Podcasts about public information office

In this episode, Kentucky Law Enforcement Council Executive Director Rob Ratliff explains the organization he represents, its mission to maintain integrity and standardization in law enforcement training, and its role as a resource to agencies across the state.About Our GuestRob Ratliff, Kentucky Law Enforcement Council DirectorRob Ratliff is the executive director of the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, appointed by Gov. Andy Beshear in August 2024. With 34 years in local law enforcement—including a decade as Ashland's Chief of Police—he's a seasoned leader in officer training, certification, and public safety policy. Ratliff previously served on the council for eight years and has held multiple leadership roles in state policing organizations.…..The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky.Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.7Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback.Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

Send us a textSummary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, host Robert Tornabene interviews Dawn Small, the strategic communications manager for Aurora Fire Rescue. Dawn shares her journey from public relations agencies to the fire service, highlighting her experiences and the changes she aims to implement in communications. The conversation delves into the importance of community engagement, the role of social media, and the daily responsibilities of a PIO in a busy fire department. Dawn emphasizes the need for strategic planning and collaboration with media to communicate safety messages and improve public education effectively. In this conversation, Robert Tornabene and Dawn Small discuss the importance of strategic communication planning, particularly in the context of public safety and fire departments. They explore how engaging with firefighters can enhance communication effectiveness, the role of AI in streamlining communication efforts, and the significance of having a cohesive plan that aligns with leadership. The discussion also touches on personal insights and rapid-fire questions that reveal more about Dawn's perspectives and experiences.Dawn's BIO: With nearly three decades of broad-based communications expertise spanning the public and private sectors, Dawn Small serves as strategic communications manager for Aurora Fire Rescue, an all-hazards fire department with 17 fire stations and nearly 500 firefighters/paramedics serving the city of Aurora, Colo.Dawn leads the Public Information Office for AFR, overseeing internal and external communications, emergency communications, media relations, and community engagement for the department. During the first decade of her career, Dawn cut her teeth in communications at international public relations firms such as Fleishman-Hillard and Weber Shandwick Worldwide. She managed and implemented public relations programs for various public and corporate affairs clients. While working with public-sector agencies such as the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Office of International Trade, and Los Angeles World Airports, she became exposed to the sense of fulfillment that comes with strengthening the community and impacting individual lives through public education, community relations, and effective communications outreach.After spending the next decade of her career in global external communications, internal communications, and content marketing leadership roles for Arrow Electronics Inc., a Fortune 150 technology firm, and full-stack technology solutions provider Flexential, she felt the call to shift back to the public sector. She led communications and marketing for the Colorado Retirement Association, a quasi-governmental organization providing retirement plans for Colorado city and county employees, followed by two years as a communications strategist for the City of Centennial, Colo., before joining AFR. Dawn holds a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the University of South Dakota and Advanced Public Information Officer certification from the Federal Emergency Management Association.Dawn Smalls LinkedInSupport the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.

Join host Critley King-Smith in a conversation with Department of Criminal Justice Training Deputy Commissioner Brian Bowling and Telecommunications Section Supervisor Lee Ann Boyle to discuss the introduction of the Telecommunications Overview Training Standards, updates to the Public Safety Dispatch Academy curriculum and honoring the heroes behind the headset as we move toward National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.Click here for more information about the Public Safety Dispatch Academy : https://www.docjt.ky.gov/telecommunicationsAbout Our GuestsBrian Bowling, Department of Criminal Justice Training Deputy Commissioner and KLEMF Board ChairBrian Bowling brings over thirty years of dedicated law enforcement service to his role as deputy commissioner. Before his appointment, he served as Chief of the Flemingsburg Police Department, following a distinguished 23-year career with the Kentucky State Police, from which he retired as a Captain. Bowling holds a bachelor's degree in police administration from Eastern Kentucky University and a master's degree in administration of justice from the University of the Cumberlands.Lee Ann Boyle, Telecommunications Section SupervisorBefore joining DOCJT, Lee Ann Boyle began her career as a dispatcher for the City of Berea, KY, and joined the Berea Police Department as an officer in 1999. There she served 19 years and was named the 2003 Police Officer of the Year. At DOCJT, Boyle has been an instructor, class coordinator, and currently, supervisor of the Telecommunications Section. In 2019, she was honored with the Kentucky Women's Law Enforcement Network's Lifetime Achievement Award. She holds a bachelor's degree in police administration and has presented Senate Citation at the state's capital child exploitation cases.…..The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky.Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.7Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback.Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

In this episode of the Bluegrass Beat, Commissioner Mike Bosse returns to the podcast to discuss exciting changes at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training, including reduced wait times for training, improved communication, and expansion. Commissioner Bosse also talks about the importance of building relationships with the Commonwealth's chiefs, sheriffs, and telecommunications directors is to DOCJT's mission.About Our Guest Mike Bosse, DOCJT Commissioner Mike Bosse was appointed commissioner of the Department of Criminal Justice Training by Gov. Andy Beshear on Nov. 1, 2024. He joined DOCJT in March 2024 as deputy commissioner and served in Kentucky law enforcement for over 41 years. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with High Distinction, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Police Administration. Bosse served as Georgetown Police chief for 10 years. Prior to this appointment, he spent 30 years with the Lexington Division of Police, where he retired at the rank of assistant chief of police. In addition to undercover and supervisory experience in narcotics investigations, he spent 20 years working with Kentucky's drug courts, five years working a drug detection K-9, five years as a board member of the Fayette County ASAP Board, three years as chairman of the Mayor's Alliance on Substance Abuse. He has served as a member of Scott County Against Drugs board, has been a member of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals Law Enforcement Committee and was appointed to the NADCP Board of Directors, which conducts research and provides training to our nation's drug courts. Bosse is a certified instructor for the Department of Criminal Justice Training and is recognized by both Federal and State courts as an expert in police administration, including the use of force by police. Bosse has reviewed thousands of uses of force by police and has prepared reports in state and federal courts on over 50 occasions. Bosse was appointed to the Board of Licensure for Private Investigators by Governor Steve Beshear in 2014.Bosse graduated from the FBI National Academy in 2000 and has conducted numerous leadership trainings nationwide. He served as a member of the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council for 7 years, where he chaired the Professional Standards Committee for 4 years.…..The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.7Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

