industry Survey” and the state of the emergency communications profession
Leigh Anne McKingsley, director of The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability, discusses best practices in officer training
Once a firearm has been identified, alerts are dispatched, including the last known location of the shooter, to school staff and law enforcement