Podcast appearances and mentions of michelle boykins

With national concern about the relationship of police and the communities in which they work, The Social Network Show welcomes another episode of the National Crime Prevention Council Series that discusses this issue. Co-host Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications introduces her guest, Sue Rahr, Executive Director of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and a former Sheriff in King County, Washington. Sue tells us how important the current national conversation about the relationship of the police and communities, is for the future. She is positive that the new police recruits will change the culture of the police departments because of the current training they are getting and the use of social media to enhance communication about crime. Much of the discussion in today's show was about a report that Sue wrote with a colleague titled, From Warriors to Guardians: Recommitting American Police Culture to Democratic Ideals. The report indicates that law enforcement has drifted off course in building close ties to community members and that the "tough on crime" and "zero tolerance" stance in police departments has had unintended consequences that are not good. Listen to the show to hear about the tough decisions that police officers have to make and what Sue thinks needs to be done to improve community policing. Susan Rahr, Appointee for Member, President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing Susan Rahr is Executive Director of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, a position she has held since 2012.  From 2005 to 2012, she served as the first female Sheriff in King County, Washington.  Ms. Rahr spent over thirty years as a law enforcement officer, beginning as a patrol officer and undercover narcotics officer.  While serving with the King County Sheriff's Office, she held various positions including serving as the commander of the Internal Investigations and Gang Units, commander of the Special Investigations Section, and Police Chief of Shoreline, Washington.  Ms. Rahr received a B.A. from Washington State University.  

Are you concerned about the police involved shootings and the reactions of the communities around the country? Welcome to another episode of the National Crime Prevention Council Series with Co-host Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications and her guest, Chief Gary MacNamara from the Fairfield Connecticut Police Department. Chief MacNamara addresses this issue and explains the difference between traditional policing and community policing. In this episode, you will hear about how he believes the police departments can rebuild rapport with communities, even those that have had a long standing history of bad relations. Chief MacNamara also shares with us what he learned about community relations after being a first responder to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of using body cameras. Chief Gary MacNamara B.S. Law Enforcement Science - University of New Haven, Connecticut Masters Degree in Public Administration - University of New Haven, Connecticut Chief MacNamara is a 22 year veteran of the Fairfield Connecticut Police Department, starting as a patrol officer in 1988. There he served as a Field Training Officer and was temporarily assigned to an Auto Theft Task Force. He has served the department as a Detective, Detective Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. He has recently been serving the department as Deputy Chief. His duties include overseeing the Field Services Division of the Fairfield Police Department, covering patrol, investigations and Special Services. In the past he has overseen the Emergency Response Team, Hostage Negotiators, Training Unit, Internal Affairs, Accreditation and Public Information. In 2002, he was the lead negotiator at Fairfield University where he successfully negotiated the release of 27 students and a professor held hostage on the campus, by a subject claiming to possess an explosive device. That same year, 2002, MacNamara was a Fairfield County Hero Award nominee for courage, dedication and commitment to Public service, and Police officer of the year for the Bridgeport Exchange Club. Chief MacNamara has taught in the area of Critical Incident Response, as well as Interview and Interrogation techniques, auto theft, internet safety for both children and parents as well as in the areas of school violence and hostage negotiations, sharing his experiences during the University incident. MacNamara is a 2004 graduate of the FBI National Academy (219), as well as a 2009 graduate of the FBI LEEDS Session #61. He is also an adjunct professor at POST University. He was also a former journalist for the Justice Journal where he wrote a monthly column called "What if. ", and has appeared as the co-host, with Lt. Perez, of a local public access television series “Just the facts”. He has also appeared on the NBC Today Show, Geraldo Show, MSNBC Live, Dateline NBC and the Line-up on Fox News.      

McGruff the Crime Dog is all about preventing crime, including keeping your home safe. McGruff's human, Michelle Boykins, National Crime Prevention Council's Senior Director of Communications and Dr. J discuss what to look for in home security systems, many of which are connected to you via the Internet. Joining them is Jay Stuck, Chief Marketing Officers and Executive VP of Sales for Secure Watch 24 Security Solutions (SW24 Security Solutions).  An innovator in technology-based security services, the company was founded in 2004 by veteran law enforcement professionals. Some of the points you will learn about include: Common sense low tech prevention How home monitoring has changed in the past five years allowing you to connect remotely to your home as an example of IoT, the “Internet of Things” Efforts reliable installers make to ensure proper operation before they leave your home Practices you can count on from reputable home security companies Features to look for if you are going to do it yourself Online sources for DIY security equipment such as ProtectAmerica.com http://Simplisafe.com www.frontpoint.com The importance of reducing false alarms Several ways SW24 has contributed to the public good by collaborating with NCPC Jay Stuck, is the Executive Vice President, CMO of Secure Watch 24 Security Solutions.  Jay is an award-winning marketing and sales professional with more than 30 years' experience in consumer and business-to-business sales, advertising, sales promotion and media relations. In addition to managing several of SW24's sales programs, Jay is charged with spearheading SW24's penetration into new vertical markets, enhancing its brand recognition and managing the SW24 corporate profile across all advertising and social networking media. He formerly served as Vice President, Residential Sales for Guardian Protection Services in Pittsburgh, PA. Jay was also responsible for all worldwide marketing for ADT for 10 years as VP, Global Brand Marketing and Communications. He was awarded Sales Leader of the Year by Honeywell/First Alert in 2009 and 2010. He is also currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the National Crime Prevention Council.   A veteran of hundreds of interviews, including an appearance on Fox News, Jay is a frequent speaker at security industry conferences such as ESX and ESA. You can connect with Jay on LinkedIn