In this kickoff episode of the new year, the Bluegrass Beat dives into one of the most significant changes within the Commonwealth: the recent legalization of medical cannabis.Joining us are Sam Flynn, Executive Director of the Office of Medical Cannabis, David Gregory, Director of Law Enforcement Outreach, and Ingrid Geiser, Legal Training Instructor at the Department of Criminal Justice Training.Together, they explore the key aspects of the new law, resources available to peace officers, and the critical information every officer needs as this legislation takes effect. Whether you're in law enforcement or simply want to stay informed, this episode is packed with essential insights.Tune in now to stay ahead of the curve!For more information about the Office of Medical Cannabis, click here.The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky.Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback.Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.ABOUT OUR GUESTSSAM FLYNN, OFFICE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOROn June 1, 2023, Governor Andy Beshear appointed Sam Flynn to serve as Special Advisor to the Governor and Executive Director for Kentucky's Medical Cannabis Program (now Office of Medical Cannabis). Since his appointment, Flynn has overseen the creation, design and implementation of the program.Flynn is the former chief of staff and general counsel to the Education and Labor Cabinet. Flynn's service to the Commonwealth also includes serving as general counsel to the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, as well as deputy general counsel in the Finance and Administration Cabinet. Prior to his current state service, Flynn was appointed assistant attorney general to then-Attorney General Andy Beshear. Flynn has also clerked for United States District Judge Joseph M. Hood and began his legal career in private practice. He graduated from the University of Kentucky and Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law.DAVID GREGORY, OFFICE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS DIRECTOR OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OUTREACHOn December 1, 2024, David Gregory was appointed as Director of Law Enforcement Outreach within the Office of Medical Cannabis. Before that, David worked for the Department of Criminal Justice Training as a law enforcement instructor. Prior to coming to DOCJT, David worked for the City of Berea and retired after 27 years of serving in several positions, including city administrator, police chief, police lieutenant, police sergeant and police officer.David graduated from the FBI National Academy, holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from EKU, and holds a bachelor's degree in Police Studies from EKU. He is also a KLEC-certified police Instructor.INGRID GEISER, DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEGAL TRAINING ATTORNEYIngrid Geiser has been a Legal Training attorney with the Department of Criminal Justice Training since March 2023. Geiser retired from the Jefferson County Attorney's Office in Louisville, Kentucky, after 20 years of service in several positions, including Backfire prosecutor, Warrant Court Division chief, Special Victims Unit Division chief, Criminal Division director and first assistant. Prior to that, she served as an assistant Commonwealth's attorney in Jefferson County, where she served as a Narcotics Unit prosecutor and a Domestic Violence Unit prosecutor.Geiser is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and the School of Law at the University of Louisville.

Flathead Public Information Office Tanath Bradley 12-06-24

In this episode of Bluegrass Beat, we sit down with Angela Childers, a dedicated and award-winning Mental Health Professional at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training. Angela shares her passion for helping peace officers and dispatchers recover from post-critical incident injuries, discusses the unique challenges they face and the vital role of mental health support in their recovery.For more information about DOCJT's Resiliency Section, click here.For information about the Kentucky Post-Critical Incident Seminar, click here.About Our GuestAngela Childers serves as a mental health professional at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training and the Kentucky Post-Critical Incident Seminar clinical director. Prior to joining the department in 2019, Childers was a trauma therapist for the Soldier Center in Clarksville, Tennessee. She is an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)- licensed provider and recently received a lifetime achievement award from the Kentucky Women's Law Enforcement Network for her work with peace officer and telecommunicator mental health. The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky.Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback.Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

As a 13-year-old, Alex Otte was the victim of an intoxicated boater. Now, she is a victorious voice for safety, DUI enforcement and the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Regional Executive Director for Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Hear her speak with Bluegrass Beat Host Critley King-Smith about her story, what peace officers can do to help keep impaired drivers and boaters off roads and waterways, and how MADD is partnering and communicating with law enforcement.Find out more about MADD here.About Our GuestAlex Otte, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Regional Executive Director for Indiana, Kentucky, and TennesseeAlex Otte is the Regional Executive Director overseeing MADD Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, and the Immediate Past National President of MADD. Alex came to MADD after suffering a near-fatal crash caused by an intoxicated boater in 2010, when she was just 13 years old. Since then, she has dedicated her life to fighting for a day when no other child is forced to face such a tragedy. The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky.Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback.Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

Master Sergeant Calvin Dye from the Public Information Office of the Illinois State Police details to Megan Lynch how troopers respond and address vehicle theft in the state. He also offers tips for how to handle the situation.

In this episode of the Bluegrass Beat podcast, Department of Criminal Justice Training Instructor Jim Root and University of Louisville Associate Professor Bradley Campbell discuss their work creating a victim-centered interview course, the techniques used, evidence-based research and how Kentucky is leading the way and going beyond just the facts to solving crimes.About Our GuestsJim Root, Department of Criminal Justice Training InstructorJim Root is an instructor for the Department of Criminal Justice Training, teaching Investigations, Victim Interviews, and Forensic Genetic Genealogy consultation. Root currently provides case consultations and specific training on investigative techniques to various law enforcement agencies around the state. He has taught and written statewide programs on sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse investigations.Previously, Root worked with the Office of the Attorney for two years, and at the Lexington Police Department from January 1996 till his retirement in February 2014. While employed at the Lexington Police Department, he spent 13 years in the Special Victim Section, which focused on crimes against children. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Eastern Kentucky University as well as a Master of Justice Administration from the University of the Cumberlands. Mr. Root teaches criminal justice topics as an adjunct professor at Eastern Kentucky University.Bradley Campbell, University of Louisville Associate ProfessorBrad Campbell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and a Faculty member of the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville. His research focuses on police investigations, decision-making, training evaluation and response to victims. Campbell has been the lead researcher on two federally funded projects. He is currently the principal research partner on the Kentucky Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Action Research Project funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, a study that examines the problem of unsubmitted sexual assault kits in Kentucky. Campbell's recent research has been published in the Journal of Experimental Criminology, Journal of Criminal Justice, and Criminal Justice & Behavior. He has taught courses on Policing, Trauma Informed Policing, and Research Methods. The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky.Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback.Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

