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The CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipDr. Mike Marquardt: The Power of Questions: How Great Leaders Ask Instead of TellThe CopDoc Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 155 What if the most powerful leadership tool isn't having all the answers, but asking the right questions? Dr. Michael Marquardt, after studying leaders across 50 countries for over five decades, discovered a surprising pattern—the greatest leaders in every field share one fundamental skill: they ask exceptional questions.In this thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Steve Morreale, Marquardt challenges traditional notions of leadership, particularly in policing where command-and-control approaches have dominated. Drawing from his extensive research and bestselling book "Leading with Questions," he explains how the simple act of...
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The CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipJason Potts - Police Leadership Through Evidence and Change - LV Department of Public SafetyThe CopDoc Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 151In 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...
2025-05-2750 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipEnvisioning Excellence: A Deep Dive into the Evolution and Rigor of Police Training in California with Dr. Matt O'DeaneSeason 6 - Episode 127Imagine a world where the officers patrolling our neighborhoods not only serve and protect but are also the pinnacle of professional development and adaptability. That's the vision Dr. Matt O'Deane, a prominent figure at California POST, shares as he joins me, Steve Morialli, to unwrap his journey from a safety patrol youngster to a linchpin in the oversight of police training. We traverse Matt's storied career, from his start at the National City Police Department to his impactful days within the San Diego District Attorney's Office, and now his influential work ensuring...
2024-04-2149 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipInsights into Effective Policing and the Future of Justice Systems with Dr. Frank Schmallager, Scholar and AuthorSeason 5 - Episode 124Embark on an intellectual exploration with me, Dr. Steve Morreale, as I sit down with Dr. Frank Schmalleger, a titan in the field of criminal justice education. His pioneering textbooks have shaped the landscape of learning for generations of law enforcement professionals. Throughout this episode, we discuss shifts in criminal justice from its early beginnings to the current era, where cybercrime and AI present new challenges. Frank's teaching philosophy, which marries relevance and problem-solving, alongside his views on the crucial role of leadership philosophy in policing, offers invaluable food for thought for...
2024-03-1251 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe Power of Branding in Law Enforcement - Reflections with Steve MorrealeSteve Morreale - Reflections - Season 5 -Ep 105Unearth a new perspective shaping modern law enforcement in our latest episode. Brace yourself for an enlightening journey into the realm of branding for police departments, not merely a discussion about logos and colors, but an essential exploration into conveying the heart and soul of a department's mission, values, and its commitment to transparency, accountability, and community engagement. Your host, Steve Morreale, breaks down the recently released DOJ Cops Office publication, a comprehensive guide on the subject of branding to foster trust and safety. We delve into r...
2023-07-0806 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast, Ep 95, Encore Dr. Sarah Abbott, (original Ep 13) William James College, Director Center for Co-response and Behavioral Health Dr. Sarah Abbott is a Boston area based - Licensed CIinical Social Worker (LICSW) clinical, and former professor of Criminal Justice at Lasell College in Newton, MA. Sarah has extensive experience working as a co-responding clinician in Massachusetts police departments. She managed the expansion of the program, increasing service to 15 police agencies for Advocates in Framingham, MA. Sarah is the creator and Director of the Center for Co-response and Behavioral Health at William James College in Newton, MA. Sarah is the principal of a consulting now running Abbott Solutions for Justice, LLC. We chatted about policing, the introdu...
2023-02-0738 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD: Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner of Public Safety, Vermont, Ep 94Jennifer Morrison is the Commissioner of Public Safety in Vermont. Prior to joining DPS in October 2020 as executive director of policy development and later deputy commissioner, Morrison spent three decades in Vermont’s law enforcement community.She joined the Burlington Police Department as an officer in 1990 and advanced through the ranks, ultimately becoming deputy chief. In 2013, she accepted the position of chief of the Colchester Police Department, a role she held for the next five years before retiring. In retirement, she worked as a consultant and instructor before returning to the Burlington Police Department in Janu...
2023-01-2549 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast Lt. Shawn Hill, Santa Barbara Police, Ep 93Shawn Hill is a Lieutenant with the Santa Barbara Police Department in Central California. A police officer in Norfolk, VA, and now in Santa Barbara, CA for more than 20 years, he is now a doctoral candidate at UC Santa Barbara. He was selected as a practitioner-scholar for the U.S. Department of Justice - Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) program, sponsored by the National Institute of Justice. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: co...
