Episode 105 Erik Lavigne Two Cops One Donut

Erik is an active-duty police officer and host of the podcast Two Cops, One Donut. In this episode, we discuss challenges facing law enforcement today, including verbal and physical skills, and the potential for standardizing policing in the United States. We also discuss the difference between older officers and the new generation beginning their careers.

Erik discusses why he joined the military and ultimately what made him choose a career in law enforcement.

His show Two Cops One Donut can be found on major platforms to include;
https://twocopsonedonut.com
https://www.facebook.com/2Cops1Donut/
https://www.instagram.com/twocops_onedonut/
https://www.youtube.com/c/twocopsonedonut
https://www.twitch.tv/twocopsonedonut
https://open.spotify.com/show/4BGmIY1h8wY80Q58L1S5Wo
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-cops-1-donut/id1565682051

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
01:05 Meet Eric Levine: Host of Two Cops, One Donut
01:21 The Birth of a Podcast: From Thesis to Reality
01:53 Social Media in Law Enforcement: A Double-Edged Sword
06:17 Challenges and Controversies in Policing
18:32 The Importance of Grappling Skills in Law Enforcement
21:13 Standardized Training in Policing: Is It Feasible?
23:40 Eric's Journey: From Flint, Michigan to Law Enforcement
29:52 Influences and Early Life Experiences
36:18 The Importance of English in Law Enforcement
37:52 Struggles and Realizations in College
39:54 Choosing the Military Path
40:43 From Military to Law Enforcement
42:07 Challenges and Decisions in Law Enforcement Career
49:51 Becoming a Detective and the Promotion Process
58:48 Innovations in Policing: Real-Time Crime Centers
01:07:39 Final Thoughts