Hosted by criminologist and educator Dr. Lori L. Hall, The BEAT is a podcast that dives into the complex, controversial, and often misunderstood world of policing. Through in-depth conversations with officers, community leaders, scholars, and justice-impacted individuals, this series explores the challenges and opportunities facing law enforcement today.
From use of force and body cams to trust-building, reform, and mental health, The BEAT takes a critical yet constructive look at the role police play in society—and what it takes to transform that role for the better.
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Ep. 14 The BEAT-Defunding, Reform, and the Future of Policing
Dr. Lori L. Hall synthesizes key themes around defunding and reforming law enforcement, examining reform efforts and questioning community needs for safety in this interview episode.
26 May 2025
Ep. 13 The BEAT-Policing Protests and Demonstrations
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines law enforcement's role in managing protests and demonstrations, exploring the challenges police face when responding to civil unrest, influencing public trust and accountability in this interview episode.
26 May 2025
Ep. 12 The BEAT-Vulnerable Populations: Policing LGBTQ+
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines the complex relationship between law enforcement and LGBTQ+ communities, highlighting historical harm and current challenges, ultimately exploring paths toward respectful and just policing in this interview.
25 May 2025
Ep. 11 The BEAT-Vulnerable Populations: Policing Women and Sex Work
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines how women, especially those in sex work, experience policing, revealing the gendered dynamics and structural inequalities shaping law enforcement interactions in this interview episode.
25 May 2025
Ep. 10 The BEAT-Vulnerable Populations: Policing Poverty
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines law enforcement's complex role in addressing vulnerable populations affected by poverty, homelessness, and addiction, highlighting the challenges officers face due to systemic inequities in this interview episode.
25 May 2025
Ep. 9 The BEAT-Policing Mental Health in Communities
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines law enforcement's role in mental health emergencies, the challenges officers face, and the need for alternative response models in communities; this is an interview episode.
25 May 2025
Ep. 8 The BEAT-Mental Health Crisis on the Job
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines the escalating mental health crisis affecting law enforcement, highlighting the unique pressures officers face and advocating for comprehensive support as a justice imperative in this interview episode.
25 May 2025
Ep. 7 The BEAT-Police and Racial Profiling
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines the complexities of racial profiling in policing, exploring its utility, limitations, and the impact of implicit bias, while considering community expectations in an interview episode.
25 May 2025
Ep. 6 The BEAT- Social Media and Policing
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines social media's impact on modern policing, including public perception, accountability, and ethical challenges in the digital age in this interview episode.
25 May 2025
Ep. 5 The BEAT-Unpacking Body Cams
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines the promises and limitations of police body-worn cameras, including transparency, accountability, and privacy, in this interview episode.
25 May 2025
Ep. 4 The BEAT-Police Culture: Inside the Thin Blue Line
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines the unwritten rules and values defining police culture, exploring its influence on behavior and the relationship between law enforcement and the public in this interview.
24 May 2025
Ep. 3 The BEAT-Police Practices and Organization
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines the structure, function, and daily practices that define modern policing, exploring how departmental organization impacts officer behavior, accountability, and public trust in this interview episode.
24 May 2025
Ep. 2 The BEAT-Tools of the Trade
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines the physical and technological tools used in modern policing, including body cameras and de-escalation strategies, to understand how they impact community trust in this interview episode.
21 May 2025
Ep. 1 The BEAT What do Police Do?
Dr. Lori L. Hall discusses the core functions of modern policing, separating public perception from practical reality, and explores the evolving role of law enforcement in today’s society in this interview episode.
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