In this episode of The Briefing Room, host Mike Wagers sits down with Sacramento Police Chief Katherine Lester for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation. Chief Lester shares her remarkable journey from enlisting in the Army right out of high school to leading one of California’s largest police departments. She discusses her views on education requirements in policing, the critical role of 911 dispatchers, building partnerships with federal and state agencies, and navigating the political and technological challenges facing modern law enforcement. This candid discussion offers valuable insights into leadership, innovation, and the evolving nature of public safety.
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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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