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An analysis of news reports by The Washington Post found that at least 477 people — 90 percent of them students — were arrested in the two weeks after the Apalachee High massacre in Georgia. That's nearly 100 more than in the aftermath of the three previous mass school shootings combined.In Volusia County, Florida, the elected sheriff, Mike Chitwood, a registered Independent and brash Philadelphia native, decided he'd had enough. In September 2024, he deployed dozens of deputies and spent an extra $21,000 in taxpayer money. On a single night, his office received 54 tips.Reporters Hannah Natanson and John Woodrow Cox document the real-life effects of Volusia's aggressive response on children, parents, teachers, administrators and police officers.This story is part of our Deep Reads series, which showcases narrative journalism at The Washington Post. It was read by John Woodrow Cox. Audio production and original music by Bishop Sand.
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The Volusia County Sheriff, in Florida, Mike Chitwood arrested an 11 year old for social media postings of shooting up a school, did the mugshot and actual arrest go too far?
Dawn welcomes in Volusia County, Florida Sheriff Michael Chitwood, a well-known name in the police community here in Philadelphia after a long resume of great service in the City, to hear his thoughts on the Tyreek Hill situation. Chitwood, an expert particularly in body cameras, lays out who's at fault in the story.
An 11-year-old Volusia County, Florida girl was arrested for prank-texting 911 claiming her friend had been kidnapped — but in reality — the whole thing was a hoax. The Law&Crime Network's Angenette Levy discusses the ignorant actions and damaging crime with the department's sheriff, Mike Chitwood.LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokePodcasting - Sam GoldbergWriting & Video Editing - Michael DeiningerGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa Bein & Kiera BronsonSUBSCRIBE TO OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Court JunkieThey Walk Among AmericaDevil In The DormThe Disturbing TruthSpeaking FreelyLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mike Chitwood is a 55-year law enforcement veteran, best known for the 14 years he spent as the Upper Darby Police Superintendent. Chitwood also spent 19 years as a Philadelphia police officer and another four as Middletown Township's police chief.He joins DVJournal News Editor Linda Stein to talk about the current surge in crime in Philadelphia and across the region, what's causing it and the right way for communities to respond.Hosted by Michael Graham.
Dom welcomes in Volusia County, Florida Sheriff Mike Chitwood, Jr. onto the Dom Giordano Program after the law enforcement official raided the home of a 4chan user involved in a hate group who have levied very serious threats against Chitwood and his family for his speaking out against their hate speech. Chitwood takes listeners inside the incident, explaining why he believed action needed to be taken, and tells where he thinks the plan goes from here. Then, Giordano brings things local, asking for Sheriff Chitwood's opinion on the state of Philadelphia, with Chitwood speaking in depth on the problems we see here in Philadelphia and what he thinks local officials need to do to improve the City. (Photo by Getty Images)
There was an arrest made in connection to a death threat against Sheriff Chitwood.
This week's episode of TalkFlagler features Mike Chitwood, the Sheriff of Volusia County. Chitwood recently captured national headlines after an impassioned press conference denouncing recent neo-Nazi demonstrators in the area.Ont this episode, Chitwood talks to host Chris Gollon about the rise of extremism south of the Mason-Dixon, the way hate groups function in communities, and how law enforcement can combat them.Support the show
On this special edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, Philadelphia state Rep. Martina White talks to DVJ Editor Linda Stein about why she and her fellow Republicans have moved forward with articles of impeachment against progressive Philly D.A. Larry Krasner. And veteran DelVal law enforcement official Mike Chitwood explains why he believes impeaching Krasner is the right thing to do, and why it's so important to cops.Hosted by Michael Graham.
Welcome to our fourth episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC. The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics and issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties. On our next episode of The Lowdown, when we speak with Volusia County Sheriff Michael J. Chitwood. Sheriff Chitwood was elected as Volusia County Sheriff in August 2016 and re-elected without opposition in August 2020. Since he was sworn into service in January 2017, Sheriff Chitwood has accomplished some major policing feats in the county and has grown his fan base with the residents for his views on many controversial topics. We will be discussing some of Sheriff Chitwood's viewpoints, his accomplishments with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, and any plans he may have in the works. You don't want to miss this podcast!
Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced Friday to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old Black man. Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the sentencing and what could come next for the three men. Three law enforcement veterans who appeared on the hit show
At heart, Mike Chitwood is a hard-charging cop who got his start chasing criminals through Philadelphia's subway system and now serves as the elected Sherriff of Volusia County, Florida. He is a dichotomy, viewed equally as a reformer and someone whose style and results endear him to traditionalists. Sherriff Chitwood joins The Beat to discuss his unyielding approach toward fighting crime, strategic improvements being implemented in his agency, effective community engagement, and contemporary issues in policing.
