Policing Matters

Policing Matters


Latest Episodes

AI in action: Enhancing school security with ZeroEyes’ gun detection system
August 16, 2023

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
August 09, 2023

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

Fremont Police Chief Sean Washington on how a Youth Advisory Board builds trust through transparent communication
August 02, 2023

The death of George Floyd in 2020 from the unlawful actions of a Minneapolis police officer sparked thelargest protests in U.S. history resulting in the erosion of community trust in law enforcemen

Can a children’s book inspire the next generation of police officers?
July 25, 2023

Ever walk the beat or head into a coffee shop and hear, See that police officer over there? If you dont behave, they will arrest you!Most officers have heard a parent say those exact words to a wi

How co-responder programs are taking the pressure off law enforcement officers in Aurora, Colorado
July 21, 2023

We often discuss the impact of vicarious traumawitnessed by public safety personnel.Not many in the profession joined with the intent of being mental health counselors to those on the street. The ci

Meet the ’Small Town Dicks’ podcasting about big-time crime in Small Town, USA
July 11, 2023

The "Small Town Dicks" podcast follows big-time crime in Small Town, USA, with each episode featuring the detectives who broke the case in their small town, and includes assets like jailhouse phone ca

How a threat assessment team tracks students of concern
July 04, 2023

In light of serious problems in our schools from student disruptions, fights, even stabbings and shootings are we doing enough to maintain the peace in our schools without getting caught up in adm

How the Metropolitan Police Department uses technology and process restructuring to reduce hiring inefficiencies
June 29, 2023

Law enforcement recruiting is an issue we have been scrambling to address across the country.Our guest today has some ideas that have been put into action with some great initial results.In this epi

Jonathan Pultz on how to excel as a crisis negotiator
June 20, 2023

The movies show us exactly how hostage negotiationworks. Cut to the helicopters, searchlights, the holed-up hostage taker and the hostage negotiator approaching on foot, arms extended, without cover

Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels on the challenges of policing at the Southwest border
June 13, 2023

We often talk about policing in urban areas on the show from mid-sized cities to large metropolitan areas and all related issues confronting law officers. But in this episode of the Policing Matters