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Dallas Police - Daniel Comeaux -Empower, Inspire, Motivate: A Chief’s Blueprint For Modern Policing
06 Nov 2025
00:55:31
The CopDoc Podcast - Season 9 - Episode 163
What happens when a former DEA executive takes the helm of a major city police department with a promise to be the most proactive force in America? We invited Dallas Police Chief Danny Comeaux to walk us through his playbook—why leadership starts with empower, inspire, motivate, how quick wins build trust, and why showing up unannounced at stations can change a culture faster than any memo. From the first 90 days of look, listen, and learn to a clear target of 4,000 sworn officers, his approach blends federal-scale thinking with deep local roots.
We talk strategy that bites: a relentless felony-warrants push with the U.S. Marshals, stronger ties with DEA and FBI, and a precision focus on repeat violent offenders. Then we zoom out to the backbone—evidence-based policing—through partnerships with UTSA for the city’s crime plan, Prairie View A&M for juvenile pathways, and SMU’s VR training to sharpen cultural competency and decision-making. Crime is down five years running, recruitment is surging, and a 10-month academy turns cadets into street-ready officers prepared to act with confidence and restraint.
Technology isn’t window dressing here. Drones as first responders become a triage engine for low-priority calls, freeing officers to move to real emergencies and cutting response times. Inside the department, accountability is strict yet fair: discipline with context, truth over politics, and promotions tied to peer respect and proven experience. Wellness sits near the top of the operational stack because the job demands it—support that keeps good officers healthy and effective. And across Dallas, collaboration with city services turns quality-of-life complaints into quick fixes, reinforcing that public safety is a team sport.
If you’re curious about modern policing that blends community engagement, transparency, data, and decisive enforcement, this conversation lays out a blueprint you can put into practice, listen to Chief Danny Comeaux on The CopdDoc Podcast. Like what you hear? Follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a review to tell us what your city should try next.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Jim Burch -From DOJ Halls to NPI: Building Evidence-Based, Human-Centered Policing
21 Oct 2025
00:56:20
The CopDoc Podcast - Season 9 - Episode 162
Policing changes fastest when leaders listen first and translate ideas into real work. That’s the throughline in our conversation with Jim Burch, president of the National Policing Institute, who shares a candid view of how a small team amplifies big impact: distilling research into actionable guidance, helping agencies adapt—not copy—what works elsewhere, and building partnerships that move from concept to implementation. Jim draws on decades across DOJ and ATF, and he’s blunt about what unlocks progress: focused mission, field-driven priorities, and a healthy respect for regional differences that shape what “evidence-based” looks like on the ground.
We dig into NPI’s multi-city hot spots training experiment that cut crime by more than 20 percent without driving arrests up, and how implementation science turns studies into day-to-day practice. Jim opens up about cross-sector learning—borrowing just-in-time training from airlines and safety culture from fire and EMS—and why policing earns “profession” status when cities budget for standards, education, and officer wellness, not just cars and calls. He also tackles mission creep, the limits of co-response in under-resourced regions, and the practical ways agencies can pool capacity without losing local trust.
AI is the tension point many leaders feel. Jim explains why NPI moved from tight restrictions to governed adoption—policies, transparency, and training—after seeing real productivity gains in analysis, drafting, and data work. Forget the narrow use-case fights; the near-term upside is smarter internal workflows that free experts to make better decisions faster. Paired with clear research summaries and careful adaptation, AI becomes a legitimate force multiplier for public service.
If you care about evidence-based policing, officer wellness, and practical innovation that respects community nuance, this conversation offers both realism and hope. Subscribe, share with a colleague who wrestles with these issues, and leave a review telling us where your agency most needs help—implementation, AI literacy, or wellness—so we can explore it next.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Jonathan Ziders - Assistant Chief: Rising Through the Ranks Changes Everything You Thought You Knew
17 Jun 2025
00:57:13
The CopDoc Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 154
Leadership doesn't happen in a vacuum – especially in policing, where decisions impact both officers and communities. In this revealing conversation, Assistant Chief Jonathan Ziders takes us on his remarkable journey from reluctant recruit to departmental leader.
"I never wanted to be a cop," Ziders candidly shares at the start of our discussion. His original dream of becoming a firefighter gave way to a policing career that has seen him rise through every rank in the Lancaster, NY Police Department, culminating in his recent appointment as the agency's first-ever Assistant Chief. This unique trajectory provides the backdrop for exploring how leadership perspectives transform with increased responsibility.
Communication emerges as perhaps the most critical skill for police leaders. Ziders reflects on his evolution from an introverted officer to a leader responsible for setting departmental tone. "I had to learn how to speak and communicate differently because I started to realize that how I thought I should be wasn't going to work," he explains. His emphasis on explaining "the why" behind directives resonates as a leadership principle applicable far beyond policing.
The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Ziders discusses his data-driven approach to mental health response. After analyzing call data, he discovered mental health incidents were dramatically underreported in their systems – not intentionally, but due to classification practices. This revelation led to exploring co-responder models that pair officers with mental health clinicians, representing the forward-thinking approaches Ziters brings to his department.
Throughout our discussion, Ziders repeatedly returns to the service core of policing, explaining how he reinforces this value with new officers: "When we're looking at hiring, those are the types of people that we want - the service-oriented individuals." His philosophy of leadership being about character – "who you are, not what you do" – offers wisdom for leaders in any field.