2022-12-1345 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast Jim Gagliano, Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent, Ep 92Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf 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
2022-12-0642 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipDr. Stephanie M. Conn, Police Psychologist, Ep 91The CopDoc Podcast Episode Summary: Increasing Resilience in First RespondersGuest: Dr. Stephanie Conn, police psychologist and former police officerKey Topics:Dr. Conn's Journey: The daughter of a police officer, Dr. Conn's personal experiences as a dispatcher and police officer, including the tragic deaths of two colleagues, led her to pursue a career in psychology to better support first responders.The Need for Specialized Support: Dr. Conn highlights the unique challenges faced by first responders and emphasizes the importance of culturally competent mental...
2022-11-2240 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Encore session, Ep 90, Dr. Jim McCabe - Sacred Heart University, retired NYPD Inspector, previous Episode 18In an encore presentation, we chatted with Dr. Jim McCabe, a pracademic, an academic with extensive practical field experience. Jim was an Inspector with the NYPD. A graduate of The Graduate Center for CUNY, John Jay College, Jim is a professor of Criminal Justice, a trainer, and a facilitator for police sessions, and has been a team member for countless police management studies across the US. In a wide-ranging discussion, we talked about the state of policing today, police management studies, leadership, training, and Body-worn cameras. Hey there! Send us a message. Who...
2022-11-0830 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast, Chief Shon Barnes, Ph.D., Madison, WI Police, Ep 89We spoke with Dr. Shon Barnes, Chief of Police with the Madison, WI.Prior to his appointment as Chief in February 2021, Chief Barnes served as the Director of Training and Professional Development in Chicago, Illinois, and he was the former Deputy Chief of Police in Salisbury (NC). He was previously a Captain with the Greensboro Police Department, where he began his career as a patrol officer in November 2000. He has vast experience in police leadership, serving as the commander of 4 Police Divisions. He has also served in the armed forces as a United States Marine.
2022-10-1852 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Encore Podcast: Superintendent Andrew Lacey - An Garda Siochana, Episode 88 (Previous Ep 26) Interview #2 Crisis Intervention TeamsIn this encore episode, we continued our chat with Superintendent Andy Lacey from the Garda, Ireland's National Police. Andy has been on a steering team to collaborate with several agencies in Ireland to create a pilot, placing clinicians in police vehicles in the City of Limerick to co-respond to mental health-related calls. Working with the Health Service Executive (HSE) National Health Service, University of Limerick Medical School, University of Limerick School of Law, We discussed the reforms being considered for the Garda. Andy is back in Limerick and will travel back to the USA t...
2022-10-0428 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast Chief Kristen Ziman (Retired) Aurora, IL Police, Ep 87Kristen Ziman is the retired chief of the Aurora, IL Police Department. Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois. In a suburb of Chicago, Chief Ziman oversaw a department with 300 officers. Recently retired, Kristen has been a sought-after speaker across North America. She published the book Reimagining Blue: Thoughts on Life, Leadership, and a New Way Forward in Policing. Kristen co-hosts a podcast with Sylvia Moir, entitled The Hollow Bunny Leadership Podcast. Kristen can be reached via her website:www.kristenziman.com Hey there! Send us a messa...
2022-09-2748 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Ed Cronin, Retired Chief, Fitchburg, MA Police, Ep 86Ed Cronin has over 35 years experience in policing. His career includes experience as a Police Chief in two cities in Massachusetts. He holds a graduate degree in Criminal Justice Management along with an advanced graduate degree in Organizational Development and Systems Thinking from Suffolk University. He is also a certified executive coach. (Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching)As a Detective Sergeant with 15 years experience, he took courses at Queen’s College in Oxford, University, England as part of his Master’s program at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. During this time, he also worked with the...
2022-09-2040 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast Encore - Ep 85 Dr. Jerry Ratcliffe, Temple University, original Ep 21During the late summer, I will intermittently release episodes for those who may have missed the interview. This encore episode features Dr. Jerry Ratcliffe, a professor from Temple University. Jerry is a former British police officer, and author of many articles and books on Reducing Crime and Intelligence-led Policing. He is the host of the monthly podcast, Reducing Crime. We spoke about the state of policing, leadership, the future of policing, and the good work done by police agencies.Jerry is involved in action research in the Philadelphia area. He interviews practitioners and lumin...
