By Police1 Staff
In policing, staying up to date on the latest news, education, training and frontline tactics – all while juggling your professional and personal life – can be difficult.
Here are 10 of the best podcasts for every cop – from rookie to veteran – in no particular order.
1. Policing Matters
We’re kicking this list off with the excellent (no bias) Policing Matters podcast. From defensive tactics training to securing a promotion, host Jim Dudley has covered a wealth of topics with numerous industry experts, and if you have yet to check it out, do yourself a favor and give it a listen. Some notable guests include Axon CEO Rick Smith and martial arts expert Rener Gracie.
2. lEO ROUNDTABLE
This weekly podcast features retired and active-duty police leaders discussing breaking news, hot topics and critical issues impacting all aspects of law enforcement.
3. Firearms Nation Podcast
Guns. Lots of guns. This podcast features interviews with firearms experts covering topics including self-defense training, gun laws, and competitive shooting.
4. The Squad Room
Law enforcement isn’t an easy profession, and it can take a physical toll. That’s why it’s so important for cops to stay in shape. The Squad Room podcast features health and wellness tips for cops so you can have a longer, better career.
5. Coroner Talk
Coroner Talk is a podcast dedicated to the lighter side of criminal investigations: death. In all seriousness, while the subject matter may be heavy, this podcast has a wealth of information for investigators – from the science behind death investigations to the basics of blood pattern evidence.
6. The LEO Family Fitness Podcast
You can never have enough strategies when it comes to fitness, so be sure to check out this podcast featuring Marc Hildebrand that focuses on tips and tricks for living a healthier life.
7. Criminal Justice Evolution
Host Patrick Fitzgibbons discusses professional and personal growth with various experts in the criminal justice field in this podcast.
8. #ITSNEEDED
A good one to share with members of your community, Ryan Tillman hosts the #ITSNEEDED podcast, which is designed to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community by providing education on topics such as qualified immunity.
9. Straight Talk on Leadership
Retired police chief Dean Crisp hosts this “no B.S.” podcast on how to be a better leader.
10. Jensen and Holes: The Murder Squad
A retired cold case investigator and an investigative journalist tackle various unsolved cases in this popular true-crime podcast.
What are your favorite police podcasts? Email editor@police1.com. And if you’ve had the chance to listen to Policing Matters and you’re enjoying it, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Contact the Policing Matters team at policingmatters@police1.com to share ideas, suggestions and feedback.
This article, originally published 9/30/2017, has been updated with current information.