This episode is MASSIVE!!! It wasn't even supposed to be but... it be like that sometimes. Today's episode we feature career lawman, Michael J Chitwood, sheriff for Volusia County, FL. We talk about everything... his time in Philadelphia, Oklahoma, Daytona Beach, and now his position as sheriff. I start the episode answering user voice mails as well as talking about how much I love my dad. Then we talk with the Sheriff. AND THEN we talk Christmas movies with my buddy Frank Castle! You'll love this episode, I swear. Listen to it a bunch and share it to others. Call in for next week's episode where we talk to Jeff Smith from Street Cop Training as well as Dr. Delery about the movie Elf and Red Gun Squad about Home Alone! Phone number: (352) 610-1692 Music: Kid Laroi/Justin Beebz - Stay Our Last Night - Astronaut in the Ocean Frank Sinatra - My Way New Found Glory - Nothing For Christmas Go follow my sponsors! Street Cop Training and Nick Wall Nutrition!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teneightpodcast/support
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Mike Chitwood, retired Superintendent of Police for Upper Darby, returns to the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the horrific incident that played out on a SEPTA train, in which riders watched as a woman was raped. Chitwood tells what he would suggest for riders to do in a similar situation, telling that somebody should have stepped forward. Also, Chitwood tells the situation surrounding the SEPTA stations in Upper Darby, and tells what would have been different if he were still leading the department. (Photo by Jeff Fusco/Getty Images) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Chitwood, former Superintendent of Police for Upper Darby, rejoins the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the decision by Chichester High School to withdraw from a game against Academy Park due to safety concerns. Chitwood lays out how he would have countered the situation which ultimately led to the withdrawal, that being the shooting of a football game that lead to the death of an 8-year-old. Chitwood explains that, if he were in charge, he would produce an all-out effort to hire more police officers to help counter the rise in violence in the city. (Photo by Getty Images) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode, FSA speaks with Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood about Amendment 10's impact on his office and the innovative approaches he has used to keep his deputies and community safe, including the use of drones. We also discuss his work with the Police Executive Research Forum – a valuable think tank in our nation's capital.
As police chief of Daytona Beach, Mike Chitwood became the first police chief in Florida to require his officers to wear body cameras. First Amendment Foundation President, Pamela Marsh, sits down with Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood to talk about how the use of body cameras has increased officer accountability and improved the department's relationship with the community. Sheriff Chitwood weighs in on why Marsy's Law was not intended to protect law enforcement officers. Finally, we discuss the need for access to accurate COVID-19 data to protect Florida's first responders, students, and teachers.
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the formation of a Task Force on the Safe and Limited Re-Opening of Long-Term Care Facilities in Florida.
Ryan and Felix talk to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood about his frustrations with local and state officials during the coronavirus pandemic.
Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about what parents can if a child goes missing?? Upper Darby Police Superintendent Mike Chitwood joins Ed Iannucci -- owner of Kim's Karate and runs the Safe and Sound Program and Eileen Law, a CIA Detective and President-Elect of the Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators. The newsmaker of the week is Dante Hailey. He shares his story of triumph over trauma. The changemaker of the week is Laurel House. Executive Director Beth Sturman is guest.
Sheriff Mike Chitwood appeared on HLN on Tuesday to talk about his plan to train and arm select members of each school's staff to enhance student safety.
Their intensive drug raid had the pusher cornered, barricaded behind the other side of a locked door. Mike Chitwood called on him to surrender. Suddenly a shot exploded through the door, hitting Chitwood’s partner, who fell seriously injured into his arms. Then a second shot rang out, narrowly missing Chitwood’s head. Enraged, he grabbed a sledgehammer to break down the door—as the pusher fired two more shots. Surrounded now by three narcotics officers, the pusher threw out his gun and emerged, but he was holding a baby as a shield. Suppressing the instinct to rub out the “scumbag,” Chitwood gritted his teeth and took him in. Suppose his shot had killed the child? Thinking it through changed Chitwood’s life. Follow Mike Chitwood as he becomes the most decorated officer in Philadelphia police history, defying death in critical hostage negotiations and emerging as a key figure in an international high-profile case—he found the body of Ira Einhorn’s former girlfriend, Holly Maddux. Chitwood went on to a compelling career, heading police departments in three very different localities. He is still fighting crime today after half a century in law enforcement. As the legendary John Timoney has said, “Nobody does this better than Mike.” Harold Gullan is a noted historian and the author of well-received books on a wide variety of topics, from presidential parents to sports and political campaigns. He is the coauthor of the popular View from the Booth: Four Decades with the Phillies with Chris Wheeler.
Their intensive drug raid had the pusher cornered, barricaded behind the other side of a locked door. Mike Chitwood called on him to surrender. Suddenly a shot exploded through the door, hitting Chitwood s partner, who fell seriously injured into his arms. Then a second shot rang out, narrowly missing Chitwood s head. Enraged, he grabbed a sledgehammer to break down the door as the pusher fired two more shots. Surrounded now by three narcotics officers, the pusher threw out his gun and emerged, but he was holding a baby as a shield. Suppressing the instinct to rub out the scumbag, Chitwood gritted his teeth and took him in. Suppose his shot had killed the child? Thinking it through changed Chitwood s life. Follow Mike Chitwood as he becomes the most decorated officer in Philadelphia police history, defying death in critical hostage negotiations and emerging as a key figure in an international high-profile case he found the body of Ira Einhorn s former girlfriend, Holly Maddux. Chitwood went on to a compelling career, heading police departments in three very different localities. He is still fighting crime today after half a century in law enforcement. As the legendary John Timoney has said, Nobody does this better than Mike
During tonights show Scott D. Speight and Mike Chitwood are going to be discussing life, ministry and the future. This will be a laid back discussion so feel free to call in with any questions. You can also email questions to scott@spiritualcarecenter.org. Mike Chitwood is a Southern Baptist Pastor from central Alabama, a Chaplain with the Alabama National Guard and one of my students
During tonights show Scott D. Speight and Mike Chitwood are going to be discussing life, ministry and the future. This will be a laid back discussion so feel free to call in with any questions. You can also email questions to scott@spiritualcarecenter.org. Mike Chitwood is a Southern Baptist Pastor from central Alabama, a Chaplain with the Alabama National Guard and one of my students