James Dudley joins this episode of Next Steps Forward. Jim Dudley has extensive experience as a practitioner in law enforcement and criminal justice in San Francisco. A 32-year veteran of the San Francisco Police Department, he has served in the ranks as a patrol officer, Sergeant, Inspector, Lieutenant, Captain, Commander and Deputy Chief. He served in all bureaus including Airport, Administration, Special Operations, Homeland Security, Investigations and Patrol Operations. He holds a Master of Applied Science degree in Criminology and Social Ecology from UC Irvine. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. James Dudley is in his eighth year as a Criminal Justice Lecturer at his alma mater, San Francisco State. Jim will provide perspective on pertinent issues surrounding law enforcement including the causes of what seems to be a recent escalation of crime and the impact it has had on both the public and first responders, background on when alternative justice programs work and when we should stick to more traditional forms of punishment and rehabilitation, as well as how it has gotten more difficult being a police officer from a security perspective. Program host Chris Meek encourages you to join this timely discussion surrounding law enforcement.