Policing In America
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.
- Update frequency
- every 27 days
- Average duration
- 66 minutes
- Episodes
- 45
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The Real Operative: Inside Child Trafficking with Paul Hutchinson
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. This isn’t Jason Bourne, becaus…
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 like policing. Together, they …
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 startling ways many police agencies …
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 conf…
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 y…
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 shares his unique insights on pol…
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 fr…
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 ret…
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 th…
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 speaking on a TED stage, Chip share…
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 crisis. However, very little time…
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 find a great deal of common gr…
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 to and has a lot to say.
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 strategist. Dr. Tortorello ha…
Is there MEDIA BIAS when it comes to Policing- A conversation with Leslie Marshall
Democratic Strategist, nationally syndicated radio host, and FOX News contributor Leslie Marshall and I discuss what many in policing see as a no-brainer. Media Bias when it comes to covering the pol…
Better Policing starts with understanding Neuroscience Education
Stafanie Faye is a neuroscience specialist who has worked with Google, Stanford, UC San Diego Medical school, the Department of Defense, the Canada School of Public Service, and many more.
To learn…
Are we OVER-Punishing criminals ?
Elizabeth Franklen-Best, a 20-year attorney, has been reversing criminal convictions for 15-plus years. We discuss a component on the Criminal Justice system that does not get as much attention as p…
Policing's False Narrative - and the deadly consequences
Peter Kirsanow is a distinguished US Commission on Civil Rights member and a practicing attorney. Mr. Kirsanow believes data should drive public policy, not emotions, not feelings, and certainly not…
Bias Policing with Jessica Nordell
Sgt Tom speaks with Jessica Nordell about the social and cognitive phenomena of bias.
Can police departments foster trust and legitimacy with those they are sworn to protect and serve through a bet…