2022-09-1344 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Dawn Reeby, Episode 84Dawn Reeby has been a data analyst with over 20 years of success in leadership and development, integration, and growth of data-driven analysis and strategy development. She has partnered with dozens of local and federal agencies as a law enforcement strategy specialist. Dawn has designed and delivered training including nationally certified webinars and in-person courses, 2-3-day specialized workshops, and more extensive workshops. She provides technical assistance and personalized instruction on implementing and enhancing quality analytical capacities. Dawn also privately consults with law enforcement professionals who desire to accelerate their success as industry leaders through her “Rising Genius Transformation Program.”
2022-09-0645 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Encore Podcast Episode 83, Chief Doug Shoemaker, Grand Junction, CO Police, previous episode 49Doug 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. Doug is the 5th Vice President with the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He will rise through the chairs to become the IACP president in 5 years. He traveled to Ireland to meet with the IACP Board and Executives of An Garda Siochana. While there, he attended the ce...
2022-08-3047 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Chief Steven Mazzie, Everett, MA Police Ep82 Chief Steven Mazzie is from the Everett, MA Police Department. Steve has been the chief for nearly 20 years. He was the president of the Massachusetts Major Cities Chief's Association and was a DARE officer. We talked about community, culture, leadership, and having officers build trusting relationships with a diverse community. A very interesting and engaging chat on The Cop Doc Podcast.Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.co...
2022-08-2342 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Encore Dr. Brenda Bond, Suffolk University Ep 81 (previous Ep 2)Dr. Brenda Bond-Fortier is a longtime friend and colleague, having met her in our work at a Lowell DARE camp, some 30 years ago, while I was with the Drug Enforcement Administration. Brenda worked for the Lowell Police Department, UMass Lowell, and returned to school earning a doctorate from Brandeis University. Brenda is a professor of public administration at Suffolk University in Boston. She is an active researcher and writer, in the areas of Relational Coordination, and organizational change. She is a consultant, performing reviews of police agencies, at the municipal and university levels for a nation...
2022-08-1630 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Dr. Dick Bennett, American University - Ep80Our 80th episode is a chat with Dr. Dick Bennett from American University. A senior statesman in the Criminal Justice and Criminology field, Dick has been at AU for 41 years! A leader with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, researcher, writer, editor, and trainer, he has inspired countless scholars over the years. An enlightening chat with Dick Bennett, I think you'll find enjoyable, a little history a little, present events, and a bit of the future of policing and CJ education. Dick is a proponent of Evidence-Based Policing and improving training for police at the recruit and in...
2022-08-0937 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD: Encore Episode 79 - Former Commissioner Ed Davis - Boston Police DepartmentN this Encore episode, orginally posted as Ep 15, we interviewed Ed Davis, retired Commissioner of the Boston Police, former Chief of the Lowell, Massachusetts Police, and CEO of Ed Davis Company. We talked about his long career with the Lowell Police, rising to the Chief of Police. he was appointed Commissioner as one of only two outsiders to command the Boston Police Department. We talked about the Capitol attack and the Boston Marathon Bombing. We discussed the importance of clinical help for police who are exposed to tragic events in their work. Hey there...
2022-08-0238 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD: Dr. Lorraine Mazerolle, Ep 78, University of Queensland, AustraliaLorraine Mazerolle is an Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow (2010–2015), a Professorial Research Fellow at The University of Queensland, School of Social Science, and a Chief Investigator with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course. Her research interests are in experimental criminology, policing, drug law enforcement, regulatory crime control, and crime prevention. Professor Mazerolle is a Criminologist at the University of Queensland, Australia. She is an active member and award winner with the American Society of Criminology, and a member of the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy at George Mason University.H...
2022-07-2630 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 77, Dr. Dominic Wood, Head of Law School - Canterbury Christ Church UniversityDr. Dominic Wood has been at CCCU since 1995. He became Head of the Department of Law and Criminal Justice Studies in 2009. He has led the development of many innovative academic programs in policing. He was a key contributor to the Student Police Officer Handbook published by Oxford University Press (8th Edition currently at press) and has published around different political aspects of policing. He has a research interest focused on the shifting philosophical underpinnings of policing from liberal to democratic principles. Dr. Wood helped to establish the Higher Education Forum for Learning and Development in Policing. He is the...
2022-07-1234 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Encore Superintendent Andrew Lacey - An Garda Siochana - Ep 76 (Previous Ep 26) Interview #2 Crisis Intervention TeamsIn this Encore episode, originally posted as Ep. 26, 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, and the co-response of clinicians with police officers. We also talked about Covid and restrictions in Ireland. In April 2022, a Symposium was held at the University of Limerick. There were representatives from the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Education, and Minis...
