Combating Fentanyl: Applying a Counter-Network Framework

Combating Fentanyl: Applying a Counter-Network Framework

What if one of the deadliest threats to Americans today isn't a traditional war, but a mass poisoning orchestrated by a criminal empire as sophisticated as a Fortune 50 company? In this episode of Future Policing, former DHS official and cyber expert Jake Braun reveals how the Sinaloa Cartel has weaponized drones, the dark web, and cryptocurrency to flood our streets with lethal counterfeit pills. Forget the old "kingpin" strategies of the past — Braun explains why we must treat this crisis like a counter-terrorism operation, utilizing AI and next-generation technology to dismantle the digital infrastructure of a global monster. The front lines of modern policing have moved from the street corner to your teenager’s smartphone, and the stakes have never been higher. Book by Jake Braun: “Fentanyl: Fighting the Mass Poisoning of America and the Cartel Behind It.” Amazon link: https://a.co/d/05iufEX4

Complacency: Wait for Backup (AI Generated)

The following dramatized account is inspired by a real incident in which an American police officer was assaulted during a so-called “routine call.” Drawing on information from the National Policing Institute’s Law Enforcement Officer Near-Miss project, this serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of complacency in policing. It also highlights how artificial intelligence can be a valuable training tool for police officers. The voices featured in this episode were generated using AI technologies developed by Eleven Labs and Google using Notebook LM. The National Policing Institute's LEO Near Miss Reporting System can be found at https://www.leonearmiss.org/

Future Policing: The Podcast (Trailer)

A brief introduction to the Future Policing Podcast. Learn more about the Future Policing Institute and its Center on Policing and Artificial Intelligence by visiting www.futurepolicing.org or www.cop-ai.org.

Extreme Weather and Policing

In this episode, Dr. Jarrett Blaustein, an Australian policing researcher, discusses the impact of extreme weather events on policing. He explains that these events, such as wildfires and floods, are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change. Blaustein also discusses the importance of adaptability for police organizations to effectively respond to these disasters and fulfill their core responsibilities. While some police leaders are becoming more aware of the need to prepare for these events, it is not yet considered a core characteristic of policing.