Join us for this candid look at police leadership and discover why explaining purpose, fostering communication, and maintaining authenticity might be the most valuable tools in any leader's arsenal.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
TCD Podcast: Sam Thiara, Ep 64, Simon Fraser University
21 Mar 2022
00:34:54
Sam Thiara is a leadership lecturer and leader coach affiliated with Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Sam is a writer and blogger, with a passion to inspire and motivate others in their personal and professional development through his many adventures and reflections on life’s journey.
Since 2004, Sam began as a lecturer at the Beedie School of Business and Fraser International College at Simon Fraser University. Sam created a conversation skills workshop series to help students on their soft skills as this is vitally important to help international students transition.
In 2011, Sam delivered a TEDx talk about ‘Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary.’ This led to a published book on personal storytelling and helping the reader build their story-voice.
Sam completed his master’s degree in Leadership Studies at the University of Exeter in England, a double major in Business Administration and Political Science from SFU, completed a certificate in Life Coaching from Cambridge University, a community leadership program through Leadership Vancouver, a Human Resources certificate from BCIT, and adult education certification with Vancouver Community College.
Sam consistently strives to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary and his journey is documented at Sams50-50.com. His favorite saying and what he lives by: “Everyone’s life is an autobiography…make yours worth reading!” “Leave a lasting impression, not just a footprint.”
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast Ep 63, Joanne Sweeney, Digital Marketing, Social Media in Public Sector
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast Bruce O'Brien, Ep 62, Assistant Commissioner, New Zealand Police, Session 2
07 Mar 2022
00:34:31
Bruce O'Brien is an Assistant Commissioner with the New Zealand Police. He is now responsible for the National Intelligence, Evidence-based Policing, and Roads Policing.
A 20+ year veteran with the NZP, Bruce is pursuing a doctorate through the Canterbury Christ Church University.
We spoke about policing, the issues in policing in New Zealand and across the Globe, innovation, the New Zealand Evidence-based Policing Center, technology, police legitimacy, and leadership.
Bruce can be reached by email at bruce.obrien@police.govt.nz
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast Ep 61, Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon, An Garda Siochana
28 Feb 2022
00:44:13
Dr. Shawna Coxon is the Deputy Commissioner of An Garda Siochana, Ireland's National Police. Shawna served with the Toronto Police Service, where she served for 26 years and rose to the rank of Deputy Chief where she led three commands at different times.
Most recently, she was in charge of the Human Resources Command, which is comprised of three functions: People and Culture, Corporate Risk Management and the Hearings Office. This Command is responsible for driving the progressive hiring, training, discipline and development of Service members. Prior to that, she led the Priority Response Command followed by the Communities and Neighbourhoods Command. There she oversaw the reactive and proactive policing response of all 16 police divisions in the City of Toronto. These two commands include all front-line policing, community and neighbourhood policing, as well as the investigation functions at Toronto’s police divisions. They also include the Service’s Operations Centre, 911 Communications, Traffic Services, the Parking Enforcement Unit and Court Services.
Deputy Coxon has had a diverse career working in many areas of policing including child abuse, sex crimes, human rights, professional standards, community response, vice, intelligence and national security. She was a proud member of the Transformational Task Force and is also well known for having implemented Service’s inaugural Computer Cyber Crime (C3) Section. She was chosen for both of these initiatives because she has led numerous enterprise-wide innovation projects.
Shawna Coxon has a B.A.(Hons) in Psychology, an M.A. in Criminology, and a Ph.D. in Law. from the University of Leicester in the UK. She has published and lectured extensively around the world. She has been an adjunct professor at the University of Guelph-Humber for fourteen years.
As Depuy Commissioner for the Garda, Shawna is responsible for Governance, Transformation, and Strategic Planning.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast Ep 60 Dr. Cathryn Lavery, Pace University
21 Feb 2022
00:40:43
Dr. Lavery is Chair and Professor for Pace University’s Criminal Justice & Security. She has two forthcoming books on officer wellness and sociopolitical risks in agencies. She has published in: Frontiers, Journal of Behavioral. Health, and Journal of Law Enforcement. Her research includes officer wellness and resiliency, IPV, sex crimes, humane criminology, social media & violent crime, and human trafficking. Dr: Lavery regularly appears on radio and television news shows for commentary on criminal justice issues.
Cathy was previously the Chair of the Criminal Justice Department at Iona College.
Dr. Lavery received her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, specializing in Forensic Psychology and Ethics from the Graduate Center at the City University of New York. She is a certified mediator with the New York ABA.
Dr. Lavery serves on various advisory boards and currently consults on issues of Title IX and sexual discrimination, cultural sensitivity, and trauma.
We talk about officer wellness, the impact of Social-Political Risk in Criminal Justice, and the value of exposing students and officers to options for enhancing wellness.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast Ep 59 - Interview with Larry Forletta, retired DEA
14 Feb 2022
00:35:00
Larry Forletta is a former local police officer, Maryland State Trooper, and Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration. he is now the creator and host of the Forletta Investigates Podcast. He is the owner of Forletta Investigative/Security Consultants in the Pittsburgh area.
We talked about his experience in local and state police before signing on to the DEA. The interview focused on DEA investigations, policing, and private investigations.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast - Ginny McKenna, Retired Police Scotland Officer - Ep 58
07 Feb 2022
00:43:59
Ginny McKenna is a retired police officer from the United Kingdom. She worked for 8 years in England and resigned after feeling harassed and losing her zeal for policing. She seriously contemplated suicide and stopped her decision to die because of her care for her dog, at the last minute.
