The CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in Leadership

In this special episode of The CopDoc Podcast, I offer my first Microcast, no guests.   I refelct on a recent police funeral, the sadness, the tribute, the community support in Worcester.  The Worcester Police Department lost a young officer who jumped into a pond in an effort to save a drowning young man.  Neither the swimmer nor officer survived.   A sad, yet proud awe-inspiring day in tribute f...

We spoke with Dr. Renee Mitchell, retired Sergeant from the Sacramento Police Department.  Renee earned her doctorate from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.  She is one of the founding members of the American Society of Evidence-based Policing and serves on its executive committee.   In 2009-2010, she was a Fulbright Police Research Fellow, studying juvenile gang violence at the L...

Lynda Williams is a retired executive of the United States Secret Service, now a professor of Practice at Middle Tennessee State University.  She is finishing up her term as president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). We chatted about teaching after a federal law enforcement career, issues facing policing, systemic racism in the US, teaching students interes...

Today's episode release is with Armand LaBarge from Canada.  We sat down with Chief Amand LaBarge (retired) formerly of the York Regional Police Service, outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.   The agency serves a population in excess of 1 million.  We talked about the history of policing the current issues confronting policing in North America, the Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, leadership...

This episode features Dr. Jerry Ratcliffe, a professor from Temple University.  Jerry is a former British police officer, author of many articles and books on Reducing Crime and Intelligence-led Policing.  He is the host of the monthly podcast, Reducing Crime.    We spoke about the state of policing, leadership, the future of policing and the good work done by police agencies. Hope you find the in...

We interviewed Dr. Erik Fritsvold, Director of the Master in Public Safety Leadership program at the University of San Diego.  We discussed the many issues facing policing, explored the Capitol attack and discussed leadership development.     Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know! Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gm...

We "traveled" across the pond (and the ether) to talk with Inspector Andrew Lacey of An Garda Siochana, the Irish National Police.  We talked about the history of the Garda, the "Guardians of the People."  We talked about the training, the transformation efforts, the training of Garda, and the leadership lessons.  We also discuss the point of view of happenings in the US, from...

We chatted with Dr. Jim McCabe, a pracademic, an academic with extensive practical field experience.  In a wide-ranging discussion, we talked about the state of policing today, police management studies, leadership, training, and Body-worn cameras.    Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know! Contact us: copdoc.p...

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 internati...

We interview Dr. Gary Cordner, the Academic Director of the Baltimore Police Department.  Gary has been a police officer, police chief, professor, Academic Dean, and Research Director at the National Institute of Justice, in the LEADS program. We chatted about the current state of policing, national standards, leadership, and training for police officers.  We discussed the efforts of the Baltimore...

We interviewed Ed Davis, retired Commissioner of the Boston Police, former Chief fo the Lowell, Massachusetts Police and CEO of Ed Davis Company.   We talked about his long career with the Lowell Police, rising to the Chief of Police.  he was appointed Commissioner as one of only two outsiders to command the Boston Police Department.  We talked about the Capitol attack and the Boston Marathon Bomb...

We spoke with two Lieutenants from the Gainesville Police.  Lt. Marc Plourde and Lt. Charlie Ward proposed a leadership development program for the Gainesville, FL Police Department.  The program was adopted by the Chief and Command staff and is now running its fifth annual session.  The GPD Leadership Academy runs once a month, for a year and accepts 15-20 members each iteration.   We chatted abo...

We interview Dr. Sarah Abbott, a Licensed CIinical Social Worker (LICSW) clinical, and professor.  Sarah has extensive experience working as a con-responding clinician in Massachusetts police departments.  She managed the expansion of the program, increasing service to 15 police agencies for Advocates in Framingham, MA.  Sarah is now running Abbott Solutions for Justice, LLC.     Hey there! Send u...

We interviewed Dr. Joanne Murphy, a professor at Queens University Belfast. Joanne has done work on organizational change and transformation in Northern Ireland.  In 2001, the Royal Ulster Constabulary transitioned to a new agency, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).  Dr. Murphy has conducted research and participated in facilitation sessions with senior leadership from the PSNI.  We ta...

We interviewed Mike Wynn, Chief of the Pittsfield, MA Police Department in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts.  We discussed the practice of leadership, developing leaders, the mental well-being of police, and the state of policing and police reform.  Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know! Contact us: cop...

Steve chats with Patrick Fitzgibbons, retired law enforcement leader and host of the CJ Evolution Podcast.   We talk about leadership, the state of policing today, the podcasting experience, mental health in policing  Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know! Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com  Website: www.cop...

Steve interviewed Dr. Jay Albanese from Virginia Commonwealth University. Jay is an expert in Transnational Crime, Ethics in Policing and Organized Crime.  Jay was the Director of the National Institute of Justice,  He served as President of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.  We talked about teaching in Criminal Justice, the state of policing today and leadership in police organizations. H...

Steve Morreale from the CopDoc Podcast chats with Angela Workman-Stark, retired Chief Superintendent of the RCMP, and Associate Dean from Athabasca University.  We discuss inclusion both inside and outside of police agencies, women in police ing, treatment of staff, culture, and issues of procedural justice.  We chat about the elements of leadership, the importance of reflection and leaders listen...

Steve Morreale chats with Jimmy Capra, former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Chief of Global Operations on The CopDoc Podcast.  We talk about listening and caring, rising through the ranks, and working to help others succeed.  Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know! Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com ...

A chat with Dr. Karen Amenola, Chief Behavioral Scientist with the National Police Foundation.  We talk about Action Research, police wellness, and safety, community policing.   We discuss the many issues that are being considered in conducting research for police agencies.  Topics include shift work and mental health.    Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics...

 An interview with Steve Morreale and Dr. Thadddeus Johnson, former Memphis Police Lieutenant and Acting Captain.  Thaddeus is now a Professor of Criminal Justice at Georgia State University.  We discuss the current state of policing and racial tensions in America.   Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know! Cont...

 Retired Sheriff Jim McDonnell from the LA County Sheriff's Office talks with Steve Morreale about the current state of policing, on The CopDoc Podcast.  Jim was previously First Assistant Chief with the LAPD, and Chief of the Long Beach PD.  Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know! Contact us: copdoc.podca...

Police Chief Jay Sartell, Townsend, MA Police Department,  discusses the state of policing today with Steve Morreale on The CopDoc Podcast. Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know! Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com  Website: www.copdocpodcast.com If you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or cons...

Season 1 - Episode 1 Dr. Brenda Bond-Fortier is a longtime friend and colleague, having met her in our work at a Lowell DARE camp, some 30 years ago, while I was with the Drug Enforcement Administration.  Brenda worked for the Lowell Police Department, UMass Lowell, and returned to school earning a doctorate from Brandeis University.   Brenda is a professor of public administration at Suffolk Univ...

TheCopDoc Podcast welcome and introduction with Dr. Steve Morreale from Worcester State University.  The focus of the podcast is to engage practitioners from a variety of views and perspectives surrounding police service and reforms to meet the ever-changing needs and the high demands of policing from community to community in America and across the globe.   Hey there! Send us a message. Who else...