In recent years, the public has questioned police leaders for bestowing badges and guns on officers who are psychologically ill-suited to their jobs at a time when trust in police is already at historic low. Most police departments use psychological testing to help select candidates. The psychological exam is a key step in the hiring process and is used to determine if a candidate can handle the unique stresses of being a police officer, who are the licensed and specialized clinical psychologist.

Join the Co-host Chiefs this Thursday at 6PM. CST. Streaming live on Facebook live and YouTube with this week’s guest Dr. Thomas Campion, PhD who a licensed clinical psychologist in the States of Illinois and Minnesota. He has been working with public safety departments for over 18 years, providing psychological evaluations and consultation services across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. He works with over 150 different public safety departments including state, county, university, urban, suburban, rural, and park police departments. What has changed over the past decades with psychological evaluations are some agencies skipping this important part of someone's background.

Join the Co-host Chiefs this Thursday at 6PM CST. We'll be streaming live on Facebook and YouTube with this week’s guests, Keith and Tracy Duroy, as we discuss the Value of Peer Support for First Responders. Keith is a retired Oklahoma City Police Department Master Sergeant, AKA ( SWEET DADDY D), and Tracy retired from a lengthy career in the public safety field. They both have taken on new roles in support of first responders with the Oklahoma How 2 Love Our Cops and Warrior’s Rest Foundation.

Both non-profit organizations provide peer support for first responders. First responders are routinely exposed to traumatic workplace incidents, along with their own personal life stressors They are commonly responding to critical incidents (i.e., abuse, neglect, death, suicide). These events pose a significant risk of physical or psychological harm to the individuals. You do not want to miss this podcast even if you are not a first responder.

October 11-14, 2024, was National Faith & Blue Weekend which facilitates safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers and local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.

Faith & Blue is based on the premise that strong communities are built through mutual respect and understanding. Law enforcement and faith institutions are key pillars of each community, and when they work together, neighborhoods thrive.

Since the 19th century, Hispanics have been actively engaged in law enforcement. Despite facing discrimination, both men and women have persevered, leading to a steady increase in their numbers over the years. Today, Hispanic public safety leaders play vital roles, serving as role models and making significant contributions.

Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. with their guest Chief Ray Rozales, with the North St. Paul Police Department as they discuss how lations have played a significant role in public safety.

At least 94 people died after they were given sedatives and restrained by police from 2012 through 2021, according to findings by the AP in collaboration with FRONTLINE (PBS) and the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism. While supporters say sedatives enable rapid treatment for drug-related behavioral emergencies and psychotic episodes and protect front-line responders from violence.

Critics say forced sedation should be strictly limited or banned, arguing the medications, given without consent, are too risky to be administered during police encounters. The investigation found that about half of those who died after injections were Black.

Over the years, many situations involving police officer's behaviors have caused harm to the community they are supposed to serve and protect. Often officer misconduct goes on for years.

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late, how early Intervention inside many police departments can prevent incidents like what happened in Memphis involving Tyre Nichols who posed no threat to police when he was snatched out of his car during a traffic stop that preceded a fatal beating by five Memphis officers.

Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. For another informative topic, please share your comments in the comment section and join us in our chat room live during the podcast.

We have all seen the video of NFL star Tyreek Hill’s traffic stop revives discussion about the realities faced by Black drivers. This gangster behavior and lack of impulse control is the peak of unprofessionalism from those involved. Is this another example of a bigger problem where officers are just desperate to dominate people?

Join the Co-host Chiefs tonight at 6PM CST. Another informative topic they will discuss are police officers desperate to dominate people. Tyreek Hill’s traffic stop revives discussion about the realities faced by Black drivers.

Join the Co-host Chiefs tonight at 6PM CST. For another informative topic as they will explore the rise in attacks on police officers, the potential causes behind them, and the steps we can take to protect our police from further harm.