Lt Joe tells you the story of real fraud case that involved thousands of victims. The case was solved by by good police work and a patrol officer that went a step beyond!

The use of confidential sources, also known as informants, is an accepted tool the police investigator can use to help build solid criminal investigations and cases. Patrol officers and detectives can develop these sources but it must be done properly.  Lt Joe looks at where we can find these people, and how to work with them properly.

Interviews, whether on the street in in the station require understanding who you're talking to. When Interviewing a juvenile there are some important differences from interviewing an adult. Lt Joe covers these points in this episode' Sponsored by Blue360media.com and MedicaEssentialDisagnostics.com

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The changes in our society are evident. Defund the police, no bail, and crime out of control are all symptoms of these changes.  Lt Joe Looks at some of the things we might need to change.  Sponsored by Blue360media.com    and MedicalEssentialDiagnostics.com

Law Enforcement agencies must be connected to the schools they serve in their communities.   Lt Joe look's at some misconceptions about helping schools stay safe and offers some ideas to enhance school safety.   Sponsored by Blue 360 Media and   Medical Essential Diagnostics.com

Lt Joe offers more Interview tips for the street or in custody interviews. In this episode we look at the concept of "Possibilities" a technique we can use to elicit information from a suspect during an interview. By offering possibilities which are socially acceptable reasons for their actions, we provide an easier path to confession and create the bond we need. This episode brought to you by Blue360media.com and  Medicalessentialdisagnostics.com    Both are huge supporters of Law enforcement!

Sacrifice is part of the job of a law enforcement officer. We work nights and weekends, on our kids birthdays, on our anniversaries. We get called in when tragedy strikes or chaos reigns. These are difficult responsibilities, but they are not the ultimate sacrifice. The Ultimate sacrifice takes place when an officer lays their very life at the altar of freedom. Lt Joe talks about this sacrifice and pays tribute to fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller.  This episode sponsored by MedicalEssentialDiangnostics.com and  Blue360media.com   Both are supporters of Law Enforcement.

Lt Joe offers up some tips for conducting street interviews and custodial interviews in this Interview Tips #1.  Understanding Cognitive Dissonance and Jeopardy and how they play on your tactics in a criminal interview.  Taken from his Book "The Interview"  Future episodes will provide more Tips to understand and use.   This episode Sponsored by Blue360Media.com  and  MedicalEssentialDiagnostics.com

What is a "Black Swan" event.  It is defined as an event that is unpredictable, Unknown in advance, and can occur anywhere.  Law Enforcement officers come across "Black Swan" events regularly.  Being Prepared in advance can help us survive the event.   Lt Joe and Dr. Robert Rail discuss this Black Swan concept. Read Dr. Rails article on this topic: https://www.stress.org/the-black-swan-china This program Brought to you by Blue360Media.com and  MedicalEssentialDiagnostics.com