After several years, she decided to return to policing in Scotland, having to return to the police academy. She retired and began her quest to become a life coach. She has chosen to focus on police officers in distress.
Our discussion revolves around serving as a woman in policing, the trauma that one can experience while on the job, and her focus on police officers across the Globe.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast: Dr. Darl Champion, Methodist University, Ep 57
31 Jan 2022
00:38:20
Dr. Darl Champion, Sr. is a tenured professor within the School of Public Affairs at Methodist University in North Carolina. Darl served in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps and the U.S. Army C.I.D. He began his teaching career with Fayetteville Community College.
In 1997, Dr. Champion was named the Outstanding Instructor at Fayetteville Technical Community College; in 1988 he was named the Margaret Lange Willis Outstanding Educator in North Carolina. In 2004 he was named Professor of the Year at Methodist University.
Dr. Champion has been a long-term member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Science, the American Society of Criminology, the American Society for Public Administration, and the American Society of Industrial Security. He served ten years as a member of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and is currently a member of the governing board of the Carolina’s Institute for Community Policing.
He has worked with a number of agencies and we spoke about the changes in policing and the history of policing. We discussed the legacy of August Vollmer, who has been called the father of American policing. We also discussed the challenges in policing and teaching in Criminal Justice programs using an andragogical approach.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast Ep 56 Chief David Norris, Menlo Park, CA Police - Session 2
24 Jan 2022
00:37:19
In our second session with Chief Norris, we continue our candid and wide-ranging chat. We talk about police culture, leadership development, training, standards, and police reform. David Norris is the Police Chief for the Menlo Park, CA Police Department. He had a long career with the San Mateo Police, rising to the rank of Captain. An east coast, Boston area transplant, Dave played baseball in high school and college, and later played in minor league baseball with affiliated teams for the St. Louis Cardinals after being drafted as a pitcher.
In his new job, he has faced a reduction in force due to Covid budget cuts.
Tags: Dave NorrisMenlo Park PoliceThe CopDoc PodcastSteve MorrealepolicingSan Mateo Police
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast - Steve Gould - Host, Things Police See Podcast Ep 55
17 Jan 2022
00:40:33
Steve Gould is a sergeant with the Leverett, MA Police Department. A Massachusetts native, he served as a Conservation Officer on Cape Cod, then spent 10 years as a full-time police officer in Eastham, Police Department on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
In a leap of faith, he packed up his family and belongings to travel to the west coast, landing a job as a civilian police background investigator with the City of Los Angeles, focused on conducting background investigations for police officers.
During his time there, he was hearing stories from LAPD veterans and got the idea to record the stories, leading to his creation and hosting of the Things Police See Podcast.
Steve returned to Massachusetts, starting back in policing in the small town of Leverett, near the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, in Western Massachusetts.
We talk about policing, differences in policing approach and culture between the east and west coast, small-town policing, police reform, and podcasting. An interesting chat, with a practitioner.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Chief John Fisher - The Art of Police Leadership: Coaching Through Crisis and Change
03 Jun 2025
00:49:37
The CopDoc Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 153
What happens when a basketball coach becomes a police chief? Chief John Fisher of the Bedford, Massachusetts, Police Department brings a refreshingly human perspective to law enforcement leadership, replacing command-and-control with connection and coaching.
Fisher's journey from U.S. Coast Guard service through the ranks of Nashua, NH Police Department to his current role reveals a leadership style fundamentally shaped by his parallel career coaching high school basketball for over 30 seasons. "Coaching happens in split seconds," he explains, "but you still have to fall back on a coaching mentality. Same way we do in law enforcement."
At the heart of Fisher's approach is what he calls "the coaching sandwich" – opening with value recognition, suggesting improvement, and closing with encouragement. This technique acknowledges the reality that most police interactions involve people experiencing "their worst possible moment," requiring officers skilled in human connection more than tactical proficiency. When taking command of new departments, Fisher began by listening rather than dictating, meeting individually with officers to understand their perspectives before implementing change.
Fisher challenges traditional notions of police authority, recognizing that today's departments include officers spanning from their 20s to 60s, each generation requiring different leadership approaches. His philosophy emphasizes critical thinking through questions rather than commands, preparing teams for crisis through "what if" scenarios, and building community connections that transcend enforcement.
Whether you're in law enforcement, leadership, or simply interested in organizational culture, Fisher's insights offer valuable lessons on mentoring the next generation, navigating institutional change, and maintaining optimism while facing challenging realities. Ready to rethink what effective leadership looks like? Listen now and discover why Fisher believes "I am more optimistic now than I ever have been in my career."
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast, Ep 54, Ivonne Roman, Retired Chief Newark, NJ Police
10 Jan 2022
00:35:36
Ivonne Roman is a veteran of the Newark, NJ Police Department, retiring as Chief of Police. She is a doctoral candidate at Rutgers University in Camden, NJ.
Ivonne lives in Central New Jersey and was instrumental in the development of the 30x30 Project, working with NIJ and later the Policing Project at NYU School of Law. aimed at raising the number of women to 30% by 2030.
