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Public safety never stops changing. It’s different from one moment to the next.

The Difference podcast highlights the stories of the people, ideas, and innovations that make this difference real.

Produced by NCPI, each episode of The Difference features a guest from the world of public service in sometimes serious, sometimes funny, but always informative discussions about the challenges, experiences, and evolutions that are taking place in public safety. Join us, as each episode begins with our featured guest completing the statement

“The Difference is _______.”

Their unique and sometimes surprising statements kick off the kind of unscripted and real discussions that you won’t want to miss.

Ep. 01: The Difference is Mindfulness Paul Schoch

In our first episode of The Difference Podcast with our guest Paul Schoch, we discuss the importance of Paul’s Thinking Behind the Gun™ philosophy and the difference mindfulness makes.

Ep. 02: The Difference is the Human Factor with Jim Letten

Former U.S. Attorney Jim Letten. Jim joins us for a discussion on how the human factor played a role in his career and the difference it makes in public safety today.

Ep. 03: The Difference is Talking with Mike Jones

Career public safety professional Mike Jones shares how “talking” has shaped his career in policing and beyond.

Ep. 04: The Difference is Focusing on What’s In Front of You with Thierry Dupuis

What started as a conversation about planning for retirement, quickly evolved into so much more. Thierry has such an insightful perspective on life as a public safety professional and how that blends with personal passions.

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What are people saying about NCPI

“In 25 plus years of law enforcement, this was one of the most thought-provoking courses I’ve ever taken.”
Training Topic: Ethical Decision Making
“Great attention paid to class dynamics by the instructors. Great leveraging of relationships by instructors to students. One of the best classes I have attended in a long time.”
Training Topic: Navigating the Leadership Challenge
“The instructor is on the cutting edge of changing our current model of policing.”
Training Topic: Building Community Trust
“Terrorism and community policing—two concepts I know, but never put together. It was interesting how this class combined the two and it makes sense!”
Training Topic: Building Community Resilience to Violent Extremism
“Excellent course. Best in-service class I’ve taken in two years.”
Training Topic: Advanced Search Warrants
“One of the most useful courses I have taken in quite some time. I took a multitude of great ideas out of these two days from both the instructors and my fellow students."
Training Topic: Homicide and Violent Crime Reduction
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