Next week on The Good CARMA Podcast, Todd Cusimano discusses leadership, organizational culture, risk management, and the role trust plays in building high-performing teams. If you lead people, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

In Episode 3 of the Good CARMA Podcast, Rob Kramer and Rob Patton are joined by Bruce Praet, Co-Founder of Lexipol, to discuss the complex factors that influence police liability and risk management. 

Listeners will learn why strong policies must be supported by training, how wellness affects decision-making, and why supervisors are essential to reducing risk, and supporting both officers and the communities they serve. 

This episode includes discussion of suicide and mental health. Listener discretion is advised.

Join us Tuesday, July 7th to hear more from guest Bruce Praet, Co-Founder of Lexipol, about the real factors that shape police liability and agency risk.

This episode includes discussion of suicide and mental health. Listener discretion is advised.

A conversation with Jason Louis, founder of The Briefing Room, on how training gaps impact risk and performance in law enforcement.

Episode 2 of The Good CARMA Podcast explores how modern, accessible training can improve officer confidence and reduce liability. 

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Most officers are expected to know the law but aren’t trained on it.

Next week, on Episode 2 of The Good CARMA Podcast, we'll unpack the gap between training and real-world expectations, and why it’s costing agencies more than they think.

Join us June 23rd to hear more from guest Jason Louis, CEO of The Briefing Room (http://thebriefingroom.com )

In Episode 1 of The Good CARMA Podcast, hosts Rob Kramer and Rob Patton introduce themselves and break down the often misunderstood world of police liability and risk management.

Drawing from decades of experience in law enforcement and self-insurance, they reveal how lawsuits against cities directly impact taxpayers, police resources, and community funding. This episode sets the foundation for the series by explaining why training and proactive decision-making are critical for officers and the communities they serve, and by preparing listeners for what they can expect from future conversations with industry experts.

Episode 1 coming June 9th

Welcome to The Good CARMA Podcast, where we pull back the curtain on the real-world impact of police liability, risk management, and public safety decisions. Hosted by industry veterans Rob Kramer and Rob Patton, the show explores how lawsuits, policy choices, and operational decisions affect law enforcement agencies.

Through candid conversations and expert interviews, each episode breaks down complex legal and risk topics into clear, practical insights. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of why proactive training, accountability, and informed decision-making matter, and how they shape outcomes for officers and the communities they serve.

Whether you’re in law enforcement, public administration, or simply want to better understand the intersection of policing and risk, The Good CARMA Podcast delivers informed perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else.