We spoke about women in policing, the difficulties of acceptance of women in policing from the 70s to the 90s, evidence-based approaches to policing, and the community relations in Newark, NJ.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast - Danny Murphy - Ep. 53, former Deputy Commissioner, New Orleans Police and Baltimore Police
03 Jan 2022
00:43:35
Danny Murphy started working in community advocacy in his native New Orleans, LA. He accepted a job as a Compliance Manager after the New Orleans Police were placed under a consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice. He was promoted to Deputy Superintendent for Compliance with the NOPD. He later moved to the Baltimore Police Department as Deputy Commissioner of the Compliance Unit. After seven years in Compliance, he is now a consultant to a number of larger police agencies in the USA.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
TCD Podcast Dr. George Reed, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Ep 52 Session 2 - Toxic Leadership
20 Dec 2021
00:36:12
In our second session with Dr. George Reed, we discuss toxic, destructive leadership. Dr. Reed now serves as Dean at the School of Public Policy at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. A U.S. Army military veteran, George retired as a Colonel in the Military Police Corps. George had assignments that included MP posts, Criminal Investigation Command (CIC, formerly CID) leadership posts, and correctional facility posts. His last assignment was as a faculty member of leadership studies at the Army War College in Carlisle, PA.
Dr. Reed also worked at the University of San Diego focused on leadership studies. Our chat focused on toxic leadership, relationships, looking for experiences and literature from outside of policing and their value for police organizations.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Chief Stephanie Price, The CopDoc Podcast Ep 51 - Bluffton, SC Police Department
13 Dec 2021
00:46:50
Stephanie Police is the Police Chief with the Bluffton, SC Police Department. She is a veteran in policing for over 20 years.
A long-term officer and Command Staff member with the Kansas City, MO Police Department. She left to become Assistant CHiaf with the Savannah, GA Police. In 2020, Chief Price started as Chief of the Bluffton Police Department.
Stephanie holds a Bachelor's Degree from Park University and an MBA from Benedictine University.
We talked about her experience in three different agencies. She talks of the importance of community and community outreach in policing.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast: Chief Allen Aldenberg, Manchester, NH Police - Ep 50
06 Dec 2021
00:35:27
Chief Allen Aldenberg has worked in law enforcement for nearly 20 years. He served as a corrections officer in Massachusetts and began his law enforcement career with the Goffstown, NH Police Department. He later joined the Manchester, NH Police Department and rose through the ranks, becoming the Chief in 2019.
He is a Colonel in the U.S. Army Massachusetts National Guard and has led the 972nd MP Company. He was activated and his unit went to Afghanistan during the war on terrorism.
He recently attended the FBI National Academy. We talked about leadership, preparing future leaders, the importance of training, and the effectiveness of CompStat and problem-solving teams.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast, Chief Doug Shoemaker, Grand Junction, CO Police, Ep 49
29 Nov 2021
00:45:46
Doug Shoemaker is the Chief of Police at the Grand Junction, Colorado Police Department. A veteran of more than 30 years in law enforcement, most of his career was with the Jefferson City, Missouri Police Department, the capital city of MO. He rose to the number two position, as Deputy Chief. He was recently elected as the 5th Vice President for the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He will rise through the chairs to become the IACP president in 5 years.
Doug talks about Strategic Planning, empowering all members of an agency to offer ideas for improvement of their department. In a wide-ranging and candid chat, we covered the continuing evolution of policing, the necessity of training, planning, and succession planning, while serving community needs.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast: Professor Rosa Brooks, Georgetown University Law School, Ep 48
22 Nov 2021
00:40:33
Professor Rosa Brooks is a Georgetown University Law School professor. She is the author of a few books and several articles. During an earlier Sabbatical, she attended the Reserve Officer Police Academy for the Metropolitan, D.C. Police Department. She provided patrol support of regular officers in the District of Columbia.
She established the Center for Innovations in Community Safety. Members of the Metropolitan Police meet to discuss approaches to improving community safety and interactions.
We spoke of her experience in policing and her thoughts on the future of policing and the benefits of engaging police in thoughtful, community-centered conversation, working to create more mutual understanding.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
TCD Podcast Ep 47 Captain Ernie Cuthbertson Greensboro, NC Police Department
15 Nov 2021
00:39:57
Dr. Ernie Cuthbertson is a Captain, responsible for training with the Greensboro, NC Police.
A U.S. Marine veteran, Ernie is from Pennsylvania and related to NC to begin his 20 plus years in law enforcement. Captain Cuthbertson is focused on leader development and succession planning for agencies.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
TCD Podcast Ep 46 Chief Dave Norris, Session 1, Menlo Park, CA Police Department
01 Nov 2021
00:33:29
David Norris is the Police Chief for the Menlo Park, CA Police Department. He had a long career with the San Mateo Police, rising to the rank of Captain. An east coast, Boston area transplant, Dave played baseball in high school and college, and later played in minor league baseball with affiliated teams for the St. Louis Cardinals after being drafted as a pitcher.
In his new job, he has faced a reduction in force due to Covid budget cuts. In a candid and wide-ranging chat, we talked about police culture, leader development and community outreach.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
TCD Podcast - Vicki Herrington Ep45 - Interview with Director of Knowledge, Australian Institute of Police Management - Session 2
25 Oct 2021
00:14:23
In this brief continuation, we chatted with Dr. Vicki Herrington, the Director of Knowledge at the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM). We talked about policing, police leadership, training, and approaches to reflective learning on the issues confronting policing and the rising dissatisfaction of police service delivery, especially in urban areas in the states.
