CCW Podcast

Did you know, there hasn't been a Sheriff in Miami-Dade County in almost 60 years.  Well, in January of 2025, the Miami-Dade Police Department became the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO).  With that, there's a new Sheriff in town!! This month, Joe sits and talks with Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz.  The MDSO is the largest sheriff's office in the southeastern United States and operates out of eight district stations throughout Miami-Dade County. They discuss the differences between a Police Department and a Sheriff's Office, and the benefits of having an elected Sheriff.  They also discuss the changes that Sheriff Rosie has made and her plans for the future of MDSO in this transition during her first term.   Important Links and Contact Numbers: Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office305-471-3518Non-Emergency 305-SHERIFFwww.MDSO.com Report HOA and Condo Fraudhttps://www.miamidade.gov/global/police/report-hoa-fraud.page Crime Data Dashboardhttps://www.miamidade.gov/police/library/crime-data-dashboard.pdf MDSO Social Media PagesFacebook @miamidadesoInstagram @miamidadesheriffsofficeX @MiamiDade_SO Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dadewww.citizenscrimewatch.orginfo@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670 #CCW #MDSO #SheriffRosie #PartnersWithOurCommunity #CommunityPolicing

Have you heard about SOCA?? Do you want to know what it's like to be a Deputy?? Well, here's your chance!! In this episode, Joe is joined by Deputy Rafael Pagan of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Community Affairs Bureau.  They talk about the Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy (SOCA).  They discuss how the program helps bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement. How it gives participants insight into what it's like to be a deputy and why/how situations are handled by law enforcement daily in Miami-Dade County.  Important Links and Contact Numbers: MDSO Community Affairs Bureau305-471-1716cabinfo@mdso.comwww.MDSO.com Sign up for SOCASgt. Burt GonzalesU304357@mdso.com305-471-1745 MDSO Social Media PagesFacebook @miamidadesoInstagram @miamidadesheriffsofficeX @MiamiDade_SO Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dadewww.citizenscrimewatch.orginfo@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670 #CCW #MDSO #SOCA #PartnersWithOurCommunity #CommunityPolicing #CitizensAcademy

The CCW Podcast is back from hiatus!! In this episode, Joe is joined by Lt. Guerra and Det. Espinoza of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). They talk about what is the RTCC and how it's the future of policing. They also discuss how it helps investigators and how it helps Deputies handle crime daily in Miami-Dade County.  Important Links and Contact Numbers: Real-Time Crime Center Asset Integrations Team305-510-2441www.MDSO.com MDSO Social Media PagesFacebook @miamidadesoInstagram @miamidadesheriffsofficeX @MiamiDade_SO Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dadewww.citizenscrimewatch.orginfo@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670 #CCW #MDSO #RTCC #CrimePrevention #FutureOfPolicing

Have you listened to Episode 33, Frauds & Scams Targeting Seniors? Lots of great tips on this one...go back and give it a listen!!

The radKIDS program has reached its 25th Anniversary!! In this episode, Joe is joined by radKIDS CEO / Executive Director, Steve Daley.  They talk about the radKIDS program and how it all started. They discuss the importance of empowering kids to define their personal boundaries and how the curriculum replaces fear with Knowledge, Skill, and Power.  Steve also gives us a little look at the future of the program as he discusses “radKIDS Safe Start” and radKIDS 2.0.        Important Links and Contact Numbers:   radKIDS, Inc. 9410 Harvest Acres Court Raleigh, NC 27617 844-rad-KIDS (844-723-5437) radKIDS@radKIDS.org     radKIDS Social Media Pages Facebook @radKIDS.org X @radKIDSOrg   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670   #CCW #radKIDS #CrimePrevention #EmpoweringKids #ChildrenSafety

