The beyondthebadgeradio’s Podcast

What to do, and not do during a traffic stop.  Dan and Frank have some tips for drivers.

Dan and Frank discuss perception of police officers, how they perceive themselves, are perceived by the public and by their higher ups.

A recent string of incidents of large groups of teens gathering and taking over areas of cities and towns is causing property damage and loss of business traffic.  Dan and Frank discuss the reasons and possible solutions to the problem.

After the most recent assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents Association dinner, the question again of is political rhetoric causing violence.  Dan and Frank delve into the topic and how it affects law enforcement.

Dan and Frank discuss the case of an officer in New York recently sentenced to prison in the death of a suspect trying to flee a drug related arrest.

Sovereign Citizens believe they are immune from government laws.  Dan and Frank discuss their experiences on the road with this group of people and how they're viewed by the courts.

Dan & Frank discuss the recent trend of current and retired officers creating their own online channels to discuss dash and body cam videos of police stops.

Would a national database of LEOs help reduce the hires of police candidates with a history of bad behavior?  Dan & Frank debate the benefits, and drawbacks, of a program.

If all criminals found guilty are jailed and kept there, would that make us safe from crime?  Dan & Frank crunch the numbers and discuss the costs and logistics of that idea.

Dan & Frank discuss the problem of many motorists around the country that have been arrested, and some found guilty of DUI.  Could eliminating subjective Field Sobriety Tasks be a solution?

Is there a two-tier system of justice in the US?.  Dan & Frank discuss if the legal system is rigged to the benefit of people that are well connected.

Dan & Frank discuss the importance of forging and maintaining personal relationships with fellow officers.

Dan and Frank discuss the media's role in the reporting of details of criminal investigations.  In addition, what responsibility does law enforcement have in sharing information with the media.

Dan & Frank discuss the fallout from the recent "no confidence" vote of leadership by the officers, and the possible change of the department becoming a state highway patrol instead of a police force.

Dan & Frank discuss the recent situation where an officer had to use deadly force against a driver that struck him with her car.

Dan & Frank discuss the standards and benefits of staying in shape for First Responders.

Dan & Frank discuss the topic of defendants looking to be found incompetent to stand trial, and to plead not guilty by reason of insanity.

Dan & Frank discuss the issue of people wrongfully convicted of crimes they didn't commit and what municipalities are doing....and what they should do to reduce the numbers.

Dan & Frank take a deeper dive into the topic of the use of new tech and AI in police work.