PODCAST: Street smarts vs. book smarts: Finding the right mix in policing

Jeffrey Ehasz
Feb 15, 2025
1 min read

Experience builds instincts, education sharpens strategy — both shape great cops. How can agencies balance real-world grit with academic insight to recruit and train the best officers?

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Experience builds instincts, education sharpens strategy — both shape great cops. How can agencies balance real-world grit with academic insight to recruit and train the best officers?

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