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Schools should be a safe place for all children to learn and develop and law enforcement plays a critical role in creating and establishing these healthy and safe environments. The COPS Office has made a significant investment in school safety programs and strongly believes that the role of police in our nation’s school should be to serve as both a protective source of security as well as a gateway for identifying children in need and connecting them with necessary support services. In this podcast series, renowned guests from a variety of disciplines discuss the issues surrounding school safety, the role of police in schools and the importance of community coordination in the identification and referral of children who have been victims of or witnesses to violence as well as children with emotional or behavioral health needs.

Photo: Gregory Thomas   February, 2013 - School Emergency Preparedness
In this podcast, Gregory Thomas, former Executive Director of the Office of School Safety and Planning with the New York City Department of Education, discusses emergency preparedness in a school setting.
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Photo: Mo Canady   February, 2013 - Police in Schools
In this podcast, Mo Canady, Executive Director of the National Association of School Resource Officer, is here today to discuss the role of police in schools.
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Photo: John-Michael Keyes   February, 2013 - School Safety
John-Michael Keyes, who along with his wife Ellen started the I Love U Guys Foundation after the tragic shooting death of their daughter Emily on September 27, 2006, at the Platte Canyon High School, discusses advancing student and school safety throughout the nation.
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Photo: Ron Honberg and Darcy Gruttadaro   February, 2013 - Mental Illness and Public Safety
In this podcast, Ron Honberg, the National Director of Policy and Legal Affairs at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Darcy Gruttadaro, Director of Child & Adolescent Action Center at the National Alliance on Mental Illness, discuss early identification and the resources available for persons suffering from mental illness.
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Photo: Dr. Steve Marans and Chief Dean Esserman   February, 2013 - Early Identification and Referral
Dr. Steve Marans and Chief Dean Esserman discuss the importance of early identification and referral of children who have been exposed to violence and the vital role of law enforcement along the continuum of care for these children in need. Dr. Marans, Harris professor of child psychiatry and professor of psychiatry, is the director of the childhood violent trauma center at the Yale University School of Medicine. Dean Esserman, chief of the New Haven Police Department, is a nationally renowned leader in innovative and community-oriented approaches to law enforcement practices and policies.
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Photo: Douglas Comfort
October, 2012 - Community Policing in Homeland Security
Detective Douglas Comfort has been a sworn law enforcement officer for over 30 years and is responsible for the investigation of offenses related to domestic and international terrorism for Fairfax County. Detective Comfort discusses tactical community policing in relation to domestic and international terrorism.
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September, 2011 - Radicalization
Radicalization has affected both big cities and small towns all throughout the nation. Chief Ronald Haddad shares some of the proactive, common sense solutions the City of Dearborn Police Department has taken to mitigate this problem.
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Photo: Steven Cremando
February, 2013 - Groups, Crowds, and Mobs
In this podcast, Mr. Crimando discusses the dynamics of groups, crowds, and mobs, as well as officer safety during citizen events.
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Photo: Ian Mitroff
June, 2012 - Crisis Management
In this podcast, Ian Mitroff, author, professor, and crisis management expert, discusses what crisis management is and how law enforcement can be prepared to handle crisis in their jurisdictions.
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Photo: November, 2011 - Addressing Public Safety and Emergency Management Incidents in Real Time
November, 2011 - Addressing Public Safety and Emergency Management Incidents in Real Time
Ian Hay shares how the Southeast Emergency Response Network (SEERN) works with law enforcement, communities, and businesses to foster partnerships by communicating in “real-time” to address public safety issues.
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Photo: Major Sam Cochran and Dr. Randy Dupont
November, 2010 - Crisis Intervention Teams & Responding To People With Mental Illness
Retired Major Sam Cochran Dr. Randy Dupont share info on how crisis intervention teams can aid community policing efforts. They also explain how they are training law enforcement professionals to deal with people suffering from mental illness.
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Photo: Jesse Guardiola
October, 2012 - Immigrant Communities
Officer Jesse Guardiola is the Hispanic Outreach Relations Officer and has worked on various aspects of the department's Hispanic Outreach Program since April of 2010. He is here today to talk about how agencies can successfully include practical foreign language instruction in police training.