It's Crime Prevention Month!!! What a better way to kick off the month than a podcast about the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)!! In this episode, Joe is joined by NCPC Executive Director, Paul DelPonte.  They talk about NCPC's mission and efforts to “Take a Bite Out of Crime”. They discuss their ongoing campaigns like “Go For Real” and “Fighting Fentanyl”.  Of course, they also talk about McGruff the Crime Dog and what they have planned for Crime Prevention Month.  Also, watch till the end for McGruff's newest public service announcement!!   Important Links and Contact Numbers: National Crime Prevention Council 1100 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 202-919-4222 info@ncpc.org www.ncpc.org www.mcgruff.org   McGruff Store Discount Code: MCGRUFFNATION   NCPC Social Media Pages Instagram @mcgruffatncpc Facebook @McGruffatNCPC YouTube @mcgruffatncpc X @McGruffatNCPC   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670   #CCW #NCPC #McGruff #TakeABiteOutOfCrime #GoForReal #FightingFentanyl #CrimePrevention #CrimePreventionMonth #CommunityPolicing #SafeNeighborhoods

In this episode, Joe is joined by Deputy Chief Assistant Nilo Cuervo, from the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office.  They talk about the functions of the State Attorney's Office and their Community Outreach Division's role in keeping our community safe. They also go over the Second Chance Program and how the expungement process works.   Important Links and Contact Numbers:   Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office Community Outreach Division 1350 NW 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33136 305-547-0724   Miami-Dade SAO Community Outreach Division https://miamisao.com/community/   SAO Social Media Pages Instagram @SAOMIAMI Facebook @OFFICEOFTHESTATEATTORNEY YouTube @MIAMISAO  X @KATHYFNDZRUNDLE    Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670 #CCW #MiamiDadeSAO #SecondChanceProgram #SealAndExpungement 

In this episode, Joe is joined by Epidemiologist Wendy Stephan, PhD, from the Florida Poison Control Center. They talk about Poison Control's role in keeping our community safe.  Wendy covers several safety tips to avoid becoming a victim of an accidental poisoning, as well as some of the resources available from the center.  Important Links and Contact Numbers:   Florida Poison Control Center University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital 1801 NW 9th Ave, 1st Floor Miami, FL 33136 305-355-4995   Poison Control Hotline 1-800-222-1222   Florida Poison Control Center Website www.floridapoisoncontrol.org   National Poison Control Centers Website www.poisoncenters.org   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670   #CCW #PoisonControl #SafetyAtHome #Poison #ChildSafety #DrugAbusePrevention

Summer's Here!!! In this episode, Joe is joined by Lieutenant Michael Barrios, from the Miami-Dade Police Department Marine Patrol Unit.  They talk about what it takes to be part of the Marine Patrol Unit and the what their average day is like.  We also discuss some boating laws and some safety tips to make your summer on the water fun, but safe!!   Important Links and Contact Numbers:   MDPD Special Patrol Bureau Marine Patrol Unit 305-468-1315   Marine Patrol Marinas Black Point Park and Marina – 24775 SW 87th Ave Matheson Hammock Park & Marina – 9610 Old Cutler Rd. Pelican Harbor Marina – 1275 NE 79th St. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission www.myfwc.com   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670   #CCW #MDPD #MarinePatrol #SummerSafety #SafeBoating #WaterSafety #CommunityPolicing

Saddle Up!!! In this episode, Joe is joined by Sergeant Jason Rodriguez, from the Miami-Dade Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit.  They talk about the newly established mounted patrol unit and the benefits of having horses in law enforcement.  You learn about what it takes to be a “Cowboy Cop”, what their average day is like, and meet the MDPD horses.   Important Links and Contact Numbers:   MDPD Community Affairs Bureau Mounted Patrol Unit 305-471-1716   How to request Mounted Patrol for your community event: CABrequests@mdpd.com   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670   #CCW #MDPD #MountedPatrol #CowboyCops #CowboyUp #CommunityPolicing

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!! So, in this episode, Joe is joined by Major Melissa Barosela, from the Miami-Dade Police Department Mental Health & Wellness Bureau.  They talk about the recent increase in mental health issues and what resources families have to get a person in crisis help.  They also discuss what new tactics MDPD has to deal with a mental crisis call and what new efforts do they have to help their own officers with mental health concerns.   Important Links and Contact Numbers:   MDPD Community Mental Health Section 305-471-3000   Miami-Dade County Services Diretory 211   Suicide & Crisis HotLine 988   Thriving Mind South Florida Mobile Response Teams 1-800-HELP-YOU ( 1-800-435-7968)   NAMI – National Alliance for Mental Illness www.nami.org   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670   #CCW #MDPD #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalCrisisAssistance #YouAreNotAlone

