Policing Matters, published by Police1.com and hosted by Jim Dudley, a retired deputy chief, covers police strategy, challenges and trends through interviews with law enforcement leaders and criminal justice experts. The show has 576 episodes released roughly every seven weeks in the feed, with a median length near 36 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, giving a rate range of $40 to $200 per episode.
Reach working police leaders through a 576-episode professional policing archive
- Guests include deputy chiefs, negotiators and criminal justice researchers, giving a credible professional setting.
- Ratings average 4.3 across 179 Apple Podcasts reviews, indicating a settled, engaged listener base.
- Episodes run about 36 minutes median, enough time for a host-read message with context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- professional, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Police1.com
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher Police1.com is named only as the show's owner.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'When the child becomes the abuser' and 'After the towers fell: An NYPD lieutenant's Ground Zero account' cover abuse and terrorism-related subjects in a professional register, with the explicit flag set to 0.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | policingmatters.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1092246229 |
| RSS feed | feed.podbean.com/policingmatters/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Politan on what makes a case a national obsession | 2026-10-14 | 20 min |
| Do fixed ALPR networks reduce vehicle theft? What new research found | 2026-10-07 | 28 min |
| What a veteran hostage negotiator teaches about trust, listening and h | 2026-09-29 | 51 min |
| When logistics fails: The hidden operational risks behind police equip | 2026-09-23 | 27 min |
| More reps or better reps? Building police skills that last | 2026-09-16 | 38 min |
| After the towers fell: An NYPD lieutenant’s Ground Zero account | 2026-09-11 | 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Talking the beat to cover what matters to you as an LEO. Join deputy chief Jim Dudley (ret.) every weekly as he sits down with law enforcement leaders and criminal justice experts to discuss strategy, challenges and trends in policing.
About Policing Matters
Policing Matters is a weekly-style interview podcast from Police1.com, hosted by retired deputy chief Jim Dudley, that discusses strategy, challenges and trends in policing with law enforcement leaders and criminal justice experts. The feed lists 576 episodes, released about every seven weeks in the most recent dataset, with a typical length of around 36 minutes. Episodes cover topics such as officer wellness, crisis negotiation, technology and investigations.
The show carries a 4.3 average rating from 179 Apple Podcasts reviews, according to Apple Podcasts data. Audience figures are estimates only: the show does not publish downloads, and the likely reach of roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is inferred from ratings volume and show history. The listener base appears to be sworn officers, command staff and criminal justice professionals, mostly in the United States.
No sponsor mentions were found in the feed, and the publisher is Police1.com. Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, which suits equipment vendors, training providers and wellness brands seeking a professional audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Policing Matters can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Policing Matters
How much does Policing Matters charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates for a host-read mid-roll are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the rate agreed with the show.
What is Policing Matters about?
Policing Matters is a podcast from Police1.com hosted by Jim Dudley. It features interviews with law enforcement leaders and criminal justice experts on strategy, challenges and trends in policing.
How do I contact Policing Matters about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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