A fascinating interview with Vicki, an international thought leader, showing the similarities and differences in policing and police leader training from down under!
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Jason Potts - Police Leadership Through Evidence and Change - LV Department of Public Safety
27 May 2025
00:50:06
The CopDoc Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 151
In a great conversation on The CopDoc Podcast, Steve Morreale engages with Jason Potts, Director of the Department of Public Safety in Las Vegas, Nevada, exploring the intersection of modern police leadership and evidence-based approaches to public safety. Potts, who also serves as president of the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing, offers valuable insights that challenge traditional policing paradigms.
Potts' journey through law enforcement is as diverse as it is impressive. Beginning with the Coast Guard and Customs Border Patrol, he spent 22 years with the Vallejo Police Department in California before becoming the chief in Las Vegas, where he oversees a comprehensive public safety operation including deputy city marshals, detention facilities, and animal protection services. With approximately 420 employees and a $100 million budget, his department works alongside the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to maintain safety in the city's parks, tourist corridors, and detention facilities.
What distinguishes Potts' leadership philosophy is his commitment to evidence-based policing, a concept he defines simply as "informing your decisions based on the best available data, science and research." This approach, which originated in evidence-based medicine, involves systematically evaluating policing strategies through data analysis and controlled studies. Potts describes how his perspective transformed after participating in the National Institute of Justice LEADS (Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science) program in 2016, which changed his career trajectory and ultimately led to his leadership role in promoting evidence-based approaches nationally.
The conversation reveals Potts' practical application of these principles through randomized controlled trials he conducted, including studies on license plate readers and patrol visibility with lights on versus off. These small-scale experiments yielded actionable insights that improved operational effectiveness. Potts emphasizes that evidence-based policing doesn't replace officer instinct and craft but rather complements them with systematic analysis to determine what truly works.
Leadership dominates much of the discussion as Potts reflects on the challenges of entering a new organization and implementing change. He acknowledges making mistakes by "coming in hot and heavy" and learning to "inject change at rates people can absorb." His leadership philosophy centers on building relationships and trust, explaining that "trust is the currency of life" and "trust begets trust." He discusses the importance of setting clear expectations, providing tools and training, and ensuring consistency in discipline and accountability.
Potts emphasizes the critical nature of communication and "owning the message" rather than simply passing directives down the chain of command. He wants "owners, not renters" in his leadership team—people who fully embrace their responsibility for organizational culture and outcomes. This culture-building extends to his collaborative approach to strategic planning, where he involves officers at all levels through a Chief's Advisory Board to create a document they genuinely own and support.
The conversation concludes with practical advice for departments interested in implementing evidence-based approaches: start small, partn
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
TCD Podcast: Rahul Sidhu, Spidr Tech - Ep44
18 Oct 2021
00:40:23
Rahul Sidhu is a graduate of the University of Pittsburg. He studied Emergency Medicine and was a paramedic and flight medic. Moving to California, He attended the Orange County Police Academy, and served as a police officer for the Redondo Beach, CA Police Department. Rahul began a few businesses to bring technology innovations to policing, now extending to other public safety, courts and prosecutor's offices, and public sector agencies. He has married his passions and love for public safety with the use of technology and AI to benefit ageiceis.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
TCD Podcast: Renee Dominguez Chief - New Haven CT Police Ep 43
11 Oct 2021
00:39:27
Chief Renee Dominguez is a 20 year veteran of law enforcement in Connecticut. Renee began her policing career in Newtown, CT with the Newtown Police Department. In her career with the New Haven Police Department, she served on patrol, as a canine officer, in the Narcotics unit.
She was a Sergeant and a District Commander. She was promoted to Assistant Chief and was responsible for the Patrol Division. In June 2021, Chief Dominguez was elevated to Interim Chief for an initial 8-month appointmment. She is focused on training, community relationships and personnel development.
In a wide-ranging interview, we spoke of policing, community relationships, racial issues, women in policing and a shortage of police applicants.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Dr. Mark Chaires, TCD Podcast Ep 42, Tennessee State University, retired Chief, Schenectady, NY Police
04 Oct 2021
00:41:50
We chatted with Dr. Mark Chaires, retired Police Chief for the Schenectady, NY Police.
A second career academic, we spoke about teaching, policing, the issues of race, and the difficulties of leading police agencies. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Mark is now actively involved in the Imagination Library of Middle Tennessee, a non-profit started by Dolly Parton. It addresses the issue of early literacy.
Mark provided an interesting perspective on policing and teaching. He spoke about his experience in the military and the essence of followership.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast Bruce O'Brien, Assistant Commissioner, New Zealand Police, Session 1, Ep 41
27 Sep 2021
00:28:42
Bruce O'Brien is an Assistant Commissioner with the New Zealand Police. He is now responsible for the National Intelligence, Evidence-based Policing, and Roads Policing.
A 20+ year veteran with the NZP, Bruce is pursuing a doctorate through the Canterbury Christ Church University.
We spoke about policing, the issues in policing in New Zealand and across the Globe, innovation, Covid, racism, and leadership.