The Social Network Show welcomes the National Crime Prevention Council Series with Co-host Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications and her guest, Joye Frost, Director of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). Many people who are victims of crime do not know where to turn for help. Director Frost answers this and a lot more in this episode including, information about the  National Crime Victims Rights Week (April 19-25); how to access resources for victims; how the general public can learn more about this topic; how the office addresses the inaccurate portrayal of crime and victims in the movies, television and other media; and current projects OVC is working on. To learn more about the Office for Victims of Crime, visit the website OVC.gov and crimevictims.gov. Joye E. Frost, Director of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs U.S. Department of Justice President Obama appointed Joye E. Frost as the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) on June 14, 2013. During her previous tenure as OVC's Acting Director and Principal Deputy Director, she launched the Vision 21: Transforming Victim Services initiative to expand the reach and impact of the victim assistance field. She forged closer ties with State Victims of Crime Act administrators and championed the integration of innovation with research in OVC's efforts to build capacity in the field. She fostered a groundbreaking partnership between OVC and the Department of Defense to strengthen support to military victims of sexual assault, and greatly expanded OVC's work to assist victims in Indian Country. She was instrumental in the development of OVC's Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and Sexual Assault Response Team Training and Technical Assistance initiatives and spearheaded a number of OVC projects to identify and serve victims of crime with disabilities. She also implemented and oversees a discretionary grant program to fund comprehensive services to victims of human trafficking. Ms. Frost began her career as a Child Protective Services caseworker in South Texas and worked in the victim assistance, healthcare, and disability advocacy fields for more than 35 years in the United States and Europe. During this time she spent several years working at both the community and headquarters level for the Department of Army. Ms. Frost earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Health Services Management from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

The Social Network Show welcomes the National Crime Prevention Council Series with Co-host Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications and her guest, Tom Wilson from the Police Executive Research Forum. Tom Wilson tells us about the  Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) which is an independent research organization that focuses on critical issues in policing with the goal of improving police deliverance. With the increasing concern about cyber crime, agencies like PERF are needed to help law enforcement fight it. In this episode, you will hear about what PERF is accomplishing regarding this issue including the development of a cyber center for law enforcement; how police agencies around the country are dealing with the increasing incidence of cyber crime; who is behind cyber crime; and where to go for preventive tips or if you are a victim of cyber crime. Mr. Wilson recommends looking at the following websites: StaySafeOnline and Internet Crime Complaint Center. Tom Wilson joined PERF in February 2013 and serves as Deputy Director of the Management Services Division. Previously, Mr. Wilson served for almost 24 years with the Anne Arundel County, MD Police Deparment, retiring as a Major. As Major, Mr. Wilson served in command of both the Patrol Services and Administrative Services Bureaus. His prior commands included the Anne Arundel County Police Department's four district police stations; the community relations division; the county 911 center (PSAP); homeland security and intelligence; departmental technology and integration; development and oversight of the departmental budget; strategic planning; the training academy; police personnel; accreditation; the crime lab; evidence collection; departmental fleet; and the county animal control section. As Captain, Mr. Wilson was appointed to serve almost three years as the Anne Arundel County Director of Emergency Management. His responsibilities included: developing and maintaining a comprehensive emergency management program for all hazards, design of the county's Emergency Operations Plan, compliance with the national Incident Management System, implementation of the Incident Command System into all aspects of county government, and oversight of federal and state homeland security funding. Throughout his career, Mr. Wilson has served in almost all aspects of policing, including patrol, training, narcotics and major investigations. He has received extensive training in a variety of law enforcement, crisis management and emergency management matters. Mr. Wilson holds a Master of Science in Administration and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. Learn more about Tom at PERF