2022-07-0630 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Dr. Kathy O'Toole, Ep75, former Boston Police Commissioner and former Seattle Police Chief, Part 2In part 2 of our chat, we continue our chat with Kathy O'Toole. We talk about women In law enforcement, the importance of academic relationships with police agencies and the differences between policing in the US and Europe. Kathy O'Toole is an international police leader. Starting as a patrol officer with the Boston Police Department, she rose through the ranks. Kathy left the Boston Police for the now-defunct Metropolitan Police. When the Mets were subsumed by the Massachusetts State Police, she became a Lieutenant Colonel. Kathy was tapped by Governor William Weld as the Secretary of Public Safety ...
2022-06-2825 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Dr. Kathleen O'Toole, Ep 74, Part 1, former Boston Police Commissioner and former Chief of Seattle PoliceKathy O'Toole is an international police leader. Starting as a patrol officer with the Boston Police Department, she rose through the ranks. Kathy left the Boston Police for the now-defucnt Metroplitann Police. When the Mets were subsumed by the Massachuestts State Police, she became a Lietenant Colonel. Kate she was tapped by Governor WIlliam Weld as the Secretary of Public Safety She served as the Commissioner of the Boston Police from 19xx to 19xx. She later served on the Patten Commission in Northern Ireland, which worked to reform the Royal Ulster Constabulary, creating PSNI, Police Service of Norhtern Ireland. Late...
2022-06-2132 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast, Ep 73, Session #1, Natalie Hiltz, Acting Inspector, Peel Regional Police, CanadaNatalie Hiltz is an Acting Inspector and veteran office with the Peel Regional Police in Ontario, Canada. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf 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
2022-06-0737 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 72 Dr. Brandon Kooi, Aurora UniversityBrandon Kooi is a professor and researcher, working at Aurora University in Ilinois. Brandon Kooi is a professor and director of the criminal justice program at Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. Kooi has been a private security consultant/executive, criminal investigator, law clerk, and youth crisis interventionist. He has helped to train police chiefs and executives across Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Problem-Oriented Leadership Institute for Chief Executives. His most recent research is a book focused on police leaders, entitled Seven Highly Effective Police Leaders from Routledge Publishers. He included Teddy Roosevelt, August Volmer, O.W.Wilson, Penny H...
2022-05-2443 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 71, Jennifer Hyland, Deputy Chief Commissioner,Jennifer Hyland is the Deputy Chief Constable for the newly created Surrey Police Service (SPS) in Canada. A Canadian police veteran, Jennifer served for a municipal police agency and later joined the Royal Candian Mounted Police (RCMP). She has served in a number of capacities. In January 2021, Jennifer Hyland was appointed as the first Deputy Chief Constable for the new Surrey Police Service.We talked about the evolution of the SPS, the planning, hiring, and staffing of a new agency for a municipality larger than Vancouver, Britsh Columbia. Discussion surrounded running meetings, developing a culture of service, wom...
2022-05-1741 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Maureen McGough, Ep 70, The Policing Project, New York University School of LawMaureen McGough (Mc-Goff) is the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Policing Project, a non-profit organization, at New York University Law School. At the Policing Project Maureen (Mo) oversees national efforts to improve accountability and transparency in policing. She joined the Policing Project after working with the National Police Foundation, where she led the non-profit’s research, training, and technical assistance efforts as Director of National Programs.Prior to joining the National Police Foundation, Maureen spent a decade with the federal government in various roles with the US Department of Justice and the US Department of State. She...
2022-05-0943 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 69 Dr. David Lambert, Associate Dean, School of Justice Studies, Roger Williams UniversityDr. Dave Lambert is a retired Lieutenant from the Massachusetts State Police. He is now the Associate Dean for the Justice System Training and Research Institute (JTSRI) at Roger Williams University, School of Justice Studies. JSTRI provides training, and technical assistance, collaborating on research projects. The Command Series focuses on first-line supervisors, mid-managers, and executives from police, corrections, and probation agencies throughout New England. While with the MSP, Dave served with the State Fire Marshal's Office, the Commonwealth Fusion Center, and in planning and research at MSP HQ. We talked about the wide range of issues and positiv...