Flathead County Public Information Office Tanath Bradley 09-20-24

Retired State School Security Marshal Ben Wilcox talks about the 2024 school safety report, being an SRO, a career of firsts, and being responsible for Kentucky's kids. He also gives advice for future successors and a final message to law enforcement, teachers, and families as he prepares to start his retirement.View the school safety report here.Read more about the Office of the State School Security Marshal here.TextAbout Our GuestBen Wilcox, Retired Kentucky State School Security MarshalBen Wilcox began his career at the Department of Criminal Justice Training in 2004 and served as the State School Security Marshal, an office created in 2019 after the passage of the School Safety and Resiliency Act until his retirement on September 1, 2024.Prior to that, Wilcox was the supervisor of the Instructional Design section, where he was responsible for all testing, curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional material at the agency. He also worked as an instructor in the Driving, Firearms, and Coordination sections.Before coming to DOCJT, Wilcox spent six years with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office as a deputy and school resource officer working with students in kindergarten through 12th grade.During his law enforcement career, Wilcox served as the President of the EKU Association of Law Enforcement from 1997-1998, was honored with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Deputy of the Year award in 2001, and was nominated for DOCJT's Instructor of the Year award in 2009 and 2014.He holds a bachelor's degree in police administration and a master's degree in career and technical education, with a concentration in occupational training and development, both from Eastern Kentucky University.Wilcox and his wife Angie have two daughters, Alexandria and Addison.The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky.Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback.Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

In this episode, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Keith Jackson discusses the steps taken by the Beshear-Coleman administration to create a safer Kentucky, protect law enforcement, strengthen communication with public safety leaders and enhance law enforcement training. Show MaterialsGov. Beshear: Overdose Deaths Decline for Second-Straight Year, Nearly 10% Decrease in 2023Kentucky Releases 2023 Crime in Kentucky Report About Our GuestKeith Jackson, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet SecretarySince February 2024, Keith Jackson has served as Secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. Immediately prior to stepping into this leadership role, Jackson served as the cabinet's deputy secretary. He understands the cabinet's critical role in creating safer communities for all and works to ensure the safety and security of Kentucky communities through an approach centered on protecting citizens, restoring victims, and reforming wrongdoers – all in a focused environment where everything is measured for accountability and performance.Prior to joining the cabinet, Secretary Jackson served as commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs where he was the Governor's representative and advisor on all veterans-related matters and was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department. Before joining state government, Secretary Jackson served for 27 years in the U.S. Army Reserves in numerous capacities ranging from platoon leader to Battalion Commander. During his career, he served in Iraq and earned the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Combat Action Badge. In addition to his military service, he served for 24 years with the Lexington Fire Department, first as a firefighter before working as an Emergency Medical Technician and working his way up through the department's ranks. In 2012, he made history by becoming the first African American appointed as Chief of the Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services. Podcast Production InfoThe Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky.Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback.Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

In this episode, Dawson Springs Police Chief Mike Opalek discusses policing in a tight-knit community, recovering from natural disasters, the impact of DOCJT drone training, drone technology in policing, and how the greater law enforcement family came to help his town during their time of need. The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky.Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback.Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

Sargent Guy Miller with the Lexington Police Department's Public Information Office joins Jack in Studio to take your calls and comments on #LEX.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful and enlightening episode, Department of Criminal Justice Training Resiliency Instructor Gabe Gillingham and his wife, Melissa Gillingham, discuss post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) among first responders and its ripple effects on their families and marriages. Tune in to hear the Gillinghams share their own personal journey through PTSI, restoration, helping others heal, and their continued work through the Kentucky Post-Critical Incidence Seminar (KYPCIS). For more information about DOCJT's Resiliency Section, click here.For information about the Kentucky Post-Critical Incident Seminar, click here.Contact Gillingham at gabe.gillingham@ky.gov.The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky.Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback.Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

In this episode of Bluegrass Beat, Flemingsburg Police Chief and Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation (KLEMF) Board Chair Brian Bowling speaks with host Critley King-Smith about the foundation, its history, this year's upcoming memorial ceremony, resources provided for families of the fallen and much more.This year's Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will be held June 4, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond, Ky. For information about the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, click here.Contact KLEMF Board Chair Brian Bowling by emailing brian.bowling@flemingsburgky.org or calling 606-748-2108.ABOUT OUR GUESTBRIAN BOWLING, FLEMINGSBURG POLICE CHIEF AND KLEMF BOARD CHAIRBrian Bowling has served as the Flemingsburg Police Chief since January 2017. Before taking the agency's leadership role, Bowling retired with the rank of Captain following 23 years with the Kentucky State Police. Bowling holds a bachelor's degree in police administration from Eastern Kentucky University and a master's degree in administration of justice from the University of the Cumberlands.The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

