The Military Myth in Policing

The Military Myth in Policing

April 13, 2026 · 1h 20m · Episode 184

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The episode discusses the evolution of the military mindset in policing, particularly after 9/11 and the establishment of Homeland Security.

Send us Fan Mail The military myth in policing began many, many years ago, reaching its pivotal moment shortly after 9/11. The presence of a military mindset has always been present in policing worldwide, but reached its peak after that day in September of 2001...with the development of Homeland Security, and the war on terror began playing out in real time. Some say it started with the widespread training of how fast you can put on your PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to pro...

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Host: Detective Chuck

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Organizations: Homeland Security

Products: PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

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