2022-04-2542 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast, Ep 68, Executive Dean Shane Kilcommins, University of LimerickDr. Shane Kilcommins was the Head of the School of Law at the University of Limerick (UL). Previously a professor at University College Cork, Shane now serves as the Executive Dean of Faculty Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at UL. Dr. Kilcommins was instrumental in the relationship between the University of Limerick and the Garda College. UL is responsible to accredit training modules for college credit. UL has accredited courses on Serious Crimes Investigations, Criminal Assets, and Human Rights. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are impor...
2022-04-1841 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast - Ep 67 - Interview with Dr. Michael Roberto, Bryant UniversityWe talked with Dr. Michael Roberto, a Professor of Management and Leadership at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. He joined the tenured faculty at Bryant after serving on the faculty at Harvard Business School.Professor Roberto published Unlocking Creativity and wrote two previous books: Why Great Leaders Don't Take Yes For An Answer and Know What You Don’t Know. Dr. Professor Roberto also has created three audio/video lecture series for The Great Courses: The Art of Critical Decision Making, Transformational Leadership, and Critical Business Skills: Strategy. Professor Roberto has taught in the leadership develo...
2022-04-1140 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Chief Carmen Best (Retired) Seattle Police Ep 66Carmen Best is a U.S. Army veteran and a long-term officer and executive with the Seattle Police Department. She worked in a number of positions, rising to become the first African- American police chief in Seattle. Carmen worked to reform the police deptrtment under a Consent Decree and was involved in the response during the protesting and rioting follwoing the outrage from the George Floyd death in Minneapolis. We spoke about She is the author of Blck in BlueHey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to...
2022-04-0445 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast - Ep 65 Dr. Susanne Knabe-NicolDr. Susanne Knabe-Nicol is a police psychologist in the UK. She is a lecturer at Middlesex University in London and the founder of the Poice Science Dr. She worked in policing for 10 years and has focused on translating research into digestible articles and videos so that the policing profession can make use of existing research, which is normally written in a dense manner. Synthesizing concepts, ideas and findings is her passion, allowing for potential utilization for police services. Susanne often provides training programs, utilizing podcast and video streaming approaches. We talked about the state of poli...
2022-03-2832 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Sam Thiara, Ep 64, Simon Fraser UniversitySam 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...
2022-03-2134 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 63, Joanne Sweeney, Digital Marketing, Social Media in Public SectorHey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf 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
2022-03-1444 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Bruce O'Brien, Ep 62, Assistant Commissioner, New Zealand Police, Session 2Bruce 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 #Leadership #Leadershipdevelopment #Evidencebasedpolicing #NewZealandPolice #BruceO'Brien #SteveMorreale #TheCopDoc Podcast # policing #lawenforcement #WorcesterStateUniversity
2022-03-0734 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 61, Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon, An Garda SiochanaDr. 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 Co...
2022-02-2844 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 60 Dr. Cathryn Lavery, Pace UniversityDr. 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 Crim...
2022-02-2140 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 59 - Interview with Larry Forletta, retired DEALarry 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. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us k...
2022-02-1435 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast - Ginny McKenna, Retired Police Scotland Officer - Ep 58Ginny 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...
2022-02-0743 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast: Dr. Darl Champion, Methodist University, Ep 57Dr. 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 Crim...
2022-01-3138 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 56 Chief David Norris, Menlo Park, CA Police - Session 2In 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 red...
2022-01-2437 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast - Steve Gould - Host, Things Police See Podcast Ep 55Steve 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...
2022-01-1740 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast, Ep 54, Ivonne Roman, Retired Chief Newark, NJ PoliceIvonne 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.
2022-01-1035 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast - Danny Murphy - Ep. 53, former Deputy Commissioner, New Orleans Police and Baltimore PoliceDanny 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. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to...
2022-01-0343 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast Dr. George Reed, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Ep 52 Session 2 - Toxic LeadershipIn 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 focu...
2021-12-2036 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipChief Stephanie Price, The CopDoc Podcast Ep 51 - Bluffton, SC Police DepartmentStephanie 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. Hey ther...
2021-12-1346 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast: Chief Allen Aldenberg, Manchester, NH Police - Ep 50Chief 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 imp...
2021-12-0635 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast, Chief Doug Shoemaker, Grand Junction, CO Police, Ep 49Doug 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 th...
2021-11-2945 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast: Professor Rosa Brooks, Georgetown University Law School, Ep 48Professor 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...
