Welcome to The Street: Police News and Caselaw
Welcome to The Street: Police News and Caselaw
Podcast Description
The essential podcast for law enforcement professionals. Join Devonta Richardson, a 7-year police veteran and SWAT operator, and Vince Finochio, an 14-year police veteran, as they break down the latest caselaw, legal updates, and key news from the field. Drawing on their real-world experience, Devonta and Vince deliver timely insights, best practices, and practical advice to help you stay informed and ready for whatever your shift brings. Whether you’re a seasoned officer or just starting out, “Welcome to The Street” will keep you on the cutting edge of modern policing.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key topics in modern policing such as legal updates, firearms training, officer wellness, duty to intervene, and the use of technology in law enforcement. Episodes cover themes like staffing challenges, the importance of physical fitness for officers, and community engagement, with specific examples including discussions on marijuana search protocols and the impact of drones in policing.
The essential podcast for law enforcement professionals. Join Devonta Richardson, a 7-year police veteran and SWAT operator, and Vince Finochio, an 14-year police veteran, as they break down the latest caselaw, legal updates, and key news from the field. Drawing on their real-world experience, Devonta and Vince deliver timely insights, best practices, and practical advice to help you stay informed and ready for whatever your shift brings. Whether you’re a seasoned officer or just starting out, “Welcome to The Street” will keep you on the cutting edge of modern policing.
Rural Narcotics, Entrapment, and the Future of Online Investigations
Guest: Cameron Pavlicek, Narcotics Investigator
Episode Summary:
What does it take to run effective narcotics investigations in the vast, resource-limited terrain of rural America? In this episode, Cameron Pavlicek — a narcotics investigator from Montana — breaks down how rural officers are adapting investigative techniques, training smarter, and navigating complex legal challenges like entrapment and digital privacy. From social media-based undercover work to agency policy gaps and courtroom articulation, this conversation is packed with real-world insights for cops working interdiction, drug enforcement, or online cases.
Guest Bio:
Cameron Pavlicek is a narcotics investigator with over nine years of experience in rural Montana. Known for his creative approach to investigations and training, he’s helping reshape how officers think about case law, online operations, and practical narcotics interdiction.
Courses mentioned in the episode: YellowstoneNarcotics.com Connect with Cam on LinkedIn: Cameron Pavlicek
Key Takeaways:
Investigating narcotics in rural areas often requires doing more with less
Social media is a key investigative tool, especially in undercover work
Entrapment is a major legal pitfall—understanding predisposition is essential
Cash App is frequently used by suspects for narcotics transactions
Officers must articulate their cases clearly to withstand legal scrutiny
Many agencies still lack policy support for modern interdiction techniques
Creating case law isn’t always negative—it can clarify legal gray areas
Training (especially online) is critical for rural departments with fewer resources
Patrol officers can—and should—be trained in narcotics interdiction techniques
Economic shifts (e.g. oil/gas booms) directly impact crime trends in rural zones
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