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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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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 or adapt that skill later, esp... more

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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 Bavaro about the recovery operations... more

Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, 2001, FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito joins podcast hosts Jim Dudley, Rob Lawrence and Aaron Zamzow of Police1’s Policing Matters, EMS1's EMS One-Stop and FireRescue1’s Better Every Shift for a deeply personal... more

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Financial crime is no longer a slow, paper-based investigation that can be pieced together through records requests and manual review. Fraud networks can use synthetic identities, social media recruitment, cryptocurrency, real-time payments and AI-ge... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Story
Chief of Police, Las Cruces Police Department
Las Cruces Police Department
Episode: More reps or better reps? Building police skills that last
Mike McCaslin
Representative, T4E Training for Engagement
T4E, Training for Engagement
Episode: More reps or better reps? Building police skills that last
Nicholas Bavaro
Retired NYPD Lieutenant, Emergency Service Unit
NYPD
Episode: After the towers fell: An NYPD lieutenant’s Ground Zero account
John Esposito
Chief of Department, Fire Department of New York
FDNY
Episode: What ‘never forget’ means 25 years later
Daniel Kurz
Financial crime consultant for Cognyte; retired US Secret Service Senior Executive
Cognyte
Episode: Why financial crime investigations need to move faster
Jim Bueermann
Founder and President of the Future Policing Institute
Future Policing Institute
Episode: If AI gives police time back, what should agencies do with it?
Lieutenant Eugene Kim
Beverly Hills Police Department, Innovations Director for the National Real-Time Crime Center Association
Beverly Hills PD / National Real-Time Crime Center Association
Episode: From information overload to actionable intelligence in policing
Robert Jonsen
Sheriff, Santa Clara County, California
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Episode: The heart of modern police leadership
Ryan Layne
National Director of NuCalm's Public Safety Division; founder of Nervous System Regulation Training (NSRT)
NuCalm
Episode: What constant fight-or-flight does to police officers

Host

Jim Dudley
Host of Policing Matters

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 215 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Policing matters is a very informative and needed podcast giving voice to what law enforcement is about. I appeared as a guest on the podcast recently and Jim was a. Fantastic host who asked the important questions and allowed me to speak about how detection dogs can help keep schools safe.

    Add policing matters to your podcast rotation to keep abreast on Policing Matters!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K9sRbest
    United States10 months ago
  • Sound quality?

    I enjoy the podcast, but why is the host’s sound quality so terrible? It sounds like he’s taking into a tin can. It makes it hard to listen to, especially if the guest’s audio is of better quality. Surely, Police1 can invest in better quality sound.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    New England cop
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Pod

    The Policing Matters podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in law enforcement insights. The hosts deliver engaging, well-informed discussions on critical policing issues, blending real-world experience with thoughtful analysis. Each episode is concise, relevant, and packed with practical takeaways. Highly recommend for professionals and curious listeners alike!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chase Orr
    United Statesa year ago
  • For young people

    I really love the podcast it has great topics but one thing I would love is more videos on how to prepare to become a police officer and what to expect on the force for young people like myself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Future officer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Top notch experts

    Jim Dudley is an ultimate resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blue Grit Radio
    United States2 years ago

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Guests and topics are seen as informative for both professionals and civilians interested in policing.
Listeners praise practical, concise leadership and wellness insights.

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#76
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#43
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#62
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#114
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#132
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What ‘never forget’ means 25 years later
Q: What leadership lessons have endured since 9-11?
The priority is treating responders with care, maintaining discipline in deploying resources, and ensuring interagency coordination and communication remain strong, with peer support helping to sustain mental health.
What ‘never forget’ means 25 years later
Q: What does 9-11 mean to you 25 years later?
Never Forget is about honoring the sacrifices, the leadership, and the teamwork that saved thousands of lives, and about continuing to measure up to that standard in daily work.
The heart of modern police leadership
Q: And for our audience, how about if you walk us through one of those initiatives that you're most proud of? What made it so effective?
The Antelope Valley initiative with LA County Sheriff's Department reduced gang-related shootings and homicides through collaboration and targeted, objective-driven strategies, with a strong emphasis on community partnership and measurable outcomes.
What constant fight-or-flight does to police officers
Q: How does NuCalm intend to help law enforcement officers recover and perform better under stress?
NuCalm uses neuroacoustic technology to induce a parasympathetic state via a headset and eye mask, guiding brainwaves to theta and then to a balanced state, enabling recovery, improved sleep, and better focus and performance for officers.
What constant fight-or-flight does to police officers
Q: What actually happens inside an officer's body and brain from repeated fight-or-flight exposure?
The autonomic nervous system becomes chronically sympathetic, increasing cortisol and adrenaline while diverting resources away from the prefrontal cortex; over time this leads to poor sleep, irritability, relationship strain, and degraded decision-making.

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Across recent episodes, the show focuses on leadership in policing, officer wellness, tech-driven policing, crisis response, and public-safety policy. Conversations with sheriffs, chief executives, and subject-matter experts cover practical leadership tactics, resilience and recovery, neurobiology of stress, drone and AI deployments, and safer crowd management. The tone blends real-world experience with forward-looking ideas, highlighting wellness programs, interagency collaboration, and responsible adoption of new technologies. It's likely to appeal to senior officers, public-safety professionals, and policymakers seeking actionable takeaways, case studies, and strategic frameworks for modern policing.

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Recent guests on Policing Matters include:

1. Jeremy Story
2. Mike McCaslin
3. Nicholas Bavaro
4. John Esposito
5. Daniel Kurz
6. Jim Bueermann
7. Lieutenant Eugene Kim
8. Robert Jonsen

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