In this episode of Wearing the Badge on Fox 32 Chicago, Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis joins Garry McCarthy for a candid, ground‑level discussion about what proactive policing actually looks like when it is done with discipline, leadership, and clear priorities. The conversation takes on the growing political resistance to proven technologies such as ShotSpotter and license plate readers, and the consequences departments face when effective tools are taken off the table. Chief Strockis speaks plainly about what works, why data matters, and how policy decisions directly affect officer safety and outcomes on the street.

The episode then moves from strategy to execution, breaking down Oak Brook’s real‑world tactics, including pursuit decision‑making, drone deployment, and “tag‑and‑track” technology designed to reduce risk while maintaining accountability. Rather than theory, viewers get a practical look at modern policing in action and how smart use of technology, coupled with clear leadership and disciplined policies, can help departments stay ahead of criminals while protecting officers and the public alike.