Precinct 444: The National Law Enforcement Museum Podcast

More than 10 years ago, FirstNet - The Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network was created as part of the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (Public Law 112-96), which was officially signed into law on February 22, 2012. As a result, the FirstNet Authority was given authorization to carry out the building, deployment, and operation of the network. Part of the law also required the Fir...

More than 10 years ago, FirstNet - The Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network was created as part of the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (Public Law 112-96), which was officially signed into law on February 22, 2012. As a result, the FirstNet Authority was given authorization to carry out the building, deployment, and operation of the network. Part of the law also required the Fir...

More than 10 years ago, FirstNet - The Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network was created as part of the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (Public Law 112-96), which was officially signed into law on February 22, 2012. As a result, the FirstNet Authority was given authorization to carry out the building, deployment, and operation of the network. Part of the law also required the Fir...

Back in February of 2021, together with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), the National Law Enforcement Museum held a program that sought to uncover ways to support black law enforcement officers and encourage new recruits to join the force and protect our communities. This panel discussion examined the potential “double backlash” facing Black police officers an...

With 30 years of experience, retired criminal justice instructor and law enforcement officer Doug Scott joins his daughter Madison for an interview about the impact such a career has on family life. They discuss the funny moments shared through Doug's career, but also delve into the ways the profession of law enforcement impacted raising a child. Madison, our manager of volunteer services at...

" The power of being unaffiliated and open-minded. " Our guest Billy Williams has held numerous positions of leadership. As U.S. attorney in Oregon from 2015-2021, he worked to forge relationships, foster understanding, and represent victim and state interests. He served on numerous advisory subcommittees and working groups, including the Native American Issues Subcommittee, Civil Rights...

Leading communities toward healing and reconciliation. Our guest Ganesha Martin is an executive legal thought leader committed to improving the culture of public safety across the country for the betterment of our communities and those who protect and serve. From senior roles within the Baltimore City Police Department to the Mayor’s Office, she has leveraged her positions to develop and implement...

Funding safety for the benefit of all. Our guest Karhlton Moore was appointed by President Biden as Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Prior to joining BJA, Karhlton served as the Executive Director of Ohio’s Office of Criminal Justice Services where he oversaw state and federal grants for law enforcement, victim assistance, juvenile justice, crime prevention courts, anti-traffick...

When officers have the support they need there is nothing they can’t achieve. Our guest Mike Chapman was elected Sheriff, Loudoun County, VA in 2011 and took office January 2012. He was reelected in 2015 and again in 2019. Sheriff Chapman is Vice President of Homeland Security for the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Sheriffs Association...

When officers have the support they need there is nothing they can’t achieve. Our guest Patrick Burke currently serves as the executive director of the DC Police Foundation after finishing a term as the 42nd United States Marshal for the District of Columbia and serving 27 years with the DC Metropolitan Police Department. President Obama credited Patrick Burke with helping coordinate security for...

The path has been laid and it is up to us to follow it.  Our guest Laurie Robinson is the Clarence J. Robinson Professor Emerita of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University. Robinson twice served as a Senate-confirmed, Presidentially appointed Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs, the research, statistics and criminal justice assis...

The investigation of the Unabomb case remains among the longest and most expensive cases in the history of the FBI. A lone bomber – revealed to be reclusive academic Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski – terrorized American universities, and commercial airlines for nearly two decades with homemade bombs that he sent through the mail or in some occasions, hand delivered. His reign of terror killed three Ameri...

So, is Die Hard a Christmas movie? From Hollywood to real life, "Reel to Real" is a look at some of the biggest American law enforcement films over the years and whether they live up to "real" law enforcement procedures and protocols. Join us for a discussion surrounding the cult classic "Die Hard" as we analyze key scenes and determine their viability in policing. Pr...

Join Precinct 444 for this revisiting of the special PBS documentary The Definition of Insanity. The film chronicles the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project, an innovative prison diversion program. The Definition of Insanity illustrates how one local judge’s novel approach to solving the mental health crisis could be the model to tackle the much larger epidemic throughout America. In part 2,...

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting--one of the deadliest school shootings to ever occur in the United States. Dozens responded to the school in support of the victims and their families as the community came together in a time of great sorrow after such a horrific act. Among those who responded were police officers who were tasked with relaying informa...

Join Precinct 444 for this revisiting of the special PBS documentary The Definition of Insanity. The film chronicles the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project, an innovative prison diversion program. The Definition of Insanity illustrates how one local judge’s novel approach to solving the mental health crisis could be the model to tackle the much larger epidemic throughout America. In this fi...

Why do we make memorials? Why and what do we memorialize? How do memorials from the past influence our present and shape our future? Given the prominence of memorials to the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks, as well as our own National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, honoring officers lost in the line of duty, it’s worth taking a step back to consider what role these memorials play in our liv...

The evolution of DNA and genealogical science have not only helped civilians to understand more about where they come from, but it has helped law enforcement agencies around the country to close cases that have remained cold for decades. In this episode of Law and Disorder, we will take a look at how forensic genealogy is used to lead law enforcement to suspects, and share a couple of cases that b...

There were six sessions that took place during the 2021 Destination Zero Conference. In this episode, we'll revisit session one which talks about the success of The Sigma Tactical Wellness team and how they mitigate cardiac risk factors. More than 6,000 officers have been screened, which has undoubtedly saved lives by identifying the problem before it is too late. Dr. Stone will discuss the l...

Why do we make memorials? Why and what do we memorialize? How do memorials from the past influence our present and shape our future? Given the prominence of memorials to the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks, as well as our own National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, honoring officers lost in the line of duty, it’s worth taking a step back to consider what role these memorials play in our liv...

Tune in for this special episode featuring National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Specialist Reo Nelson of the Enforcement and Justice Services Division, who will discuss current NHTSA initiatives for Law Enforcement. Nick Breul will also provide an update on the 2022 fatality data and offer some insights into the current numbers. Be sure to pay additional attention to a review of The...

On this special Halloween bonus episode, we take a step back in time to Colonial America to examine the Salem Witch Trials. Anna Muckenfuss leads us through all the twists and turns that the trial has to offer, including the unyielding religious-backed laws that gave citizens power and protection against witchcraft. Anna provides all the intricate details of not just the many trials from 1692 to 1...

Troy Anderson and Nick Breul share their final thoughts about the Traffic Safety Summit and plans for a future conference. Some of the key takeaways are the technological innovations to improve safety; the evolution of traffic safety from the early beginnings of predictability to extensive studies and action plans for prevention, and the reiteration of basic protocols while on-duty.  https://nleom...

In this first part of "20 Years after the Beltway Sniper", we sit down with current Chief of the United States Capitol Police, J. Thomas Manger, to reflect on the case that griped the country for three weeks back in October 2002. Chief Manger shares his thoughts and insights on the late Chief Charles Moose and how he was able to navigate the Montgomery County Police Department and its co...

On October 23, 2002, Virginia State Trooper Mark Cosslett was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to a call related to the Beltway Sniper case. In this episode, his friends and fellow Virginia State Troopers reflect on his life, service, and legacy. They collectively consider Trooper Cosslett the final victim of the Beltway Snipers, as he was killed only hours before the Sn...