In this episode, Joe is joined by Special Agent in Charge Matt Line, from the Internal Revenue Service, Miami Field Office.  They talk about what is considered Tax Fraud and how these criminals are targeting their victims.  They discuss some of the tactics from stolen information for fraudulent returns to shady tax accountant scams.  The IRS provides lots of helpful information and prevention tips so that you can avoid and protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud.    Important Links:   Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov   Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Free Credit Reports www.ftc.gov   Free Credit Reports www.freecreditreports.com www.annualcreditreport.com   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670   #CCW #IRS #Scams #TaxFrauds #Awareness #NotAVictim #SafetyStartsWithYou

In this episode, Joe is joined by Detective Marcos Rodriguez, from the Miami-Dade Police Department's Economic Crimes Section, and they talk about current frauds and scams that are targeting seniors.  They discuss the latest tactics from utility scams, grandparent scams, lottery scams, to financial invest frauds, and many more.  Lots of helpful information and prevention tips are covered so that you can avoid and protect seniors in your family from becoming a victim of fraud.    Important Links:   Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) www.finra.org www.saveandinvest.org   Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Free Credit Reports www.ftc.gov   Free Credit Reports www.freecreditreports.com www.annualcreditreport.com   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670   #CCW #MDPD #Scams #Frauds #SeniorSafety #Awareness #NotAVictim #SafetyStartsWithYou #FINRA #UtilityScams #LotteryScams #GrandparentScams #InvestmentScams #GovernmentOfficialScams #RommanceScams #InternetScams #TechScams

In this episode, Joe is joined by Vivian Havlin, our Executive Director, and they talk about what's going on at CCW and update everyone on the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Women's Self Defense Program.  CCW has been holding monthly classes for the past year all around the County.  You'll learn about the RAD Program, why it's so successful and why we are so passionate about providing this service to Miami-Dade County women.   For more information on upcoming classes, make sure to contact our office and follow us on our social media platforms. Important Links: To sign up for classes rad@ccwmiamidade.org jbermudez@ccwmiamidade.org vivian@ccwmiamidade.org   RAD Systems Website https://www.rad-systems.com   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670   #CCW #RAD #SelfDefense #WomensSafety #FightLikeAGirl #RapeAgressionDefense #NotAVictim #SafetyStartsWithYou

Did you know that January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month? In this episode, in recognition of this awareness, Joe is joined by Det. Jessica Barriel, from the Miami-Dade Police Department's Human Trafficking Task Force. They discuss what is Human Trafficking and the various forms such as sexual servitude and labor trafficking. They talk about some signs to look out for as well as some resources available to report Human Trafficking and where to get help. Important Links: National Human Trafficking Hotline – POLARIS 1-888-373-7888 MDPD Human Trafficking Website www.miamidade.gov/humantrafficking Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade 305-471-TIPS (8477) Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670

In this episode, Joe is joined by Vivian Havlin, our Executive Director, and they talk about safety during the holiday season. They share tips to keep you safe while you are shopping out and about, shopping online, safe ways to get your packages delivered, disposing of old items, and safety while you are traveling.  Lots of great information on this episode, so don't miss it! Also, make sure you listen towards the end to learn how to be entered into a raffle for a FREE RING Doorbell!! Important Links:   National Crime Prevention Council – “Go For Real” Campaign https://www.ncpc.org/goforreal/   Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Free Credit Reports https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/free-credit-reports   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670

On this episode, we are on location in Lake Buena Vista, FL for the 2023 Florida Crime Prevention Association (FCPA) Crime Prevention Conference and we take a moment to speak with Art Hushen about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). We learn about how CPTED is impacting the world of crime prevention and how it's quickly becoming the strategy for a safer tomorrow. For more information on CPTED and the organizations that were discussed on the podcast, please visit the following sites: Florida Crime Prevention Association http://www.floridacrimeprevention.org National Institute of Crime Prevention https://www.nicp.net US CPTED Association https://www.uscpted.com Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute https://www.fcpti.com Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670