The Social Network Show welcomes the National Crime Prevention Council Series with Co-host Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications and her guest, Wendy Melillo to the February 16, 2015 episode. Have you ever noticed at the end of a Public Service Announcement, the announcer says, "A message from the Ad Council"? Have you ever wondered who the Ad Council is and their purpose? Wendy Melillo, Associate Professor of Public Communication, Pulitzer Prize nominated reporter, and author of How McGruff and the Crying Indian Changed America tells us who the Ad Council is, what agencies and corporations create the ads and how McGruff The Crime Dog, Smokey Bear and Keep America Beautiful became embedded in American society. Hear Wendy talk about how these campaigns changed our society and the challenges faced in doing campaigns in today's digital age. Wendy Melillo is an Associate Professor of Public Communication at American University. She teaches in the School of Communication's Strategic Communication division. Her research is focused on public service advertising. Melillo was a reporter for The Washington Post, earning a Pulitzer Prize nomination and an award from the White House Correspondents' Association for her coverage of the United Way scandal. She spent nearly a decade covering political advertising and strategic communication planning for the business publication Adweek before joining SOC. Her first book was recently published, How McGruff and the Crying Indian Changed America. The book discusses the compelling - and sometimes controversial - story of the Ad Council and the campaigns that have become part of the nation's collective memory.  

The Social Network Show welcomes the National Crime Prevention Council Series with Co-host Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications and her guest, Stephen Parker to the February 12, 2015 episode. Stephen Parker, a retired Sergeant from the Des Moines County Sheriff's Department and costume portrayer and voice of the well known, McGruff the Crime Dog, tells some wonderful stories about portraying McGruff at schools, parades, and other events including ringing the closing bell at Nasdaq. Mr. Parker tells us why we all need to be involved with crime prevention and McGruff makes a short appearance on the show to give us some important safety tips. Stephen Parker became a voice of McGruff in 2006 after a nationwide contest. Since then he has voiced the iconic character in a number of public service advertising spots for the National Crime Prevention Council. Steve retired a few years ago from his full-time job with the at Des Moines County Sheriff's Department where he served for more than 35 years. Steve has made more than 6,000 appearances over the course of 33 years, at parades, festivals, schools, nursing homes, safety events and even does shows on Internet Safety. Steve has received many over the years such as the State of Iowa Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year, the George Sutherland Award, the “Honorary Kentucky Colonel” award, and the National Enrique and the Camerena Drug Education award. In addition, he is a conductor for the FT. Madison Farmington Western railroad, part-owner/operator of Mr. Frostee, and comedian/ ventriloquist. Learn more about McGruff The Crime Dog at his website, the National Crime Prevention Council    

The Social Network Show welcomes the National Crime Prevention Council series for the January 28, 2015 episode. Co-host Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communication at the National Crime Prevention Council introduces her guests, Kimberly Williams and Bill Wright. Kimberly Williams, Communications Manager at The National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) and Bill Wright, Director of Cyber-Security Partnerships at Symantec talk about the initiative launched in 2014 by these two agencies, called VOICE which stands for Victims of Internet Crimes Empowered. This website is a resource for both victims of cyber crime and the general public to learn how to prevent becoming a victim of cyber crime. In this show you will hear more about this initiative and what you can find on the website. Both Kimberly and Bill share the scope of cyber crime in the world today including information on, "mega breaches", "ransomware" and targeted emails. Hear about the precautions you should take to protect yourself and how these two agencies are working on protecting all of us. Kim Williams is Communications Manager for the National White Collar Crime Center NW3C). Established in 1992, NW3C supports law enforcement agencies by providing research in prevention, investigation, and prosecution for economic and internet crimes. Kim is responsible for the management of NW3C's brand and corporate identity through all printed and online materials. In addition, she oversees and implements internal and external communications activities that support NW3C, including marketing, public relations and social media. She also researches and writes about topics related to economic and high-tech crime for NW3C's website and monthly newsletter. Kim has almost 20 years of experience in the communications field. Prior to working at NW3C, she held contract positions with some of the most prominent companies in the Richmond, Virginia, area, including the Federal Reserve, Capital One, Dominion and the Virginia Housing Development Authority. She also managed a collaborative program for the Virginia Community College System's Center for Entrepreneurial Development for several years. Early in her career, she worked as an analyst and editor of an intelligence-sharing magazine for the Virginia State Police. Kim earned a Master's degree in political science from the University of Richmond and a Bachelor's degree in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia. She is currently working towards a graduate e-marketing certificate at the University of Virginia.   Bill Wright is the Director of Cybersecurity Partnerships at Symantec Corporation. Founded in 1982, Symantec provides internet security and storage to its customers to protect them from risks. Bill brings nearly 20 years of experience spanning the legal, policy, and operational spectrums of national security, law enforcement, and international partnerships. In addition to heading up the Norton Cybersecurity Institute program, Bill manages a number of global cybercrime and cybersecurity operational and policy partner relationships with governments and industry. Prior to joining Symantec, Bill was Staff Director and General Counsel for two U.S. Senate Subcommittees focused on homeland security, government IT and oversight. He also served as the chief advisor to Senator Scott Brown for cybersecurity, national security and intelligence issues. Prior to the Senate, Bill worked in the Intelligence Community as a Senior Operations Officer at the National Counterterrorism Center Operations Center (NCTC). For his work at NCTC, Bill earned the National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation from the Director of National Intelligence. He also served in several capacities at the U.S. Department of State where he worked across multiple agencies to coordinate law enforcement and counterterrorism programs worldwide, serving at U.S. Embassies in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. Prior to his government career, Bill was an attorn...

