It seems too easy to be mean in today's society, but why? Hiding behind social media? Absolute lack of care for fellow humans? How about this.....Be Nice!

If the laws aren't working, make concessions with the criminals! That should work right?.......right?

Criminals are still committing crime regardless of the law. So are more laws the answer? It kind of sounds like a snake oil salesman; "Step right up, crime still a problem in your city? Criminals ignoring the laws? Well then you need more laws!" I'm not so sure about that.

All points bulletin our for "Somebody"! Who is this "Somebody" that people keep say should do something? "Somebody" is not coming, so do something.

How should police leadership be chosen? Should we look outside the department for a new Chief? Should a Sheriff be elected though a political process? Join me as I share my thoughts on choosing leadership.

Social Media can be a wonderfully helpful tool, but how safe is it? Join me as I discuss this immersive world and provide some facts you probably don't know.

Artificial Intelligence in Law Enforcement. A good idea, or the rise of the machines? Join me as I discuss this controversial topic and add some points you may not have thought about.

What do I think about firearm ownership? More importantly, what do the stats say about it? Join me as I discuss this polarizing topic.

Movies and TV show real Cop life right? Wrong! Join me as I cover some of these hilarious mistakes.

The Truth ... what is it? Does it still exist? Is it your truth, my truth ... or is it truth based on fact? Join me as I discuss the current status of the truth.

They have to read me my rights, I get a free phone call, and so many more. Policing myths are everywhere....but what's the truth?

Agency morale is dictated by attitude. But who's attitude? That's where it gets tricky, join me as I take a look at this touchy subject.

Crazy Laws you didn't know existed! Join me as I run down the 50 craziest laws in the land.

What drives you to go to work everyday? Perhaps you've lost your direction. Join me as I challenge you to remember your oath.

What makes you successful? What defines you? It's not your job, it is you. Let me explore the idea of - everywhere you go, there you are.

Live from the 26th Annual Florida Crime Intelligence Analysts Association! Listen as I take questions from the live audience in Orlando Florida.

Do you have opinions about how things should be done? First question to ask yourself; do you actually know anything about the subject, or just what you see on TV? It's all about educating yourself before you speak!

With calls for service up and fewer Officers on the road, is Community Policing possible? Join me as I discuss what Community Policing is and why making it happen may be difficult, but not impossible.

Who is your A-Team? If you had to put a team together of the best of the best, who would be on it? How many are on your team? Now think about your hiring and promotional practices? Are they the same standard?

So you have new and innovative ideas? Well, first you have to get past the dreaded R.O.D.! Maybe you should just give up. No! Push through!

Have you lost the spark? The drive to make a difference? Have you unwittingly slid into complacency? Join me as I discuss a prickly issue facing many in public service ... Retired on Duty.

After being arrested, a violent offender is released on a signature bond. Upon release he murdered his wife and their unborn child. How is this ongoing issue being addressed? Please welcome Off The Beat's first-ever guest, Chief Josh Bruegger of the Pasadena, TX Police Department, to explore Bail and Bond reform and hear his first-hand experience navigating this issue.

Thankful? For What? It has been a year of "Law Enforcement is Bad, Let's defund them". So what do folks in Public Safety have to be thankful for? A lot more than you may think.

What is Normal? Normal, routine, these are often used terms in policing, but what do they mean? Can we define them? Should we? Join me as I "define" these terms and suggest what "normal" means in policing.