From Typewriters to AI: Leadership, Culture, and the Future of Modern Policing ft. Roland Clee

In this wide-ranging and candid conversation, Patrick Flannelly is joined by retired police leader, writer, and trainer Roland Clee to explore how policing has evolved—from handwritten reports, map books, and carbon paper to body cameras, data-driven strategies, and AI-powered tools. Drawing on decades of experience across patrol, investigations, command staff, and missing persons, Roland reflects on what’s been gained, what’s been lost, and why institutional knowledge, professionalism, and strong first-line supervision matter more than ever. Together, Patrick and Roland dig into the real challenges facing law enforcement today: recruitment and retention, generational change, leadership accountability, training standards, wellness and burnout, crime data blind spots, and the unintended consequences of technology and policy decisions. They also examine how AI can act as a force multiplier—freeing officers from low-value administrative work so they can focus on prevention, problem-solving, and meaningful community engagement—without eroding the fundamentals of good policing. This is a thoughtful, no-nonsense discussion about culture, leadership, and how agencies can adapt without losing their core mission. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.