It seems too easy to be mean in today's society, but why? Hiding behind social media? Absolute lack of care for fellow humans? How about this.....Be Nice!

A Concession For Criminals?

Dec 15th, 2023 41m 43s

If the laws aren't working, make concessions with the criminals! That should work right?.......right?

More laws? Is that really the answer?

Aug 25th, 2023 47m 35s

Criminals are still committing crime regardless of the law. So are more laws the answer? It kind of sounds like a snake oil salesman; "Step right up, crime still a problem in your city? Criminals ignoring the laws? Well then you need more l

Do Something!

Aug 11th, 2023 39m 4s

All points bulletin our for "Somebody"! Who is this "Somebody" that people keep say should do something? "Somebody" is not coming, so do something.

Choosing Leadership

Jun 2nd, 2023 41m 5s

How should police leadership be chosen? Should we look outside the department for a new Chief? Should a Sheriff be elected though a political process? Join me as I share my thoughts on choosing leadership.

Wolves Among Sheep: The Realities of Social Media

Apr 21st, 2023 53m 41s

Social Media can be a wonderfully helpful tool, but how safe is it? Join me as I discuss this immersive world and provide some facts you probably don't know.

Artificial Intelligence

Mar 10th, 2023 49m 11s

Artificial Intelligence in Law Enforcement. A good idea, or the rise of the machines? Join me as I discuss this controversial topic and add some points you may not have thought about.

Firearm Ownership

Jan 27th, 2023 40m 18s

What do I think about firearm ownership? More importantly, what do the stats say about it? Join me as I discuss this polarizing topic.

Movies and TV Oh My!

Oct 6th, 2022 26m 58s

Movies and TV show real Cop life right? Wrong! Join me as I cover some of these hilarious mistakes.

Truth

May 13th, 2022 37m 56s

The Truth ... what is it? Does it still exist? Is it your truth, my truth ... or is it truth based on fact? Join me as I discuss the current status of the truth.

Policing Myths

Feb 24th, 2022 40m 21s

They have to read me my rights, I get a free phone call, and so many more. Policing myths are everywhere....but what's the truth?

Agency Morale

Jan 21st, 2022 47m 18s

Agency morale is dictated by attitude. But who's attitude? That's where it gets tricky, join me as I take a look at this touchy subject.

Crazy Laws

Dec 20th, 2021 36m 28s

Crazy Laws you didn't know existed!Join me as I run down the 50 craziest laws in the land.

Remember Your Oath

Oct 22nd, 2021 37m 33s

What drives you to go to work everyday? Perhaps you've lost your direction. Join me as I challenge you to remember your oath.

Everywhere You Go, There You Are

Sep 17th, 2021 36m 7s

What makes you successful? What defines you? It's not your job, it is you. Let me explore the idea of - everywhere you go, there you are.

LIVE From FCIAA 2021

Jun 18th, 2021 39m 9s

Live from the 26th Annual Florida Crime Intelligence Analysts Association! Listen as I take questions from the live audience in Orlando Florida.

Stay In Your Lane

May 17th, 2021 43m 21s

Do you have opinions about how things should be done? First question to ask yourself; do you actually know anything about the subject, or just what you see on TV? It's all about educating yourself before you speak!

The Rebirth of Community Policing

Apr 16th, 2021 39m 44s

With calls for service up and fewer Officers on the road, is Community Policing possible? Join me as I discuss what Community Policing is and why making it happen may be difficult, but not impossible.

Who Is Your A-Team?

Mar 26th, 2021 38m 36s

Who is your A-Team?If you had to put a team together of the best of the best, who would be on it? How many are on your team? Now think about your hiring and promotional practices? Are they the same standard?

Push Through

Mar 5th, 2021 34m 58s

So you have new and innovative ideas? Well, first you have to get past the dreaded R.O.D.! Maybe you should just give up. No! Push through!

Retired On Duty

Jan 29th, 2021 46m 24s

Have you lost the spark? The drive to make a difference? Have you unwittingly slid into complacency? Join me as I discuss a prickly issue facing many in public service ... Retired on Duty.

Bail Bond Reform (Interview)

Jan 15th, 2021 43m 53s

After being arrested, a violent offender is released on a signature bond. Upon release he murdered his wife and their unborn child. How is this ongoing issue being addressed?Please welcome Off The Beat's first-ever guest, Chief Josh Bruegger

Thankful?

Nov 25th, 2020 35m 3s

Thankful? For What?It has been a year of "Law Enforcement is Bad, Let's defund them". So what do folks in Public Safety have to be thankful for? A lot more than you may think.

Defining Normal

Nov 6th, 2020 39m 25s

What is Normal?Normal, routine, these are often used terms in policing, but what do they mean? Can we define them? Should we? Join me as I "define" these terms and suggest what "normal" means in policing.

Heroes

Oct 9th, 2020 39m 1s

Heroes, the true ones walk among us … in silence.True Heroes are hard to find, and perhaps even harder to define. In our world of people getting their news and views from social media, the true definition of hero is being shifted to something