Policing Matters

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Talking the beat to cover what matters to you as an LEO. Join deputy chief Jim Dudley (ret.) every weekly as he sits down with law enforcement leaders and criminal justice experts to discuss strategy, challenges and trends in policing.

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Why a police department's real-time crime center is an IT project

2026-11-10 · 40 min · Episode 582

A real-time crime center is easy to picture: video walls, camera feeds, analytics and analysts helping officers in the field. What gets far less attention is the technical work behind it. Someone has to keep the systems…
Why the public wants license plate reader safeguards, not a shutdown

2026-11-04 · 28 min · Episode 581

Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) have been part of American policing for two decades, but they have rarely sparked as much controversy as right now. Social media campaigns, new questions about data sharing and a…
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux on leading by empowerment

2026-10-28 · 36 min · Episode 580

Every leader remembers the day they went from being one of the team to being in charge of it. On this episode of Policing Matters, host Jim Dudley talks with Dallas Police Chief Daniel C. Comeaux about leadership at…
Police recruitment has a messaging problem, not a purpose problem

2026-10-22 · 34 min · Episode 579

Police agencies of every size are still struggling to fill their ranks, even with hiring bonuses, new recruiting campaigns, and a stronger social media presence. The question underneath all of it is whether agencies are…
Vinnie Politan on what makes a case a national obsession

2026-10-14 · 20 min · Episode 578

After decades covering the country's most closely watched trials, from Scott Peterson and Casey Anthony to Alex Murdaugh and Johnny Depp, Vinnie Politan has a front-row view of how the public, the press and juries see…
Do fixed ALPR networks reduce vehicle theft? What new research found

2026-10-07 · 28 min · Episode 577

As law enforcement agencies weigh the benefits and concerns associated with automated license plate readers, they need more than individual success stories to guide their decisions. Agencies need evidence about what…
What a veteran hostage negotiator teaches about trust, listening and hard conversations

2026-09-29 · 51 min · Episode 576

Every officer, supervisor and commander eventually faces the same challenge crisis negotiators train for every day: staying composed, building trust and making a good decision when the information is incomplete,…
When logistics fails: The hidden operational risks behind police equipment and fleets

2026-09-23 · 27 min · Episode 575

Police agencies depend on far more than staffing and training to stay ready for the next call. Vehicles, radios, protective gear, medical supplies, firearms and other everyday equipment all need to be available,…
More reps or better reps? Building police skills that last

2026-09-16 · 38 min · Episode 574

Affordable training equipment can give officers more opportunities to practice, but repetition alone does not make a skill last. An officer may look proficient by the end of a familiar drill and still struggle to recall…
After the towers fell: An NYPD lieutenant’s Ground Zero account

2026-09-11 · 30 min · Episode 573

Twenty-five years after 9/11, the attacks continue to shape how public safety agencies prepare for catastrophic incidents. In this episode of Policing Matters, host Jim Dudley speaks with retired NYPD Lt. Nicholas…

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Oldest episode in feed: 11/2015 · over 11 years
Typical length: 28 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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