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Photo: Jim Stormes
October, 2012 - Immigrant Communities
In this podcast, we are joined by Colonel Jim Stormes of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office in Florida. Colonel Stormes has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience and is currently the Senior Executive Staff Officer of Law Enforcement Operations and Community Operations.
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Photo: Rafael Fernandez
October, 2012 - Immigrant Communities
In this podcast, we are joined by Sergeant Rafael Fernandez of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department in Tennessee. Sergeant Fernandez was one of the full-time officers assigned to the department's El Protector program. He will talk about using radio shows in community outreach.
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Photo: Robin Martinson
October, 2012 - Immigrant Communities
In this podcast, Robin Martinson, a community liaison with the Brooklyn Park Police Department shares some practical tips when doing outreach to multicultural communities.
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Photo: Sergio Fidelis
October, 2012 - Immigrant Communities
Officer Sergio Fidelis is currently the Hispanic Liaison Officer and has an office in the Hispanic Outreach Center, known as the HOC. He will talk about how agencies can continue community programs when there are transitions taking place in the law enforcement agency.
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Photo: Monique Drier
October, 2012 - Immigrant Communities
Monique Drier, of the Brooklyn Center Police Department in Minnesota, is the department's community liaison. Monique talks about how to work with multilingual communities when you are not bilingual, and how to get officer buy-in when you're starting out as a civilian liaison.
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Photo: Brian Kyes
October, 2012 - Immigrant Communities
In this podcast, we are joined by Chief Brian Kyes of the Chelsea Police Department in Massachusetts. Chief Kyes has 25 years of law enforcement experience and he's here to talk about police in community roles in addressing hot button issues, including policing in immigrant communities.
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Photo: Abed Ayoub, legal director of the Arab-American Anti-Defamation Committee
February, 2012 - Building Trust Between Law Enforcement and Arab- and Muslim-American Communities
Abed Ayoub, legal director of the Arab-American Anti-Defamation Committee discusses how law enforcement can do a better job of relating and developing mutual trust and respect with Arab and Muslim-American communities.
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July, 2012 - Synthetic Drugs
Trey King, Investigator with the Law Enforcement and Special Prosecutions Division of the Tennessee Attorney General's Office, discusses the growing problem and emerging threat of synthetic drug use in this podcast.
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Photo: David Kennedy
August, 2011 - National Network for Safe Communities
The National Network For Safe Communities is helping law enforcement agencies effectively combat crime related to overt drug trafficking. David Kennedy shares how you can incorporate these tactics and make your community a safer place to live.
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Photo:Brad Bloom
November, 2012 - Police Department Consolidation
In this podcast, Chief Brad Bloom from Hinsdale, Illinois discusses regionalization and consolidation of police services.
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Photo: Leonard Matarese
May, 2011 - Local Government Budget Issues
Leonard Matarese, the Director of Research and Project Development for the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), talks about how agencies of all sizes are evaluating their organizations to reduce costs and improve operation.
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Photo: Michael Mason Chief Security Officer for Verizon
April, 2011 - New Economic Realities
Michael Mason, Chief Security Officer for Verizon, explains some of the steps law enforcement agencies need to take in order to thrive in today's world. He shares how operational reviews and prioritization are key elements in adapting to the new economic realities they face.
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March, 2011 - Futures Research
David Dial tells us what Futures Research is and how it can help law enforcement agencies prepare for tomorrow’s challenges today. He also explains how crucial community policing will be in determining the direction of this reformation.
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February, 2011- Challenges of a Reduced Budget Budget
February, 2011- Challenges of a Reduced Budget
Reductions affect law enforcement agencies of all types and sizes. Gordon Graham identifies some of the challenges and opportunities reduced budgets provide. He also shares some insight on how community policing can help agencies save money and reduce risk.
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Photo: Chris Cognac
November, 2012 - Coffee with a Cop
In this podcast, Sergeant Chris Cognac from Hawthorne California Police Department discusses the motivation behind the idea to create Coffee with a Cop.
