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BTBI Season 2, Ep. 3 | Love in Law Enforcement

Friday, August 29, 2025 • Duration

In this episode, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd, and a few special guests. They dive into the complex world of love and law enforcement. What happens when officers fall for each other and try to balance a romantic relationship while working a demanding, high-stress job? […]

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BTBI – Season 2, Ep. 2 | Powerful Bond Between Law Enforcement and Special Olympics Illinois

Friday, August 22, 2025 • Duration

In this heartwarming episode of Behind the Badge Illinois, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Law Enforcement Torch Run Senior Director George Peterson, along with Special Olympics Illinois Athletes Emmerson Hjort and Alex Huegen. They spotlight the deep and inspiring connection between law enforcement and Special Olympics Illinois. From local fundraisers […]

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BTBI – Season 2, Ep. 1 | The Transition from Officer to Leader

Friday, August 15, 2025 • Duration

In this episode of Behind the Badge Illinois, host David Hochberg is joined by DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd and Fairview Heights Police Chief Steve Johnson. Hear them dive into the challenges and growth that come with moving from officer to supervisor in law enforcement. Leaping to a leadership role, such as sergeant, means more […]

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Behind the Badge Episode 30 | Uniting communities and law enforcement

Friday, January 24, 2025 • Duration

On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, Founder and President of Unity Partnership Regina Brent and Unity Partnership’s second Vice President Cheryl Clayton. Listen in while they discuss the innovative Unity Partnership and how this partnership is working to build trust, improve […]

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Behind the Badge Episode 29 | Training the next generation

Friday, November 29, 2024 • Duration

On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, and Elgin Chief Ana Lally. Listen in while they discuss what Field Training Officers (FTOs) are and why they are a crucial role in law enforcement.

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Behind the Badge Episode 28 | Behind the Headset

Friday, November 22, 2024 • Duration

On this episode of Behind the Badge, guest host O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman is joined by Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, and retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal. Listen in while they give listeners an inside look at the world of police dispatchers and telecommunicators—the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the […]

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Behind the Badge Episode 27 | SWAT Superheroes

Friday, November 15, 2024 • Duration

On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, and Vernon Hills Police Chief Pat Kreis. Listen in while they discuss what SWAT is and why this group of highly trained police officers is so important.

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Behind the Badge Episode 26 | Shared principles of public safety

Friday, October 25, 2024 • Duration

On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen and Springfield Police Chief and Illinois Association Chiefs of Police Executive Director Kenny Winslow. Listen in while they discuss the importance of public safety to the ILACP. You can watch this […]

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Behind the Badge Episode 25 | The importance of trusting the police

Thursday, October 24, 2024 • Duration

On this episode of Behind the Badge, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, in for David Hochberg, is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd and retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal. Listen in while they take a closer look at a recent poll that reveals an […]

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Behind the Badge Episode 24 | The State’s Attorney’s role in the criminal justice system

Friday, October 18, 2024 • Duration

On this episode of Behind the Badge, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, in for David Hochberg, is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd and DeKalb County State’s Attorney Rick Amato. Listen in while they explore the crucial role of a state’s attorney in the criminal justice […]

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