Roll Call: CHPD Podcast

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A bi-monthly podcast where officers of the Columbia Heights Police Department and other City employees discuss law enforcement and public safety topics with special guests.

City of Columbia Heights, MN


    • Feb 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Roll Call, Episode 22, Resiliency Training with Otto Kroeger Associates (OKA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 52:12


    The Roll Call podcast team is joined by Hassan Kamel and Ryan Munsey of Otto Kroeger Associates (OKA), who are in town to facilitate an emotional resilience course for the Columbia Heights Public Safety staff. In this episode, Hassan and Ryan explain how their three-day course can better prepare Columbia Heights first responders for the emotional challenges of front-line situations.

    Roll Call, Episode 21, Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the Alexandra House

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 46:12


    Heidi Kopischke, Shelter and Supportive Services Supervisor with the Alexandra House joins Will Rottler, Communications and Engagement Coordinator, and Tabitha Wood, COP Coordinator/Youth Outreach Officer. In this episode, Heidi shares with the Roll Call team the mission of the Alexandra House and how the Columbia Heights community can support its efforts.

    Roll Call, Episode 20, New Staff Titles and Engaging with the Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 58:46


    Police Chief Matt Markham, Sergeant Mohammad Farah, and COP Coordinator/Youth Outreach Officer Tabitha Wood joined Communications and Engagement Coordinator Will Rottler to recap the summer and discuss their new roles with the Columbia Heights Police Department.

    Roll Call, Episode 19, Looking Back with Karen Olson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 43:45


    Office Supervisor Karen Olson joins the podcast to reflect on her 35+ years with the City of Columbia Heights. Karen has worked with the Columbia Heights Police Department since 1985 in several capacities, including as office supervisor since 2010. From scheduling swearing-in ceremonies to overseeing office staff, Karen has been the department's heartbeat for numerous years.

    Roll Call, Episode 18, Honoring Fallen First Responders with LEMA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 59:48


    Co-host Will Rottler, along with Columbia Heights Police Sergeant Jason Piehn and Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula, have a discussion with Brian Hubbard, President of the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association.

    Roll Call, Episode 17, Being a Mentor with Willie Braziel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 58:12


    Columbia Heights Boys Basketball Head Coach Willie Braziel joins this episode of Roll Call to discuss basketball, growing up in North Minneapolis, the importance of being a mentor and partnering with the Columbia Heights Police Department.

    Roll Call, Episode 16, Big Brothers Big Sisters with Pat Sukhum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 48:57


    Pat Sukhum, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities, joins the Roll Call podcast team to chat about the success of Big Brothers Big Sisters in Columbia Heights and how people can get involved with the program.

    Roll Call, Episode 15, Pathways to Policing with Joe Poublanc

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 32:40


    Will Rottler takes over as co-host for Roll Call and is joined by a new member of the Columbia Heights Police Department, Joe Poublanc, who will be entering the Pathways to Policing program. Along with Will and Joe, Captain Matt Markham, Investigator Tabitha Wood, and Officer Shelby Tombers talk about being authorized for 30 officers, working in Columbia Heights, and being part of the community.

    Roll Call, Episode 14, Debrief With Chief Lenny Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 21:23


    In his last episode as co-host, Communications Coordinator Ben Sandell speaks with Police Chief Lenny Austin on community policing, training and recruitment, and the past and future of Roll Call.

    Roll Call, Episode 13: Chief Public Defender for the Tenth Judicial District

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 37:15


    In this episode, the Roll Call team talks with Chief Public Defender for the Minnesota Tenth Judicial District Virginia Murphrey. Virginia offers her insights on the right to a speedy trial, biases in the courtroom, and the best ways to reform the legal system.

    Roll Call, Episode 12, Part 3: Detectives Matt Aker & Mike Schantzen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 46:40


    In Part 3 of our series on human trafficking, we speak with Anoka County detectives Matt Aker and Mike Schantzen who both have extensive backgrounds working in human trafficking cases. We talk about a few recent cases of human trafficking in Columbia Heights and Fridley and discuss the signs and psychology of human trafficking. This is the third and final episode of Roll Call devoted to this topic. Content warning: Some details in this podcast are disturbing, but we hope it brings more understanding and awareness to this very real issue. Thank you for listening.

    Roll Call, Episode 12, Part 2: A Conversation with Monte Fronk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 30:50


    Picking up where the last episode ended, this episode features a follow-up conversation with Monte Fronk about the story he shared. We also get into more detail about issues relating to sex trafficking and how to recognize the warning signs. Monte has traveled around Minnesota and other parts of the country to share his presentation, “Honoring Nada Fronk: A Native Father's Experience With His Missing and Murdered Indigenous Daughter.” He oversees emergency management with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Tribal Police Department and was kind enough to visit Columbia Heights City Hall for this recording. This is the second of three episodes devoted to the topic of human trafficking. Content warning: Some details in this podcast are disturbing, but we hope it brings more understanding and awareness to this very real issue. Thank you for listening.

    Roll Call, Episode 12: A Personal Story About Human Trafficking with Guest Monte Fronk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 43:17


    Our guest this episode has traveled around Minnesota and other parts of the country to share his presentation, “Honoring Nada Fronk: A Native Father's Experience With His Missing and Murdered Indigenous Daughter.” Monte Fronk oversees emergency management with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Tribal Police Department and was kind enough to visit Columbia Heights City Hall for this recording, which will be split into two episodes. This episode features Monte's story in full, and the next will feature our follow-up conversation with him. January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This will be the first of three episodes devoted to the topic of human trafficking. Content warning: Some parts of this story are disturbing, but we hope it brings more understanding and awareness to this very real issue. Thank you for listening.

