Policing in a Minute

Policing in a Minute

Policing in a Minute is a podcast from the Future Policing Institute that covers important topics in policing in brief summaries of 1-2 minutes. Each episode provides the three most important things to know about a particular subject, such as preventable error, officer safety and wellness, community trust, and crime control strategies. The podcast is designed for listeners with limited time and aims to explore issues important to the future of policing.

Episodes

Finding Purpose in Policing

May 15, 2025 • 1 min
Policing is a complex system that requires strong leadership. To effectively guide their organizations, police leaders must create a shared vision of organizational purpose and values that align with community needs and expectations. This can be achieved by engaging with the community, involving officers and staff in discussions, and conducting internal analysis to ensure alignment with the purpose and values. This will lead to a c...
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The Plan

May 6, 2025 • 2 mins
In this episode, we present a fascinating journey of how a simple plan transforms as it ascends through the ranks of a police department, evolving into an unquestionable policy. Consider the dynamics of organizational communication, the challenges of maintaining clarity, and the inevitable distortions that occur as messages are relayed from one level of authority to another. Through a compelling narrative, we reveal how assumptions...
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Finding Balance in Uncertainty: A Quick Leadership Insight.

May 1, 2025 • 2 mins
"Finding Balance in Uncertainty: A Quick Leadership Insight." This brief episode shares a timeless Chinese parable offering a valuable perspective on navigating the unexpected, particularly relevant for leaders and those in dynamic fields like policing. Discover the power of a balanced response ("Maybe yes, maybe no") when facing both challenges and opportunities. Learn a core lesson in adaptability and how our reactions can shape...
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Evidence Based Policing

April 16, 2025 • 1 min
This episode summarizes the essentials of evidence-based policing (EBP), an organizational strategy using the best available evidence to shape police crime control strategies. In brief, EBP reduces crime and boosts community trust. EBP applies scientific methods to test the effectiveness of policing tactics – it's more than just data. It is proactive; proven tactics help officers target resources effectively to reduce harm and cr...
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Exhausted Cops Part 4: What Agencies Can Do

March 20, 2025 • 1 min
Police fatigue is more than just feeling tired — it's a critical issue that affects officer safety, decision-making, and public trust. In this concise Policing in a Minute podcast series, produced by the Future Policing Institute, we explore the hidden risks and profound consequences of police fatigue across four episodes. Episode 1 provides an overview of the issue, highlighting the importance of understanding police fatigue. Epi...
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Exhausted Cops Part 3: What Cops Can Do

March 19, 2025 • 1 min
Police fatigue is more than just feeling tired — it's a critical issue that affects officer safety, decision-making, and public trust. In this concise Policing in a Minute podcast series, produced by the Future Policing Institute, we explore the hidden risks and profound consequences of police fatigue across four episodes. Episode 1 provides an overview of the issue, highlighting the importance of understanding police fatigue. Epi...
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Exhausted Cops Part 2: The Effects on Performance & Safety

March 18, 2025 • 2 mins
Police fatigue is more than just feeling tired — it's a critical issue that affects officer safety, decision-making, and public trust. In this concise Policing in a Minute podcast series, produced by the Future Policing Institute, we explore the hidden risks and profound consequences of police fatigue across four episodes. Episode 1 provides an overview of the issue, highlighting the importance of understanding police fatigue. Epi...
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Exhausted Cops Part 1: Overview

March 17, 2025 • 1 min
Police fatigue is more than just feeling tired — it's a critical issue that affects officer safety, decision-making, and public trust. In this concise yet insightful Policing in a Minute podcast series, produced by the Future Policing Institute, we explore the hidden risks and profound consequences of police fatigue across four episodes. Episode 1 provides an overview of the issue, highlighting the importance of understanding poli...
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The Koper Curve

February 17, 2025 • 1 min
Discover one of the secrets of effective policing with the Policing in a Minute podcast about the Koper Curve! Take a quick dive into the groundbreaking principle developed by criminologist Chris Koper, which reveals how short, strategic patrols in high-crime areas can drastically reduce criminal activity. Learn how officers can maximize their impact, enhance community trust, and create safer neighborhoods with just 10-15 minute vi...
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Hot Spots Policing

January 18, 2025 • 1 min
Hotspot policing is one of the most effective crime reduction strategies in contemporary policing. Did you know that rigorous research has shown crime is often concentrated in small, definable areas? By targeting these hot spots, police can significantly reduce crime and improve community safety. In this episode, discover the three key takeaways about this evidence-based policing approach and how it impacts crime reduction. Polici...
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Countering Fake News

January 13, 2025 • 2 mins
AI-generated fake news that spreads either misinformation, or disinformation (fake news) directly attacks the police-community relationship and can dramatically diminish the public’s trust and confidence in the police. In this episode, we give you the three critically important issues to consider when trying to inoculate your agency against the impact of misinformation and fake news. Policing in a Minute is a podcast of the Futu...
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Preventable Error in Policing

January 13, 2025 • 1 min
Preventable errors in policing often result in costly, sometimes tragic outcomes. Avoiding policing errors requires foresight and the identification of risks before they escalate. It also requires a constructive approach to learning from mistakes rather than assigning blame. If policing doesn't learn from its mistakes, it's doomed to repeat them time and again. In this episode, we identify three strategies to reduce preventable ...
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Complacency in Policing

January 12, 2025 • 2 mins
Tragically, complacency in policing has been linked to many on-duty officer injuries and deaths. The saying “complacency kills” is no joke. Complacency in policing arises when routine and overconfidence lead cops to neglect officer safety protocols, make regrettable assumptions, and reduce situational awareness. Most of the time, officer complacency doesn’t result in terrible outcomes. However, it takes but one convergence of the ...
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Do You Need Your Own SWAT Team?

January 12, 2025 • 1 min
Every policing agency faces the potential need for a highly trained tactical unit. But should each one have its own SWAT Team? In this episode, we give you the three most important issues to consider when deciding to form, or maintain, a SWAT Team. When the formation or retention of SWAT teams is not carefully considered, police agencies are exposed to significant liability and risk to their officers and the communities they serv...
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How Many Cops do you Need?

January 12, 2025 • 2 mins
As the cost of policing increases, and local government budgets tighten, thoughtful determinations about the number of police officers a community needs are becoming more important. In this episode, we give you the three most important steps you should take when trying to determine how many cops you need to keep your community safe. Should you simply use the traditional “cops per thousand” calculation? We don’t think so. The outcom...
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Trailer: Policing in a Minute

January 10, 2025 • 1 min
Policing in a minute is a podcast of the Future Policing Institute. It's intended to provide brief summaries of topics important to policing today and in the future. All in about a minute. Episodes are designed for you to listen to when your time is limited. No fluff. Just the bottom line. We'll try and give you the three most important things you need to know about the subject at hand. Whether you're a cop. a policymaker or a comm...
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