2 Chiefs 1 Mic

In this episode, Chief Chris Noeller shares insights from his 33-year law enforcement career, focusing on innovative wellness programs, community engagement, and strategies to reduce violent crime. Discover practical approaches to leadership, officer health, and community safety from a seasoned police chief.

Parkland, Florida. One of the deadliest school shootings in American history.
Chief Mike Hawkins and I sat down with Zack Scott and Richard Sessions to discuss the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
This episode is about capturing the truth of what happened. Beyond headlines, hindsight, and sound bites.
We talk candidly about chaotic scenes, communication breakdowns, leadership accountability, and the lasting mental toll these incidents take on responders. Most importantly, we focus on what law enforcement must learn and apply moving forward in training, preparedness, and unified response.
A few takeaways:
➡️ Communication failures change outcomes.➡️ The SRO role is complex — and critical.➡️ Mental health support after critical incidents isn’t optional.➡️ Training must be proactive, not reactive.➡️ Unified response matters.➡️ Leadership accountability matters even more.➡️ Lessons learned only matter if we actually apply them.
If you care about officer preparedness, leadership, and telling the real story behind critical incidents, this episode is worth your time.

Chief Mike Hawkins and Chief Scott Hughes sit down with Jeremy Story, Chief of the Las Cruces Police Department, for a real, candid conversation about leadership, growth, and the realities of modern policing.
In this episode, we talk about:
✅ Jeremy’s path into law enforcement and his transition into the chief’s role✅ The early challenges every new chief faces (and what he learned the hard way)✅ Why progressive leadership, transparency, and advocacy matter now more than ever✅ Community engagement and the impact of juvenile crime✅ Officer wellness programs and innovative training approaches✅ The power of mentorship for new and aspiring chiefs
Jeremy also shares where he’s taking his department next, and what future initiatives look like in Las Cruces.
If you’re a police leader, supervisor, or anyone interested in where policing is headed, this one’s worth your time.

In this episode of the Two Chiefs One Mic podcast, Chief Mike Hawkins and Scott Hughes welcome Kirk Dinkheller, father of fallen officer Kyle Dinkheller, who was tragically killed during a traffic stop in 1998. Kirk shares the story of his son, the events leading up to the incident, and the impact it has had on law enforcement training and culture. The conversation delves into the court proceedings following Kyle's death, the emotional toll on Kirk and the community, and the importance of remembering and learning from Kyle's story to ensure the safety of officers today.

In this episode of the Two Chiefs One Mic Podcast, hosts Mike Hawkins and Scott Hughes welcome Chief Jay Gerace of the Colonie, New York, Police Department to discuss innovative training methods to improve officer safety during traffic stops. The conversation highlights the importance of practical training, the need for policy changes, and the impact of real-life scenarios on officer behavior. Chief Gerace shares insights into his department's training programs, emphasizing the need to adapt training to prevent incidents such as officers jumping in front of moving vehicles. The episode concludes with key takeaways for law enforcement leaders on enhancing training effectiveness and ensuring officer safety.
Links:
https://www.police1.com/police-leader-playbook/the-leadership-beat-there-is-a-fundamental-difference-between-mistakes-and-misconduct