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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The Fort Worth Police Department’s RTCC provides real-time analysis of calls for service to improve both officer and community safety
A licensed therapist and LEO wife shares key tips for how cops can maintain family relationships
How education and effective communication can improve both officer and community safety
Building up a toolkit of leadership traits to both improve your performance on patrol and your promotional opportunities
Guidance for officers looking to promote and police chiefs looking to develop a leadership pipeline
“We cannot claim any officer is an expert in use of force unless they are an expert in use of force”
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
“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
Graduate degree programs can help law enforcement professionals develop the critical-thinking skills required to navigate the complex realities of modern public safety
How do we better connect individuals with mental illness with community partners to achieve better health outcomes?
Answering FAQ about electric vehicle deployment in law enforcement
Being able to read human behavior patterns in real-time can allow officers to predict, detect, avoid or mitigate dangerous or unsafe situations
What makes a police practice evidence-based?
Volunteer Law Enforcement Officer Alliance President Dr. Ross Wolf discusses the many benefits reserve officers bring to law enforcement
Dr. Michael Shively from the National Center on Sexual Exploitation discusses the challenges of addressing human trafficking, sexual violence and other forms of victimization
Having a chaplain available for difficult times can be a blessing
Policing Matters podcast host Jim Dudley is joined by Police1 columnist Janay Gasparini to discuss the challenges law enforcement faced in 2021
“There is no denying this is one of the most problematic times for police.” – Bill Bratton
Leonard Sipes has one goal: To break down complex data into its simplest components to enable easier comprehension of complex crime statistics
Some individuals need some extra guidance to successfully navigate the hiring process and fulfill their dream of becoming a police officer
Officers face many health risks, from the impact of stress on cardiovascular health to lacking the leadership support needed to build resilient cops
Law enforcement leadership calls for strong, passionate and courageous individuals to protect the public while also standing up for their troops
While you can’t change what the job of law enforcement is, you can change your outlook through wellness training
From a lack of protective equipment to being hours from backup, small town cops face many challenges not seen by their urban counterparts
Chief Roger Schei of the Pocatello Police Department discusses the mindset required to be an effective law enforcement leader
Barbershops and beauty salons provide an ideal backdrop for open conversations between cops and community members
As VR technology improves, complex scenarios can be developed that provide real value for officer training, as well as improve community engagement
Law enforcement agencies should use every tool at their disposal – including technology – to keep candidates engaged