In this conclusion of the Bluegrass Beat case study: Seeking Savannah, Richmond Police Sgt. Kelli Fraze discusses her agency's experience as the high-profile missing person's case turned toward seeking justice for a murdered young Kentucky mother—Savannah Spurlock.Fraze, who was one of the case's lead investigators, speaks about steps taken, lessons learned, gaining information from technology and more. Richmond Police Chief Rodney Richardson also talks about the hard work and dedication from his department that led to the case's resolution, and Savannah's aunt, Lisa Thoma, talks about the family's interaction with RPD and what Savannah was like while she was living.…Special Notes from Richmond Sgt. Kelli Fraze on investigations and the Spurlock case.“(Investigations) can be, and will be, a long exhausting process. Every single piece of physical evidence you collect, every detail of the information you have gathered or processed over time is significant, and it's ok if things need to be done a second time. Leave no room for human error. It's all worth it, and it's all necessary. You must challenge your opponent, continue learning and keep trying. Find the people that's going to make this possible. It is your duty to exhaust all possibilities and find the truth in the stories being told, to speak for the innocent and to seek justice.”I want to note that Sgt. Casey Scott did a phenomenal job with developing this case against David Sparks. We all did what we thought was best or most helpful. But what matters most in the end is pen to paper. Being capable of taking on all the demands of putting it all together and developing proof beyond a reasonable doubt, especially in this type of case, is exceptional.”Sgt. Fraze also cited the importance that a trusted family/victim's advocate through the FBI played in developing a relationship with Savannah's family. The advocate served as Fraze's negotiator when stressful situations arrived and helped her connect the family to many beneficial resources. Additionally, the RPD sergeant noted that sites, such as Leads Online, provided amazing resources that helped teach her how to write warrants for technology companies and connect her with the company's tech portals to obtain information. The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music”Dark Fog" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Plaint" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's January 2019, a young mother of four has gone missing after a night out with friends. Her family is looking for answers and a community is concerned as everyone is seeking to find Savannah Spurlock and bring her home. In this special episode of Bluegrass Beat, Richmond Police Sgt. Kelli Fraze reflects on the early days of the case that threw Kentucky into the spotlight and spanned three counties. Fraze, who was one of the case's lead investigators, also talks about the first steps taken, lessons learned, gaining information from technology and more. Richmond Chief Rodney Richardson also speaks about the importance media relations had on the case's outcome. The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music:” Dark Fog" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In the first episode of 2024, Department of Criminal Justice Training Instructor Gabe Gillingham talks about the Kentucky Post-Critical Incident Seminar, tools for coping with trauma and day-to-day stress, first-responder self-care, resiliency training and more.For more information about DOCJT's Resiliency Section, click here.For information about the Kentucky Post-Critical Incident Seminar, click here. Contact Gillingham at gabe.gillingham@ky.gov. ABOUT OUR GUESTGabe Gillingham is an instructor within the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Resiliency Section. He is also a peer support provider and program coordinator for the Kentucky Post-Critical Incident Seminar. Before joining DOCJT, Gillingham spent 12 years with the Hopkinsville Police Department –serving as a patrol sergeant and SWAT commander- and eight years on active duty with the Military Police. He served two combat deployments with the 101st Airborne Division. Gillingham holds a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security with a minor in Public Management from Austin Peay State University, a master's degree in justice, Policy and Leadership from Eastern Kentucky University and several other certifications within the criminal justice and mental health professions. In addition to his life of service, Gillingham spends his time with his wife, Melissa, and his four children, Blaine, Taylor, Ollie and Bailey. The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

In this year-end episode, Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Commissioner Nicolai Jilek talks to host Critley King-Smith about starting his fifth year at DOCJT, the importance of standards, learning from looking back, supporting department staff, meeting law enforcement training needs with collaboration and no compromise. ABOUT OUR GUESTNicolai Jilek is the Commissioner of the Department of Criminal Justice Training located in Richmond, Kentucky. He most recently served as president of the largest police union in Kentucky, the River City Fraternal Order of Police (RCFOP) and as a sergeant with the Louisville Metro Police Department. As president of the 2,500-member RCFOP, Jilek was responsible for mediating disputes between the department administration and its sworn members and for enforcing existing labor contracts. He also served as a legislative agent for the Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police. In this role, he traveled the state to develop and strengthen working relationships with community leaders, elected officials and news media across the Commonwealth and advocated for law enforcement issues such as public employee pensions at the local, state and national levels. Jilek also sat on the Labor Committee and the Urban Cities Committee for the National Fraternal Order of Police, which allowed him to shed light on law enforcement issues at a nationwide level.Jilek's background at LMPD includes time spent in patrol and as a plainclothes detective in a division flex platoon investigating narcotic offenders and assisting division detectives.Previously, Jilek was an officer and detective for the Danville Police Department. He was also a member of the special response team and a firearms instructor for the agency.Jilek obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky, which he earned with honors, and graduated the National Forensic Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee. Additionally, he completed the 1,280-hour Kentucky Police Corps program at DOCJT in 2002 and the Louisville Metro Police Academy in 2007.Jilek and his wife, Tami, a proud public school teacher, have two young daughters, Sophia and Zoe. The family makes their home in Jefferson County.The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

In this episode of Bluegrass Beat, Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Instructor David Gregory talks about his comprehensive experience with the agency as a recruit, a police chief and now as an educator. ABOUT OUR GUESTDavid Gregory served the city of Berea, KY, for 23 years—first as a police officer, police chief and then city administrator. Prior to his law enforcement career, Gregory served six years in the United States Army as a tank driver and also worked several years as a corrections officer at the Kentucky State Penitentiary and the Madison County Detention Center. Gregory currently serves as an instructor in DOCJT's Leadership Section. He holds a bachelor's in police administration from Eastern Kentucky University. The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

Erika Thomas is the Public Information Officer Manager for the Lincoln Police Department in Lincoln, Nebraska. Prior to starting at LPD in March 2023, Erika spent 20 years working in TV and radio as an award-winning journalist. She was most recently the evening anchor for the CBS affiliate in Northwest Arkansas.Email: lpd3627@cjis.lincoln.ne.govCell: 402-805-7469Erika Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realerikathomasErika LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-thomas-350b6111bPublic Safety PIO Women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/844197057215129LPD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lincolnpolicedepartment/LPD Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_PoliceLPD Recruiting: https://joinLPD.comDoDContract.comThe US military buys everything from office supplies and landscaping services to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

In this episode of Bluegrass Beat, former Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Commissioner John Bizzack talks about the efforts to establish the Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) and their lasting impact. Find more about POPS here. ABOUT OUR GUESTJohn Bizzack, Ph.D. served for nearly two decades as the Department of Criminal Justice Training Commissioner through three consecutive gubernatorial administrations. Prior to his tenure with the state, Bizzack served 25 years with the Lexington Police Department, with much of his time in the agency's Criminal Investigation Bureau, Commander of Special Investigations and Robbery-Homicide. In 1996, he retired from Lexington with the permanent rank of captain. He served as a Regent on the board of Eastern Kentucky University and was co-founder and the first President of the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation. In addition to his numerous accomplishments and endeavors, Bizzack is an author and a speaker on topics relating to law enforcement, leadership, Freemasonry and more.The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

