Show Notes
In this episode of "Talk'n the Beat," Officers Larry Reynolds and Kevin Coates sit down with Sterling Heights Chief of Police Dale Dwojakowski. As a Sterling Heights native, Chief Dwojakowski discusses the transformation of policing from focusing solely on apprehending criminals to addressing the root causes of community issues. He emphasizes the importance of innovation and being unafraid to try new approaches to improve the city. As a leader in law enforcement, Chief Dwojakowski is committ...
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