PolicingTV’s Eddie Reyes talks to Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) Chief Cynthia Renaud.

The mission of CHDS is to strengthen national security by providing graduate-level educational programs that meet the needs of agencies responsible for homeland defense and security.

Cynthia discusses her 30-year law enforcement career and her current role at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security.

She highlights the global nature of policing and the importance of protecting and serving communities.

She also emphasizes the impact of technology on policing, including the use of email and virtual roll call briefings.

Chief Renaud believes that leadership is crucial in navigating the evolving landscape of policing and maintaining a balance between technology and human interaction.

Takeaways

• Chief Renaud has had a 30-year career in law enforcement, working with multiple agencies and serving in various roles.
• Policing is a global profession that involves protecting and serving communities.
• Technology has had a significant impact on policing, from the use of email to virtual roll call briefings.
• Leadership is essential in navigating the evolving landscape of policing and finding a balance between technology and human interaction.
• “My career is just like thousands of other police officers’ careers around the globe.”
• “The future of policing is there to be written and it will be written by all of these bright young people who are doing the job today.”
• “Today’s generation can do their job virtually and more effectively because the information shared during virtual roll calls is more comprehensive.”

Chapters

• 00:10 Introduction and Career Background
• 06:19 The Center for Homeland Defense and Security