P&S ModCast 460 brings Doug Deaton, John Hearne, and Matt Landfair together to examine common practices and misdirected efforts in law enforcement. The discussion focuses on separating durable professional principles from habits, assumptions, and institutional practices that may not produce the intended result.
Listen to the Episode
Original release: August 6, 2026
Runtime: 2 hours, 5 minutes, 53 seconds
Primary audio: Listen to ModCast 460 on Spreaker
Panel
- Doug Deaton
- John Hearne
- Matt Landfair — host
Episode Overview
The panel discusses how well-intended methods can become routine without being regularly evaluated against outcomes, policy, law, human performance, and the actual conditions officers face. The goal is not to reduce a complex profession to a list of mistakes, but to encourage thoughtful examination of the assumptions behind training, tactics, supervision, and operational decision-making.
Primary Topics
- Common misconceptions in law-enforcement practice
- Training, policy, and performance evaluation
- Decision-making and professional judgment
- Institutional habits and unintended outcomes
- Continuous professional development
Why This Episode Matters
Professional improvement begins by testing assumptions. This episode is useful for officers, supervisors, trainers, and agency leaders because it frames improvement as an ongoing process of examining what is being done, why it is being done, and whether it is producing the desired result.
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