2021-11-2240 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast Ep 47 Captain Ernie Cuthbertson Greensboro, NC Police DepartmentDr. 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. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or c...
2021-11-1539 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast Ep 46 Chief Dave Norris, Session 1, Menlo Park, CA Police DepartmentDavid 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. Hey t...
2021-11-0133 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast - Vicki Herrington Ep45 - Interview with Director of Knowledge, Australian Institute of Police Management - Session 2In 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!Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics ar...
2021-10-2514 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Rahul Sidhu, Spidr Tech - Ep44Rahul 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. Hey there! Send us a message...
2021-10-1840 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Renee Dominguez Chief - New Haven CT Police Ep 43Chief 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 spo...
2021-10-1139 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipDr. Mark Chaires, TCD Podcast Ep 42, Tennessee State University, retired Chief, Schenectady, NY PoliceWe 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. Hey there! Send us a message. Who e...
2021-10-0441 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Bruce O'Brien, Assistant Commissioner, New Zealand Police, Session 1, Ep 41Bruce 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 Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanM...
2021-09-2728 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Mike Brown, Chief Alexandria, VA Police, Retired - Ep 40 RetiredMike 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,...
2021-09-2038 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast, Bill Bratton, Retired LAPD and NYPD Chief, Ep 39Bill 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 Pr...
2021-09-1344 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipDr. Ed Denmark, The CopDoc Podcast Ep 38, Retired Chief, Harvard, MA PoliceE. 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 provi...
2021-09-0743 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast, Darrel Stephens, Ep37, retired Chief, Charlotte-Mecklenburg PoliceDarrel 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.Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What to...
2021-08-3035 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast Chief Ron Sellon - Mansfield, MA Police - Ep 36We 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 th...
2021-08-2355 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipDr. George Reed - University of Colorado - Colorado Springs TCD Podcast: Ep 35 Session 1Dr. 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 valu...
2021-08-1635 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Jon DeLena, Drug Enforcement Administration - Ep34Jon 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 recrui...
2021-08-0949 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 33 Dr. Beth J. Sanborn, Lower Gwynedd Township Police, School Resource Officer with Jeff Tate commentaryBeth 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. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are im...
2021-08-0250 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast Ep 32 Dr. Barney Melekian, Chief, Santa Barbara, CA Police -Session 1In 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 hop...
2021-07-2646 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipChief Jim Viadero - The CopDoc Podcast Ep 31 - Newtown, CT Police DepartmentWe 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. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? W...
2021-07-1938 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipDennis Nayor, Retired Chief Ithaca, NY Police - The CopDoc Podcast Ep 30Dennis 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 fina...
2021-07-1237 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 029 Chief Jeff Tate, Shakopee Police, MNWe 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. Hey t...
2021-07-0538 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast - Dr. Jim McCabe, Ep028, Session 2 - NYPD Inspector (retired) Sacred Heart University,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 c...
2021-06-2832 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep027 - Interview with Dr. Michele Bratina, West Chester University of PennsylvaniaThis 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!...
2021-06-2135 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Inspector Andrew Lacey - An Garda Siochana Ep 26 Interview #2 Crisis Intervention TeamsWe 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. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com...
2021-06-1428 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipSteve Morreale Microcast- Police Funeral - Worcester PD - Ep 25In 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. Thanks for listening. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to conne...
2021-06-1105 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 024 Dr. Renee Mitchell, Sacramento Police (Retired Sergeant) Senior Researcher RTI InternationalWe 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.Hey there! Send us a messa...
2021-06-0748 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 023 Professor Lynda R. Williams, MTSU, President, NOBLELynda 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. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talki...
2021-05-3143 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast: Armand LaBarge - Ep022 Retired Chief York Regional Police Service, Ontario CanadaToday'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. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What t...
2021-05-2436 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep021 - Interview with Dr. Jerry Ratcliffe, Temple UniversityThis episode features Dr. Jerry Ratcliffe, a professor from Temple University. Jerry is a former British police officer, author of many articles and books on Reducing Crime and Intelligence-led Policing. He is the host of the monthly podcast, Reducing Crime. We spoke about the state of policing, leadership, the future of policing and the good work done by police agencies.Hope you find the interview witty, interesting, and informative. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Con...
2021-05-1742 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep020 - Interview with Dr. Erik Fritsvold, University of San DiegoWe interviewed Dr. Erik Fritsvold, Director of the Master in Public Safety Leadership program at the University of San Diego. We discussed the many issues facing policing, explored the Capitol attack and discussed leadership development. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help...