In this episode of Bluegrass Beat, State School Security Marshal Ben Wilcox discusses his office's recent report and keeping Kentucky kids safe while learning.View the school safety report here.Read more about the Office of the State School Security Marshal here.About Our GuestBen Wilcox, Kentucky State School Security MarshalBen Wilcox began his career at the Department of Criminal Justice Training in 2004, and currently serves as the State School Security Marshal, an office created in 2019 after the passage of the School Safety and Resiliency Act.He was most recently the Instructional Design section supervisor, where he was responsible for all testing, curriculum, lessons plans and instructional material at the agency. Prior to that, Wilcox worked as an instructor in the Driving, Firearms and Coordination sections.Before coming to DOCJT, Wilcox spent six years with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office as a deputy and school resource officer working with students in kindergarten through 12th grade.During his law enforcement career, Wilcox served as the President of the EKU Association of Law Enforcement from 1997-1998, was honored with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Deputy of the Year award in 2001 and was nominated for DOCJT's Instructor of the Year award in 2009 and 2014.He holds a bachelor's degree in police administration and a master's degree in career and technical education, with a concentration in occupational training and development, both from Eastern Kentucky University.Wilcox and his wife Angie have two daughters, Alexandria and Addison.The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

In this episode of Bluegrass Beat, Director of Training Operations Frank Kubala and Telecommunications Section Supervisor Lee Ann Boyle reflect on memorable moments, training changes, comradery and culture that comprise Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training history.View DOCJT's official timeline here.About Our GuestsFrank Kubala, Ed.D., Director of Training Operations Throughout his 25 years at DOCJT, Frank Kubala served as an instructor for various sections, as supervisor of the Investigations, and the Physical Training and Defensive Tactics Sections, compliance investigator, staff assistant, assistant training director, and now, director of training operations. He has been an adjunct professor at Eastern Kentucky University since 2004. Read his full biography here.Lee Ann Boyle, Telecommunications Section SupervisorBefore joining DOCJT, Lee Ann Boyle began her career as a dispatcher for the City of Berea, KY. A year later, she joined the Berea Police Department as an officer in 1999. There she served 19 years and was named the 2003 Police Officer of the Year. At DOCJT, Boyle has been an instructor, class coordinator, and currently, supervisor of the Telecommunications Section. In 2019, she was honored with the Kentucky Women's Law Enforcement Network's Lifetime Achievement Award. She holds a bachelor's degree in police administration and has presented Senate Citation at the state's capital child exploitation cases.Read more about Boyle's lifetime achievement award and career here. The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

In this episode of Bluegrass Beat, host Critley King-Smith walks down memory lane with Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Staff Assistant Patrick Miller to discuss the agency's half-century history.View DOCJT's official timeline here.Learn more about Staff Assistant Patrick Miller here.The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

Today we are chatting with Wall Street Journal Bestselling author and retired Police Captain, Isabella Maldonado. Before her foray into the world of crime fiction, Ms. Maldonado wore a gun and badge in real life. She retired as a police captain after over two decades in law enforcement. During her tenure in the department, she was a patrol officer, hostage negotiator, spokesperson, and recruit instructor at the police academy. After being promoted, she worked as a patrol sergeant and lieutenant. Finally, as a captain, she commanded the Gang Council, Public Information Office, and a police precinct with 150 personnel, including patrol officers, detectives, specialty units, supervisors, and civilians. After retiring as a police captain and moving to Arizona, Isabella joined the Sisters in Crime Phoenix Metro Chapter, Desert Sleuths, in 2010 with the goal of embarking on a second career as a crime fiction writer. For five years, she attended workshops and writer's conferences and studied numerous books on the craft of writing.  Isabella's first book in her FBI thriller series, THE CIPHER, was published in November 2020. The sequel, A DIFFERENT DAWN, was released in August 2021, and the third, THE FALCON, in June 2022. Netflix optioned CIPHER for a feature film starring Jennifer Lopez.A KILLER'S GAME, the first book in the FBI Agent Daniela Vega series, will be released in June 2023, and the second, A FORGOTTEN KILL, in March 2024.  In today's episode we discuss:·      Isabella's beginnings in law enforcement.·      Isabella's rise to the rank of captain.·      The strain of police work on her personal relationships. ·      The importance of internships and volunteering for a career.·      How Isabella prepared herself for her successful writing career. ·      How Isabella landed her agent.·      Her success with writing in a series and knowing when to end them.·      How Isabella effectively communicates an overarching message to her readers through her books.Visit Isabella's website with links to her socials and books!Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance?I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you're going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27Support the show

In this episode of Bluegrass Beat, host Critley King-Smith talks with former Georgetown Police Chief Mike Bosse about character-based leadership, the image of policing, changing the atmosphere of a department as a new leader, setting standards for one's agency and holding each other accountable.The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast. Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

Beltway Snipers, A Side Of The Investigation That Most Never Hear About. Her Difficult Role. During her Police Career in Fairfax Virginia, She Was In Charge of the Public Information Office. And Was One Of The Primary Spokespeople During the Beltway Snipers Reign Of Terror. The Show is brought to you in Part by 4 Patriots. Check out the new Patriot Power Generator 2000X, you get a solar generator that doesn't install into your house. Because it's portable. You can take it with you. Even use it inside. But it's powerful enough for your phones, medical devices, or even your fridge. And right now, you can go to 4Patriots.com and use code LET to get 10% off your first purchase on anything in the store.  Isabella Maldonado is our guest. She retired at the rank of Captain from the Fairfax County Virginia Police Department. AS a Lieutenant, she was in charge of the department's public information office and was one of the primary spokespeople for the Beltway Snipers case. From the challenges of releasing reliable information, suppressing false information and being attacked by the news media, she shares her experience. A side of policing that is rarely told, in a case that captured the nation and world's attention. The Beltway sniper attacks consisted of coordinated shootings that occurred during three weeks in October 2002 throughout the Washington metropolitan area, consisting of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Ten people were killed, and three others were severely wounded. Isabella also talks about her series of books, one of which is being made into a movie, starring Jennifer Lopez. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@lawenforcementtoday.com. Be sure to check out our website. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Follow us on the MeWe social media platform. We are on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. In the Clubhouse app look for and follow @LetRadioShow. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to leave an honest rating and, or, review it would be appreciated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are interested in learning more about the Supreme Court, there's really no better way to do that than to read the opinions the Justices write. But, if you're a little new to reading SCOTUS opinions, the Public Information Office of the Supreme Court provides the public with helpful, general information contained within the about the court tab of the Court's official website supremecourt.gov. I'll be reading some of that information in a series of four bonus episodes: The Supreme Court at Work; The Justices; History and Traditions; and an entire episode dedicated to the most helpful frequently asked questions answered on the website. In today's episode, the third in the series, I'll be reading about the history and traditions of the Supreme Court and its iconic building- links to the text have been included in the episode description. Enjoy. https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/historyandtraditions.aspx https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/courtbuilding.aspx   Music by Epidemic Sound.

