On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey, and Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen. Listen in while our co-hosts take some time to honor Law enforcement civilian personnel.

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On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey, and Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen. Listen in while our co-hosts answer listeners questions, comments and concerns.

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On this episode of Behind the Badge, filling in for Host David Hochberg is Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey who is joined by Fairview Heights Chief of Police Steve Johnson, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen and O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman. Listen in while our hosts discuss the results of a study that shows that there is a rise in attacks on law enforcement.

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On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal’s mother, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, and his mother. Listen in while our co-hosts along with our special guests discuss what it’s like being a mother or family member of a police officer.

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On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg along with co-hosts, retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, and O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, are joined by special guests Chief Vernon Foli and Officer Robin Brachear from Chatham, Illinois. Listen in while our co-hosts along with our special guests highlight the extraordinary efforts of Chatham, Illinois Police Officer Robin Brachear. His heroic efforts on Dec. 18, 2023, in the face of danger are nothing short of astounding. Listen in to his story and more.

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On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by DeKalb Chief of Police David Byrd, ILACP Executive Director Kenny Winslow, O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey. Listen in while our panel discusses what the ILACP is and what it can do for you.

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On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by retired Illinois State Police Colonel Mimi McGreal, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, and Elgin Police Department Chief Ana Lalley. Listen in while our co-hosts cover topics relating to de-escalation and use of force.

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On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, ILACP Executive Director Kenny Winslow, and O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman delve into police department structure and the differences between departments. Our co-hosts continue the conversation with how to develop officers into qualified leaders in the department.

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On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Fairview Heights Chief of Police Steve Johnson, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, and Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria to address current events happening within law enforcement from the eyes of law enforcement leaders. To kick off the conversation, our panel takes on the topic of public safety after the mass shooting following a Super Bowl LVIII victory parade for the Kansas City Chiefs.

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On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Fairview Heights Chief of Police Steve Johnson, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey to address current events happening within law enforcement from the eyes of law enforcement leaders. To kick off the conversation, our esteemed panel dive a little deeper into last week’s topic of recruitment and retention challenges within law enforcement with a larger focus on retention. Then, to end this episode Chief Byrd shares a funny police story.