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Critical Dispatch is a podcast for policing and anyone interested in policing. Brought to you by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), this podcast gives the policing profession a platform to tell its story. Each episode will showcase how the IACP is working with the profession to help make communities safer; and the officers who protect and serve safer. On this podcast, policing practitioners and experts will talk about what they do, how they do it, and why it matters.
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Signup to Generate a PitchCritical Dispatch is a podcast for policing and anyone interested in policing. Brought to you by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), this podcast gives the policing profession a platform to tell its story.
Critical Dispatch is hosted by Jeff Pegues. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Gabby Petito's Legacy, Identifying and Preventing Domestic Violence, Part 3 | Critical Dispatch" (29 September 2025, 20 minutes), "Gabby Petito’s Legacy: Joe Petito on Justice, Grief, and Fighting Domestic Violence, Part 2 | Critical Dispatch" (21 July 2025, 12 minutes), and "Gabby Petito’s Legacy: Joe Petito on Justice, Grief, and Fighting Domestic Violence, Part 1 | Critical Dispatch" (26 June 2025, 19 minutes).
Critical Dispatch publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for Critical Dispatch is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Critical Dispatch requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Critical Dispatch's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Critical Dispatch are Courts, Police & Public Safety. Critical Dispatch has a news audience.
Jeff Pegues hosts Critical Dispatch, a news podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Episode #14
<p>In this final episode of the IACP Critical Dispatch series, host Jeff Pegues speaks with Joe Petito, father of Gabby Petito, and Lt. Mark Wynn (Ret.), a subject matter expert for IACP on the topic of gender-based...
Episode #13
<p>Journalist and host Jeff Pegues continues his wide-ranging conversation with Joe Petito, father of Gabby Petito. In this episode, Joe shares lessons learned through personal tragedy, reflects on advocacy for missing...
Episode #12
<p>Nearly four years after Gabby Petito’s tragic murder, her story continues to spark national conversations about domestic violence, accountability, and hope. In this first episode in a powerful series regarding...
Episode #11
<p>In this gripping episode of Critical Dispatch, host Jeff Pegues sits down with Trooper Julian Mapes to recount a harrowing night on Interstate 20 in Georgia. What began as a routine field training shift quickly...
Episode #10
<p>Tune in to Critical Dispatch as we explore the vital role of community policing in building trust and solving crimes. Learn from the Boston Police Department about the importance of police presence and community...
Episode #9
<p>Discover the unique intersection of cardiology and law enforcement in this compelling episode of Critical Dispatch. Host Jeff Pegues interviews Jonathan Enriquez, MD a board-certified cardiologist and part-time...
Episode #8
<p>Chief Daniel Oates (Ret.) and Chief of Detectives Phil Pulaski (Ret.) talk with host Jeff Pegues revealing the 6 crucial steps law enforcement leaders must take during mass shooting investigations. Learn how...
Episode #7
<p>A man unleashed a torrent of bullets in a mass violence incident killing three individuals in Farmington, New Mexico, in May 2023. The 18-year-old killer fired into homes and cars as he walked down the streets...
Episode #6
<p>In the aftermath of the brutal attack on Bourbon Street New Year’s Day that killed 14 people and injured dozens more, host Jeff Pegues speaks with Ronal Serpas, former Superintendent of Police in New...
Episode #5
<p>There have been 83 school shootings in 2024 with the latest being the shooting in Madison, Wisconsin where a 15-year-old girl killed a teacher and a student, and also injured six others. Since the pandemic when...
Episode #4
<p>70% of agencies surveyed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) are experiencing increased difficulty in recruiting new officers compared to five years ago. The disturbing trend is most...
Episode #2
<p>In an exclusive interview with host Jeff Pegues, Chief Doug Shoemaker (Ret.), and former member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Executive Board and one of the leaders of the working group...
Episode #1
<p>In the aftermath of two assasination attempts of former President Donald Trump, former Seattle Police Chief, Boston Police Commissioner, and Massachusetts Secretary of Security Kathleen O'Toole analyzes the critical...
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associate vice president for K-12 Education, Hillsdale College
Associate VP for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, Hillsdale College
IACP
Farmington, NM Police Department
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