Behind the Badge: The other story Behind the Badge explores the stories, experiences, and challenges as shared by my guest, Korky Vander Ploeg, a retired law enforcement officer with twenty-seven years direct experience. While we are often exposed to the negative side of law enforcement in our media, we are reminded, there are more than two sides to every story. In today’s podcast we will delve into the human side of police work and the complexities and challenges few of us have had an opportunity to learn about. Korky’s insightful and thoughtful perspectives provide just the type of conversation we need to be having when discussing or debating the issues of law enforcement. Join Korky and I, as we engage in a learning conversation and gain a deeper understanding of the broader issues related to law enforcement, such as police-community relations, police reform efforts, and the ongoing evolution of modern policing practices, as well as provide a honest conversation of the difficulties police officers face as they serve their communities today.