The Social Network Show welcomes the National Crime Prevention Council Series with Co-host Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications and her guests, Lee Struble and Steve Grant to the January 26, 2015 episode. The NCPC series now takes us to the topic of campus safety and if you are a student or you have children in college, this is an important show to listen to. Lee Struble and Steve Grant, experts in law enforcement and public safety talk about the challenges of campus safety and their biggest concerns about protecting students, and protecting the law enforcement officers that protect the students. In this show you will hear about their efforts to improve the relationship with law enforcement and the college campuses; how the recent events in the news with racial profiling have transformed the way law enforcement addresses the campus climate; the training that Lee and Steve are doing with law enforcement on racial and cultural diversity; very important advice that they are giving to students regarding cooperating with law enforcement; and the role that social media plays into safety on campuses. Lee Struble is President of WSM Trainers and Consultants (est. 1996). He recently retired after a 30-year career in higher education public safety (Nazareth College, Monroe Community College, Rochester Institute of Technology and St. John Fisher College). He is also a senior trainer for the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and provides security assessment and consulting services to colleges and universities throughout the United States. Steve Grant is President of LAMAD, Inc. and retired from the Rochester Police Department where he served several years as a hostage negotiator and defensive tactics instructor for the 700+ member department. He is a frequent national and international trainer on the topics of officer safety, self-defense and verbal judo. His clients include law enforcement, hospitals, K-12 and higher education.            

The Social Network Show welcomes co-host, Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications at the National Crime Prevention Council and her guest, Lieutenant James Perez. Lietutenant James Perez with the Fairfield Connecticut Police Department, Special Services Division, shares important information on protecting seniors from scams including internet, phone and face to face scams. Hear why those 65 years old and older are very vulnerable to scams and why they are afraid to report a scam to the police. Lt. Perez gives some real life examples of scams and several ways that you can protect yourself and the older members of your family. The goal is to make seniors a smaller target for scammers. Here are some important phone numbers that Lt. Perez shared that can help make you a smaller target: DMA (Direct Marketing Association): Call them and ask them to take you off their list--this will cut down on the amount of junk mail you get: call 1-212-768-7277 Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information: 1-888-567-8688 National Do Not Call Registry: Make sure you are on this because it helps cut down on the marketing calls. Lieutenant James Perez, is a National Crime Prevention Consultant and is currently employed by the Fairfield Connecticut Police Department in the Special Services Division and has 20 years of experience in law enforcement. He has held many positions within the agency including a task force member with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration. He has taught the D.A.R.E. program in elementary school and was a member of the S.W.A.T. team for 14 years. Lt. Perez has appeared in several publications and held the position of Public Affairs Officer. He teaches identity theft and scam awareness topics to community groups and has appeared nationally on NBC's Dateline regarding scams against senior citizens. Currently Lt. Perez is the Commander of the Special Services Division which includes Liaison Officer with the Honorable Police Commission in Fairfield, and oversees police operations including the marine division, dive team, special agent program, crash investigators, traffic officers, animal control, fleet management, crossing guards and the South Benson Marina. He also has experience in terrorism risk assessment and has extensive experience in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or (CPTED). Lt. Perez attended the University of New Haven (Criminal Justice), the Connecticut Police Academy, and the F.B.I. Law Enforcement Executive Development Association. During his career he has earned citations from F.B.I. Director Louis Freeh and Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. He has been recognized for successful criminal investigations against violent gangs. He also received the combat cross award for involvement in a police shooting. Lt. Perez has instructed International Law Enforcers in Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, and Australia.    