This episode we talk with Ivonne Perez-Suarez from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. We learn about all the consumer protection services they provide, as well as, all the regulatory services they are responsible for. For more information, please call the following numbers or visit the links below: Schedule presentations with Ivonne 850-491-5461 Reporting Junk Mail 1-888-567-8688 To Report Fraud or Scams 1-800-HELPFLA (1-800-435-7352) - English 1-800-FLAYUDA (1-800-352-9832) - Spanish Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services www.fdacs.gov Consumer Assistance & Newsletter Sign Up www.floridaconsumerhelp.com Florida Trade Commission www.ftc.gov Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade www.citizenscrimewatch.org info@ccwmiamidade.org 305-470-1670

This month we cover all things Emergency Management as well as Hurricane preparedness. For more resources and information see the links below.       Miami-Dade Emergency Management website:  https://miamidade.gov/dem C.E.R.T. Program: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1473875073344231      FEMA /U.S. Department of Homeland Security site for preparedness: https://www.ready.gov/ Preparedness Webinars: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/individuals-communities/preparedness-webinars                                             Independent Study Courses:  https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx?lang=en       Florida Emergency Management: https://www.floridadisaster.org/                                                    SERT Trac [to take courses, generally all in-person and during week] https://trac.floridadisaster.org/trac/loginform.aspx     Plan for Awesome (preparedness blog) https://planforawesome.com/          Center for Domestic Preparedness  https://cdp.dhs.gov/      Universities/Colleges have programs now for Disaster Management https://training.fema.gov/hiedu/collegelist/

Make sure to listen till the end to see how you could win a free Ring Device. In this episode Vivian and Joe go over different crime prevention devices. Citizens Crime Watch does not endorse any of these brands and are just giving there opinion on different devices.

Citizens' Crime Watch is an organization that is always evolving. Watch this weeks blog to hear about all the different programs CCW offers free of charge.

With todays day and age online dating has become the new norm. Watch this weeks podcast to learn how to stay safe while navigating through the dating world.

Sgt. Bermudez is back to share his expertise on how to keep you business safe. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode.

April is Autism Awareness Month. Lt. Quiñones from Miami-Dade School Police, has experience and is trained is on on how to identify and assist people with Autism who might be in crisis. We hope this helps inform the community while also highlighting the amazing work Miami-Dade School Police does with the schools. #Autism #Awareness #eyesandears #ccwmiamidade #ycwmiamidade

In this weeks episode Sgt. Bermudez and Kathy go over when it is safe to leave kids home alone as well as what parents can do to prepare and keep there kids safe.

February is Teen Dating Violence Month. We have our Coordinators Angie and Larix on this episode talking about past experience and the best ways to show support. If you have any topics you want us to talk about please let us know!

January is Stalking Awareness month. We will be covering how to identify stalking and the different ways to prevent and protect yourself.

January is Human Trafficking Month. We are happy to have Sgt. Bermudez hosting this weeks important episode. He is joined by Special Projects Administrator Caridad Mas-Batchelor from the South Florida Human Trafficking Task Force at MDPD. They cover all the different forms of Human Trafficking as well as what the public can do to assist, more importantly they go into how victims of Human Trafficking can be helped and many of the resources available to them. Human Trafficking Hotline 1-(888) 373-7888.

