The National Law Enforcement Museum is proud to introduce Precinct 444, a new podcast network aimed at expanding the Museum’s mission to tell the story of American law enforcement. Hosted by Charles Fulcher, the Museum's Director of Programs and Innovation, Precinct 444 welcomes subject-matter experts each week to the Museum’s recording studio to hear stories that will inspire our listeners, engage our community, and honor the profession of law enforcement. Coming September 2022, Precinct 444 will offer engaging content that considers pressing issues of the day, reflects on historic events, and helps law enforcement officers and their communities stay safe.

Enjoy this sneak peek teaser introduction into what’s coming from the precinct.

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Inspired by the depth and severity of the nation’s homelessness crisis made even more apparent by the coronavirus pandemic, this discussion considers the lack of access to regular mental and physical healthcare among people experiencing homelessness, leading to unnecessary entanglement with the criminal justice system. Collaboration between law enforcement and community homelessness services is needed to better address the core issues at hand.

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A look back at the investigation into the OJ Simpson trial and the role played by DNA evidence: its use, misuse, and how its very presence affected public perception of what is now considered standard practice in criminal proceedings.

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A look back at the investigation into the OJ Simpson trial and the role played by DNA evidence: its use, misuse, and how its very presence affected public perception of what is now considered standard practice in criminal proceedings.

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In the Spring of 1970, tragedy struck the campus of Kent State University, in Kent, Ohio. What began as a planned demonstration in response to President Nixon’s announcement of the American military’s incursion of Cambodia ended in the murder of four students. In this episode, we will break down the timeline of events during that fateful May weekend, and delve into the investigation that resulted in a number of lasting changes to our society that were spurred by this Ohio tragedy.

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Established as one of three foundational pillars of the Memorial Fund, the Officer, Safety, and Wellness department works with federal, state, and local governments, as well as the private sector, to determine the most up-to-date best practices to keep law enforcement both mentally and physically safe while on and off the job. This episode provides an overview of the important work of the OSW department at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

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On July 28, 2022, the National Law Enforcement Museum hosted a truly one-of-a-kind traffic safety summit with subject-matter experts, real-life stories, and innovative technologies used to help law enforcement stay safe. Traffic-related fatalities, solutions for prevention, and instilling a stronger culture of safety were the key points of emphasis here. Be on the lookout for episodes related to the summit, including discussions from the OSW department.

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From summer of 1994 to the fall of 1995, The People vs. OJ Simpson created a world-renowned media spectacle that kept viewers on the edge of their seats as they watched the courtroom drama unfold. But this story was far from fiction. The trial, which sought justice for the devastating murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman seemed to focus on anything but the crime, and rather the sensational stories of its colorful cast of characters including the defendant – and Nicole’s ex-husband, Orenthal James Simpson. In Part 1, we will examine the drama leading up to trial – OJ the suspect, an ever-changing defense team, and the high-speed chase in a White Bronco.

This is part one of a two-part series.

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