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Policing Matters — 576 episodes · page 1 of 6
Vinnie Politan on what makes a case a national obsession
Do fixed ALPR networks reduce vehicle theft? What new research found
What a veteran hostage negotiator teaches about trust, listening and hard conversations
When logistics fails: The hidden operational risks behind police equipment and fleets
More reps or better reps? Building police skills that last
After the towers fell: An NYPD lieutenant’s Ground Zero account
What ‘never forget’ means 25 years later
Why financial crime investigations need to move faster
If AI gives police time back, what should agencies do with it?
From information overload to actionable intelligence in policing
The heart of modern police leadership
What constant fight-or-flight does to police officers
Don’t lose your soul: Managing the ‘undercover effect’ on officers’ brains
The fitness formula that keeps officers healthy for the long haul
Behavioral health advisors and the future of crisis negotiations
What early adopters of Drone as First Responder programs learned — and what comes next
When the child becomes the abuser
How agencies can show the reality of policing
What cops forget, families remember
Dallas PD’s World Cup playbook: Plan in pencil, not pen
Why proactive policing remains policing’s toughest balancing act
How AI is reshaping police investigations — and why human oversight still matters
Training gaps, legal risks and decontamination lessons in protest policing
Why new police supervisors struggle — and how to fix it
The new frontline is above you — are you ready for drone threats?
Too much data, not enough intel: Fixing the flow of information in policing
Live from Axon Week 2026: A special Policing Matters podcast with CTO Jeff Kunins
Inside the patrol car: How officers assess risk in real time
When police training turns deadly: Concussion risks and safety gaps
Inside Amarillo’s real time crime center and what makes it work
How AI is helping police tackle digital evidence overload
Jon Becker on why culture – not tactics – drives performance under pressure
Your greatest asset isn’t equipment — it’s your people
When less-lethal options disappear: What the LAPD 40mm ban means for crowd control
How three cities built a future-focused police leadership academy
How Overland Park is preparing for the 2026 World Cup spotlight
From research to roll call: Testing hotspot policing in the real world
Breaking ground, building trust: A Black woman’s 40-year career in policing
Policing New York at the brink
Unlocked doors, new rules: One sheriff's high-risk jail experiment
What the Palisades fire taught police about resilient communications
Why improv might be policing's most overlooked communication skill
When hikers vanish, how modern searches really work
Drones, data and 'Live 911': Inside the modern real time information center
How Ohio is targeting the small group driving most violent crime
Can VR training create real stress for real-world police decisions?
San Francisco's recruitment reboot is rewriting the playbook for hiring cops
What women in policing told us about harassment — and why so few feel safe reporting it
What kids see when cops come home: Inside a police family's world
Life after the badge: Preparing for the quiet that comes next
America's forgotten cops — and the journalist exposing what they're up against
The new playbook for high-stakes events in 2026
Understanding police suicide: Research-based strategies to prevent officer loss
Why firearm detection dogs may be the future of school security
WASPC's statewide wellness challenge turns vision and synergy into measurable wins
How drug courts are changing the fight against addiction and crime
Inside the FBI National Academy: How 10 weeks at Quantico shapes police leaders
When the world turned on cops, she listened
Training under pressure: Making every dollar — and decision — count
The hidden sleep risks putting cops at risk
How police can prepare for AI, doxxing and disinformation
Resilience is survival — and the key to keeping cops in the fight
From early lessons to AI integration: The evolution of drones as first responders
From the street to the page: A San Francisco sergeant's journey from police work to bestselling books
What every officer can learn from the rise of women in command
What an outsider learned during 6 months inside the NYPD
When media myths define the moment: Fixing the narrative on police use of force
This FTO model is changing how cops are trained — and it's working
Stop checking the box: How to make police officer wellness part of the job
Virtual reality training pays off in armed encounter
Active shooter incidents dropped 50% — here's what law enforcement needs to know
Domestic violence investigations are key to homicide prevention
What New York’s 1990s crime drop can teach police today
Inside Snohomish County's $67.5M investment in emergency communications
Why this sheriff put his jail on national TV — and doesn't regret a second of it
5 threats police officers face in 2025 — and what leadership must do now
Bonus Episode: Policing Matters at Axon Week: A conversation with Axon CTO Jeff Kunins
Bonus Episode: Combatting the cyber threat with the Public Safety Threat Alliance
Bonus Episode: How the convergence of voice, video and AI is a force multiplier
Bonus Episode: Bringing 911 intelligence into the Real Time Crime Center
How proactive policing can move forward: An evidence-based roadmap
Bonus Episode: Getting started with Drone as a First Responder
Bonus Episode: A mobile-first approach to modern policing
Bonus Episode: How Protected Places programs improve real-time emergency response
How smarter tech use is transforming police intelligence
Why U.S. crime statistics are unreliable and how real-time data can help
'You don't see it coming': The roadside threat officers underestimate
Crashes, not accidents: Fixing our broken approach to roadside officer safety
How one detective's instincts exposed the truth behind a dismissed kidnapping
From crisis to cutting-edge: How San Pablo PD used technology to transform community safety
How a forensic specialist finds truth in the chaos of crime scenes
Promotions, parenthood and policing: How women can rise (and thrive) in law enforcement
Critical connections: The challenges and solutions in public safety communication
Stronger, leaner, built for the job: A first responder’s guide to real-world fitness
From the beat to the bookshelf: How a veteran cop turned real-life policing into gripping crime fiction
Inside 'On Patrol Live': The TV show bringing real police work to the small screen
No recruitment crisis: How Sheriff Leon Lott built a department deputies won't leave
Why police use of force is misunderstood and how bad policies make it worse
The future of police tech: Smarter systems, faster insights, better policing
'Lead where you are now': How a PD built a leadership-driven culture — and solved recruitment and retention