#177 After Dark - Rebuilding Public Trust in LE with John Chapman from Task Force 70

In this After Dark episode, I sit down with my friend and retired law enforcement officer John “Chappy” Chapman. After decades of service, John’s taken his experience and passion and poured it into Task Force 70, a nonprofit laser-focused on rebuilding public trust through constitutionally grounded training for America’s law enforcement.

We break down how the system really works—from institutionalized training gaps to the funding issues that keep over 70% of small, rural agencies from getting the support they actually need. John brings clarity to a complicated conversation and outlines what TF70 is doing differently, including two standout courses that are already making an impact.

This episode isn’t just for cops. It’s for citizens who care about the quality of training their officers receive and how we can raise the bar without political noise

Enjoy today's show!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:42 Background In Law Enforcement

06:31 Transition To Training & Instruction

09:01 Challenges In Police Training

14:52 Bureaucracy & Equipment Issues

36:11 Foundational Skills In Modern Policing

45:05 Federal Funding & Local Challenges

48:56 Training Foundations & Sociological Shifts

54:36 Practical Training & Foundation’s Mission

01:04:55 Specialized Courses & Support

01:17:41 Donors, Funding & Transparency

01:26:48 Measuring Training Impact

01:49:06 Final Thoughts & Encouragement

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