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Colorado Officer found drunk in his patrol car

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear the Crew talk about what happened to a Colorado Police Officer who was found passed out drunk in his patrol car. Then hear the reaction of the District Attorney after the decision was made on what to do with the officer. In the "What were you Thinking Man?" segment hear what happens to you if you are popping a "wheelie" on your bike through the intersection in Orlando Florida and then trying to get away from the Police.  

Affirmative Action

Monday on Police Pod Talk, have you ever wondered why you or someone you know didn't get into the Police Academy or get hired for that dream job then hear "Affirmative Action" may have played a role in the decision? Well before you start yelling about how unfair it was take a listen to an expert and consultant who specializes in helping companies build the ideal, balanced workforce using Affirmative Action. You will hear what Affirmative Action is and what it is not and then you decide if it is still needed. You will also hear what you can do for yourself to land that dream job next time.    

Enfield Police pursuit that ends in a crash killing the suspect.

Monday on Police Pod Talk the Crew will talk about when the Enfield Connecticut Police were involved in a vehicle pursuit that ended in tragedy for the suspect and an innocent bystander. You decide if officers should start a vehicle pursuit, who should call off the pursuit and is it worth the risk. On the "What were you Thinking Man?" segment, hear why a Boston Police Officer had to mail a ticket to an individual who was involved in a road-rage incident and in the long run who really paid.

Kansas Police Officer and his cup of coffee.

On Police Pod Talk the Crew will discuss the Kansas Police Officer reports who received a McDonald's cup of coffee with the words "F...ing Pig" writing on the side of the cup. Hear what happened to the employee, the officer and what the Police Chief had to say after and the investigation that was done by McDonald's. You decide who if anyone should lose their job. On the "What were you Thinking Man?" segment, hear how two Alabama Police Officers got themselves in a little hot water after showing off a quilt they made.

Officer runs over a raccoon twice with his squad car.

The Police Pod Talk Crew will discuss a situation in Shelby Ohio where an Officer used his squad car to run over a sick or injured raccoon not once but twice to put it out of its misery. You will hear some of the backlash on social media and how the Police Chief responded to the incident. You decide, was it the right thing to do or should the Officer be suspended or lose his job. Also in the "What were you Thinking Man" segment hear a story out of North Carolina where the police needed some extra help during a vehicle pursuit and who came to their aid. See why this Super Cop did not stick around for a Thank You. 

Ring Doorbells.

A conversation about the Ring Doorbells and how the company had partnered with local Law Enforcement to provide your video footage to the police to help solve crimes. And hear how Ring is working on facial recognition to be shared also. In the "What were you Thinking Man" segment, hear a story about a North Carolina home owner and his wife who hid in their closet from a would-be burglar and who the police apprehended at the bottom of the stairs.  

"Let's Talk About Mass Shootings" with Dottie Davis

A conversation with Dottie Davis a former city of Fort Wayne Police Officer and ex-Security Director for the Fort Wayne Community Schools on Threat Assessment. Dottie will explain why she feels most people lack "situational awareness" at work, school and in public places putting themselves and their families in harms way. Dottie will discuss how years of Law Enforcement has taught her how to read a room full of people and assess where a potential threat could arise. You will hear why Dottie says, "Hiding and hoping is not a strategy."   

Public Information Officer

A conversation with Retired Fort Wayne, IN Public Information Officer, Mike Joyner about his career in law enforcement, how he became the P.I.O and all of the other doors that were opened for him along the way to retirement.   

Human Trafficking

A conversation with Senior Regional Coalition Coordinator, Jeremy Greenlee with the Indiana Trafficking Victim Assistance Program. Jeremy talks about Human Trafficking in Indiana's Region 3 which covers 8 counties in northeast Indiana. Jeremy covers the who are victims, who are traffickers and "Red Flags" to look for in a possible victim. Jeremy will also provided information and contact numbers to report suspected Trafficking. 

From the Prosecutor's Office to the Dark Side

A conversation with Marcia Linsky, a former Magistrate who now is a Public Defender and married to a Retired Police Officer.