The Good CARMA Podcast

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The Good CARMA Podcast pulls back the curtain on the real-world impact of police liability, risk management, and public safety decisions. Hosted by industry veterans Rob Kramer and Rob Patton, the show explores how lawsuits, policy choices, and operational decisions affect law enforcement agencies.

Episodes

  1. 4h ago

    S1E6: Emotional Intelligence and the Future of Policing

    In Episode 6 of The Good CARMA Podcast, Rob Patton sits down with Chief Sarah Ryan of the Capitola Police Department for a conversation about leadership, emotional intelligence, risk management, and culture.  Chief Ryan discusses how experiences as an athlete, community member, parent, and law enforcement leader have helped shape her leadership philosophy. Episode 6 explores hiring standards, organizational culture, emotional intelligence, officer wellness, risk management, decision-making, and the importance of building trust both inside agencies and within the communities they serve.

    S1E6: Emotional Intelligence and the Future of Policing

  2. Season 1, Episode 6 Trailer

    S1E6 Trailer: Sarah Ryan, Chief of Police, Capitola Police Department

    What does it take to lead an agency in today's policing environment? Next time on The Good CARMA Podcast, Chief Sarah Ryan joins to discuss leadership, emotional intelligence, hiring culture, and the lessons she's learned rising through the ranks to become a police chief.

    S1E6 Trailer: Sarah Ryan, Chief of Police, Capitola Police Department

  3. Aug 4

    S1E5: Officer Wellness and Leadership: The Impact on Decision-Making

    In Episode 5 of The Good CARMA Podcast, Rob Patton speaks with retired law enforcement leader Jeff McGreevy about the critical connection between officer wellness, leadership, and decision-making.  Drawing on decades of experience, McGreevy shares how cumulative trauma, burnout, and untreated stress impact performance, relationships, and outcomes in the field. This episode explores why leadership must begin with personal accountability, how trust shapes agency culture, and what organizations can do to better support their personnel.

    S1E5: Officer Wellness and Leadership: The Impact on Decision-Making

  4. Season 1, Episode 5 Trailer

    S1E5 Trailer: Jeff McGreevy: Founder, Tombstone Courage; Retired Law Enforcement Leader

    What happens when the people protecting others stop taking care of themselves? In the next episode of The Good CARMA Podcast, Rob Patton welcomes retired law enforcement leader Jeff McGreevy for a conversation about burnout, officer wellness, leadership, and the impact they have on decision-making in the field. From cumulative trauma and fatigue to trust, accountability, and peer support, this episode challenges leaders to rethink wellness as a critical component of performance, culture, and risk management. Subscribe now so you don't miss Episode 5.

    S1E5 Trailer: Jeff McGreevy: Founder, Tombstone Courage; Retired Law Enforcement Leader

  5. Jul 21

    S1E4: Building Teams That Win: Leadership Lessons from Public Safety

    What makes a strong organization?  In this episode, Todd Cusimano shares lessons from more than three decades in public service, discussing how culture, trust, leadership, and accountability influence organizational success. From policing to city management, episode 4 explores what it takes to build teams that thrive and organizations that endure.

    S1E4: Building Teams That Win: Leadership Lessons from Public Safety

  6. Season 1, Episode 4 Trailer

    S1E4 Trailer: Todd Cusimano, City Manager, former Police Chief

    Next week on The Good CARMA Podcast, Todd Cusimano discusses leadership, organizational culture, risk management, and the role trust plays in building high-performing teams. If you lead people, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

    S1E4 Trailer: Todd Cusimano, City Manager, former Police Chief

  7. Jul 7

    S1E3: The Mental Load of Policing: Wellness, Liability, and Leadership

    In Episode 3 of the Good CARMA Podcast, Rob Kramer and Rob Patton are joined by Bruce Praet, Co-Founder of Lexipol, to discuss the complex factors that influence police liability and risk management.  Listeners will learn why strong policies must be supported by training, how wellness affects decision-making, and why supervisors are essential to reducing risk, and supporting both officers and the communities they serve.  This episode includes discussion of suicide and mental health. Listener discretion is advised.

    S1E3: The Mental Load of Policing: Wellness, Liability, and Leadership

  8. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    S1E3 Trailer: Bruce Praet, Co-Founder of Lexipol

    Join us Tuesday, July 7th to hear more from guest Bruce Praet, Co-Founder of Lexipol, about the real factors that shape police liability and agency risk. This episode includes discussion of suicide and mental health. Listener discretion is advised.

    S1E3 Trailer: Bruce Praet, Co-Founder of Lexipol

  9. Jun 23

    S1E2: Training, Risk, and the Badge: Improving Officer Decision-Making

    A conversation with Jason Louis, founder of The Briefing Room, on how training gaps impact risk and performance in law enforcement. Episode 2 of The Good CARMA Podcast explores how modern, accessible training can improve officer confidence and reduce liability.  CARMA website: https://www.carmajpa.org

    S1E2: Training, Risk, and the Badge: Improving Officer Decision-Making

  10. Season 1, Episode 2 Trailer

    S1E2 Trailer: Jason Louis, CEO of The Briefing Room

    Most officers are expected to know the law but aren’t trained on it. Next week, on Episode 2 of The Good CARMA Podcast, we'll unpack the gap between training and real-world expectations, and why it’s costing agencies more than they think. Join us June 23rd to hear more from guest Jason Louis, CEO of The Briefing Room (http://thebriefingroom.com )

    S1E2 Trailer: Jason Louis, CEO of The Briefing Room

  11. Jun 9

    S1E1 Setting the Stage: Police Liability, Risk, and What’s Ahead

    In Episode 1 of The Good CARMA Podcast, hosts Rob Kramer and Rob Patton introduce themselves and break down the often misunderstood world of police liability and risk management. Drawing from decades of experience in law enforcement and self-insurance, they reveal how lawsuits against cities directly impact taxpayers, police resources, and community funding. This episode sets the foundation for the series by explaining why training and proactive decision-making are critical for officers and the communities they serve, and by preparing listeners for what they can expect from future conversations with industry experts.

    S1E1 Setting the Stage: Police Liability, Risk, and What’s Ahead

  12. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    S1E1 Trailer: Welcome to The Good CARMA Podcast

    Episode 1 coming June 9th Welcome to The Good CARMA Podcast, where we pull back the curtain on the real-world impact of police liability, risk management, and public safety decisions. Hosted by industry veterans Rob Kramer and Rob Patton, the show explores how lawsuits, policy choices, and operational decisions affect law enforcement agencies. Through candid conversations and expert interviews, each episode breaks down complex legal and risk topics into clear, practical insights. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of why proactive training, accountability, and informed decision-making matter, and how they shape outcomes for officers and the communities they serve. Whether you’re in law enforcement, public administration, or simply want to better understand the intersection of policing and risk, The Good CARMA Podcast delivers informed perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else.

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The Good CARMA Podcast pulls back the curtain on the real-world impact of police liability, risk management, and public safety decisions. Hosted by industry veterans Rob Kramer and Rob Patton, the show explores how lawsuits, policy choices, and operational decisions affect law enforcement agencies.

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