Bruce can be reached by email at bruce.obrien@police.govt.nz
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
TCD Podcast: Mike Brown, Chief Alexandria, VA Police, Retired - Ep 40 Retired
20 Sep 2021
00:38:44
Mike Brown is the recently retired Chief of Police for the City of Alexandria, VA. Brown has nearly four decades of experience in law enforcement, safety oversight, and public policy. He rose through the ranks of the California Highway Patrol, starting as an officer in Los Angeles in 1977 and culminating in his appointment as state commissioner from 2004 to 2008. He previously served as chief or assistant chief in various divisions. As commissioner, he led one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the United States, with approximately 7,900 sworn personnel, 3,100 civilian staff, over 100 field offices, and a budget of $1.8 billion,
From 2008 to 2009, Brown served as the Deputy Secretary for Public Safety for the State of California. In this capacity, he advised the Governor’s Office on public safety issues and helped develop the state’s strategic highway safety plan.
In 2010, Brown has served as Director of the Office of Impaired Driving and Occupant Protection at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), where he is responsible for the development and implementation of national traffic safety policy and best practices.
Brown was an Executive Fellow of the Police Foundation and served on the Law Enforcement Committee of the Transportation Research Board. He has served as an instructor for nearly a dozen training programs for CHP, and as an adjunct professor for California State University, Sacramento. He has participated in many state and national task forces on such issues as police pursuits, homeland security, traffic safety, emergency planning, enforcement technology, and transportation.
Dr. Brown is a graduate of the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Command College and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy and National Executive Institute.
Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from California State University, Sacramento, a master’s degree in criminal justice administration from California State University, Los Angeles, and a master’s degree in management from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He earned his doctoral degree in criminology, law, and society at George Mason University.
In retirement, he has headed to the pacific northwest.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast, Bill Bratton, Retired LAPD and NYPD Chief, Ep 39
13 Sep 2021
00:44:24
Bill Bratton has led 7 different police agencies over his 50-year career. He is an author, a consultant, and serves as Executive Chairman for Teneo. Bill started with the Boston Police Department, rose to become Executive Superintendent. He was Chief of the MBTA Police, the Transit Police for Massachusetts, the Metropolitan Police, and was the Chief of the Transit Police of New York. He returned to Boston as Police Commissioner and was twice the Commissioner of the NY Police Department and the Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department.
He wrote three books, the most recent, a memoir, The Profession, Collaborate or Perish, and Turnaround.
We talked about the state of policing, CompStat, defunding, community, racism and training. He advocates for teaching new officers the history of policing. This was a wide-ranging interview, not to be missed.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Dr. Ed Denmark, The CopDoc Podcast Ep 38, Retired Chief, Harvard, MA Police
07 Sep 2021
00:43:22
E. Dwaine Denmark, Ed Denmark is the recently retired police chief for the Harvard, MA Police Department. He started his career with Ayer, MA Police Department, rising to the rank of lieutenant. He served as the Police Chief with the Sterling, MA Police and later with Harvard, MA Police.
He served as a police chief for 19 years. Dr. Denmark received a Bachelor’s degree from UMass-Amherst. Hel later completed a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Fitchburg State University. He continued his studies and earned a Doctor of Arts in Leadership from Franklin Pierce University.
Ed provides training at police academies, in-service training and in other countries focused on policing.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Darrel Stephens is a retired chief, who served with the Kansas City Police Department, Assistant Chief with the Lawrence, Kansas Police Department, Chief of the Largo, FL Police Department, Chief of Newport News Police, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. A proponent and believer in action research, he has been a lifelong advocate for policing.
In addition to his police service, he served as the Executive Director with the Police Executive Research Foundation, and Executive Director for the Major Cities Chiefs Association.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
TCD Podcast Chief Ron Sellon - Mansfield, MA Police - Ep 36
23 Aug 2021
00:55:56
We chatted with Chief Ron Sellon from the Mansfield, MA Police Department. Chief since 2013, Ron earned his law degree from Massachusetts School of Law.
He is an active member of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association and is a Vice President with the International Chiefs of Police Association.
Ron is an FBI National Academy graduate. He is focused on ensuring his agency is proactive, using Evidence-based and data driven decisions. He has established a model Problem-oriented unit in his community.
In a wide-ranging chat, we spoke of leadership, reacting to the current issues, and the future of policing.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Dr. George Reed - University of Colorado - Colorado Springs TCD Podcast: Ep 35 Session 1
16 Aug 2021
00:35:28
Dr. George Reed now serves as Dean at the School of Public Policy at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. A U.S. Army military veteran, George retired as a Colonel in the Military Police Corps. George had assignments that included MP posts, Criminal Investigation Command (CIC, formerly CID) leadership posts, and correctional facility posts. His last assignment was as a faculty member of leadership studies at the Army War College in Carlisle, PA.
Dr. Reed also worked at the University of San Diego focused on leadership studies. Our chat focused on leadership, relationships, and their value in police organizations.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Mike Abrashoff -Leadership Beyond Command: Transforming Teams Through Trust
20 May 2025
00:49:27
The CopDoc Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 152
What happens when a Naval Captain witnesses his crew cheering as his predecessor leaves? For Mike Abershoff, it sparked a leadership revolution that transformed USS Benfold from one of the worst ships in the Pacific Fleet to the best in the entire US Navy – all in just 15 months.
"The days of top-down command and control, my way or the highway leadership style, are over," Abershoff explains in this riveting conversation. Drawing from his bestselling book "It's Your Ship" (which has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide), he shares how replacing fear with respect created extraordinary results.