Audio of brief readings about the nine sitting justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, as provided by the Public Information Office.    Episode 2 in a series of four bonus episodes.   Music by Epidemic Sound

In this episode of Bluegrass Beat, Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) Administrative Division Director Michael Bogan and host Critley King-Smith talk about inclusive leadership, what it means, how to implement it and build better working relationships within an agency to grow productivity and lead by example. The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast. Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

About the Court, Part I: The Supreme Court at Work If you are interested in learning more about the Supreme Court, there's really no better way than to read the opinions the Justices write. But, if you're a little new to reading SCOTUS opinions, the Public Information Office of the Supreme Court provides the public with helpful, general information contained within the about the court tab of the Court's official website supremecourt.gov. In the weeks ahead, I'll be reading some of that information in a series of four bonus episodes: The Supreme Court at Work; The Justices; History and Traditions; and an entire episode dedicated to the most helpful frequently asked questions answered on the website. In today's episode, the first in the series, I'll be reading The Supreme Court at Work - a link to which is included in the episode description. Enjoy. https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/courtatwork.aspx

Monologue:Hays County Costco ComingHays County growing quicklyProperty Tax Break? Congress Talks RestrictChanging Priorities of AmericaGuest:Anthony Hipolito is running for Hays County Sheriff.  He has devoted the last 24 years to law enforcement in the Central Texas area.  His time at the Austin Police Department spanned 23 years and the past year of his career he has been at the Hays County Sheriff's Office where he is currently assigned to the Community Outreach Division. He has served in law enforcement in many capacities including Patrol, Bike Patrol/Walking Beat, Street Response, Mounted Patrol, Public Information Office, Executive Protection, Internal Affairs and Organized Crime. Find out why he is running to be the top Law Enforcement officer in Hays County.Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs, Texas, a Hill Country oasis. Learn why every year, hundreds of people move to this small town just outside of Austin. Every episode features a local resident who's talent and past will make you want to know more about what draws so many unique people to this historical town. From ranchers to engineers, cowboys to entrepreneurs, bankers to bull riders. New episodes weekly.Support the showThanks for listening! Make sure to follow us & leave a review. Apple PodcastsMallett and Michelle on InstagramOur Website - Sign up for latest updates. We love your feedback & comments. Email: mallettandmichelle@gmail.com

In this episode of Bluegrass Beat, Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) Instructor Ed Lingenfelter and host Critley King-Smith discuss the Situational Leadership Theory that was created in 1969 by Ken Blanchard and Paul Hersey at The Center for Leadership Studies, and how the method has been adapted and taught to law enforcement at DOCJT since 1998. During the podcast, Lingenfelter gives law enforcement and dispatch professionals a summary of the course and ways to start incorporating Situational Leadership in their work and life, starting today. For more information about leadership training at DOCJT, visit Leadership — DOCJT (ky.gov)The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

Host and Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Public Information Officer Critley King-Smith is joined by Public Information Supervisor Kelly Foreman to introduce the Bluegrass Beat podcast. The pair discuss the podcast's focus on topics important to law enforcement and telecommunicators, such as training, technology, work/life balance, leadership and more. The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone that takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback.

Connect with the Bookcast: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | WebSiteCheck out Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma PoetryWelcome to Chapter 20! This one is all about Summer Library Reading Programs. I have a great lineup of librarians and other library-connected folks, giving us a bird's-eye view of summer reading and a picture of what it looks like in a couple of local contexts. We get to cover quite a bit of ground across the state - OKC east to Shawnee then north to Claremore and out west to Enid - and get tons of ideas about how to connect with reading and learning opportunities through local libraries for kids of all ages. We also talk about the importance of helping students avoid the summer reading slide by connecting them with reading opportunities that they enjoy. I first talk with Bill Young and Adrienne Butler from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. Bill has worked in the Oklahoma Department of Libraries' Public Information Office for 35 years, and has served as the PIO Director for 28 years. Adrienne is the Youth & Regional Services Consultant at the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. She's been with the State of Oklahoma over 25 years. For our local libraries segment - I talk with Ashley Welke from the Pioneer Library System and Nikki Lunk and Leslie Rogers from the Will Rogers Library in Claremore. Ashley is the Director of Community Engagement and Learning for the Pioneer Library System where she oversees programming, outreach, and readers' services. Nikki is a first year children's librarian with the Will Rogers Library and Leslie is the Assistant Director and Adult Programming and Outreach Coordinator. She has been with the library for 9 years. Our review comes from Theri Ray, who is the acting library director at the Enid Public Library. Theri is a Former middle school teacher who earned a Master of Library and Information Services from the University of Oklahoma in 2021. She describes herself with one word - bibliophile. Theri reviews Legendborn by Tracy Deonn. Mentioned on the show:Oklahoma Department of LibrariesPioneer Library SystemPLS Connect AppWill Rogers Library, Claremore - Facebook | InstagramEnid Public LibraryTana FrenchDoomsday Book - Connie WillisTo Say Nothing of the Dog - Connie WillisFirekeeper's Daughter - Angeline BoulleyShine - Lauren MyracleConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

At South Metro Fire & Rescue in Centennial, Colorado, firefighters go above and beyond to get the job done .This sentiment is evident throughout the entire department, including the public information officers. “Crushing the Minimum Standard” is the motto of the Public Information Office at South Metro Fire & Rescue.Connor Wist and Eric Hurst are the ones responsible for bringing this motto to life as they have mastered the art of using new media to get their Emergency Preparedness message to the masses.Connor comes from the broadcast world as a former broadcast journalist and Eric has worked as a firefighter and dispatcher for the better part of the past two decades.Together, their efforts to improve their messaging have paid off, as the South Metro Fire & Rescue YouTube channel has more than 200,000 subscribers and contains multiple videos with more than 1 million views.In this episode, Connor and Eric discuss how they have achieved such success in appealing to the masses online, South Metro's involvement in the recent Marshall Fire in Boulder, and effective Emergency Management messaging during times of disaster.Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.FS Global in partnership with Tiger Tech has created the first reusable, electronic, FDA approved, COVID-19 test. Strap it to your arm, get a reading - it's that simple. Sterilize and reuse. Amazing technology! For more information on the COVID PLUS TEST, click here: https://www.fsglobalsolutions.com

