Holding The Line

Flock cameras have quickly become one of the most controversial tools in American law enforcement. But why? On this episode of Holding the Line , Jason Johnson and Sean Kennedy sit down with Charles Fain Lehman , a...

In this episode of Holding the Line , Jason Johnson sits down with Bill Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, to talk about the challenges facing American law enforcement—and why...

On this episode of Holding the Line , Sean Kennedy sits down with Professor Laura Huey of the University of Western Ontario, a criminologist and policing researcher whose path into the field began not through law...

It feels like the era of "Soros DAs" is coming to an end... High-profile recalls, election defeats, and growing public backlash have fueled the perception that the progressive prosecutor movement is losing momentum. But...

When a critical incident happens, the facts aren't the only thing moving fast—misinformation is too. Award-winning journalist and law enforcement communications strategist Julie Parker joins Jason Johnson to discuss why...

Across the country, law enforcement officers are unjustly tarred with a career-killing scarlet letter that precludes them from participating in most police work... and no opportunity to appeal or often even find out HOW...

<p>We're crossing the finish line on our first season of Holding the Line and are so grateful to all our new listeners for the community and support you've grown to be—and to all our incredible guests for sharing their...

<p>In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Rob Quick, Executive Vice President and COO of Harbor of Grace Recovery Center, to talk about the hidden mental health crisis facing first...

<p>Rafael Mangual knows crime. </p><p></p><p>As a criminal justice policy analyst, legal commentator, and author, he has become a household name for his work on policing, public safety, and crime policy. He is the Nick...

<p>How often do law enforcement officers actually use force?</p><p></p><p>After digging into the data, it turns out violent encounters are incredibly rare. </p><p></p><p>Over a million 911 calls, only 0.1% involve ANY...

<p>This week Sean sat down with his old friend Patrick Kenneally, former states attorney for a county outside Chicago who, as he says, was “mugged by reality” by his wild experiences with the criminal justice system and...

<p>Consent decrees: what are they, when did they start—and what has the impact been on law enforcement and crime? </p><p></p><p>Our guest, Bob Scales breaks down the political, financial, and social ramifications of...

<p>Doug O'Connell is a former special forces officer and retired Army Colonel (Jason apologizes for mistaking him for a former JAG officer) with a passion for defending innocent military members and law enforcement...

<p><b>Part 2: After the Verdict</b></p><p></p><p>This is the second part of our in depth interview with former East Haven police officer Dennis Spaulding—one of four officers indicted by the Obama DOJ in 2012 after he...

<p><b>Former East Haven, Connecticut police officer Dennis Spaulding</b> joins us to share his horrifying story—and it's one you’ve likely never heard.</p><p></p><p>In 2012, the Obama DOJ indicted four officers from the...