The CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in Leadership - Dr. Steve Morreale - Host - TheCopDoc Podcast

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The CopDoc Podcast, Chief Doug Shoemaker, Grand Junction, CO Police, Ep 49 Nov 29, 2021

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Doug 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 their department. In a wide-ranging and candid chat, we covered the continuing evolution of policing, the necessity of training, planning, and succession planning, while serving community needs.

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The CopDoc Podcast: Professor Rosa Brooks, Georgetown University Law School, Ep 48 Nov 22, 2021

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Professor 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 in thoughtful, community-centered conversation, working to create more mutual understanding.

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TCD Podcast Ep 47 Captain Ernie Cuthbertson Greensboro, NC Police Department Nov 15, 2021

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Dr. 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.

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TCD Podcast Ep 46 Chief Dave Norris, Session 1, Menlo Park, CA Police Department Nov 01, 2021

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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 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.

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TCD Podcast - Vicki Herrington Ep45 - Interview with Director of Knowledge, Australian Institute of Police Management - Session 2 Oct 25, 2021

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In 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!

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TCD Podcast: Rahul Sidhu, Spidr Tech - Ep44 Oct 18, 2021

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Rahul 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.

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TCD Podcast: Renee Dominguez Chief - New Haven CT Police Ep 43 Oct 11, 2021

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Chief 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 spoke of policing, community relationships, racial issues, women in policing and a shortage of police applicants.

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Dr. Mark Chaires, TCD Podcast Ep 42, Tennessee State University, retired Chief, Schenectady, NY Police Oct 04, 2021

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We 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.

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The CopDoc Podcast Bruce O'Brien, Assistant Commissioner, New Zealand Police, Session 1, Ep 41 Sep 27, 2021

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Bruce 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

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TCD Podcast: Mike Brown, Chief Alexandria, VA Police, Retired - Ep 40 Retired Sep 20, 2021

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Mike 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,

From 2008 to 2009, Brown served as the Deputy Secretary for Public Safety for the State of California. In this capacity, he advised the Governor’s Office on public safety issues and helped develop the state’s strategic highway safety plan.

In 2010, Brown has served as Director of the Office of Impaired Driving and Occupant Protection at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), where he is responsible for the development and implementation of national traffic safety policy and best practices.

Brown was an Executive Fellow of the Police Foundation and served on the Law Enforcement Committee of the Transportation Research Board. He has served as an instructor for nearly a dozen training programs for CHP, and as an adjunct professor for California State University, Sacramento. He has participated in many state and national task forces on such issues as police pursuits, homeland security, traffic safety, emergency planning, enforcement technology, and transportation.

Dr. Brown is a graduate of the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Command College and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy and National Executive Institute.

Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from California State University, Sacramento, a master’s degree in criminal justice administration from California State University, Los Angeles, and a master’s degree in management from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He earned his doctoral degree in criminology, law, and society at George Mason University.

In retirement, he has headed to the pacific northwest.

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