The Social Network Show welcomes co-host, Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications at the National Crime Prevention Council and her guest, Robert Siciliano. Robert Siciliano, a Personal Security Expert and Identity Theft Speaker, shares some incredibly important information regarding security issues on computers and mobile devices. In this show you will learn about "organized web mobs" and the hacking into companies such as Sony; cyber crime versus cyber terror; smart phone security issues-iPhone's and Androids; how to dispose of old computers and cell phones; dangers of downloading Apps and online games; shipping notification scams and lastly tips to keep you and your devices safe. When Americans were urged to go on high alert after 9/11, personal security, identity theft expert, speaker and author Robert Siciliano was already ahead of the game. The advice is simple—so simple that Siciliano's hard-won wisdom has gained him audiences across a wide variety of media: Increase security and reduce liability. Security is a wide and deep topic. Security is personal, physical and informational. Siciliano discusses all aspects of security as they relate to violence and fraud prevention in both the physical and virtual worlds. He can show you how to keep home invaders from assaulting you and taking your family hostage, or how you can prevent criminal hackers from accessing your network and downloading client data. He provides topical, timely and cutting-edge programs your group needs and wants. For almost 30 years, Siciliano has been committed to maintaining his expertise in all aspects of security by constantly researching new and upcoming security trends with the goal of informing and educating you so you can avoid becoming a statistic. He says, “There always has been, there is now and there will always be a criminal predatory element stalking its next victim. Being proactive and knowing your options are essential.” Siciliano's media credentials include hard-hitting and provocative contributions to TIME, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Fortune, BusinessWeek, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Reader's Digest, Consumers Digest, as a regular contributor to Entrepreneur, and he has appeared as a guest commentator on The Anderson Cooper Show, John Stossel, The Steve Harvey Show, The Today Show, CBS Early Show, Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, Inside Edition, and Extra, among others. He has taught millions of people his secrets of maintaining personal safety and security, and his skills have benefited thousands more through presentations to corporate, government, education clients such as GMAC, the National Association of Realtors©, Domino's Pizza, United Bankers' Bank, Exxon Mobile – and many more. Siciliano's goal is simple – to wake up and empower people across Main Street USA and throughout the world so they can avoid becoming victims. His personal security and identity theft expertise is an asset to any program or organization that demands straight talk, common sense, and potentially life- and property-saving results right now. Whether he is speaking on camera, to a reporter, or sharing his identity theft and personal security stories and tips as a keynote speaker or workshop leader, Siciliano's direct and to-the-point style can be counted on to raise hackles, capture attention, and – most importantly – inspire and empower action. He motivates people everywhere to do the right things to keep their family, data and property safe. Audience members describe his credible, from-the-trenches advice as life-changing and lifesaving. At the corporate level, his clients include high-level executives from leading corporations such as McAfee, iovation, Intelius, ADT, Gemalto, RSA, BillGuard, Sentry Safe, Schlage, AllClearID and Uniball Corporation rely upon Siciliano's insights, perspectives and guidance to bring additional firepower and pro...

The Social Network Show welcomes co-host, Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications at the National Crime Prevention Council and her guest, Officer Joel Dhein. Officer Joel Dhein, a crime prevention specialist with the Glendale Police Department in Wisconsin talks about the relationship between law enforcement and the media and uses the recent situation in Ferguson, Missouri as an example of why it is important for the two to establish a positive relationship when it comes to emergency situations. Listen to the show to hear the following points and more: The importance of communication and a game plan with the multi-jurisdictions that are involved in a crisis The pressing concerns of law enforcement during the holidays Tips for staying safe during the holiday season Being SMART and what this acronym stands for A safe place to meet someone if you have bought a products from eBay or Craigs List for example. Officer Joel Dhein has served the Glendale Police Department in Wisconsin for 27 years. In 1996, he was promoted to their first full time crime prevention specialist. In 2012, he became the first Wisconsin police officer to achieve the National Crime Prevention Association's Level II Certification and began consulting for international companies on CPTED principles for their facilities throughout the world. Before joining the Glendale Police Department, Officer Dhein worked as an agent with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice and minor in Political Science. Officer Dhein has appeared on and hosted television shows and podcasts, and is currently a key member of several crime prevention organizations. He has received multiple awards throughout his career, including the National Mac Gray Award from the National Crime Prevention Council in 1999.  

The Social Network Show welcomes our co-host, Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications at the National Crime Prevention Council and her guest Keli Wilson of AlertID, to the November 21, 2014 episode. Keli Wilson, the co-founder of AlertID, a "Neighborhood Watch" App that is free to you on your smartphone or tablet, shares why she started this organization and the following: What AlertID is and how to sign up The partnership with the National Crime Prevention Council and McGruff's App How the App recognizes sex offenders in the neighborhood Tips on being safe during the holidays The upcoming expansion of AlertID How it works when you are away from home Keli Wilson is the co-founder of AlertID and mother of three. While vacationing with friends and family in California, Keli was separated from her three children during a visit to an amusement park. Thankfully, they were reunited later, but it was the longest 45-minutes of Keli's life. As a result of that experience, Keli conceived the idea for AlertID. Her mission was to develop a tool that would help protect families and communities by creating a communication system that would allow users to communicate with public safety officials during an emergency and for authorities to communicate with the residents in the communities in which they serve. AlertID was launched in January 2011. By partnering with local law enforcement agencies, AlertID is able to provide threat alerts and advisories to users about crime, sex offenders, missing children, natural disasters and severe weather. Alerts and advisories are available on web, mobile and tablet applications as well as through emails and texts. In an effort to help protect families and our community, AlertID is free to the public and to all law enforcement agencies. Keli holds a dual bachelor's degree in Pre-Medicine and Biology from the University of Nevada. For the past eight years, Keli and her husband have been involved in numerous humanitarian projects. Much of their efforts have involved assisting homeless children, families and sponsoring children in the United States and the Philippines.

