The CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in Leadership

The CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in Leadership

Visit our website: https://www.copdocpodcast.com The CopDoc Podcast delves into police leadership and innovation. The focus is on aiming for excellence in the delivery of police services across the globe. Dr. Steve Morreale is a retired law enforcement practitioner, a pracademic, turned academic, and scholar from Worcester State University. Steve is the Program Director for LIFTE, Command College - The Leadership Institute for Tomorrow's Executives at Liberty University. Steve shares ideas and talks with thought leaders in policing, academia, community leaders, and other related government agencies. You'll find Interviews with thought leaders drive the discussion to improve police services and community relationships. Happy to report that The CopDoc Podcast is listed as #4 in the 10 Best Worcester Podcasts! https://podcast.feedspot.com/worcester_podcasts/

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August 12, 2025 59 mins

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The CopDoc Podcast- Season 8 - Episode 158 

Ever wonder what American policing looks like through the eyes of someone trained in European military special forces? Commander Diego Zanella offers that rare perspective, having journeyed from Italian paratrooper to American police commander. His story isn&apo...

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Season 8 - The CopDoc Podcast - Episode 157

Colonel Eric Smith's journey from Boeing sheet metal mechanic to leading the Kansas Highway Patrol reveals what transformative police leadership looks like in action. After a chance encounter with a sergeant led him to volunteer as a dispatcher, Smith found...

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The CopDoc Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 156 

Chief Jim McDonald's journey in law enforcement reads like a masterclass in adaptive leadership. From his bold decision to leave Boston for Los Angeles with just $400 and two suitcases to his current role leading one of America's largest police depart...

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The CopDoc Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 155 

What if the most powerful leadership tool isn't having all the answers, but asking the right questions? Dr. Michael Marquardt, after studying leaders across 50 countries for over five decades, discovered a surprising pattern—the greatest leaders in every f...

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The CopDoc Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 154 

Leadership doesn't happen in a vacuum – especially in policing, where decisions impact both officers and communities. In this revealing conversation, Assistant Chief Jonathan Ziders takes us on his remarkable journey from reluctant recruit to departmental ...

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The CopDoc Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 153

What happens when a basketball coach becomes a police chief? Chief John Fisher of the Bedford, Massachusetts, Police Department brings a refreshingly human perspective to law enforcement leadership, replacing command-and-control with connection and coaching.

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The CopDoc Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 151

In a great conversation on The CopDoc Podcast, Steve Morreale engages with Jason Potts, Director of the Department of Public Safety in Las Vegas, Nevada, exploring the intersection of modern police leadership and evidence-based approaches to public safety. Potts...

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The CopDoc Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 152

What happens when a Naval Captain witnesses his crew cheering as his predecessor leaves? For Mike Abershoff, it sparked a leadership revolution that transformed USS Benfold from one of the worst ships in the Pacific Fleet to the best in the entire US Navy – all ...

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The CopDoc Podcast - Episode 150

Artificial intelligence isn't just coming to policing—it's already here, transforming everything from report writing to emergency response. In this forward-looking conversation, Jim Bierman, former Chief of Redlands, California and current president of the Future...

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The CopDoc Podcast - Episode 150

What does it take to lead one of America's premier federal law enforcement agencies? Jim Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of ATF's Boston Field Division, takes listeners inside the world of federal firearms investigations, leadership challenges, and the evolutio...

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The CopDoc Podcast - Season 7 - Episode 148

This is the second of a two-part interview with Dr. Peter Neyroud
 
What if modern policing could achieve a global impact through strategic leadership and trust? Join us on the Cop Talk Podcast as we welcome Dr. Peter Neyroud, a former chief c...

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The CopDoc Podcast - Season 7- Episode 147

Dr. Tanya Meisenholder's journey from Baton Rouge to New York City's bustling streets offers a profound perspective on policing. Her experiences, ranging from a crime analyst role and working with ATF, have fueled her passion for reforming law enforceme...

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The CopDoc Podcast - Season 7 - Episode 146

Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Peter Neyroud, former Chief Constable and current professor at Cambridge University, as he recounts his fascinating journey from a history major at Oxford to a trailblazer in British policing. We discuss ho...

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The CopDoc Podcast - Season 7 - Episode 145

Mentors count! Listen as we sit down with Dr. John Hussey, a retired Major General and author, who takes us on an incredible journey from a lively Bronx Irish neighborhood to a distinguished military career. Dr. Hussey shares how crucial mentorship was...

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Season 7 - The CopDoc Podcast - Episode 144

Dr. Jim McCabe, a seasoned expert in police management and assessment, takes us on an in-depth exploration of optimizing police operations. From his foundational experiences with the NYPD to his academic journey at St. John's University, Jim provi...

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The CopDoc Podcast - Season 7 - Episode 143

This episode originally aired in October 2022 (ep. 89)  Shon has been the COP in Madison, WI since 2021.  He was inducted into the Center for Evidence-based Policing Hall of Fame! 

Prepare to be inspired by the journey of Chief Sean Barnes as ...

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Season 7 - The CopDoc Podcast - Episode 142

What does it take to lead a police department in a city as unique as Framingham, Massachusetts? Join us for an insightful conversation with Chief Lester Baker as he shares his journey from hoping to get to the NFL to Chief of Police. Discover how Frami...

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The CopDoc Podcast - Season 7 - Episode 141 

 Ever wondered how a business student becomes a leader in federal law enforcement? Join us as we uncover the career journey of Mike Krol, the special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Boston. From a family rich in law enforc...

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The CopDoc Podcast Season 6 - Episode 140

Join us on a journey as we chat with Chief Jason Armstrong from the Apex Police Department in North Carolina, a leader who has been reshaping the face of law enforcement. Jason's path began after college with a financial reimbursement program from ...

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Season 6 - Episode 139

Chief Constable Chris Noble takes center stage as we explore his remarkable career in policing, starting from his unique upbringing in Northern Ireland during the '70s and '80s. With his father juggling roles as both a bank manager and a part-time reserve officer...

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