Technology is fundamentally transforming how police work gets done, but some human challenges remain stubbornly consistent across generations. In this candid father-son conversation, current officer Erik Lavigne and his retired cop father Freddy Gilbert bridge the gap between old-school policing and today's tech-driven approach.

The evolution is staggering - from powerful AI systems like Peregrine that automatically connect related cases across jurisdictions to deployable drones that arrive before officers and body cameras with real-time translation capabilities. "It's fucking Jetsons all over again," as one officer puts it. These tools are revolutionizing everything from detective work to traffic stops.

Yet despite these advances, the core tensions of policing persist. How do officers respond when citizens refuse lawful commands? What training can truly prepare someone for life-threatening split-second decisions? And how has accountability evolved from an era where questionable practices might be overlooked to today's environment of constant scrutiny?

The conversation takes unexpected turns, including Freddie's candid admission about witnessing misconduct early in his career and his later transition to defense investigation work ensuring proper due process. Their discussion reveals how policing culture has transformed alongside its technology, with reflections on the exceptional performance of female officers and the need for balanced public expectations.

For anyone interested in law enforcement, criminal justice reform, or the impact of technology on traditional institutions, this episode offers rare intergenerational insights from those who've lived the changes from both sides of the badge.

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