The Social Network Show welcomes the 5th in the series with the National Crime Prevention Council during the Crime Prevention Month of October. Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communication at NCPC  Co-hosts with Dr. J and interviews Brian Noyes from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Part 2 on The Social Network Show welcomes Kim Hinton from Journey to Your Promised Land. Part 1: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vs. Counterfeit Products Do you know that only 3% of online pharmacies are legitimate? Brian Noyes, Executive Director Strategy and Communication, Global Intellectual Property Center, U.S. Chamber of Commerce shares some very important information about counterfeit products. Here are some questions that you maybe asking: What types of products are counterfeited? Is the internet playing a role in this? How do you know if your electronic product is legitimate? Are some counterfeit products dangerous? Who needs to be involved to stop this? What are the consequences of buying a counterfeit product? And, what about the online pharmacies--is there anywhere we can go to see who is safe to use? All of these questions and more is answered by Brian on this show. Regarding the pharmacies, please visit The Center For Safe Internet Pharmacies (CSIP) and the Alliance For Safe Online Pharmacies (ASOP) to make sure you are using a legitimate pharmacy. Check out the resource page of the website Brian Noyes is executive director of strategy and communications at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Intellectual Property Center (GIPC). Noyes is charged with strategic planning for the GIPC, including collaboration with government, media, and third-party resources to advance intellectual property rights and policy. He directs the efforts of the GIPC team to promote IP to key audiences in the United States and around the world. Noyes joined the GIPC after seven years as president of Brock Clay Government and Public Affairs in Atlanta, where he developed and implemented grassroots, public policy, and public relations campaigns for companies such as Wal-Mart, AT&T, and Prudential Mortgage (Prudential Huntoon Paige). Throughout his career, Noyes served the president, Cabinet-level secretaries, Fortune 500 companies, and national political parties. In addition, he served in senior roles during the 2004 and 2000 presidential campaigns for George W. Bush, including director of delegate and caucus at the Republican National Convention in New York City, where he oversaw floor operations, caucus meetings, and committee structures. During the first term of the George W. Bush administration, Noyes was appointed to a senior executive-level position at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as regional director in Atlanta, representing 8 southeastern states, 14 field offices, and 1,300 employees. Earlier, he held key positions with the late Sen. Paul D. Coverdell (R-GA) and was deputy political director of the Republican National Committee and executive director and political director of the Georgia Republican Party. Noyes is a graduate of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. He and his wife, Victoria, have three daughters. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. Part 2: Mapping the Journey to Your Promised Land The second half of the show features Kim Hinton, President and CEO of Journey to Your Promised Land, Inc. (JTYPL) where they believe that investing in women and youth is the key to ending poverty in the U.S. and internationally.  Kim tells us the interesting story of how she started JTYPL and about the work that they are doing now. Her work in the communities helped her to see how domestic violence, lack of healthcare, education (skills and ability) and  the lack of personal development are all barriers or obstacles to reaching ones per...

