Law Enforcement Academy Podcast

Law Enforcement Academy Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 39: Line of Duty Deaths and Police Suicide
February 07, 2019

Thom and Chris interview Gary Taylor - Director of Training, Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, on line of duty deaths and police suicides to include the discussions of organizations like the 200 Club and the Below 100 initiative.

Episode 35: A Discussion on Forensic Science with Jerry Findley (Part 2)
September 12, 2018

Thom Safrin and Chris Findley continue their interview of Jerry Findley (Chris’s father).  Some specific cases were discussed which highlight the uses of forensic science techniques and technology. - References - Law Enforcement Academy – www.

Episode 34: A Discussion on Forensic Science with Jerry Findley (Part 1)
August 15, 2018

Thom Safrin and Chris Findley interview Jerry Findley (Chris's father) and discuss coming from one of the first Crime Scene Units in Georgia.  Starting in the police dept in 1971, the then labeled 'Identification Unit' evolved a long way from simply ta...

Episode 33: Use of Force Case Law (Part 2)
August 08, 2018

Hosts Thom Safrin and Chris Findley further discuss court cases clarifying Use of Force.  The discussion furthers the ideas that dictate law enforcement today inside the United States.  Thom and Chris dive deeper into this episode in this Fourth Amendm...

Episode 32: Use of Force Case Law (Part 1)
August 01, 2018

Hosts Thom Safrin and Chris Findley discuss the landmark use of force cases and the ideas principles that dictate procedural law today in the United States.  Graham v. Connor gave us the objective reasonableness standard.

Episode 31: An Interview with Frank Crotty on Transitioning from Law Enforcement to Overseas Contract Work
July 26, 2018

Thom and Chris interview Frank Crotty (retired law enforcement Captain) on the ins and outs of overseas contracting work for law enforcement.  Frank and Thom share their personal experiences working overseas and the challenges and rewards of contract w...

Episode 29 – Personal Security Concerns in Large Venues and Sporting Events
June 28, 2018

Thom and Chris recorded this episode while at Suntrust Park to watch the Atlanta Braves play baseball.  Thom and Chris briefly discuss some issues related to personal security that should be considered when going to a sporting event or other large venu...