Abershoff's methods were unconventional but effective. He interviewed all 310 crew members individually, seeing his ship through their eyes. He published the budget openly, empowering sailors to make financial decisions. He replaced divisive "diversity training" with a unity program based on mutual respect. Most remarkably, he reduced disciplinary cases from 28 to 5 per year, discovering in the process that previous leadership had unconsciously targeted minority sailors.
The parallels to policing are striking and instructive. Both military and law enforcement organizations have traditionally valued hierarchy and directive leadership, yet both face increasingly complex challenges requiring adaptability and innovation. "Just because we grew up in a system where our chain of command were buttheads to us doesn't mean we need to continue it," Abershoff advises police leaders.
Throughout our conversation, Abershoff reveals himself as a leader still learning – willing to acknowledge self-doubt, emotional connections, and the importance of seeing leadership from different perspectives. His "monkey tree" analogy (what looks like smiling faces from the top looks very different from below) offers a powerful reminder about truly understanding those we lead.
Whether you're a veteran police leader, an aspiring supervisor, or simply interested in organizational transformation, Abershoff's insights will challenge conventional wisdom and inspire a more engaged, respectful approach to leadership. Listen now to discover how small, consistent improvements can revolutionize your team's performance and culture.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
TCD Podcast: Jon DeLena, Drug Enforcement Administration - Ep34
09 Aug 2021
00:49:48
Jon DeLena serves as the Associate Special Agent in Charge for the New England Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration. A former Collier County, Florida Deputy Sheriff, John has served in Colorado, Florida, Washington, D.C. at DEA Headquarters and New Hampshire , and traveled around the world.
Associate SAC DeLena is originally from Revere, Massachusetts, and has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience. He has traveled the world and has been successful in countless large-scale drug cases. He spoke with us about the difference between local and federal law enforcement. We talked about leadership and recruiting, agent wellness, and work-life balance.
We also chatted about the deadly rise in fentanyl distribution.
Jon earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Florida, and a Master's Degree in Executive Leadership from Champlain College.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast Ep 33 Dr. Beth J. Sanborn, Lower Gwynedd Township Police, School Resource Officer with Jeff Tate commentary
02 Aug 2021
00:50:53
Beth Sanborn is a Detective, Juvenile Officer, and School Resource Officer in Pennsylvania with the Lower Gwynedd Township, PA Police.
A law enforcement officer for nearly 25 years, she is active in the Penn. Association of School Resource Officers and the National Association of School Resource Officers.
Dr. Sanborn enthusiastically and affirmatively supports the inclusion of SROs in American schools. Having earned a doctorate from West Chester University, she has conducted research in the area of School Resource Officers.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
TCD Podcast Ep 32 Dr. Barney Melekian, Chief, Santa Barbara, CA Police -Session 1
26 Jul 2021
00:46:12
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Barney Melekian, current Chief of the Santa Barbara Police Department in California. Barney is a lifelong public servant having worked for the Santa Monica Police Department, Chief of the Pasadena Police, Director of the COPS Office for the U.S. Department of Justice, the undersheriff of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.
A veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard, he was deployed to the Middle East during the Gulf Wars.
In an interesting discussion, we talked about the state of policing, the hopefulness for improvement, the importance of community relationships, and the future.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Chief Jim Viadero - The CopDoc Podcast Ep 31 - Newtown, CT Police Department
19 Jul 2021
00:38:29
We interviewed Chief Jim Viadero of the Newtown, CT Police Department. A former command staff member for the Bridgeport Police. Jim serves as an adjunct professor at Sacred Heart University. We spoke about the issues of policing, the adjustments needed to adapt for Covid, and to avoid issues that have plagued US policing in the past few years.
This wide-ranging discussion helped to frame the state of policing, the need for training, and the difficult problems of recruiting and retention in policing today.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Dennis Nayor, Retired Chief Ithaca, NY Police - The CopDoc Podcast Ep 30
12 Jul 2021
00:37:28
Dennis Nayor recently retired as chief of the Ithaca Police Department. He was previously the Chief of the Oneonta Police, with nearly 25 years of service in policing. Following an Executive Order from The New York Governor, all police agencies in NY have to submit proposals for reform by April 1, 2021.
After many focus groups and meetings, a decision was made to drastically change the police department, The plan, which includes renaming the Ithaca Police Department and having armed and unarmed public safety workers, was approved unanimously by the Common Council on March 31. The implementation plan has not been finalized but will reduce the number of armed officers while adding more civilian staff. Ithaca Mayor says he wants to rebuild the Ithaca Police Department from the ground up.
In a candid chat, Dennis Nayor discussed the process, the changes, and the way forward for a reimagined public safety agency. We talked about the current state of policing, defunding, and leadership in agencies.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast Ep 029 Chief Jeff Tate, Shakopee Police, MN
05 Jul 2021
00:38:34
We chatted with Chief Jeff Tate from the Shakopee Police in Minnesota. Shakopee is a suburb of Minneapolis. The Shakopee Police have twice received the International Chiefs of Police Award for Community Policing.
In a no-holds-barred discussion, we talked about the Goerge Floyd death, the state of policing, collaboration, the rise in mental health calls, and the importance of community relationships. We became so immersed in the changes and difficulties in policing today, that we barely talked about the Community Policing efforts. We have another chat that focuses on Community Policing in an upcoming episode.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
TCD Podcast - Dr. Jim McCabe, Ep028, Session 2 - NYPD Inspector (retired) Sacred Heart University,
28 Jun 2021
00:32:08
I chatted again with Jim McCabe, retired Inspector with the NYPD, and professor of Criminal Justice at Sacred Heart University. Jim is an evaluator with the ICMA, having conducted 80 police management reviews in the US. A member of the NYPD, Federal Court Monitor Team, Jim also teaches Criminal Justice courses, including Police Management and Research Methods.
