Episodes

Thursday Jan 01, 2026
BEYOND THE BADGE 183 - PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR OFFICERS
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Dan & Frank discuss the standards and benefits of staying in shape for First Responders.

Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
BEYOND THE BADGE 182 - INCOMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Dan & Frank discuss the topic of defendants looking to be found incompetent to stand trial, and to plead not guilty by reason of insanity.

Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
BEYOND THE BADGE 181 - WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Dan & Frank discuss the issue of people wrongfully convicted of crimes they didn't commit and what municipalities are doing....and what they should do to reduce the numbers.

Saturday Nov 22, 2025
BEYOND THE BADGE 180 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND NEW TECHNOLOGY (PART 2)
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Dan & Frank take a deeper dive into the topic of the use of new tech and AI in police work.

Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
BEYOND THE BADGE 179 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND NEW TECHNOLOGY
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Dan & Frank discuss the advantages, and disadvantages of new technology being introduced to police work...specifically drones and AI.

Sunday Nov 02, 2025
BEYOND THE BADGE 178 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PLACES OF WORSHIP
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Dan & Frank discuss the topic of safety for worshipers at churches after the latest attack at the church in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

Monday Oct 20, 2025
BEYOND THE BADGE 177 - FREE SPEECH FOR POLICE CHIEFS?
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Dan & Frank discuss the situation involving the Chief of Police in East Lansing, Michigan where there are calls the firing of the chief of police for her comments.

Thursday Oct 09, 2025
BEYOND THE BADGE 176 - ICE VS CHICAGO WITH CPD CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Dan & Frank discuss the situation in Chicago with ICE agents under attack from protestors and Chicago police allegedly being given a "stand down" order.

Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
BEYOND THE BADGE 175 - FREE SPEECH FOR POLICE? (Part 2)
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Dan & Frank continue their discussion on the rights of free speech for First Responders on controversial issues.

Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
BEYOND THE BADGE 174 - FREE SPEECH FOR POLICE?
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
After the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, many people in the private sector have lost their jobs due to social media postings supporting the shooting. Could police or other first responders also be subject to penalties for public comments? Dan & Frank discuss this topic.

