In this episode, I sit down with Professor Steven James of Washington State University to explore one of the most overlooked variables in modern policing: sleep.

We talk about what happens when human physiology collides with high-stakes decision-making — and how chronic fatigue quietly shapes reaction time, emotional regulation, judgment, and public safety outcomes.

If we demand professionalism, restraint, and precision from officers, are we designing systems that support those expectations — or undermine them?

This conversation challenges leaders to rethink accountability, scheduling, and what evidence-based policing really requires.

https://medicine.wsu.edu/directory/wsu-profile/stevejames/