Chief Jeremy Story

About this episode

Chief Mike Hawkins and Chief Scott Hughes interview Jeremy Story about leadership and modern policing challenges.

Chief Mike Hawkins and Chief Scott Hughes sit down with Jeremy Story, Chief of the Las Cruces Police Department, for a real, candid conversation about leadership, growth, and the realities of modern policing. In this episode, we talk about: ✅ Jeremy’s path into law enforcement and his transition into the chief’s role✅ The early challenges every new chief faces (and what he learned the hard way)✅ Why progressive leadership, transparency, and advocacy matter now more than ever✅ Community engagement and the impact of juvenile crime✅ Officer wellness programs and innovative training approaches✅ The power of mentorship for new and aspiring chiefs Jeremy also shares where he’s taking his department next, and what future initiatives look like in Las Cruces. If you’re a police leader, supervisor, or anyone interested in where policing is headed, this one’s worth your time.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Hawkins, Scott Hughes

Guest: Jeremy Story

Topics covered

• leadership
• growth
• modern policing
• community engagement
• juvenile crime
• officer wellness
• mentorship

Keywords

• Las Cruces Police Department
• progressive leadership
• transparency
• advocacy
• innovative training

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Las Cruces

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