Such an important conversation on the podcast today with Public Information Office, Lori Perlow. We talk all about school branding, sharing your story, being on the offense with communication and not on the defense. And all the different tiers of communication, from newsletters to simple sharing on social media. I really hope you enjoy this one as much as I did and look out down the road because I'm planning to have Lori on again in 2022! Be sure to connect with Lori on Twitter - @LPerlow Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3fGX6O5 Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3AkfK7K Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3AknWoq Empower Our Girls - amzn.to/3qLyyd1 Social Media: @mradawelcome

Joseph F. Zahralban was sworn in as the City of Miami's 19th Fire Chief since the department's inception in 1898. Chief Zahralban oversees a Class 1 Fire Department comprised of 789 uniformed personnel and 98 civilian employees. The City of Miami has a residential population of approximately 488,011 and a daytime population of approximately one (1) million. The Department of Fire-Rescue has an annual operating budget of $160 million.He had the distinct honor of leading the Urban Search and Rescue Team on approximately 15 national and international deployments including the earthquake that devastated the island nation of Haiti in January of 2010.In 2011, he was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief /Emergency Manager where he assumed command of the Office of Emergency Management, which is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency operations, readiness, training, and emergency management-related activities for all City Departments, as well as, directing the Public Information Office and Public Education sections.In 2013, he was promoted to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief of Administration where he proudly served for three years overseeing the department's budget as well as the divisions of Emergency Management, Technical Services, Management Services, Emergency Medical Services and Logistics.

Cléo Rajon is the Executive Director of the Independent Shopkeepers Association, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization for local shops in the state of Oklahoma. Prior to ISA, Cléo worked closely with local shops for seven years, including through the management of the Holiday Pop-Up Shops in Midtown. She also worked as the Internal Communications Coordinator for the City of Oklahoma City's Public Information Office for five years. Cléo was born and raised in France and moved to Oklahoma City in 2011. Welcome, Cleo to action city! 

Greg Wagner is the Public Information Office for Nebraska Game & Parks Commission See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a small Alaska town loses one of its children, the entire community grieves, and when a monster brutally rapes, murders, and discards that child, the residents cry out for answers and justice. In the case of Jessica Baggen, the folks in the community of Sitka, Alaska, would not have those answers for twenty-four years. Sources Boots, Michelle T. 8-11-2020. Suspect in 1996 cold-case murder of Sitka girl killed himself last week in Arkansas, troopers say. Anchorage Daily News. Available at https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2020/08/11/troopers-announce-theyve-identified-killer-in-1996-sitka-cold-case-murder-of-teenage-girl-arkansas-suspect-kills-himself/#:~:text=When%20cold%20case%20investigators%20traveled,the%20Alaska%20State%20Troopers%20Tuesday. Boots, Michelle T. 9-9-2020. 23 years ago, Alaska tried the wrong man for the murder of a Sitka teenager. Now police say they've found the real killer. Why wasn't he a suspect all along? Available at https://www.ktoo.org/2020/09/09/23-years-ago-the-state-of-alaska-tried-the-wrong-man-for-the-murder-of-a-sitka-teenager-now-police-say-theyve-found-the-real-killer-why-wasnt-he-a-suspect-all-along/ 1996 Cold Case Solved: Jessica Baggen Killer Identified Through DNA. Public Information Office. Alaska Department of Public Safety. Available at https://dps.alaska.gov/AST/PIO/PressReleases/1996-Cold-Case-Solved-Jessica-Baggen-Killer-Ident Genetic genealogy can help solve cold cases. It can also accuse the wrong person. 11-7-2019. PBS News Hour. Available at https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/genetic-genealogy-can-help-solve-cold-cases-it-can-also-accuse-the-wrong-person         _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier? Become a patron and join The Last Frontier Club. Each month I will provide one or more of the following to club members. · An extra episode of Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier available only for club members. · Behind the scenes glimpses of life and wildlife in the Kodiak wilderness. · Breaking news about ongoing murder cases and new crimes in Alaska · Merchandise or discounts on MMLF merchandise or handmade glass jewelry. Become a Patron! _________________________________________________________________________________________ Check out the store: Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier merchandise. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my free, monthly Murder and Mystery Newsletter for more stories about true crime and mystery from Alaska. Join me on: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Visit my website at http://robinbarefield.com Check out my books at Author Masterminds ____________________________________________________________________________________________ NEW BOOK RELEASE ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Robin Barefield is the author of four Alaska wilderness mystery novels, Big Game, Murder Over Kodiak, The Fisherman's Daughter, and Karluk Bones. Sign up to subscribe to her free, monthly newsletter on true murder and mystery in Alaska.    

Dallas County Health Department Public Information Officer Ann Cochran talks about updates with COVID-19 vaccinations and how priority group progress is going.

