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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

Mar 8, 2026
Mar 8, 2026
14 min
Dan & Frank discuss the problem of many motorists around the country that have been arrested, and some found guilty of DUI. Could eliminating subjective Field Sobriety Tasks be a solution?

Mar 1, 2026
Mar 1, 2026
11 min
Is there a two-tier system of justice in the US?. Dan & Frank discuss if the legal system is rigged to the benefit of people that are well connected.

Feb 21, 2026
BEYOND THE BADGE 187 - PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Feb 21, 2026
Feb 21, 2026
13 min
Dan & Frank discuss the importance of forging and maintaining personal relationships with fellow officers.

Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
14 min
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.

Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
13 min
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.

Jan 25, 2026
Jan 25, 2026
13 min
Dan & Frank discuss the recent situation where an officer had to use deadly force against a driver that struck him with her car.

Jan 1, 2026
Jan 1, 2026
13 min
Dan & Frank discuss the standards and benefits of staying in shape for First Responders.

Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
14 min
Dan & Frank discuss the topic of defendants looking to be found incompetent to stand trial, and to plead not guilty by reason of insanity.

Dec 2, 2025
BEYOND THE BADGE 181 - WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS
Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
13 min
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.

Nov 22, 2025
Nov 22, 2025
13 min
Dan & Frank take a deeper dive into the topic of the use of new tech and AI in police work.
