Behind the Badge
The Behind the Badge Podcast from WGN Radio
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
BTBI Season 2, Ep. 3 | Love in Law Enforcement
In this episode, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd, and a few special guests. They dive into the complex world of love and law enf…
BTBI – Season 2, Ep. 2 | Powerful Bond Between Law Enforcement and Special Olympics Illinois
In this heartwarming episode of Behind the Badge Illinois, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Law Enforcement Torch Run Senior Director George Peterson, along wit…
BTBI – Season 2, Ep. 1 | The Transition from Officer to Leader
In this episode of Behind the Badge Illinois, host David Hochberg is joined by DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd and Fairview Heights Police Chief Steve Johnson. Hear them dive into the challenges and g…
Behind the Badge Episode 30 | Uniting communities and law enforcement
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, Founder and President of Unity Partnership Regina Brent and Unity Partnership’s second …
Behind the Badge Episode 29 | Training the next generation
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, and Elgin Chief Ana Lally. Listen in while they discuss…
Behind the Badge Episode 28 | Behind the Headset
On this episode of Behind the Badge, guest host O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman is joined by Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, and retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal. Listen in…
Behind the Badge Episode 27 | SWAT Superheroes
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, and Vernon Hills Police Chief Pat Kreis. Listen in whil…
Behind the Badge Episode 26 | Shared principles of public safety
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen and Springfield Police Chief and Illinois Associa…
Behind the Badge Episode 25 | The importance of trusting the police
On this episode of Behind the Badge, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, in for David Hochberg, is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd and retired…
Behind the Badge Episode 24 | The State’s Attorney’s role in the criminal justice system
On this episode of Behind the Badge, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, in for David Hochberg, is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd and DeKalb …
Behind the Badge Episode 23 | Importance of Managing Your Message with a PIO
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Chris Covelli, Fairview Heights Police Chief Steve Johnson, Rockford Police PIO Michelle Marco…
Behind the Badge Episode 22 | Women on the Force – Recruiting and empowering female police
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey, Springfield Deputy …
Behind the Badge Episode 21 | What police are doing about A.I.
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley. Listen in while the hosts tackle one of the most pressing issues in modern policing: th…
Behind the Badge Episode 20 | Why are there multiple squad cars at simple traffic stops?
Ever wondered why a routine traffic stop sometimes looks more like a major operation? On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd and Elgin…
Behind the Badge Episode 18 | Resiliency of police in the face of protests
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd and Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley. Listen in while our co-hosts discuss the resilien…
Behind the Badge Episode 17 | Evolution of Police Technology
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal and …
Behind the Badge Episode 16 | Police preparation for a presidential visit
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Fairview Heights Chief of Police Steve Johnson and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Polic…
Behind the Badge Episode 14 | So you want to become a police officer…
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, and Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen. Listen in…
Behind the Badge Episode 13 | The trouble with traffic enforcement
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, and Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen. Listen…
Behind the Badge Episode 12 | How the Public Can Help with Law Enforcement
On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, and Illinois …