In the realm of law enforcement, the start of a new year often brings about reflection and the pursuit of innovative approaches to age-old challenges. At the heart of this transformative period is a crucial, yet frequently overlooked aspect: budgeting and resource management within police departments. Activity-based budgeting (ABB) is a pioneering approach that intricately links police workload with financial planning. This method presents a stark contrast to traditional budget models, offering ...
Jan 17, 2024•45 min•Ep. 416
In the first eight months of 2023, cyberattacks against public safety agencies globally had already surpassed 2022 numbers by over 10%. Police departments and municipalities can be an ideal target for cyber extortionists given the mission-critical nature of their work. The growing frequency and sophistication of attacks such as ransomware and hacktivism that are targeting public safety agencies highlights the need for agencies to come together on cyber threat intelligence sharing now more than e...
Jan 10, 2024•36 min•Ep. 415
Since 2020, communities nationwide have seen an increase in large-scale sideshows that have endangered passers-by, the police and the participants, as well as plaguing neighborhoods with noise and associated criminal activities. In this episode of the "Policing Matters" podcast, host Jim Dudley talks to Sergeant John Ampol of the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) about the policies and training SDPD has put in place to manage sideshows, emphasizing collaboration with allied and prosecution agen...
Jan 03, 2024•22 min•Ep. 414
Every year, Police1 columnist Terry Dwyer breaks down United States Supreme Court rulings of significance to law enforcement. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, Terry joins host Jim Dudley to discuss this year's summary . Terry retired from the New York State Police after a 22-year career as a Trooper and Investigator. He is now a tenured Professor in the Justice and Law Administration Department at Western Connecticut State University and an attorney in private practice representi...
Dec 27, 2023•47 min•Ep. 413
In this special year-end episode, Policing Matters podcast host Jim Dudley is joined by fellow State Your Case columnist Chief Joel Shults to take a deep dive into the critical issues impacting law enforcement in 2023. Jim and Joel discuss many issues including the current political climate, NIBRS collection, use of force technology, pursuit response, officer safety and much more! About our sponsor This episode of the Policing Matters podcast is sponsored by OfficerStore. Learn more about gettin...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 412
Regardless of the topic or issue in law enforcement, whether it is about operations, hiring, retention, or safety, everything comes down to leadership. We're not just talking about leadership by rank, but individual leadership as well. Today’s guest on the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by Lexipol , has written about leadership and he certainly lives it. Andrew A. DeMuth Jr. is the lead presenter for LeadingBlue.com , a company that provides leadership training nationwide to law enforcement...
Dec 06, 2023•35 min•Ep. 411
Behavioral Threat Assessment Management (BTAM) stands as a crucial first line of defense in preempting and mitigating acts of mass violence, offering a systematic approach to identifying individuals who exhibit threatening or concerning behaviors. By analyzing these behavioral cues and assessing the potential risks they pose, law enforcement and threat assessment professionals can proactively intervene, providing support or taking action to prevent tragic incidents before they unfold. In this ep...
Nov 29, 2023•23 min•Ep. 410
Policing can create a range of emotions and feelings such as fear, excitement, grief, anger and sadness. Do officers ever catch a break and enjoy some levity and laughter? While policing is mostly serious business, wouldn’t it be great to be entertained by someone who knows about comedy and police work? Today's guest fits that role. Vinnie Montez, a Colorado police officer with more than two decades of service, also happens to be a successful comedian. In this episode of the Policing Matters pod...
Nov 22, 2023•43 min•Ep. 409
In 1954, the 83rd U.S. Congress amended the 1938 act that had made Armistice Day a holiday, striking the word “Armistice” in favor of “Veterans.” President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the legislation on June 1, 1954. From then on, November 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars. According to the Department of Justice COPS Office, nearly 25% of American law enforcement officers have a military background. We thank them for their service. Sadly, the rate of suicide for veterans is ...
Nov 13, 2023•20 min•Ep. 408
Policing strategies based on data and research are needed more than ever in order to deflect criticisms of race, economics and other biases. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by Lexipol , host Jim Dudley speaks with Dr. Phllip J. Cook, a criminologist and researcher, about the need to develop effective strategies and programs to reduce gun violence and hold offenders accountable. Dr. Cook, who co-authored " Policing Gun Violence " with Anthony Braga, is a renowned resear...
Nov 08, 2023•40 min•Ep. 407
Given the nature of the job, police officers will always sustain injuries. If you make an arrest, you may encounter a resistive suspect; if you make a traffic stop, an ensuing pursuit may lead to a traffic collision. Sometimes an injury may be obvious and apparent, but some may be deceptive. Have you ever “shaken it off” after a knockdown, drag-out fight? Ever get out of a minor vehicle fender bender and walk it off? Sure you have. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by Le...
Nov 01, 2023•43 min•Ep. 406
Amid all the grumblings about law enforcement over the years, there have been bright spots of support, which can be hard to see among all the negative chatter. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by OfficerStore.com , host Jim Dudley speaks with Craig W. Floyd, founder and president of Citizens Behind the Badge (CBB), a nonprofit advocacy organization formed in 2020 to end the disastrous “defund and defame the police” movement and ensure that our nation’s law enforcement p...
Oct 25, 2023•41 min•Ep. 405
In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by OfficerStore.com , host Jim Dudley speaks with Alicia Wadas , who has been honored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for her exceptional service in the public interest. The award is a one-time, first-ever recognition that spotlights her impact while serving as president of the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) , an FBI community outreach partner. Alicia Wadas is a successful businesswoman with Lavi...
Oct 18, 2023•32 min•Ep. 404
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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if they are in a mental health crisis. De-escalation does not work well when a suspect flees, so what are your options? In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by Lexipol , host Jim Dudley speaks with Kevin Mullins from WRAP Technologies a...
