Lansing Police Chief Rob Backus sits down with Jorma Duran.
Backus traces a career that started on patrol on Lansing’s southwest side and reflects on more than 25 years with the department — how training and de-escalation have changed, why he’s a believer in body-worn cameras and drones, and what it takes to lead the force today. He also shares the story behind a recent recruiting push, including throwing out a first pitch at Jackson Field alongside the department’s newest class. Then Backus takes a spin at the Wheel of Questions, revealing his Mason roots, his Michigan State ties, his two Hungarian bird dogs and a firm stance on “pop” versus “soda.”
The Jorma Duran Show airs Mondays at 7 a.m. on WLNS+.…