In this episode of The Briefing Room, Sheriff John Allen of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, joins Mike Wagers for a wide-ranging conversation on the challenges and realities of modern law enforcement. Sheriff Allen shares candid insights on rising officer-involved shootings in rural communities, the practical limitations of enforcing immigration policies, and the critical role of technology and training in policing. He also speaks openly about rebuilding trust with immigrant communities, combating human trafficking, and why “common sense” leadership matters now more than ever.
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Briefing Room Podcast
Briefing Room is a weekly public-safety news show, combining real-world conversations with police leaders, technologists, and researchers and a sharp rundown of the week's top headlines. Think CNN's Situation Room--but grounded in field-level insights versus the mainstream narrative.
No spin. No fluff. Just sharp insights from the people shaping public safety. Welcome to the Briefing Room.
Briefing Room is a weekly public-safety news show, combining real-world conversations with police leaders, technologists, and researchers and a sharp rundown of the week's top headlines. Think CNN's Situation Room--but grounded in field-level insights versus the mainstream narrative.
No spin. No fluff. Just sharp insights from the people shaping public safety. Welcome to the Briefing Room.
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