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Separating fact from fiction and perception from reality, Wear the Badge is a rare look and listen inside the often misunderstood profession of policing. In this podcast, we examine the latest trends,... more
FAQs about Wear the Badge:How many episodes does Wear the Badge have?The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.
April 23, 2020The Next GenerationThe Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation is awarding several Wear the Badge scholarships to high school and college students. These future police officers share why they’re choosing to wear the badge.Support the show...more11minPlay
April 09, 2020One Problem -- Several SolutionsPolice agencies are addressing the hiring crisis in a variety of ways. Some are trying innovative ideas. Some are using cash as a cure. Some – in other parts of the country – are even lowering standards. This episode spotlights the actions agencies are taking to recruit and retain officers.Support the show...more10minPlay
March 26, 2020New BeginningsIn this episode, we discover the benefits of new beginnings – why some people are choosing to switch careers and join law enforcement, and why some agencies are actively seeking men and women from non-policing professions. Plus, we see how the Pathways to Policing program is meeting the needs of applicants and agencies. Support the show...more10minPlay
March 12, 2020Then & Now: How the workforce crisis has impacted one agencyComparing the past to the present, we see how the workforce crisis is impacting one of most resilient police departments in the Twin Cities – how the candidate pool is shrinking, and how the agency is adapting.Support the show...more8minPlay
February 27, 2020The Hiring ProcessWhen it comes to hiring the next generation of police officers, agencieswork hard to ensure standards are maintained -- not lowered. In thisepisode, we summarize the steps involved in the hiring process and uncover new truths from chiefs and candidates about filling and finding jobs. Plus, we interview an expert on the latest trends in psychiatric evaluations. Support the show...more12minPlay
February 10, 2020The Problem: Why we launched Wear the BadgeWe examine the latest research on the profession to understand why police agencies locally and across the country are struggling to recruit and retain officers. We talk to Minnesota chiefs serving small, medium and large communities and discover how the law enforcement workforce crisis is impacting their agencies.Support the show...more11minPlay
FAQs about Wear the Badge:How many episodes does Wear the Badge have?The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.