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Listen as two seasoned cops, Dan Chlebos and Frank Rubino, who are now university professors, give you the straight scoop on criminal justice topics. This is where the truth comes to live. This is where discussions go “Beyond the Badge”.
Listen as two seasoned cops, Dan Chlebos and Frank Rubino, who are now university professors, give you the straight scoop on criminal justice topics. This is where the truth comes to live. This is where discussions go “Beyond the Badge”.
Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
Dan and Frank discuss the media's role in the reporting of details of criminal investigations. In addition, what responsibility does law enforcement have in sharing information with the media.

Monday Feb 02, 2026
BEYOND THE BADGE 185 - CHANGES AT THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Dan & Frank discuss the fallout from the recent "no confidence" vote of leadership by the officers, and the possible change of the department becoming a state highway patrol instead of a police force.

Sunday Jan 25, 2026
BEYOND THE BADGE 184 - CARS USED AS WEAPONS AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Dan & Frank discuss the recent situation where an officer had to use deadly force against a driver that struck him with her car.

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.
