Waco PD on the BEAT

The Waco Police Department is excited to announce the start of the new UNIDOS Program. UNIDOS is a Latino Community Outreach program designed to provide assistance to Spanish-speaking residents throughout the city of Waco and its surrounding areas. This is more than a law enforcement-based program. We will host quarterly meetings with the first one this month! Officer Anita Gomez and Nora Almanza talk to us about why they wanted to bring this program to Waco. For updates on UNIDOS follow them on their Facebook page, UNIDOS Waco.

The Career Criminal Apprehension and Supervision Team is just one more vital part of the Waco Police Department. Sergeant Jeremy Angel of CCAST talks about the job he and his officers do to get repeat or violent offenders off our streets and maybe even help change the path they continue to lead down.

Warning: This episode speaks to suicide prevention and awareness. You Matter. Suicide is the leading cause of death in the united states according to the CDC. Our officers are called to mental health crises, daily, as well as those at the Behavioral Health Network. We work together and other local organizations to help those having Suicidal thoughts and those who know or lost a loved one to Suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts please reach out by calling the Suicide Crisis Lifeline at 988.

On this episode of Waco PD on the BEAT we are talking to the Sergeant of the Assault and Financial Crimes unit. If you have ever been a victim of an assault or scammed out of any amount of money, this group of detectives is here to solve your case. Sergeant Matthew McCallister sits down to talk about why this team is an essential part of our Waco Police Department.

Keith Vaughn has worked for the Waco Police Department for 38 years. Starting at the age of 19 before the minimum age requirement moved to 21 he has worked in every division in the department and in just about every position. Learn about his career at Waco PD and also what he likes to do outside of work.

We are starting a new series as we look at individual neighborhoods and their crime stats and what these neighborhoods can do to help combat the influx of crime or continue with the job well done if crime has decreased. Each Neighborhood Engagement Team (NET) Officer will provide details on their neighborhoods. First, NET Officer Bryton Johnson is breaking down the crime or lack thereof in Brook Oaks, Baylor, and Downtown area neighborhoods.

The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) is a great partner with the Waco Police Department as we work together to ensure those in need receive the proper care to achieve a healthy and happy life. Vince Erickson the Division Director for Community and Governmental Relations sits down with us to share how they're serving you and how we at the police department are very thankful for their work.

Did you know we have detectives within the Waco Police Department that crack the codes of computers, phones, and the internet of things when clearing investigations? Their work is greatly appreciated in the advanced technological world we live in today. Detective Micheal Fife talks to us about a day in the life of a computer crimes detective.

Happy New Year! Officer Dmaus Vice kicks off 2023 on Waco PD on the BEAT. We learn about him as an officer and outside of his career. We hope you all have a safe and happy 2023.

Chief Sheryl Victorian wraps up the year and speaks about our successes, challenges, and what we're looking forward to in 2023. The Waco Police Department would like to thank everyone who has supported us and worked alongside us to help grow this community.

Our Family Violence Unit has an intake of 1500-2500 cases annually. Detective Erin McCullough sits down with us to talk about the daily life of a Detective in the Family Violence Unit, how they help victims of these crimes, and what you can do to help if you know someone may be in an unhealthy relationship.

There are plenty of ways to fall victim to small crimes like thefts and scams this holiday season. We want to make sure you know what to look out for and how to stay safe during this very busy time of year!

The 100 Club of the Heart of Texas is a non-profit organization that supports all first responders and emergency personnel in a time of need in McLennan County. Retired Waco PD Chief Brent Stroman is not the Executive Director of the 100 Club and sits down to talk about how he and the 100 Club are serving our community.

We are meeting another one of our amazing Waco PD Officers. Migdalia Gamiz works on patroland loves her job. Listen to this week's episode to learn more about Officer Gamiz and why being a police officer has been a career she's always wanted to pursue!

This year, Waco ISD PD and Waco PD are teaming up for their annual Trunk or Treat events. Waco ISD PD Sergeant, Sandy Wachsmann, has all the details.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We sat down with the Family Abuse Center on what this month means to them and how advocacy and prevention is a year-long effort to help victims of domestic abuse.

Many events run by the Waco Police Department are due to the Community Outreach Unit. They work hard each day to work alongside you. From young to old they try their best to inform and teach the community about the Waco Police Department in a multitude of ways.

Many events run by the Waco Police Department are due to the Community Outreach Unit. They work hard each day to work alongside you. From young to old they try their best to inform and teach the community about the Waco Police Department in a multitude of ways.

