Episodes

  • BTBI Season 2 Episode 13 | Illinois Police Officers Memorial

    BTBI Season 2 Episode 13 | Illinois Police Officers Memorial
    Apr 10 2026
    This episode of Behind the Badge Illinois highlights the Illinois Police Officers Memorial and the mission to honor fallen officers across the state. Committee members and law enforcement leaders share the history of the Springfield memorial, details about the annual May ceremony, and how the organization supports surviving families year-round. The conversation underscores the importance […]
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  • BTBI Season 2 Episode 12 | Tackling traffic safety challenges

    BTBI Season 2 Episode 12 | Tackling traffic safety challenges
    Apr 3 2026
    In this episode of Behind the Badge Illinois, David Hochberg dives into the critical issue of traffic safety, featuring law enforcement leaders discussing how agencies across Illinois are working to reduce crashes and save lives. Through data-driven strategies, education, and innovative enforcement tactics, the conversation highlights efforts to change driver behavior, improve roadway design, and […]
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  • BTBI Season 2 Episode 11 | Inside the Threat of Scams and Bank Robberies

    BTBI Season 2 Episode 11 | Inside the Threat of Scams and Bank Robberies
    Jan 9 2026
    In this powerful episode, David Hochberg sits down with police chiefs, seasoned fraud experts, and a former bank employee who survived an armed robbery to explore what safety truly means in today’s financial world. From modern scams targeting everyday people to the tactics criminals use inside banks, our guests break down the red flags, the […]
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  • BTBI Season 2 Episode 10 | Becoming a Chief

    BTBI Season 2 Episode 10 | Becoming a Chief
    Nov 21 2025
    In this season 2 episode, David Hochberg sits down with three experienced police chiefs to delve into their personal journeys, what they have learned along the way, and what they would have done differently, and the advice they have for aspiring police chiefs.
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  • BTBI Season 2 Episode 9 | Journey from the Academy to the Streets

    BTBI Season 2 Episode 9 | Journey from the Academy to the Streets
    Oct 17 2025
    In this episode, host David Hochberg is joined by Lincolnshire Police Chief Joe Leonas and DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd as they dive into the journey officers take from the police academy to the streets, and why training is an integral part of becoming a law enforcement officer.
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  • BTBI Season 2 Episode 8 | Hollywood Versus Reality

    BTBI Season 2 Episode 8 | Hollywood Versus Reality
    Oct 3 2025
    From high-speed chases to courtroom drama, police TV shows and movies have shaped how the public sees law enforcement. But how much of it is true to life? In this episode, O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman steps in for host David Hochberg with DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd to break down Hollywood’s version of policing. They […]
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  • BTBI Season 2 Episode 7 | Social Workers and Policing

    BTBI Season 2 Episode 7 | Social Workers and Policing
    Sep 26 2025
    In this episode, O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman steps in for host David Hochberg with DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd as they explore the essential role of social workers in supporting law enforcement and police social services.
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  • BTBI Season 2, Ep. 6 | Citizens in Policing

    BTBI Season 2, Ep. 6 | Citizens in Policing
    Sep 19 2025
    In this episode, host David Hochberg is joined by O’Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman as they explore the growing role of civilians in supporting law enforcement and enhancing public safety. From community volunteers and citizen patrol groups to non-sworn Community Service Officers, we take a closer look at how everyday people are stepping up to […]
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