Critical Dispatch is a podcast for policing and anyone interested in policing. Brought to you by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), this podcast gives the policing profession a platform to tell its story. Each episode will showcase how the IACP is working with the profession to help make communities safer; and the officers who protect and serve safer. On this podcast, policing practitioners and experts will talk about what they do, how they do it, and why it matters.
Gabby Petito's Legacy – Identifying and Preventing Domestic Violence, Part 3 | Critical Dispatch
In this final episode of the IACP Critical Dispatch series, host Jeff Pegues speaks with Joe Petito, father of Gabby Petito, and Lt. Mark Wynn (Ret.), a subject matter expert for IACP on the topic of gender-based violence and lethality assessment training for law enforcement officers.
They examine the warning signs of domestic violence and the necessity of officer training. Drawing from real-life tragedy, body camera footage, and newly mandated lethality assessment protocols initiated by several states, this podcast delivers expert advice for law enforcement, educators, and families seeking to prevent abuse and save lives. Discover how proactive partnerships, targeted questioning, and community education can transform outcomes for victims and officers alike.
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21 Jul 2025
Gabby Petito’s Legacy: Joe Petito on Justice, Grief, and Fighting Domestic Violence, Part 2 | Critical Dispatch
Journalist and host Jeff Pegues continues his wide-ranging conversation with Joe Petito, father of Gabby Petito. In this episode, Joe shares lessons learned through personal tragedy, reflects on advocacy for missing persons of all backgrounds, and discusses the ongoing work to combat domestic violence and support survivors. Learn about the realities behind the headlines and the practical steps anyone can take to make a difference.
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Learn more about the Gabby Petito Foundation here.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) or text START to 88788.
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26 Jun 2025
Gabby Petito’s Legacy: Joe Petito on Justice, Grief, and Fighting Domestic Violence, Part 1 | Critical Dispatch
Jeff Pegues interviews Joe Petito about the tragic loss of his daughter Gabby Petito and his subsequent fight against domestic violence.
23 May 2025
Shot in the Line of Duty – Trooper Julian Mapes’ Story
Trooper Julian Mapes vividly recalls a terrifying experience on Interstate 20, where a routine training shift turned into a dangerous pursuit and a fight for survival.
13 May 2025
Building Bridges: The Power of Community Policing
We explore the vital role of community policing in building trust and solving crimes.
16 Apr 2025
Bridging Medicine and Law Enforcement with Jonathan Enriquez, MD
Jonathan Enriquez, MD a board-certified cardiologist and part-time police officer delves into the alarming health challenges faced by law enforcement professionals.
31 Mar 2025
Mass Shooting Response: 6 Critical Steps for Police Chiefs
Chief Daniel Oates (Ret.) and Chief of Detectives Phil Pulaski (Ret.) reveal the 6 crucial steps law enforcement leaders must take during mass shooting investigations.
18 Feb 2025
Farmington NM: Leadership Before, During, and After a Mass Shooting
IACP is helping agencies foster cultures of support to equip officers with the necessary tools to process critical incidents and maintain their mental and physical well-being.
9 Jan 2025
Mass Casualty Events: Lessons to be Learned from New Orleans
In the aftermath of the brutal attack on Bourbon Street New Year’s Day, host Jeff Pegues speaks with Ronal Serpas, former Superintendent of Police in New Orleans.
27 Dec 2024
Lessons Learned from the Parkland and Pulse Mass Shootings
Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Max Schachter, father Parkland victim Alex Schachter, share the best practices needed to minimize and mitigate mass shootings.
18 Nov 2024
URGENT: Recruitment and Retention Crisis in American Policing 70% of agencies surveyed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) are experiencing increased difficulty in recruiting new officers compared to five years ago. The disturbing trend is most pronounced in the Midwest (81%) and the Northeast (97%). The New York City Police Department alone saw 4,000 officers leave in 2022, the highest number since the September 11 attacks. Host Jeff Pegues, speaks with Megan Stoltz, the senior program manager at the International Association of Chiefs of Police, as well as Ronal Serpas, formerly the New Orleans Police Department superintendent and former police chief of the Washington State Police, who both worked on the 2024 survey of police agencies. Stoltz and Serpas highlight important strategies for stemming the tide of retirees and increasing the flow of new recruits.
70% of agencies surveyed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) are experiencing increased difficulty in recruiting new officers compared to five years ago.
14 Oct 2024
EXCLUSIVE: A New Policing Code of Ethics Distributed to Police Departments
The Policing Code of Ethics has been revised for the first time in 67 years, stressing the totality of policing.
26 Sept 2024
Protection and Prevention: Political Candidates, Elected Officials and Political Violence
In the aftermath of two assasination attempts of former President Donald Trump, former Seattle Police Chief, Boston Police Commissioner, and Massachusetts Secretary of Security Kathleen O'Toole analyzes the critical role local, county, and state police forces play when complementing federal agencies for the security of Presidential candidates.
Then, crowd behavior and policing expert Professor Clifford Stott, explains the science behind the psychology and dynamics of crowd behavior that is critical to the prevention of mass violence during the election season.
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