Officer Janae Draper has worked almost 6 years at the Waco Police Department. She is currnetly in the Neighborhood Engagement Team helping individual neighbors deter crime in their area. Get to know Officer Draper more in this episode!

Officer Janae Draper has worked almost 6 years at the Waco Police Department. She is currnetly in the Neighborhood Engagement Team helping individual neighbors deter crime in their area. Get to know Officer Draper more in this episode!

Social media scams come in many forms. Sergeant Sam Key with the Special Crimes Unit talks about social media scams involving nude photos. Detectives have noticed an increase in scams targeting people where nude photos are sent and used as blackmail. We're giving you an inside look at how they're becoming victims and what an investigation like this looks like.

Social media scams come in many forms. Sergeant Sam Key with the Special Crimes Unit talks about social media scams involving nude photos. Detectives have noticed an increase in scams targeting people where nude photos are sent and used as blackmail. We're giving you an inside look at how they're becoming victims and what an investigation like this looks like.

We're celebrating 40 years of Police Explorers at the Waco Police Department! Two current explorers talk about their experience and why it's been an instrumental part of their lives as they grow into young adults. Law Enforcement Explorer posts help youth to gain insight into a variety of programs that offer hands-on career activities for those 14-21 years old.

We're celebrating 40 years of Police Explorers at the Waco Police Department! Two current explorers talk about their experience and why it's been an instrumental part of their lives as they grow into young adults. Law Enforcement Explorer posts help youth to gain insight into a variety of programs that offer hands-on career activities for those 14-21 years old.

Crime Analysts are some of the most important people who work at the Waco Police Department. They are the ones who calculate crime stats, generate annual reports, and even answer open records requests on stats in the Waco area. Without our crime analysts, we wouldn't be able to keep track of our reports and crime occurring in the area.

Crime Analysts are some of the most important people who work at the Waco Police Department. They are the ones who calculate crime stats, generate annual reports, and even answer open records requests on stats in the Waco area. Without our crime analysts, we wouldn't be able to keep track of our reports and crime occurring in the area.

Detective DeLange has worked almost five years at the Waco Police Department. Recently moving from patrol to the Special Crimes unit DeLange has a heart for serving his community. We speak with him not only about his passions for the job but his passions outside of work too.

Detective DeLange has worked almost five years at the Waco Police Department. Recently moving from patrol to the Special Crimes unit DeLange has a heart for serving his community. We speak with him not only about his passions for the job but his passions outside of work too.

School is back in session! This means there are a lot of cars on the road and we need to pay extra attention during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup. With more pedestrians, school buses, and drivers on the streets Officer Joey Kimble with the Traffic Unit sits down and explains traffic safety tips to keep in mind! Stay safe, Waco!

School is back in session! This means there are a lot of cars on the road and we need to pay extra attention during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup. With more pedestrians, school buses, and drivers on the streets Officer Joey Kimble with the Traffic Unit sits down and explains traffic safety tips to keep in mind! Stay safe, Waco!

Our Victim Services Unit relies on its volunteers to be there for the community. Victim Services not only responds to incidents in Waco but the entire county, that's where our volunteers come in. They're here to support and provide recourses to those who experience their worst days. Applications to be a volunteer are now available, the deadline to apply is August 26th. Listen to this week's episode to learn more!

Our Victim Services Unit relies on its volunteers to be there for the community. Victim Services not only responds to incidents in Waco but the entire county, that's where our volunteers come in. They're here to support and provide recourses to those who experience their worst days. Applications to be a volunteer are now available, the deadline to apply is August 26th. Listen to this week's episode to learn more!

Detective Jazmin Bucher has worked for the Waco Police Department for 17 years. Currently working under the Crime Against Children Unit she has been an example for female officers everywhere and if it weren't for her husband telling her she could be a Police Officer she probably would have never tried.

Detective Jazmin Bucher has worked for the Waco Police Department for 17 years. Currently working under the Crime Against Children Unit she has been an example for female officers everywhere and if it weren't for her husband telling her she could be a Police Officer she probably would have never tried.

It is time for our annual Back to School Bash! This is the second year we are providing FREE backpacks and school supplies to kids from K-12th grade. We will have games, prizes, dunk a cop, free hair cuts and so much more ALL FOR FREE. We're also partnering with Ascension Providence and their Medical Mission at Home to provide family medical care. Listen to this week's episode for more details.

It is time for our annual Back to School Bash! This is the second year we are providing FREE backpacks and school supplies to kids from K-12th grade. We will have games, prizes, dunk a cop, free hair cuts and so much more ALL FOR FREE. We're also partnering with Ascension Providence and their Medical Mission at Home to provide family medical care. Listen to this week's episode for more details.