The Social Network Show welcomes the 4th episode in the series with the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) during Crime Prevention Month. The first half of the show features Michelle Boykins as the Co-host with Dr. J in an interview with Gerri Walsh from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The second half of the show features Joellyn Sargent, Founder and President of Claravon Consulting who provides strategic counsel to leaders in business. PART ONE:  Telltale Signs of Investment Scams from FINRA Gerri Walsh, Vice President, Investor Education at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and President of FINRA Investor Education Foundation, tells us about FINRA, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and the partnership with NCPC. Many are victims of investment fraud and this show will increase your awareness of what is happening out there and what to watch out for. Learn how the scams can reach you; what a "Pump and Dump Stock Scheme" is; and who is the typical victim of financial fraud. Gerri also shares the "5 Persuasion Tactics" that people use to scam you and how to get help if you are a victim of financial fraud. If you are a victim of financial fraud, please visit  SaveAndInvest.org. Gerri Walsh is Senior Vice President of Investor Education at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). In that capacity, she manages FINRA's investor education initiatives, including developing and implementing new programs, creating interactive tools for investors, publishing print and online educational materials, and coordinating with government and non-profit partners. She also serves as President of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, where she manages the Foundation's grant making and programmatic efforts to educate and protect investors. Her work focuses especially on research to advance understanding of the relationships among financial literacy, financial capability and financial well-being; leveraging distribution channels to distribute effective, unbiased financial education resources; and incubating scalable, sustainable programs focused on traditionally underinvested groups of Americans, including young adults, women, Native Americans and members of the U.S. military. She joined FINRA in May 2006. Prior to joining FINRA, Ms. Walsh was Deputy Director of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) and, before that, Special Counsel to the Director of OIEA. She also served as a senior attorney in the SEC's Division of Enforcement, investigating and prosecuting violators of the federal securities laws. From 1989 to 1994, Ms. Walsh was an associate with Hogan & Hartson (now Hogan Lovells LLC), a Washington, DC law firm. She received her J.D. from NYU School of Law in 1989 and her B.A. from Amherst College in 1985. She is a member of the New York and District of Columbia bars. She volunteers on the Board of Gifts for the Homeless, Inc. (a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the homeless in the greater DC area). PART TWO: Building Your Biz Beyond The Launch with Joey Sargent--starts at 18:16 Joellyn Sargent, Founder and President of Claravon Consulting and author, shares advice for businesses who are beyond the launch.  Here are some of the topics she addresses in this show:  the importance of a website; how to find a social media expert; the importance of using social media and social listening; the necessity of having a blog; how to find keywords and content marketing, and the benefit of curating articles. Joey recommends looking at the website hashtagify to learn more about using the best hashtags and you can learn more about Joey at Claravon Consulting, and connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter. Also, check out her books on Amazon. Joellyn ‘Joey' Sargent provides strategic counsel to leaders in businesses ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. Her clients consistently achieve significant perf...

Today's show is the second in a series with the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) during "Crime Prevention Month" which takes place the whole month of October. Today, Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communication from NCPC co-hosts with Dr. J on The Social Network Show. The theme for the first week of Crime Prevention Month is "Get Alerts, Stay Alive: Emergency Preparedness" and the guest for today is from the Community Safety Institute, a partner of NCPC. Today's guest, John Matthews, is the Executive Director of the Community Safety Institute and Assistant Chief Deputy Constable in Dallas. John shares his thoughts on a topic that has been in the news lately regarding the deadly force on citizens by police officers and talks about the needed communication between law enforcement and the communities where they are located. In response to the question about his thoughts on mass shootings, John gives us 6 steps to survival in a mass shooting: ESCAPE Model: 1. Exit--get out of the situation 2. Seek cover 3. Concealment 4. Assess your situation 5.  Present a small target 6.  Engage the shooter John has interesting comments about the use of drones by law enforcement and the use of other technology, including social media that is so useful in fighting crime. The public can take classes on these topics and to learn more about this education, visit NCPC or CSI learning portals. John Matthews is the Executive Director of the Community Safety Institute (CSI) and an Assistant Chief Deputy Constable for the Dallas County Constable's Office precinct #1. Chief Matthews has developed over 100 law enforcement and public safety initiatives for government agencies including the Department of Justice (DOJ); Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA); the Office of Community Policing Services (COPS); Department of Homeland Security (DHS); Office of Domestic Programs (ODP); Depart of the Interior (DOI); Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services (OJS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Matthews has been in law enforcement for nearly thirty years and is a Master Police Officer and certified law enforcement instructor. With Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Administrative Management and an Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate, Matthews is nationally recognized for his work in law enforcement and school safety issues. While working with the Dallas Police Department he was named Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer and was awarded a Certificate of Commendation from the Texas State Senate. He also received numerous departmental awards including: Certificate of Merit, Life Saving Award, Certificate for Civic Achievement and the Police Commendation. John currently serves as a Senior Advisor to the National Sheriffs' Association and Special Advisor to the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Fund. John is an award-winning writer, photographer and author of five books including The Eyeball Killer, a true crime Book of the Month and first- hand account of his capture of Dallas' only serial killer.  His books School Safety 101 and Neighborhood Watch 101 focus on making our communities safer and more secure and have been the cornerstones of training programs for thousands of law enforcement officers, educators and their community stakeholders.  He has been honored as a keynote speaker at education and law enforcement conferences around the country. John hosted a popular safety segment on FOX-4 television, and for three years was a talk show host on KRLD/CBS radio and the Texas State Network, where he still makes appearances as a guest. Media appearances include; NBC Nightly News, FOX News Channel, Leeza, The O'Reilly Report, Good Morning New York, Good Morning Texas, Law Enforcement Television Network,  A Current Affair, Good Day Dallas, and scores of local ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC television and radio affiliates.  John's serial killer story has been adapted for numerous network television shows and John serve...