    Roll Call, Episode 11: Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart and Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 29:23


    Before they officially retire at the end of 2022, we caught up with outgoing Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart and Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo, who discuss their tenure with the county, what they've learned over the years, and what advice they'd like to give to their successors.

    Roll Call, Episode 10: Senior Attorney Paul Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 29:27


    Anoka County Senior Attorney Paul Young lends his expertise on the topics of body cameras, the necessity of plea deals, and Law & Order: CSI.

    Roll Call, Episode 9: A Conversation with CH Public Schools Superintendent Zena Stenvik

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 27:35


    Columbia Heights Public Schools Superintendent Zena Stenvik joins the Roll Call crew to discuss the schools' partnerships with the Columbia Heights Police Department, the challenges of becoming superintendent during a pandemic, the debate surrounding School Resource Officers, and more. Zena and ISD 13 staff were awarded the 2021 recipients of the CHPD's T. Nightingale Community Service Award, named after retired Police Officer Terry Nightingale, who demonstrated the gold standard in service to the community throughout his career. For decades, the Columbia Heights Police Department and ISD 13 have worked together with the common goal of supporting the community's youth and building partnerships.

    Roll Call, Episode 8, Part 2: Rolling With the Punches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 18:43


    This is the second part of our conversation with Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering, currently the only female police chief in Hennepin County. She talks with Columbia Heights Investigator Tabitha Wood and Officer Shelby Tombers about overcoming frustrations as women in law enforcement, learning to roll with the punches, encouraging other women to join the force, and recognizing the importance of representation. This is part 2 of their conversation. Find part 1 on our website at www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/podcast.

    Roll Call, Episode 8: Women Leadership in Law Enforcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 28:42


    Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering, currently the only female police chief in Hennepin County, stopped by during Women's History Month to swap stories with Columbia Heights Investigator Tabitha Wood and Officer Shelby Tombers about women leadership in policing and the advantages and challenges of being a woman in law enforcement. This is part 1 of their conversation. Check back soon for part 2.

    Roll Call, Episode 7: Embedded Mental Health Expert Eileen Sowry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 19:38


    In episode 7 we talk with Eileen Sowry, LICSW, the CHPD's new embedded social worker. In this role, Sowry is a part of a co-responding program with the City's officers where she responds in real-time to 911 crisis calls. Last October, the US Department of Justice awarded the CHPD with an incredibly rare grant to fund a full-time social worker stationed at the police department for the next two years. Eileen joins Cpt. Matt Markham, Officer Mo Farah, and Communications Coordinator Ben Sandell in this final episode of our first year to discuss her experience so far in Columbia Heights. Sowry is detailed from the Canvas Health's Anoka County Mobile Response Team, which provides crisis response to Anoka County residents when residents call (763) 755-3801.

    Winter Parking Rules Q&A: A CHPD Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 23:51


    In the sixth episode of Rollcall, the official podcast of the Columbia Heights Police Department, we discuss the City's winter parking rules. We asked residents on our website and social media pages to send in their questions about the parking rules for Chief Lenny Austin and Public Works Director Kevin Hansen to answer.

    Roll Call, Episode 5: Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo/Domestic Violence Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 48:40


    The CHPD Roll Call team talks with Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo and Anoka County Victim/Witness Services Unit Manager Emily Douglas about the responsibilities of the Anoka County Attorney's Office, particularly how it handles domestic violence cases and how people can seek help in such cases. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is in need of help, find useful resources here. Or call the Alexandra House 24-hour helpline at 763-708-2330. If you're in immediate danger, or see someone who is, call 911.

    Roll Call, Episode 4: Constitution Center Project with Guests Cpt. Matt Markham and ABE Program Supervisor Kathleen Moriarty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 37:04


    Join us as we discuss an exciting partnership between the CHPD and the Adult Basic Education Center. Guests Cpt. Matt Markham and Metro North ABE Program Supervisor Kathleen Moriarty discuss their organizations' work with the National Constitution Center to better educate officers and ABE teachers on a range of historical, legal, and enrichment topics about the United States Constitution and the "Rights and Responsibilities of Community and Police" with the goal to improve civic dialogue and build an ABE curriculum that will be offered to ABE students by December. Officers Mohammed Farah and Darry Jones (on his last day with CHPD) co-host with Columbia Heights Communications Coordinator Ben Sandell. Life Newspaper's Paige Kieffer sat in on this one and threw out a few questions of her own.

    CHPD Podcast- Rollcall - Episode Three w/guests Sgt. Ted Fischer & Officer Tony Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 23:35


    This episode's guests, now retired Sgt. Ted Fischer and new Officer Tony Miller, discuss the process of becoming a police officer now compared to 30 years ago and the differences in technology and training, and share stories about their early experiences. Officers Mohammed Farah and Darry Jones, and Communications Coordinator Ben Sandell, co-host.

    CHPD Podcast- Rollcall - Second Episode w/guest Officer Tabitha Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 21:53


    This episode's guest, Officer Tabitha Wood, discusses her experiences as a woman on the police force, and officers Darry Jones, Mohammed Farah, and Wood share their thoughts on work-life balance.

    CHPD Podcast - Pilot Episode w/guest Chief Lenny Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 25:46


    Join CHPD officers Mohammed Farah and Darry Jones, with Columbia Heights communications coordinator Ben Sandell, as they discuss the Derek Chauvin trial, community policing, and CodeRED with special guest Chief Lenny Austin in this pilot episode of a planned monthly CHPD podcast series. Official title still to be decided.

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