Bank jugging and theft of trailers are two crimes that the Burglary and Auto Theft Unit are seeing an increase in over the last month. Two crimes of which you can help prevent yourself to becoming victim. Sergeant Phillip Zboril talks to us about what detectives are seeing and why there has been an increase in these two specific crimes.

Bank jugging and theft of trailers are two crimes that the Burglary and Auto Theft Unit are seeing an increase in over the last month. Two crimes of which you can help prevent yourself to becoming victim. Sergeant Phillip Zboril talks to us about what detectives are seeing and why there has been an increase in these two specific crimes.

Our SAFE unit works directly with apartment properties, hotels, and motels to create crime free programs within the city of Waco. Detective Vincent Glenn joins us to talk about the Crime Free Multi-Housing program and its benefits to our community.

Our SAFE unit works directly with apartment complexes, hotels, and motels to create crime free zones within the city of Waco. Detective Vincent Glenn joins us to talk about the Crime Free Multi-Housing program and its benefits to our community.

Recruit and Probationary Officer Amanda Lindsey who has only just graduated from the Police Academy and has started her journey training with the Waco Police Department to serve and protect the Waco Community. Learn about what the training process is like and how she has handled the journey thus far, we're currently hiring for new officers! To apply, visit wacopolice.com.

Recruit and Probationary Officer Amanda Lindsey who has only just graduated from the Police Academy and has started her journey training with the Waco Police Department to serve and protect the Waco Community. Learn about what the training process is like and how she has handled the journey thus far, we're currently hiring for new officers! To apply, visit wacopolice.com.

Fourth of July is 3 days away, Waco Fire Chief Gregory Summers joins us to talk about the dangers of fireworks use on Fourth of July and how you can celebrate safely! Remember, the Waco Police Department and Waco Fire Marshal's are teaming up to directly enforce the law this Independence Day. Stay safe, Waco!

Fourth of July is 3 days away, Waco Fire Chief Gregory Summers joins us to talk about the dangers of fireworks use on Fourth of July and how you can celebrate safely! Remember, the Waco Police Department and Waco Fire Marshal's are teaming up to directly enforce the law this Independence Day. Stay safe, Waco!

Chief Victorian presented the Violent Crime Strategic Response Plan to Waco City council members during a June 7 meeting. Your hosts Cierra Shipley and Officer A.J. Smith sit down to breakdown the plan presented and what you can do to help. This plan focuses on the Prevention, Intervention and Apprehension to reduce crime in our city.

Chief Victorian presented the Violent Crime Strategic Response Plan to Waco City council members during a June 7 meeting. Your hosts Cierra Shipley and Officer A.J. Smith sit down to breakdown the plan presented and what you can do to help. This plan focuses on the Prevention, Intervention and Apprehension to reduce crime in our city.

Detective Paul Hacker works in the Criminal Investigation Division at the Waco Police Department but on his spare time he has a whole creative side that you might find surprising! From a musician to an author he keeps busy both at work and at home. Learn more about his life and why he wanted to be a police officer!

Detective Paul Hacker works in the Criminal Investigation Division at the Waco Police Department but on his spare time he has a whole creative side that you might find surprising! From a musician to an author he keeps busy both at work and at home. Learn more about his life and why he wanted to be a police officer!

The Waco PD Dispatch team is hiring! If you have a passion to help your community, keep it safe and love to work with amazing people than working for the Waco Police Department might be the job for you! Tyler Duske, Dispatch Supervisor, and Susie Murray, Emergency Communications 911 Manager, sits down with us to talk about the skills you need to become a hero who answers the call for help. To apply visit waco-texas.com!

The Waco PD Dispatch team is hiring! If you have a passion to help your community, keep it safe and love to work with amazing people than working for the Waco Police Department might be the job for you! Tyler Duske, Dispatch Supervisor, and Susie Murray, Emergency Communications 911 Manager, sits down with us to talk about the skills you need to become a hero who answers the call for help. To apply visit waco-texas.com!

The Waco Police Department is hosting the Community Opportunity Event! Neighborhood Engagement Officer Erik Hawkins talks about how we're aiming to provide young adults with life skills, job opportunities, mentoring programs, mental and physical health information, general educational development, higher education scholarship, and grant information. We'll have great prizes, free haircuts and so much more for everyone in the community. This event will be held at the Waco Multi-Purpose Facility on Saturday, June 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event and we hope to see you all there!!