The CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in Leadership

Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Steve Morreale - Reflections - Season 5 -Ep 105Unearth a new perspective shaping modern law enforcement in our latest episode. Brace yourself for an enlightening journey into the realm of branding for police departments, not merely a discussion about logos and colors, but an essential exploration into conveying the heart and soul of a department's mission, values, and its commitment to transparency, accountability, and community engagement. Your host, Steve Morreale, breaks down the recently released DOJ Cops Office publication, a comprehensive guide on the subject of branding to foster trust and safety. We delve into real-world examples and best practices from police departments across the nation, illustrating how an effective branding strategy can elevate community relations and public trust. Learn how to overcome potential challenges, and pick up some handy tips on leveraging local resources such as business or marketing departments at your local college or university, or local clubs of business professionals to help your department brand and develop a sound marketing strategy. Whether you're part of law enforcement, a community member, or simply curious about the evolving dynamics of policing, this episode is an important listen.Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Season 5 - Episode 104  - The CopDoc Podcast What if your experience as a police officer could uniquely inform your approach to teaching and leadership? Join our conversation with Dr. Jim O'Keefe, a professor at St. John's University and former Houston police officer, as we explore his journey as a pracademic and the lessons he's learned from working with innovative leaders like Bill  Bratton and Lee P. Brown. Discover how trust can be a powerful commodity in police forces, and how the future of policing is evolving with technology and collaboration between universities and academies.We'll discuss Dr. O'Keefe's transition from the Houston Police Department to the New York City Transit Police and his decision to pursue a doctoral degree. Learn how his time in the Houston jail taught him the importance of communication, and what brought him back to New York with the NY Transit Police and later, as Director of Training for NYPD. We'll also delve into the challenges he faced transitioning from a police officer to a Ph.D. scholar, and how his unique background has influenced his approach to teaching.Finally, we'll examine innovative ideas for improving police training and leadership, looking beyond the traditional command and control approach. Discover the role of organizations like the Police Executive Research Forum in developing new strategies and the value of having university professors share their knowledge in police academies. Don't miss this fascinating conversation on the intersection of policing, academia, leadership, and Dr. O'Keefe's unique perspective on these interconnected fields.Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Season 5 - Episode 103 - The CopDoc PodcastWhat if you could get a behind-the-scenes look at the life and experiences of a trailblazing female police chief? Join us for an exclusive conversation with Chief Amanda Behan of the Winchester Police Department in Virginia, as she shares her inspiring journey from a middle school job placement test to her current role as the Chief of Police. Amanda offers invaluable insights into the world of law enforcement and her transformative initiatives to engage with the community.Throughout our discussion, Chief Behan reflects on her experiences navigating the traditionally male-dominated field of law enforcement and the lessons she's learned in leadership and resilience. We dive into her open-door policy, her efforts in developing and empowering female officers in her department, and how she modified her command staff meetings to be more participative. You won't want to miss these enlightening revelations from a true leader in the field.Finally, we explore the heartwarming initiatives Chief Behan has implemented to bring her family and other officers' families to the police department, fostering a sense of community and creating a more open environment. Drawing from her experiences as a victim advocate and her own personal life, Chief Behan has built a culture of compassion and understanding. Don't miss out on this captivating conversation with a pioneering force in law enforcement.Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Season 5 - Episode 102 - The CopDoc PodcastWhat does it take to become a leader in the world of law enforcement, and how can you apply those lessons to your own life? Join me as I sit down with Police Chief Anthony Pesare of Middletown, Rhode Island, to talk about his extraordinary journey from an officer in the Rhode Island State Police to a lawyer, Dean of the School of Justice Studies at Roger Williams University, and author of the fictionalized autobiography, They Always Win.Chief Pesare shares valuable insights into his approach to leadership and community policing, drawing upon his extensive experience both in law enforcement and academia. Listen in as we discuss his passion for fostering relationships within the community, creating a culture of strict law enforcement and community policing in Middletown, and the successes they've achieved in this area. You'll also hear about the significance of mental health calls and how the police department has adapted their response and training to better serve the community.He taught at Salve Regina University and Roger Williams University, being selected as the Dean of the School of Justice Studies at RWU.   After several years, Tony missed policing and became the Chief of Police with MPD.  After 14 years, he retired and served as an Assistant Solicitor and Prosecutor for the town.  Last year, Tony was asked to return as chief of the MPD.  Don't miss this powerful conversation with one of law enforcement's most dedicated leaders. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of the role of leadership in promoting officer wellness and community policing, and perhaps even some inspiration to apply these lessons to your own life. There's never a dull moment in this insightful and thought-provoking episode, so tune in now!Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Season 5 - The CopDoc Podcast - Episode 101Lisa Lane McCarty is the Director of the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Police Academy at Fitchburg State University (FSU) in Fitchburg, MA.  A strikingly unique model for police training, this program engages CJ students from their freshman year and continues through their senior year.  After graduation, they continue to an on-campus academy, a bit shorter than most, since other coursework has been completed over the previous 4 years.  Students also earn credits towards a Master's degree and many continue at FSU for an MCJ!  Graduates of police training and FSU are sought-after candidates in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  Lisa Lane McCarty has been a practitioner in criminal justice for more than 30 years.    She served as a Victim Advocate for prosecutor's offices and municipal police agencies.  A graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Lisa has worked for the Municipal Police Training Committee for decades.  We talked about the clash of culture between police training and academia, the value of civilian professional staff in agencies, and the role of victim advocates in police agencies. The FSU - MPTC police academy is an interstring and successful model.  We discussed the difficulties and successes of police training in an academic setting. Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Mark Garrett is from South Los Angeles.  He rose through the ranks of the  California Highway Patrol, serving his entire career in the Los Angeles County area.  He retired as a 2-star Chief of the South Division of the CHP. Mark Garrett hosts the (Law Enforcement Officer) LEO Nation Podcast. Since retirement, he has been serving as a Security Director for an LA County area banking enterprise. Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Dr. Melissa Morabito is an Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell.  Melissa conducts research on the adoption of police innovation concentrating on issues of technology, diversity, and police response to public health problems in the community such as mental illness, sexual assault, and domestic violence.  Dr. Morabito has been active with police agencies and educational institutions.  She have served in leadership roles with the Police Foundation, the American Society of Criminology, and is a member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.  She has authored several articles and served as a reviewer for many academic journals. She earned her doctorate at American University and earned a Master in Social Work degree from Columbia University.  Her Bachelor in Political Science is from the University of Pennsylvania. Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Chief Ruben Quesada served most of his policing career in Arizona.  Starting with the Glendale Police, he rose through the ranks in the Mesa, AZ Police, retiring as a Police Commander.  He moved from the desert to New England and served as the Deputy Chief of the Northern Essex Community College Police, until his appointment as Chief of the Swampscott, MA Police Department.  Dr. Quesada earned his doctorate and has served as an adjunct instructor at several institutions of higher education. Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Dr. Gennaro F. Vito is a scholar, facilitator, author, professor, and award-winning criminologist at the University of Louisville.   He also serves as a faculty member in the Administrative Officer’s Course at the Southern Police Institute where he offers a course on criminal justice leadership (CJ 578). He holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from The Ohio State University. Active in professional organizations, he is a Past President, Fellow, and recipient of the Bruce Smith Award (2012) of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and the Outstanding Service Award, Police Section, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. He served as the editor of The American Journal of Criminal Justice (1987-1991). He is recognized as one of the “Top 25 Criminal Justice Professors” by the Forensic Colleges as ranked by the U.S. News & World Report’s criminology ratings. He has published over 100 professional, refereed journal articles and 18 book chapters.He has published on capital sentencing, police consolidation, police leadership, police traffic stops, policing strategies for drug problems in public housing, attitudes toward capital punishment, and the effectiveness of criminal justice programs, such as drug elimination programs, drug courts, and drug testing of probationers and parolees.  He is the co-author of eleven textbooks in criminal justice and criminology including Police Leadership and Administration: A 21st Century Strategic Approach (Elsevier, 2019), Organizational Behavior and Management (Prentice Hall, 2020) and Criminology: Theory, Research, and Practice (Jones & Bartlett, 2021). Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

Hey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!Mike Scott is a lawyer, former police chief, researcher and professor, and training facilitator.  Michael S. Scott is the director of the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing and a clinical professor in the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice at Arizona State University. He chairs the judging committee for the Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence in Problem-Oriented Policing.  He leads the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) at ASU. Scott was formerly a clinical professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School.  He served as the first chief of police in Lauderhill, Florida; special assistant to the chief of St. Louis, Missouri Metropolitan Police Department; director of administration of the Fort Pierce, Florida, Police Department; legal assistant to the police commissioner of the New York City Police Department; and a police officer in the Madison, Wisconsin, Police Department. He was a senior researcher at the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) in Washington, D.C. In 1996, he received PERF's Gary P. Hayes Award for innovation and leadership in policing. Scott holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.   We talked about the history of POP, the evolution of problem-oriented policing, and the state of policing today.  A wide-ranging and illuminating chat with Mike Scott on The CopDoc Podcast.   Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com