We spoke about a wide range of issues including analysis of police departments, procedural justice, both inside and out of agencies, and the vacuum of leadership. We discussed the idea that policing is customer service-based and that surveys to gather perspectives and collect data in and out of the organization could be of great value to focus on process and improved service delivery.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast Ep027 - Interview with Dr. Michele Bratina, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
21 Jun 2021
00:35:02
This week we interview Dr. Michele Bratina from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. We talked about forensic mental health, the rise in mental health-related police calls and the mental well-being of respond offers to serious incidents, and the cumulative effect of difficult calls. Michele has written journal articles and is an expert in Mental Health, having written Forensic Mental Health: Integrating Solutions in Criminal Justice for Routledge Publishing.
A wide-ranging and intriguing interview. Thanks for your support and for listening as The CopDoc Podcast continues to grow, across the U.S. and Canada, and across the globe!
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
TCD Podcast: Inspector Andrew Lacey - An Garda Siochana Ep 26 Interview #2 Crisis Intervention Teams
14 Jun 2021
00:28:36
We continued the interview with Inspector Andy Lacey, from An Garda Siochana, the Garda, the national police of the Republic of Ireland.
We discussed the reforms being considered for the Garda.
We talked about mental health and the pilot being created for Crisis Intervention Teams, co-response of clinicians with police officers. We also talked about Covid and restrictions in Ireland.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Steve Morreale Microcast- Police Funeral - Worcester PD - Ep 25
11 Jun 2021
00:05:55
In this special episode of The CopDoc Podcast, I offer my first Microcast, no guests.
I refelct on a recent police funeral, the sadness, the tribute, the community support in Worcester. The Worcester Police Department lost a young officer who jumped into a pond in an effort to save a drowning young man. Neither the swimmer nor officer survived. A sad, yet proud awe-inspiring day in tribute for the fallen officer.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Jim Bueermann: Rethinking Police Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
08 Apr 2025
00:50:48
The CopDoc Podcast - Episode 150
Artificial intelligence isn't just coming to policing—it's already here, transforming everything from report writing to emergency response. In this forward-looking conversation, Jim Bierman, former Chief of Redlands, California and current president of the Future Policing Institute, delivers a wake-up call for law enforcement leaders about AI's revolutionary impact.
"AI is going to be the most disruptive technology human beings have ever invented—the most disruptive phenomena since humans figured out how to harness fire," Bierman warns. The pace of AI development far outstrips our legislative ability to regulate it or our practitioners' understanding of its capabilities. Yet most police departments lack basic policies or training for officers already using tools like ChatGPT.
Bierman speaks from extensive experience, having led innovation initiatives and later serving as president of the National Police Foundation (now National Policing Institute). He describes how AI applications are already transforming policing—from Everett, Washington's automated call-taking system to drones serving as first responders, providing crucial situational awareness before officers arrive.
The podcast explores how America's 18,000 different law enforcement agencies create a fragmented landscape where knowledge-sharing becomes critical. With ongoing staffing shortages and rising costs, departments must find innovative approaches to maintain service levels. AI offers solutions but requires thoughtful implementation guided by clear policies and training.
Perhaps most compelling is Bierman's challenge to police leaders: "The singular responsibility of police leaders today is to prepare their organizations for an increasingly uncertain future, long after they have left the agency." This requires dedicating time to strategic thinking despite the constant "spot fires" of daily crises.
For anyone in law enforcement leadership, this conversation provides both practical guidance and inspiration to embrace technological change while preserving policing's human dimension. Visit futurepolicinginstitute.org to access resources, including model AI policies, research summaries, and more.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast Ep 024 Dr. Renee Mitchell, Sacramento Police (Retired Sergeant) Senior Researcher RTI International
07 Jun 2021
00:48:20
We spoke with Dr. Renee Mitchell, retired Sergeant from the Sacramento Police Department. Renee earned her doctorate from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. She is one of the founding members of the American Society of Evidence-based Policing and serves on its executive committee.
In 2009-2010, she was a Fulbright Police Research Fellow, studying juvenile gang violence at the London Metropolitan Police Service. Renee is now a Research Associate with RTI International.
We talked about the state of policing and using evidence to drive police services.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
The CopDoc Podcast Ep 023 Professor Lynda R. Williams, MTSU, President, NOBLE
31 May 2021
00:43:04
Lynda Williams is a retired executive of the United States Secret Service, now a professor of Practice at Middle Tennessee State University. She is finishing up her term as president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE).
We chatted about teaching after a federal law enforcement career, issues facing policing, systemic racism in the US, teaching students interested in Criminal Justice. Lynda provided an unvarnished view of the US Capitol attacks and national standards for the training of police in America.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
Today's episode release is with Armand LaBarge from Canada. We sat down with Chief Amand LaBarge (retired) formerly of the York Regional Police Service, outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The agency serves a population in excess of 1 million. We talked about the history of policing the current issues confronting policing in North America, the Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, leadership, mental health issues, indigenous populations, and the future of policing. An interesting, far-ranging interview that we feel you will enjoy.
If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com