On this episode of the CCW Podcast, we're joined by Ian and Kimberly from the Citrus Family Care Network to discuss foster care in Miami-Dade County. Their organization handles the task of finding homes for our most vulnerable. Find out more about Citrus Family Care Network: https://www.citrusfcn.com/ Subscribe for more Crime Prevention Related Content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2KKgSuCAjVvVNw9ojGVY2w Follow us on all platforms for more updates! CCW Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCWMiamiDade YCW Twitter: https://twitter.com/YCWMiamiDade CCW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CCWMiamiDade YCW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YCWMiamiDade CCW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCWMiamiDade YCW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YCWMiamiDade Listen to our podcast! https://anchor.fm/ccwpodcast Music By: Rock Guitar Intro 03 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6744-rock-guitar-intro-03 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

On this episode we explore a service organization, Team Rubicon, that allows former police, first responders, and members of the military to continue their dedication to serving their community. David Comesanas is a retired sergeant with the Miami-Dade Police Department and a retired member of the United State Marine Corps. reserve. We talk about the mission of Team Rubicon, what they've done before the pandemic, during, and moving forward. Check out Team Rubicon: https://teamrubiconusa.org/ Subscribe for more Crime Prevention Related Content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2KKgSuCAjVvVNw9ojGVY2w Follow us on all platforms for more updates! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCWMiamiDade https://twitter.com/YCWMiamiDade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CCWMiamiDade https://www.instagram.com/YCWMiamiDade Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCWMiamiDade https://www.facebook.com/YCWMiamiDade Listen to our podcast! https://anchor.fm/ccwpodcast Music By: Rock Guitar Intro 03 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6744-rock-guitar-intro-03 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

October has many awareness campaigns during its 31 days. In this episode Joseph Hawk and Executive Director Vivian Havlin discuss Crime Prevention month and how it can be observed. Subscribe for more Crime Prevention Related Content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2KKgSuCAjVvVNw9ojGVY2w Follow us on all platforms for more updates! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCWMiamiDade https://twitter.com/YCWMiamiDade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CCWMiamiDade https://www.instagram.com/YCWMiamiDade Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCWMiamiDade https://www.facebook.com/YCWMiamiDade Listen to our podcast! https://anchor.fm/ccwpodcast Music By: Rock Guitar Intro 03 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6744-rock-guitar-intro-03 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode Executive Director Vivian Havlin joins host Joseph Hawk to discuss October being Bullying Awareness Month. They also talk about wearing blue on October 13th as part of this national initiative to stop bullying. This sometimes very personal conversation sheds a light on the wide spread issue that is bullying. Anti-bullying resources: https://www.stopbullying.gov/ https://www.stompoutbullying.org/ Subscribe for more Crime Prevention Related Content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2KKgSuCAjVvVNw9ojGVY2w Follow us on all platforms for more updates! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCWMiamiDade https://twitter.com/YCWMiamiDade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CCWMiamiDade https://www.instagram.com/YCWMiamiDade Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCWMiamiDade https://www.facebook.com/YCWMiamiDade Listen to our podcast! https://anchor.fm/ccwpodcast Music By: Rock Guitar Intro 03 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6744-rock-guitar-intro-03 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's award ceremony had to be done differently. We however still wanted to recognize those in our community making a difference. Congratulations to all of our winners.

In this week's CCW Podcast we are joined by one of CCW's Crime Prevention Coordinators, Nicole to discuss storm safety. During South Florida's Hurricane season, it is important to remember the proper steps towards storm preparation and maintaining safety. This episode provides a brief overview of necessities needed prior to storms, what to avoid during an active storm watch, and ways to retrieve information. Do not hesitate to watch this episode!

Today's podcast covers Virtual Safety. Specifically Online gaming a topic which parents and children might not even realize they need to educate themselves on. We go over everything from username & password safety to how to spot an online predator. We hope this episode helps you keep you and your family safer.

Summer is here! With all the kids out of school it is time to get away. Keeping your home safe while on vacation is something most people forget when planning their vacation. Don't worry, we have you covered in this week's podcast. It is important to remember the precautions we must take to keep our homes safe while we are out having fun! Make sure you stay tuned until the end for a special announcement. Remember for your giveaway submissions to be valid you must tag us on social media with your vacation safety checklist and the tag #ccwpodcast The winners will also be announced on our social media!

Citizens Crime Watch is happy to have Sgt. Joe Bermudez and Ofc. Peter Judge returning to the podcast. This time the dynamic duo is back to talk about RAD Kids (Resisting Aggression Defense). RAD Kids is a personal empowerment safety education program made to not only teach youth how to defend themselves when necessary, but also how to face the everyday challenges of life.

