Redefining the Force: Education, Leadership, and the Future of Policing

08/10/2025 21 min
Redefining the Force: Education, Leadership, and the Future of Policing

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Erik Fritsvold, PhD, Academic Director of USD’s Law Enforcement & Public Safety Leadership program, joined "At the Edge of It All" to talk about the evolving world of policing. He discusses what makes a great officer and leader and how leadership can combat burnout and staffing shortages. Dr. Fritsvold also explores how higher education impacts officer performance and what the future of policing could look like in a rapidly changing world.

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