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Lt. Randy Sutton and Dr. Travis Yates challenge the myths driving modern policing, from failed recruiting tactics to political mandates that increase officer injuries, and lay out practical, data-led ways to keep officers and communities safer. Dr. Travis Yates shares research, real numbers, and steps leaders can take now.

• why marketing fails and targeted recruiting works
• cost-per-hire math and fixing vacancies with data
• retention linked to leadership support and culture
• rising assaults since 2020 and what precedes violence
• de-escalation mandates vs evidence and injury spikes
• pre-attack indicators and responding to noncompliance
• politics, optics, and training trade-offs
• chiefs vs sheriffs and accountability to the public
• practical steps officers can take for safety and training
• where to find Travis’ research and future courses

This podcast is sponsored by The Wounded Blue - thewoundedblue.org - A nationwide charity helping more than 16,000 American law enforcement officers injured either physically or emotionally and psychologically. If you’re a law enforcement officer, don’t walk this journey alone.

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