The Social Network Show welcomes Michelle Boykins to the July 23, 2014 episode. You may recognize this slogan, "We all have to work together to take a bite out of crime", McGruff the Crime Dog from the National Crime Prevention Council. Today, Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications at the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) shares how this non-profit organization achieves their mission of helping people and communities stay safe from crime. Listen to the show to hear Michelle talk about what type of crime they address; the event that is coming up in October; and celebrating safe communities. Hear the discussion on intellectual property theft and how this is linked to organized crime, gang activity and child labor. Check out McGruff The Crime Dog (McGruff.org) and his nephew Scruff. Lastly, hear the important advice on bullying and cyberbullying and find out about the programs that the NCPC offers on this topic. Michelle Boykins is Senior Director of Communications at the National Crime Prevention Council. She directs all operational aspects for the public education campaigns symbolized by McGruff the Crime Dog®, his nephew Scruff®, and the “Take A Bite Out Of Crime®” slogan and for communications, including media outreach and online communications and engagement. The multi-million dollar public education campaigns provide a tremendous return on investment by receiving an average of $60 million in donated media support. Ms. Boykins provides assistance to state and local law enforcement agencies that want to promote the McGruff public education campaigns locally and works with the media to encourage donated support for the campaign. Through communications activities Ms. Boykins serves as a primary spokesperson for NCPC and leads a communications team that coordinates outreach to traditional news and social media outlets to get coverage for NCPC's important crime prevention messages. She has secured major news coverage for NCPC from CNN, The New York Times, and The Washington Post to being interviewed or quoted in numerous television, radio, and print media from MSNBC and FOX networks to CBS radio, Consumer Reports, Woman's Day, and Popular Mechanics. Before joining NCPC, Ms. Boykins had extensive experience in media relations at a top ten public relations firm and an association. She has a B.A. in Communications Studies from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.  

"During the month of December, please enjoy these previously recorded shows...The Best of 2013. We will return live every Tuesday night beginning January 7, 2014. Enjoy the Holidays!" Home of McGruff the Crime Dog, the National Crime Prevention Council’s mission is to be the nation's leader in helping people keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe from crime. To achieve this, NCPC produces tools that communities can use to learn crime prevention strategies, engage community members, and coordinate with local agencies. One of NCPC’s primary initiatives centers on preventing cyberbullying – what parents, educators and kids can do to combat the prevalence of bullying online and resolve interpersonal conflicts in a peaceful and respectful manner. Michelle Boykins from NCPC will speak about cyberbullying as part of the series on youth violence in support of the National Campaign to Prevent Youth Violence. Michelle Boykins, Director of Communications at the National Crime Prevention Council, directs all operational aspects for promotions, media relations, and public service advertising symbolized by McGruff the Crime Dog®, his nephew Scruff®, and the “Take A Bite Out Of Crime®” slogan. The million-dollar public service campaign provides a tremendous return on investment by receiving an average of $60 million in donated media support.        

Our topic today is crime prevention.  We are delighted to have Michelle Boykins as our guest.  She is the Senior Director of Communications with the non-profit National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), home of McGruff the crime dog. Michelle has over seventeen years of experience with corporate clients, nonprofits, and associations. Prior to working for the National Crime Prevention Council she worked for Edelman Public Relations Worldwide where she gained significant work experience and/or planning, scheduling, and preparing for events with many other follow-on experiences

Our topic today is crime prevention.  We are delighted to have Michelle Boykins as our guest.  She is the Senior Director of Communications with the non-profit National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), home of McGruff the crime dog. Michelle has over seventeen years of experience with corporate clients, nonprofits, and associations. Prior to working for the National Crime Prevention Council she worked for Edelman Public Relations Worldwide where she gained significant work experience and/or planning, scheduling, and preparing for events with many other follow-on experiences

Home of McGruff the Crime Dog, the National Crime Prevention Council’s mission is to be the nation's leader in helping people keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe from crime. To achieve this, NCPC produces tools that communities can use to learn crime prevention strategies, engage community members, and coordinate with local agencies. One of NCPC’s primary initiatives centers on preventing cyberbullying – what parents, educators and kids can do to combat the prevalence of bullying online and resolve interpersonal conflicts in a peaceful and respectful manner. Michelle Boykins from NCPC will speak about cyberbullying as part of the series on youth violence in support of the National Campaign to Prevent Youth Violence. Michelle Boykins, Director of Communications at the National Crime Prevention Council, directs all operational aspects for promotions, media relations, and public service advertising symbolized by McGruff the Crime Dog®, his nephew Scruff®, and the “Take A Bite Out Of Crime®” slogan. The million-dollar public service campaign provides a tremendous return on investment by receiving an average of $60 million in donated media support. .