Off the Cuff(s)

Meet Greenville PD's first female to serve on the award-winning Gang Unit. 

Meet the man behind the "complaint department" at GPD. Lieutenant Mills is a 21-year veteran of the Greenville Police Department and one of the most engaging story tellers you will ever meet. He discusses his new role as the Internal Affairs Investigator, and shares the experiences and lessons that made him into the officer he is today. 

Officer Brandon Johnson and Public Information Officer Kristen Hunter kick off season two. Get to know your new host and preview what's to come. 

It's no secret that cops and reporters can sometimes have a bit of an adversarial relationship -- which makes it all the more interesting when a police department hires a former reporter to help with department communication. Friend or foe? PIO Kristen Hunter and Officer Brian Neague debate. 

Unbeknownst to much of our audience, we actually started recording trial episodes of Off the Cuff(s) in early 2020, but, like many things, COVID temporarily derailed our plans. In this throwback episode (recorded in May 2020) now retired Officer Keith Sawyer shares stories from his 25 years in law enforcement with his former partner, Off the Cuff(s) host Brian Neague.  Sawyer retired almost a year after this was recorded in  2021. We think you will enjoy the fun, candid nature of this episode, which was originally slated to be our first one for release! 

Nothing is off limits during this candid discussion with Chief Mark Holtzman.  He discusses everything from his childhood mentors and career path from plumber to Chief,  as well as civil unrest and the nationwide call to "defund" the police. Chief also shares the important message he has for both current and future officers. 

Detective Niki Verdin recounts stories from her 18-year career in Law Enforcement. From her early days as a young officer in Goldsboro, to her time working the streets of Greenville undercover, downtown patrols with college students and eventually working her way up to  homicide detective...overcoming adversity is Niki's middle name.  She  doesn't hold back when it comes to sharing the moments in her career that have changed her life, including her personal account of a horrific car accident earlier this year. 

GPD Detective and FBI Task Force Officer Matthew Mcknight talks about a day in the life working for the FBI. He discusses the cases that have stayed with him, the importance of relationships, and how to get on a path to success in law enforcement. 

GPD Forensic Detectives Matthew Holton and Brandy Dobbs provide insight on what it really takes to be a Crime Scene Investigator. What movie gives the most realistic portrayal of a crime scene? And which cases will stick with them forever?

Violent Criminal Apprehension Team and SBI Fugitive and Missing Persons Task Force Member Brandon Peebles discusses the fine art of finding fugitives and takes a dive into the most impactful cases of his career. 

What do police officers really think about body cameras, use of force policies and how they're portrayed in the media?  Nothing is off limits in this introductory episode.