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Photo: Donna Cayson, the former volunteer coordinator of Pasadena California Police Department
May, 2012 - The Value of Volunteering
In this podcast, Donna Cayson, the former volunteer coordinator of Pasadena California Police Department, discusses why law enforcement agencies should incorporate civilian volunteers into their departments and what the department gains by having those citizen volunteers.
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Photo: Chief Jim Bueermann
September 1, 2010 – Reflections on Community Policing
The COPS Office interviews Chief Jim Bueermann of the Redlands CA Police Department, who reflects on the transition from traditional to community policing, as well as his agency’s partnership with the faith-based community.
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Director Melekian
April 1, 2010 – COPS Inaugural Podcast
This monthly podcast, called The Beat, will feature both the leading innovators and on the-ground officers who are shaping the field of American policing. In the inaugural podcast, Bernard Melekian, Director of the COPS Office, speaks about his vision for values-based policing, procedural justice, and community policing.
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Photo: December, 2011 - Homeboy Industries: Working with At-Risk and Former Gang-Involved Youth
December, 2011 - Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries is the largest gang intervention rehab and re-entry program in the country, offering comprehensive services from tattoo removal to job placement. Father Boyle, the founder of Homeboy Industries, discusses his work with us.
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Photo: Officer Diane Tillery
June 1, 2010 – Curbing Gang Violence
In the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, gang violence has been erupting at shows featuring a brand of local hip-hop called Go-Go. In this podcast, Officer Diane Tillery discusses working with community members and local businesses through problem-oriented policing.
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Photo: Dr. Karen Amendola
January, 2013 - Officer Shift Work
In this podcast, Dr. Karen Amendola, chief operations officer at the Police Foundation, discusses officer shift work.
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Photo: John Violanti
January, 2013 - Officer Suicides
In this podcast, Dr. John Violanti, professor at the University of Buffalo in the department of social and preventative medicine, discusses the alarming issue of police officer suicide.
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Photo: David Klinger
January, 2013 - Officer Suicides
In this podcast, David Klinger, associate professor at the University of Missouri—St. Louis, discusses officer safety and wellness.
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Photo: Pam Delaney, executive director for the National Network of Police Foundations
January, 2012 - National Network of Police Foundations
Pam Delaney, executive director for the National Network of Police Foundations, shares her expertise on how police foundations can assist law enforcement agencies in leveraging resources and working with private sector partners.
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Photo: Brad Brekke
October, 2011 - Target Corporation: Reaching Out to the Public Sector
Brad Brekke shares insight into how Target Corporation successfully works with law enforcement to achieve these types of safety and how business and law enforcement can partner within this new economy.
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Photo: Commissioner Edward Davis
August 1, 2010 – Safeguarding Constitutional Rights of Citizens
In August’s podcast, Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis talks with the COPS Office about changing the conversation around citizen interactions. For Commissioner Davis, the profession needs to emphasize law enforcement officers’ responsibility to safeguard the constitutional rights of the citizens they serve.
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Photo: Chief Michael Davis
July 1, 2010 – Leveraging Talent in the Community
Chief Michael Davis of the Brooklyn Park (MN) Police Department discusses a new initiative which brings local talent into their department’s strategic planning process.  With a core group of committed citizens, the police are looking at new solutions to increase livability in the community.
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Tom Tyler
December, 2012 - Procedural Justice
In this podcast, Dr. Tom Tyler, Macklin Fleming Professor of Law and Professor of Psychology at Yale Law School, discusses public perceptions of police, police legitimacy, and the concepts of procedural justice.
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Dr. T. Bowman
December, 2012 - Procedural Justice
In this podcast, Dr. T. Bowman, Deputy City Manager of the City of Arlington, Texas and former police chief of Arlington, Texas Police Department, discusses what procedural justice looks like in a law enforcement agency.
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Charlene Moe
July, 2011 - Procedural Justice
Charlene Moe shares how the curriculum she is developing will help law enforcement build stronger partnerships. She also explains what the four pillars of Procedural Justice are and how they can aid organizational change.
