Policing In America

Inside the Kill Zone - The Psychology of Police Deadly Force.

David A. Klinger is a professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a researcher of deadly force, and the author of  Into the Kil

When Justice Fails Survivors: Punishment, Healing, and the Truth We Avoid

This episode I had the honor of speaking with the wonderful and amazing Marlee Liss.  Marlee is single-handedly changing how justice looks and feels - depsite centuries o

When biology meets the badge.

In this episode, I sit down with Professor Steven James of Washington State University to explore one of the most overlooked variables in modern policing: sleep. We tal

The Future of Police is Already Here

In this episode we speak with James Bueermann.  Chief Jim Bueermann (ret.) is the Founder and President of the Future Policing Institute, a think tank dedicated to advanc

The RISE of Rashmi Airan

In this gripping episode, I sit down with Rashmi Airan, whose fall from grace exposed the quiet power of rationalization, cultural pressure, and the slow erosion of integ

The Real Operative: Inside Child Trafficking with Paul Hutchinson

By far the most emotional podcast I have done.  Paul Hutchinson is a modern day hero.  He has walked through the gates of hell to meet the Devil himself in order to save

Leaving the X - Lessons from a CIA Operator

Former CIA counterterrorism officer Michele Rigby Assad joins us to talk espionage, fear, intuition, and how to own your presence in the world's most dangerous places. Th

Too Many Rules, Too Little Thinking

In this episode, Sgt Tom sits down with Professor, philosopher, and martial artist Barry Lam to unpack the hidden costs of rule-heavy systems in high-stakes professions l

The Flaw in Fighting Crime - The Dark Side of Data.

In this we hear from a former FBI Cyber Special Agent who pulls back the curtain on how data can be a game-changer in the fight against crime—but also reveals the startli

Service, Honor, and Sacrifice - A conversation with a War Nurse.

Ret. Captain Christine Collins is a decorated veteran and trauma nurse during a pivotal deployment to Afghanistan in 2009. Stationed at Bagram Air Base, she found herself

What's the truth about crime rates? A conversation with economist John Lott

I have been wrestling with the recent news reports about the historic plummeting of crime rates for some time.  I am left thinking, "Don't believe your lying eyes."  Depe

Self-Defense - When there are no POLICE - It's up to you; BE READY

Donovan Brit is a US Army Veteran, a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga, and the creator of the Las Vagas Combat Academy.  https://lasvegascombatacademy.com/ Donovan sh

The Problem with Police Training

Scott Savage is the founder of The Savage Training Group.  A police training and education company committed to providing the highest quality police training and educatio

Operation Fast and Furious WHISTLEBLOWER Peter Focelli

Peter J. Forcelli is a retired Deputy Assistant Director from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. He served for 15 years

Press Patrol - Navigating the News and Policing with Steve Gregory of KFI NEWS

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with a nationally recognized journalist and winner of multiple Golden Mic awards Steve Gregory of KFI news.  Steve shares

The Huth Method - A conversation with Charles "Chip" Huth

Chip Huth has spent more than four decades building his leadership credentials.  From growing up in poverty, to leading an internationally recognized SWAT unit, to speaki

Trauma Informed Care - From the inside out.

In the world of policing Trauma informed care is taught to police officers so that officers can better deal with community members experiencing mental and emotional crisi

Reimagining Safety - Two Different Perspectives; one common goal.

During this podcast I have a robust conversation with award-winning writer/director Mathew Solomon.  Despite our different points of view, perspectives, and opinions we f

Consent Decree's - Valuable intervention or a waste of time and money?

Bob Scales shares his insights and experiences with Seattle PD and their Consent Decree.  Fair-minded, reasonable, and academically rigorous Bob is a pleasure to listen t

Is POLICE CULTURE the problem? Dr. Frank Tortorello (Cultural Anthrpologist) shares his insights

In this episode, I continue my post-Memphis series with Dr. Frank Tortorello.  Dr. Tortorello is a trained and educated cultural anthropologist, author, researcher, and s