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Behind the Badge

Behind the Badge

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 The show will address current events happening within law enforcement from the eyes of law enforcement leaders. Some of the topics we will discuss are recruitment/retention, public safety, conceal carry, de-escalation training, crowd control, and any other topics our listeners would like us to discuss.(c) WGN Radio, All Rights Reserved Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • BTBI Season 2 Episode 10 | Becoming a Chief

    BTBI Season 2 Episode 10 | Becoming a Chief
    Nov 21 2025
    In this season 2 episode, David Hochberg sits down with three experienced police chiefs to delve into their personal journeys, what they have learned along the way, and what they would have done differently, and the advice they have for aspiring police chiefs.
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  • BTBI Season 2 Episode 9 | Journey from the Academy to the Streets

    BTBI Season 2 Episode 9 | Journey from the Academy to the Streets
    Oct 17 2025
    In this episode, host David Hochberg is joined by Lincolnshire Police Chief Joe Leonas and DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd as they dive into the journey officers take from the police academy to the streets, and why training is an integral part of becoming a law enforcement officer.
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  • BTBI Season 2 Episode 8 | Hollywood Versus Reality

    BTBI Season 2 Episode 8 | Hollywood Versus Reality
    Oct 3 2025
    From high-speed chases to courtroom drama, police TV shows and movies have shaped how the public sees law enforcement. But how much of it is true to life? In this episode, O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman steps in for host David Hochberg with DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd to break down Hollywood’s version of policing. They […]
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