The Briefing Room

Small Town Dicks Presents

In small towns and big, law enforcement across America starts their day with morning briefing. Welcome to The Briefing Room, where Identical twin detectives Dan and Dave take you behind closed doors to explore the complex relationship between law enforcement and the communities they're sworn to serve. Interviews you'll hear nowhere else. True crime meets real life. From the team that brought you Small Town Dicks.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Briefing Room episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Briefing Room for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Briefing Room episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

In This Case...

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03/17/23 • 39 min

Who sets the rules for when police can use force? It's an important question. And, in many ways, the limits are set by case law. In today's briefing, we bring back a discussion about two U.S. Supreme Court cases that define what police can and cannot do when they need to bring force to bear.

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The Briefing Room Season 2 Coming 8/30!

The Briefing Room

08/23/23 • 2 min

The Briefing Room, a spinoff of Small Town Dicks, launches Season 2 on Wednesday, August 30! The show has moved to its own feed so please subscribe and tell your friends!

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All Due Respect

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02/17/23 • 53 min

Cops and defense attorneys sit on opposite sides in the courtroom. So, what happens when you put them at the same table? In today's briefing, you find out as Detective Dave welcomes Public Defender Lissa to talk about why she left the prosecutor's office to become a defender of the accused, how she does her job, and what she feels is the common ground in the fight for justice - hint, it's spelled r-e-s-p-e-c-t.

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Lasting Impact

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03/31/23 • 40 min

Detectives Dave and Dan sit down with forensic investigator Paul Holes to share personal stories of the traumatic events they experienced on the job that left them struggling with post-traumatic stress. Joined by guest host Yeardley Smith, they discuss why there needs to be a renewed focus on mental health treatment for all first responders, and the urgent need to redefine when and how police officers are able to seek help when they inevitably experience tragic events that leave a lasting impact.

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Online Safety 101

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03/24/23 • 69 min

You have children. Your children have access to iPads and smart phones. So, how do you keep them safe from online predators? Well, our very own Detective Dave digs into his years of experience to talk about just that and offers pointers for concerned parents. If you want to understand this brave new world of apps and platforms where some children are at risk of abuse, then click play.

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Forensics 2.0

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03/10/23 • 73 min

Forensic specialist Paul Holes and former Sacramento County DA Anne Marie Schubert talk about the new forensic techniques they're using to solve cold cases - including the use of familial DNA to track down people like the Golden State Killer.

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The Dance

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03/03/23 • 61 min

Ever wonder whether you'd be able to hold up to the pressure of a police interrogation? Well, in today's Detectives Dan and Dave talk about their preferred strategies. If you've got a suspect in the interview room, do you want to break them down? Or build them up? Do you want a confession? Or to catch them in a lie? The detective also respond to your feedback from the series Classroom Safety Check.

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People of Conscience

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02/24/23 • 42 min

Defense Attorney Lissa returns for another civilized, yet provocative discussion about the inner workings of the justice system. How does a defense attorney prepare the jury? What does she tell her client when the prosecutor offers a deal? And why does it take 'people of conscience' to make the wheels of justice turn? Detective Dave, Detective Dan, and guest host Yeardley Smith invite you into The Briefing Room for another insightful conversation.

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Reasonable Suspicion

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02/10/23 • 45 min

Today's briefing unpacks the important case, Terry v. Ohio. The 1968 U.S. Supreme Court case that set the standards for when a police officer has reasonable suspicion to stop and frisk someone. Our detectives talk about the arrests that led to the court case, what it decided is and is not permissible, and the differences between detaining and arresting someone. Detectives Dan and Dave offer real world examples of how this works, too.

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Classroom Safety Check Pt. 2

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02/03/23 • 37 min

The second installment of our conversation with two Texas elementary school teachers about classroom safety in the wake of the deadly shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, TX, along with advice from a veteran school resource officer.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Briefing Room have?

The Briefing Room currently has 19 episodes available.

What topics does The Briefing Room cover?

The podcast is about Law Enforcement, Society & Culture, True Crime, Podcasts and Police.

What is the most popular episode on The Briefing Room?

The episode title 'The Briefing Room Season 2 Coming 8/30!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Briefing Room?

The average episode length on The Briefing Room is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Briefing Room released?

Episodes of The Briefing Room are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Briefing Room?

The first episode of The Briefing Room was released on Jan 27, 2023.

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