Special Guest Host Sgt. Joe Bermudez joins us this week to cover the RAD (Rape Defense Aggression) Program with Officer Peter Judge. This is an episode that talks about difficult subjects and the best way to equip yourself in case you're in a situation that requires self-defense. Ofc. Judge has been in Law Enforcement for roughly 30 years, he is an officer who has dedicated his career to Crime Prevention, he is also a certified instructor with the RAD program. You won't want to miss this week's episode.

This episode of the CCW Podcast we are joined by a very special guest, Director of the Miami Dade Police Department Alfredo Ramirez III! Director Ramirez has been a part of the MDPD for over 26 years! He gives us some special insight on his experience and talks about his core values as a former officer and now Director. He has impacted so many lives on many different levels and has plans to do so much more, this is an episode you do not want to miss!

On this episode of the CCW podcast we have Major Brian Rafky. Major Rafky is joining us at a very important time since Citizens Crime Watch is acknowledging Child Abuse Awareness month, where we spend the entire month of April advocating for child abuse prevention. Being the Major for the Special Victims Bureau, Major Rafky is the most qualified person to speak on such a heavy subject. We touch on the different forms of child abuse, ways to identify any signs, and how to prevent it. Here at CCW safety and awareness are some of our top priorities, so for the month of April Citizens' Crime Watch will be participating in the National Child Abuse Prevention month. Nearly 700,000 children are abused in the U.S each year. An estimated 678,000 children were victims of abuse and neglect in 2018. That's about 1% of kids in a given year. Each week we'll be highlighting one of the four major forms of Child Abuse; Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Neglect, and Emotional Abuse. Each post will contain a detailed overview of each type, the ways to identify them and how to help. If we as a community work together and spread awareness we can help the lives of so many children across the United States. Links to help if Child Sexual Abuse is witnessed: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://report.cybertip.org Child help National Child Abuse Hotline Call or text 1.800.4.A.CHILD (1.800.4 2.4453) https://onechildinternational.net/links.html http://childhelphotline.org/ Florida Department of Children and Families Toll-Free: (800) 96-ABUSE (800-962-2873) Online Reporting: http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/abuse-hotline

On this episode of the CCW Podcast Director Vivian Havlin is back to talk about Vacation Safety! Spring is ending and with Summer around the corner. It's important for everyone to remember the different precautions to take into consideration whenever leaving the home for an extended period of time. We touch on travelling outside of the Country, hotel safety, and tips on what to do in case of an emergency.

In this episode Sergeant Joe Bermudez will be elaborating on tax fraud. He goes into specific detail about his personal experiences and gives ways to protect yourself from falling victim to these shady practices.

On this episode of the CCW podcast we have a returning guest Sergeant Joe Bermudez! This time Sergeant Bermudez goes into detail about crime prevention programs targeted specifically for youth. With Programs like D.A.R.E. and S.T.A.N.D. Joe talks about the importance of teaching the idea of crime prevention and safety at a young age and how crucial it is to consistently instill the core values and teachings of these programs to the youth of todays world.

On this episode of the CCW podcast we have a special guest, Sergeant Joe Bermudez! Joe has been a part of the organization for many years with over two decades of crime prevention under his belt. With that kind of experience Sergeant Bermudez is able to share his wisdom and go into great detail about some of the history behind crime prevention. He spends a lot of time talking about the ins and outs of crime watch and going over the fundamentals of crime prevention itself. It's an episode you won't want to miss!

On this episode of the CCW podcast we have longtime CCW team member Joel Mesa! Joel is a has been with the organization for many years and has dedicated his life to pushing the idea of safe living forward. On this episode Joel touches on the history of the CCW and the creation of its sister organization the Youth Crime Watch (YCW for short).

Kicking off the first episode of the CCW Podcast is none other than Executive Director of Citizens Crime Watch Vivian Halvin! In this Episode Vivian talks about her history and experience with the organization after all these years and some insight on what exactly CCW is trying to accomplish thought its efforts.