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Dr. Anthony Iton
November, 2012 - Hot Spot Policing and Public Health
Dr. Anthony Iton, senior vice president of health communities at the California Endowment, discusses partnering with public health departments while focusing on “hot spot” policing.
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Photo: Glenn Martin
November, 2012 - Reentry and Reintegration
In this podcast, Glenn Martin, vice president of development and public affairs and director of the David Rothenburg Center for Public Safety at the Fortune Society, discusses reentry and reintegration of individuals with criminal histories.
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Photo:Dr. David Altschuler
September, 2012 - Juvenile Reentry, Part I
In this two part podcast, Dr. David Altschuler, a principal research scientist with Johns Hopkins University and a national reentry expert discusses juvenile reentry. Part II of this podcast delves further into the topic.
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Photo:Dr. David Altschuler
September, 2012 - Juvenile Reentry, Part II
This podcast is part II of the juvenile reenty topic. Dr. David Altschuler, a principal research scientist with Johns Hopkins University and a national reentry expert discusses is back with us to continue the discussion.
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Ron Davis
May 4, 2010 - East Palo Alto's Reentry Program
With more released offenders returning home every year, local law enforcement agencies are being called upon to help them successfully transition back into the community. Chief Ron Davis, discusses East Palo Alto Police Department's pilot reentry program.
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Photo: Captain Mike Parker
February, 2013 - Viral Events
In this podcast, Captain Mike Parker (from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department) discusses events that go viral.
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Photo: Lauri Stevens
February, 2013 - Using Social Media
In this podcast, Lauri Stevens, founder and principal consultant with LAwS Communications, discusses the use of social media by law enforcement.
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Dan Alexander
December 1, 2010 - VIPER Program & Social Media Community Policing
Boca Raton Police Chief Dan Alexander shares how his department is using the VIPER program and social media to aid community policing efforts and truly connect with the public.
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Dave Rogers
March, 2012 - Developing effective partnerships is a core component of community policing
In this podcast, Dave Rogers, project specialist at Fox Valley, describes how partnerships can be used in tribal settings to advance community policing and problem-solving.
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Wayne Shellum
August, 2012 - Public Safety De-escalation Tactics for Military Veterans
In this podcast, Wayne Shellum, Training Services Director of the Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute, discusses public safety de-escalation tactics for military veterans in crisis.
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ITRC Logo
February, 2013 - Identity Theft
In this podcast, Sam Imandoust (legal analyst at the Identity Theft Resource Center) and Matt Davis (criminal identity theft victim advisor) discuss issues of identity theft.
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Dorothy Edwards
November, 2012 - Green DOT
In this podcast, Dorothy Edwards, Executive Director of Green Dot, discusses the community mobilization violence strategy of Green Dot.
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Susan Herman
January, 2011 - Parallel Justice
Susan Herman explains what parallel justice is, and how it can encourage collaboration between law enforcement and the communities they serve. She also gives an overview of the ten guiding principles of parallel justice.
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Annette Santella
April, 2012 - Connecting Cops & Kids, One-on-One
Connecting Cops & Kids, One-on-One, is a four-part video-based training series that’s designed to examine the way that law enforcement officers can increase their effectiveness in dealing with children they encounter in their daily duties. Annette Santella, project manager for Cops & Kids at the Fred Rogers Company, and Lieutenant Richard Mullen from the Allegheny County Pennsylvania Police Department discuss the training and National Roll Out Program.
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 Sgt. Derek Prestridge
June, 2011 - Interdiction for the Protection of Children Training
It is every community’s fear to have its children become the target of crime. The Texas Department of Public Safety has developed a course that is improving the way law enforcement protects the children in the communities they serve. Sgt. Derek Prestridge explains the complexity of these crimes and how the Interdiction For The Protection Of Children course provides some solutions.
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(NCPC) President Ann Harkins
October, 2010 –Circle of Respect
National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) President Ann Harkins talks about the Circle of Respect initiative. She shares some of the creative ways NCPC is partnering with the community to reduce bullying and cyberbullying.
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