Policing Matters
Latest Episodes
Kevin Mullins from Wrap Technologies on the benefits of the BolaWrap for law enforcement
Force is inevitable in law enforcement situations with non-compliant suspects.Police officers know how to use de-escalation, but sometimes voice commands are not effective in dealing with subjects un
Tom Chittum discusses gunshot detection technology, plus the proliferation of ghost guns
Ghost guns are firearms that are privately assembled and untraceable. They can be assembled from "buy build shoot" kits or from other parts, or they can be 3D-printed. Unlike other guns, these weapons
Coach George Rush on reimagining police officer recruitment
The future of policing is in the hands of our best recruiting efforts.In a world where most careers have swift hiring procedures, why does law enforcement take up to nine months? Can we continue to r
Judy Pal on navigating crisis communications in law enforcement
A critical incident causes a full-on agency response, perhaps it involves fatalities, or perhaps it involves the use of force.The scene is secured and the media creates a narrative about the eventth
Why law enforcement officers should be trained emergency medical responders
Imagine you are a law enforcement officer first on scene of a mass shooting, or a choking child, or another officer or civilian has been critically injured and needs immediate attention.Are you up to
Remembering 9/11: Legacy, vigilance and cohesiveness
In this special crossover episode of the Policing Matters,Better Every ShiftandInside EMS podcasts, cohosts Jim Dudley, Aaron Zamzow and Chris Cebollero come together to discuss preserving the lega
Karima Holmes on critical challenges facing dispatchers
In the sphere of public safety, we often overlook the crucial role of those people who answer 911 calls, gather necessary information, and relay it to law enforcement personnel. There's a vast amount
Improving police response to persons with disabilities
Law enforcement officers may encounter situations where an individual may be unresponsive, appearing confused, agitated, or acting in a manner that doesnt quite fit the situation. How can an assessme
AI in action: Enhancing school security with ZeroEyes’ gun detection system
Artificial intelligence technologyis impacting all aspects of our lives. In today's episode, sponsored byLexipol, host Jim Dudley speaks withZeroEyes' Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder Dustin B
Jamie Hudson on how Elk Grove’s Real-Time Information Center gathers and shares information
There is no question that advancements in technology are helping communities fight crime as the number of law enforcement officers continues to diminish. But are we the technology efficiently and effe