Policing In America Podcast

Policing In America Podcast

Welcome to Policing in America – a podcast about race and policing: the good, the bad and the ugly. The goal? To have, at times, uncomfortable conversations to spark positive change. Your host is currently the Officer in Charge of a unit that creates, delivers and maintains police training in the largest urban police department on the West Coast of America: Sergeant Tom Datro.

Recent Episodes

Aug. 19, 2024

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 at the epicenter of the conflict, tirelessly working …
May 31, 2024

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."  Depending on which news outlets you watch you might have a…
May 8, 2024

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.  Donovan shares his unique insights on police use of force, self-defense, and how to prepare for the …
April 30, 2024

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 education.  Scott recently retired from policing as a Lieutena…
March 22, 2024

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 with the N.Y.P.D., before retiring from the Bronx Homi…
March 4, 2024

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 his extensive knowledge on the media, the coverage of …

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