PolicePodTalk

Minneapolis Pack Hunters

A conversation on how a Pack of teenagers turned downtown Minneapolis into the Wild West and pushed Robberies up 53% in just one year. Also a debate on if and when you should use deadly force in this incident. 

Allen County Coroner

A conversation with Allen County Coroner, Mike Burris who went from being a Police Officer to working in the Coroner's Office.

Texas City Officer shoots and kills a woman while aiming at a loose dog.

A conversation about a Texas rookie Police Officer who accidentally shot and killed a woman when he fired at a charging dog. 

Phoenix Police Officer pointing their guns.

A conversation about the Phoenix Police Department's new policy to track their officers when they pull and point their guns at people. The policy was recommended by the National Police Foundation, which found Phoenix had more police shootings last year than any other U.S. Police Department. 

Taser Accidental Shootings

A conversation with Officer Jody Cartwright, a Taser Instructor, discussing training and how Officers are mistaking their handgun for a taser with deadly consequences.

Pulled Over for Obeying the Law

A conversation about a Police Department in Tempe, Arizona where Officers are making traffic stops on citizens who are obeying the law and handing out gift coupons to use at local stores. What was supposed to be a good thing turned out to upset a lot of citizens.

Officer Involved Shootings with Suspects Wielding a Knife

A conversation about Police action shootings where the suspect is armed with a knife forcing the Officer to decide if they should shoot or retreat.  The conversation covers a shooting in South Bend Indiana and one in Athens-Clark County Georgia.

From Cop to the Dark Side Part 2

Part 2:  Continued conversation with Retired Police Officer Chad Thurston.  From Cop to Public Defender.

Costco Shooting

A conversation about the recent shooting of a Developmentally Disabled person by on off duty Police Officer in a Costco store in Los Angeles.

New York Police Doused with Water

A conversation about the hot topic of the New York Police Officers who had water thrown on them and the response of their Police Chief and citizens.