Oct 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 403
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 don't have serial numbers. Google “ghost guns” to see the ubiquity of them and that they have been used to assault law enforcement officers and commit crimes by people who most likely would not be able to lawfully purchase a firearm otherwise. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponso...
Oct 04, 2023•29 min•Ep. 402
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 rely on passive strategies like billboards to attract quality applicants? In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley speaks with Coach George Rush , a legend in the realm of college football with an impressive record of 326 wins, 22 conference titles, 7 state titles and 7 nation...
Sep 27, 2023•35 min•Ep. 401
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 event that is not quite right. Does your agency respond? Does your agency have a policy? How soon does the agency chief or sheriff explain the facts to the media and the public? In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley speaks with Judy Pal, founder and principal of 10-8 Communication...
Sep 20, 2023•43 min•Ep. 400
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 the task? Is it even something you have been trained to handle? In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by Lexipol , host 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...
Sep 13, 2023•35 min•Ep. 399
In this special crossover episode of the Policing Matters , Better Every Shift and Inside EMS podcasts, cohosts Jim Dudley, Aaron Zamzow and Chris Cebollero come together to discuss preserving the legacy of 9/11 responders and to assess our readiness to respond to a large-scale MCI in our communities. Together, they dive into technology trends used to improve the security of citizens and first responders, from license plate readers to crime mapping, facial recognition, drone surveillance and AI ...
Sep 06, 2023•38 min•Ep. 398
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 of unseen work, and more often than not, the circumstances are filled with high stress. Carbyne , a leader in cloud-native emergency call management, in partnership with NENA: The 9-1-1 Association , recently announced the groundbreaking findings of their inaugural " Pulse of 9-1-1 State of the Indu...
Aug 29, 2023•39 min•Ep. 397
Law enforcement officers may encounter situations where an individual may be unresponsive, appearing confused, agitated, or acting in a manner that doesn’t quite fit the situation. How can an assessment be made to help connect with this person? People with intellectual and developmental disabilities or IDD continue to be overrepresented in the criminal justice system as suspects, defendants and incarcerated persons, often because the manifestations of their disability can cause suspicion. This i...
Aug 24, 2023•38 min•Ep. 396
Artificial intelligence technology is impacting all aspects of our lives. In today's episode, sponsored by Lexipol , host Jim Dudley speaks with ZeroEyes ' Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder Dustin Brooks about how his company uses AI to detect firearms. ZeroEyes is a proactive visual gun detection and situational awareness software platform based on computer vision and advanced machine learning AI. It is layered on existing digital security cameras at schools, businesses and government offic...
Aug 16, 2023•28 min•Ep. 395
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 effectively? Are we integrating various applications to address crime prevention? Can we do it in small, medium and large agencies, and in urban and rural areas? In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by Lexipol , host Jim Dudley speaks with Jamie Hudson, Real-Time Information Center...
Aug 09, 2023•30 min•Ep. 394
The death of George Floyd in 2020 from the unlawful actions of a Minneapolis police officer sparked the largest protests in U.S. history – resulting in the erosion of community trust in law enforcement, particularly for youth. After connecting with distraught students who expressed confusion and fear at several organized protests in the summer of 2020, then Fremont Police Captain Sean Washington recognized that the youths’ voices needed to be heard. When he later became police chief in Fall 2021...
Aug 02, 2023•21 min•Ep. 393
Ever walk the beat or head into a coffee shop and hear, “See that police officer over there? If you don’t behave, they will arrest you!” Most officers have heard a parent say those exact words to a wide-eyed child and it infuriates them. Wouldn’t it be great to have a positive image of police and deputies portrayed to children? In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by Lexipol , host Jim Dudley speaks to veteran NYPD officer Adrian S. Goodwin about her mission to deliver that...
Jul 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 392
We often discuss the impact of vicarious trauma witnessed by public safety personnel. Not many in the profession joined with the intent of being mental health counselors to those on the street. The city of Aurora, Colorado has a series of programs that takes the pressure off law enforcement officers by pairing them with civilian mental health clinicians. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by Lexipol , host Jim Dudley speaks with Courtney Tassin, LPC, who is the Crisis Int...
Jul 21, 2023•32 min•Ep. 391
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 calls, suspect interviews and 9-1-1 calls to explore the case from all angles. The show is anchored by veteran, identical-twin detectives Dan and Dave, retired cold case investigator and "New York Times" bestselling author Paul Holes and hosted by actress, Yeardley Smith, the iconic voice of Lisa Simp...
Jul 11, 2023•41 min•Ep. 390
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 administrative infractions? In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by L3Harris , host Jim Dudley speaks with Jerrie Newport, one of three Threat Assessment Coordinators for the NEWESD and the Student Threat Assessment program . Jerrie facilitates and trains Level 2 community-wide th...
Jul 04, 2023•23 min•Ep. 389
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 episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by Staccato , host Jim Dudley speaks with Marvin "Ben" Haiman, who serves as the Chief of Staff for the Metropolitan Police Department , about how the agency is using data-driven initiatives to improve recruiting. Mr. Haiman oversees the daily operatio...
Jun 29, 2023•37 min•Ep. 388
The movies show us exactly how hostage negotiation works. Cut to the helicopters, searchlights, the holed-up hostage taker and the hostage negotiator approaching on foot, arms extended, without cover and wearing no protection aside from the nylon windbreaker that says “Hostage Negotiator” across the back. In reality, only a very small percentage of law enforcement officers become crisis negotiators, and face the reality of impromptu callouts with little information and less-than-ideal settings f...
Jun 20, 2023•39 min•Ep. 387