2021-05-1037 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Episode 019 - Interview with Andrew Lacey #1 Inspector An Garda Siochana, IrelandWe "traveled" across the pond (and the ether) to talk with Inspector Andrew Lacey of An Garda Siochana, the Irish National Police. We talked about the history of the Garda, the "Guardians of the People." We talked about the training, the transformation efforts, the training of Garda, and the leadership lessons. We also discuss the point of view of happenings in the US, from the Irish perspective. Andy is set to earn his Ph.D. in/around August 2021 and is a lecturer of Criminal Procedure at the University of Limerick. A wide-ranging interview providing perspectives of life and p...
2021-05-0333 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 018 Dr. Jim McCabe - Sacred Heart University, retired NYPD InspectorWe chatted with Dr. Jim McCabe, a pracademic, an academic with extensive practical field experience. In a wide-ranging discussion, we talked about the state of policing today, police management studies, leadership, training, and Body-worn cameras. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and hel...
2021-04-2630 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipTCD Podcast Ep017 - Interview with Dr. Vicki Herrington - Australian Institute of Police Management, Director of KnowledgeWe 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!Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us...
2021-04-1941 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipDr. Gary Cordner - The CopDoc Podcast Ep 016 - Academic Director Baltimore Police AcademyWe interview Dr. Gary Cordner, the Academic Director of the Baltimore Police Department. Gary has been a police officer, police chief, professor, Academic Dean, and Research Director at the National Institute of Justice, in the LEADS program.We chatted about the current state of policing, national standards, leadership, and training for police officers. We discussed the efforts of the Baltimore police in enhancing training to meet the requirements of a Consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are imp...
2021-04-1230 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 015 - Ed Davis, former Commissioner, Boston Police DepartmentWe interviewed Ed Davis, retired Commissioner of the Boston Police, former Chief fo the Lowell, Massachusetts Police and CEO of Ed Davis Company. We talked about his long career with the Lowell Police, rising to the Chief of Police. he was appointed Commissioner as one of only two outsiders to command the Boston Police Department. We talked about the Capitol attack and the Boston Marathon Bombing. We discussed the importance of clinical help for police who are exposed to tragic events in their work. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be...
2021-04-0537 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 014 - Marc Plourde and Charlie Ward - Gainesville PoliceWe spoke with two Lieutenants from the Gainesville Police. Lt. Marc Plourde and Lt. Charlie Ward proposed a leadership development program for the Gainesville, FL Police Department. The program was adopted by the Chief and Command staff and is now running its fifth annual session. The GPD Leadership Academy runs once a month, for a year and accepts 15-20 members each iteration. We chatted about the process, the approach, the required readings, the facilitators, and the discussion topics for this innovative program. The topics of leadership and development were explored and the change in mindset by course atten...
2021-03-2938 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep 013 Dr. Sarah Abbott, William James CollegeWe interview Dr. Sarah Abbott, a Licensed CIinical Social Worker (LICSW) clinical, and professor. Sarah has extensive experience working as a con-responding clinician in Massachusetts police departments. She managed the expansion of the program, increasing service to 15 police agencies for Advocates in Framingham, MA. Sarah is now running Abbott Solutions for Justice, LLC. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like t...
2021-03-2237 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep012 - Interview with Dr. Joanne Murphy, Queens University BelfastWe interviewed Dr. Joanne Murphy, a professor at Queens University Belfast. Joanne has done work on organizational change and transformation in Northern Ireland. In 2001, the Royal Ulster Constabulary transitioned to a new agency, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Dr. Murphy has conducted research and participated in facilitation sessions with senior leadership from the PSNI. We talked about the transformation, the events in America that bring disrepute to policing, and leadership. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Co...
2021-03-1536 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep011 - Chief Mike Wynn Pittsfield, MA PoliceWe interviewed Mike Wynn, Chief of the Pittsfield, MA Police Department in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. We discussed the practice of leadership, developing leaders, the mental well-being of police, and the state of policing and police reform. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve yo...
2021-03-0837 minThe CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep010 - Interview with Patrick Fitzgibbons, Host CJ EvolutionSteve chats with Patrick Fitzgibbons, retired law enforcement leader and host of the CJ Evolution Podcast. We talk about leadership, the state of policing today, the podcasting experience, mental health in policing Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in...
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