Poisoned, not “overdosed”: Inside America’s fentanyl war
Former NYPD/CPD leader Garry McCarthy sits down with retired CPD gang investigator Terry Almanza and former DEA Special Operations chief Derek Maltz for a blunt conversation about America’s synthetic-drug crisis. They compare “overdoses” versus poisonings, unpack cartel–China pipelines, debate border and national-security gaps, and talk plainly about loss: both Garry and Terry lost daughters. Almanza explains how she pushed Chicago to pursue drug-induced homicide cases and built a national advocacy network; Maltz brings hard numbers and a strategy for education, accountability, and data-driven enforcement. It’s tough, personal, and focused on fixes.
Catching School Shooters Before They Act | Wearing the Badge S2E1
Former Naperville detective turned national trainer Rich Wistocki explains how “leakage” on social media lets schools and police spot would-be shooters before they act. In a wide-open conversation, he walks through the three-phase playbook that’s stopped dozens of plots and how simple evidence steps turn red flags into real cases.
Mom of slain Chicago police officer Ella French remembers her as a 'force of nature'
Chicago Police Officer Ella French, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 2021, was remembered during a conversation on the series Wearing the Badge.
Chicago police officer shares memory of shooting that killed partner Ella French, left him fighting to survive
A routine traffic stop in August 2021 ended in tragedy when a Chicago police officer was shot multiple times and his partner, Officer Ella French, was killed.
Former Chicago, LA top cops revisit 2013 Dorner case and policing in the ‘90s
In a candid conversation, former Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck opened up about the symbolic weight of police uniforms, the emotional toll of the Christopher Dorner manhunt and what real leadership looks like in law enforcement.
Former Chicago top cop weighs in on how policy changes have shaped crime fighting
A recent discussion between former Chicago law enforcement officials shed light on the origins of real-time crime centers, the role of data-driven policing, and the impact of policy changes on crime prevention.
Hadiya Pendleton case: A tragic loss and the investigation that followed
A discussion between former Chicago law enforcement officials provided new insight into the investigative efforts that led to the arrest of two suspects in the 2013 killing of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old high school student from Chicago.
