Running Code Podcast: Lt. Sinclair
From Running Code by Newport News Police Department
March 6, 2026 · 35 min · Season 1 · Episode 48
About this episode
Lt. Michael Sinclair discusses his diverse career in policing and his various roles within the NNPD.
Lt. Michael Sinclair’s career with NNPD has been a diverse one, not unlike many officers in the city. From stints in patrol and investigations, to heading up the NNPD Training Academy, Crisis Negotiations Team, to now overseeing the department’s Real Time Crime Center, Lt. Sinclair has had his hands in many fascinating areas of policing. In the latest Running Code podcast, Lt. Sinclair talks about these roles, his journey to becoming a policeman, and his role as a swimming coach, among other topics.
People in this episode
Guest: Lt. Michael Sinclair
Topics covered
- policing
- career journey
- training academy
- crisis negotiations
- real time crime center
- swimming coach
Keywords
- police
- Lieutenant
- training
- crime center
- negotiations
- coaching
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NNPD
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