In this episode of Flint to Flame, IHIA Director of Training Operations Dave Eddy sits down with Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten and Detective Sergeant Chris Suarez of the Western Michigan University Cold Case Program to discuss how the program came to life, the collaboration between students and law enforcement, and the measurable impact it's making on cold case investigations across the country.Together, they explore:- How the WMU Cold Case Program was founded- The partnership between academia and law enforcement- Successes and lessons learned from real investigations- The value of collaboration in advancing justice- What the future holds for cold case investigationsWhether you're a homicide investigator, law enforcement professional, student, or simply interested in the evolving world of cold case investigations, this conversation offers valuable insight into a program that continues to make a lasting impact.The Flint to Flame is a podcast series presented by the International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA), featuring conversations with investigators, leaders, and professionals from across the public safety community.🔗 Learn more about the IHIA: International Homicide Investigators AssociationAs a single flint stone doesn’t spark until it connects with another, connecting with other professionals fan the flames of collaboration and leadership. Increased competence, creativity, learning, and professional development are the result. The Flint to Flame interview series seeks to leverage the knowledge, skills, and experience of professionals across our network and beyond to reinforce this notion. And help bring this metaphor to life.

IHIA Director of Training Operations Dave Eddy sits down with Detective Sergeant Matt Ingrouille of the Major Crime Section, Saskatoon Police Service, for an honest and insightful discussion on the connection between trauma and crime, compassion fatigue, systemic challenges in policing, and the importance of approaching investigations with both professionalism and humanity.

This conversation offers a thoughtful look into the realities investigators face behind the scenes and the evolving approaches being used to better serve victims, communities, and officers alike.

The Flint to Flame is a podcast series presented by the International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA), featuring conversations with investigators, leaders, and professionals from across the public safety community.

🔗 Learn more about the IHIA: International Homicide Investigators Association

As a single flint stone doesn’t spark until it connects with another, connecting with other professionals fan the flames of collaboration and leadership. Increased competence, creativity, learning, and professional development are the result. The Flint to Flame interview series seeks to leverage the knowledge, skills, and experience of professionals across our network and beyond to reinforce this notion. And help bring this metaphor to life.