From the U of A to Chief: Chief Monica Prieto on Risk, Leadership, and the Future of TPD

Tucson Police Department Chief of Police Monica Prieto sits down with Dean Pollard to reflect on her journey from a University of Arizona student unsure of what came next to leading the department she has served for more than two decades. She shares the moments, mentors, and challenges that shaped her path, while discussing leadership, officer wellness, community trust, and what it means to keep growing through uncertainty. 

What is It's an Honor?

Welcome to It’s an Honor, a podcast from the W.A. Franke Honors College. It’s an Honor invites listeners into nuanced conversations that embrace the complexity of the world we inhabit. By examining the areas where ideas rub against each other, guests will engage in bold discussion that fosters understanding, empathy, and growth. Exploring different perspectives enhances our own—it's an honor for us to learn from one another. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the W.A. Franke Honors College.