myAIPMThe Beat podcast
Mike Chitwood - A Profile in Law Enforcement Leadership
The Beat is a podcast series from the COPS Office at the Department of Justice. Mike Chitwood, a former Philly cop to Sheriff of Daytona beach with a commitment to reduce the use of force by officers, increase transparency, and work towards reform, it did not seem like an easy fit to some people, yet he has established a cult following that spans the political divide and a small contingent that sees things quite differently. Police officers have to wear so many different hats because they are the only point of government contact for some. And so, they’re counsellor, they’re doctor, they’re the police officer, they’re everything to many people. It is a heavy weight to carry. The podcast speaks of the success of achieving departmental transparency through body worn camera programs, mental health programs, scenario-based training – Integrated Communication and Tactics ICAT.
Listen to the podcast or read the transcript here