The Commander: A Podcast with Dr. Chris Jones
Education Podcasts
Dr. Chris Jones envisions this podcast as a resource for law enforcement officers and the community members they serve. He'll address and feature people from all walks of life to help us understand how we can bridge the gap between law enforcement and their communities. You will hear from a variety of people with very diverse backgrounds, areas of expertise, and experiences. The ultimate goal is to help police officers, sheriff's deputies, corrections officers, security personnel, state and federal investigators, and everyone affected by the aforementioned to do their jobs more effectively, safely, and in a manner that community members will want to rally behind them.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
Dr. Chris Jones envisions this podcast as a resource for law enforcement officers and the community members they serve. He'll address and feature people from all walks of life to help us understand how we can bridge the gap between law enforcement and their communities. You will hear from a variety of people with very diverse backgrounds, areas of expertise, and experiences. The ultimate goal is to help police officers, sheriff's deputies, corrections officers, security personnel, state and federal investigators, and everyone affected by the aforementioned to do their jobs more effectively, safely, and in a manner that community members will want to rally behind them.
Language:
English
Contact:
4232760400
Episodes
Elder Abuse: What we all need to know to protect the elderly and vulnerable adults
4/13/2021
We should be doing more to protect the elderly and vulnerable adults. Join Dr. Jones as he discusses this very important topic with an expert who has a passion for bringing awareness to this topic and putting a stop to these terrible crimes. There are multiple ways our seniors are being taken advantage of. Growing numbers are suffering from abuse, which may include physical, emotional, financial, sexual, abandonment, and neglect. There are constantly evolving scams that target the elderly,...
Duration:01:18:42
School Safety
4/1/2021
Dr. Jones discusses school safety with Sgt. Jeff Hicks, a retired school resource officer with 30 years of experience in the field. This episode includes information on school safety planning, security assessments, emergency planning, threat assessments, anonymous tip reporting, Handle With Care, and more.
Duration:01:10:32
Losing Titus
2/11/2021
Dr. Chris Jones shares his story of losing his young son, Titus. He describes the internal struggles he faced with suicide, all the while working as a police officer. This story is also about faith lost and found.
This episode is dedicated to my son, Titus. Daddy loves you and misses you every day.
Duration:01:18:28
Sex offenders and the registry: What citizens and law enforcement officers need to know
10/29/2020
With Halloween just a few short days away, Dr. Jones sat down with sex offender registry expert, Dr. Paul Grady, to discuss what law enforcement officers and citizens need to know. Dr. Grady details some valuable resources citizens can use to enhance awareness of sex offenders in their respective areas. He gives law enforcement officers insight into what to look for and some helpful tools they can use to supplement their investigations. Dr. Grady discusses the different classifications of...
Duration:00:56:57
Lt. Stacey Heatherly discusses women in law enforcement and opportunities within the TN High Way Patrol
10/2/2020
Dr. Jones interviews TN Highway Patrol Lt. Stacey Heatherly. She talks about the difficulties she experienced as a female wanting to enter into the law enforcement profession, and how she has risen in command within the THP. She also gives great insight into the many opportunities within the TN Highway Patrol and just how extensive their responsibilities are. She discusses positions she has held and areas that she has been involved in, including trooper, local and statewide public...
Duration:01:03:40
Behavioral Health in Corrections
9/24/2020
Dr. Jones sits down with Behavioral Health Administrator Bob Garrett to discuss mental health issues in the prison system and what we're doing to combat it. Mr. Garrett has spent a significant amount of his career rehabilitating prisoners and trying to help them re-enter society and become productive citizens. He details how inmates with mental health issues are categorized, and how they use that information to determine what treatment methods are best for them. He discusses women in the...
Duration:01:07:21
Police training from a training officer's point of view
9/11/2020
Dr. Jones sits down with Gallatin Police Department training officer, Sgt. Scottie King, to discuss the importance of law enforcement training as well as its complicated nature in today's society. Sgt. King gives insight into the critical role of a law enforcement training officer and all that the position entails. Dr. Jones and Sgt. King also discuss trending issues around law enforcement and how they may impact both training and the profession as a whole.
Duration:00:55:48
Domestic Violence Lethality Assessments
8/12/2020
In this episode, Dr. Jones discusses lethality assessments for domestic violence and how they can benefit both victims and law enforcement officers alike. Created by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, this assessment is specifically used for intimate partner abuse calls and has proven effectiveness in multiple scientific studies. The goal of the lethality assessment is to connect victims with resources and provide real-time support so that they are more apt to seek help and...
Duration:00:30:03
Recruiting, Retention, and Dealing With Problem Employees
7/15/2020
Dr. Jones talks with Deputy Chief Don Green (Ret.), who was also the longest standing Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Innovation Center. Dr. Jones taps into Mr. Green's wealth of expertise to get his insight into trending issues on recruitment, retention, and problematic employees. They talk about challenges police departments face in recruiting and retaining officers, given the current climate in law enforcement. They discuss variations in policies regarding tattoos and facial...
Duration:01:08:25
How an aspiring young man went straight from college student to forensic investigator
7/8/2020
Dr. Jones speaks with, Amir Mitchell, a national forensic academy student who chronicles how he transitioned, almost immediately, from a college student to a forensic investigator. He is now attending one of the most prestigious forensic academies in the world. He describes how he used hard work and perseverance to achieve his goals.
Duration:00:20:23
The Body Farm: An inside look into the Outdoor Forensic Training Center (Part 1)
7/1/2020
In this episode, Dr. Jones sits down with expert forensic anthropologist Dr. Murray Marks to discuss the University of Tennessee's outdoor forensic training center, better known as THE BODY FARM. Dr. Marks discusses the origins of this facility and its creator, the world-renown Dr. William Bass. Dr. Marks explains the process for body donations and how they are utilized to help law enforcement in the field, specifically for training officers on developing time since death estimates so that...
Duration:00:21:45
Animal Cruelty: What you need to know about animal abuse and neglect
6/25/2020
In this episode, Dr. Jones talks with Atlanta Animal Crimes Prosecutor Jessica Rock. She gives us insight into the horrors of animal abuse and just how prevalent it is in today's society. She discusses the pivotal roles law enforcement and community members play in recognizing, reporting, and responding to these types of crimes. Through her substantial and in-depth experiences, she gives listeners an inside look into dogfighting and cockfighting, as well as the differences in the overall...
Duration:00:36:57
Report writing for law enforcement: The importance of good documentation.
6/17/2020
Does your department struggle with writing good police reports or affidavits? Do your officers copy and paste a police report narrative directly over to an affidavit? Do you know the necessary components of a good police report? In this episode, Lt. Sean Chambers and Lt. Steve Hammonds describe leading practices for writing police reports, affidavits, and more. We'll discuss the necessary components of report writing, as well as the essential role supervisors should be playing in ensuring...
Duration:00:59:39
An introduction to Dr. Chris Jones and the Law Enforcement Innovation Center
6/11/2020
In this introductory episode, Dr. Chris Jones explains his goals for the podcast, what the law enforcement innovation center is, and he talks a little bit about his background, including some of his education and work experience. He also shares his personal story of dealing with and overcoming the tragic loss of his son Titus, while also serving his community as a police officer. Ultimately, this podcast was created to be a resource for both law enforcement officers and the communities they...
Duration:00:39:59