Jennifer Lazarz has worked with the City of Gallup for over five years, four of which have been as the Tourism and Marketing Manager. Jennifer’s projects with the City of Gallup include the execution of the 2015 LEDA Grant for Historic Theatres at the historic El Morro Theatre, serving on the team for design and implementation of the GallupRealTrue tourism brand, coordinating the Gallup Native Arts Market with the Native Artists Commission, design of gallupnativeartsmarket.org. In addition, she manages the marketing, PR, sales, lodgers tax fund, and long-term tourism development of the City’s Tourism initiatives. COVID-19 mixed things up and Jennifer also acted as the Public Information Office for COVID and ran the CARES Small Business Grant Program for Gallup, New Mexico. Jennifer is currently the treasurer on the board of the Community Pantry, a local non-profit ensuring no mother’s child goes hungry in McKinley and Cibola Counties in New Mexico. Prior to her time in Gallup Jennifer worked in the arts as a professional opera singer for multiple companies and as an arts administrator for Chicago Dance, Land of Enchantment Opera, and Voicexperience/Savannah Voice Festival. She also served in the hospitality industry in food/beverage and as a tour guide in Winston Salem, NC. Destination on the Left is joined by Jennifer Lazarz, the Tourism and Marketing Manager for the City of Gallup, New Mexico. On our podcast, Jennifer talks about how her background as an opera singer helps her bring a unique lens to the travel and tourism industry. She also discusses the importance of building relationships within the industry to promote a destination, the value of ‘people’ in tourism marketing, and the upcoming centennial anniversary of Route 66. What You Will Learn: How Jennifer’s background as an opera singer helps her bring a unique lens to the travel and tourism industry The importance of building relationships within the industry to better promote your destination Why travel is about the people, not the experience, and how we can leverage that notion How Jennifer is preparing for the upcoming centennial anniversary of Route 66 How Jennifer has been able to capture the unique character of Gallup using creativity and collaboration What Jennifer has done to help Gallup stand out from the crowd The lessons Jennifer has taken away from the global pandemic, and how coopetition helped her through The City of Gallup Destination on the Left is joined by Jennifer Lazarz, the Tourism and Marketing Manager for the City of Gallup, New Mexico. On our podcast, Jennifer talks about how her background as an opera singer helps her bring a unique lens to the travel and tourism industry. She also discusses the importance of building relationships within the industry to promote a destination, the value of ‘people’ in tourism marketing, and the upcoming centennial anniversary of Route 66. Jennifer’s insights provide us with a great blueprint to approach our destination marketing strategy for 2021. Capturing the Character of Gallup Jennifer describes Gallup, NM as a city hiding in plain sight because it is a very substantial town despite what you might expect. Gallup is thirty miles east of the Arizona border on Interstate 40 and the Historic Route 66. It is surrounded by Native American populations and a significant amount of indigenous land, so Gallup has essentially become the economic hub of the entire region. There is an amazing culture derived from a combination of its coal mining roots and the influence of native cultural arts. Jennifer’s mission has been to capture this unique culture in her marketing efforts, and she has employed an incredible use of creativity and collaboration to do so. Opportunity Through Networking Throughout her tenure as the Tourism and Marketing Manager for Gallup, Jennifer has put a lot of effort into simply letting people know Gallup is there. Social media, digital marketing, and traditional out-of-home advertising have all played a major role in the growth of Gallup’s marketing platform. However, Jennifer’s approach to networking is what sets Gallup apart. She has spent a ton of time attending travel and tourism events and developing relationships with industry partners. Once they understood Jennifer’s vision and Gallup’s accessibility, they started providing her with resources to realize that vision. Don’t underestimate what your destination has to offer, there is always an atypical opportunity out there if you are willing to find it. Website: www.galluprealtrue.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-lazarz-ctis-a0909512a/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-gallup-new-mexico/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galluprealtrue Twitter: @galluprealtrue We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

Florida Courts have been leading the nation in social media with 90 percent of their jurisdictions utilizing social media platforms. Joining us for this episode we have Craig Waters, who has been credited for this accolade. Waters is the current director of the Public Information Office at the Florida Supreme Court, where he has worked for the last 34 years. He is also an attorney and former journalist. He launched his career in court communications in 1994 when, as a staff attorney, he created the court’s first website.The innovative communications programs he spearheaded included establishing the court’s Public Information Office in 1996, organizing the first gavel-to-gavel livestreams of his court’s oral arguments starting in 1997, founding Florida’s first professional association for court PIOs in 2005, and using social media for court communications starting in 2009. He is best known as the public spokesperson for the Florida Supreme Court during the 36 days of election disputes 20 years ago known to history as Bush v. Gore.

The Presidential campaign is heating up just 18 weeks before Election Day. Joe Biden is bashing the Trump administration calling its coronavirus response a failure. Newt Gingrich, former House Speaker, discusses how President Trump can win re-election despite the pandemic and racial unrest; Gingrich also gives his opinion on the recent polls. Every ten years Americans are asked to come forward and be counted in the U.S. Census. The data helps provide daily services to communities across the nation. Michael Cook is the chief of the Public Information Office at the U.S. Census Bureau and he joins the 'Rundown' to explain why it's important to take part in the Census. Cook discusses the history of the Census and how it's been affected by the coronavirus. Plus, commentary by Robert Jeffress, Fox News Contributor and pastor of the Dallas First Baptist Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode NotesWelcome to Episode 7 of FireFighter KingdomOur Guest:Lt. David Lujan of the Bernalillo County Helicopter Rescue. David is going on 14 years in the fire service and is also a Public Information Office for the Bernalillo County Fire Department (BCFD). Topics Covered:What situations need rescue when outdoorsWhen to use an SOS beaconAssess your help or need situation quickly  Be prepared for your hike or outdoors trip Do you have to pay for a helicopter rescue Private vs public medical response70 year old viral rescue video from newsAir Zermatt and Netflix video "The Horn" Thank you to: Sheriff Manuel Gonzales, Undersheriff Larry Koren, Fire Chief Greg Perez, Depty. Chief of Operations Larry Rose, Dpty. Chief of Administration Zach LardyAlpine Helicopter EMSPlease subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you heard this.Help us grow the Fire Fighter Kingdom Tribe by sharing with others and also visit us on our YouTube channel and other social websites below. Thanks and see you soon!iTunes PodcastFaceBook PageYouTube ChannelVisit FireFighter Kingdom Website

Welcome to Episode 6 of FireFighter KingdomOur Guest:Lt. David Lujan of the Bernalillo County Helicopter Rescue. David is going on 14 years in the fire service and is also a Public Information Office for the Bernalillo County Fire Department (BCFD). Topics Covered:Role in recent Valencia county firMetro Air Support Unit (MASU) and roleTraining and selection for Helicopter RescueUNM School of Medicine Reach & Treat TeamInternational Diploma in Mountain MedicineJason WilliamsRescue operations around the stateNumber of helicopter calls 2019 and 2020Care package drops vs lifts or rescues Proper preparation for outdoors & wilderness to avoid rescues22 Push Up Challenge - Veteran Suicide Awareness CampaignLora Cunningham PSA AwardPlease subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you heard this.Help us grow the Fire Fighter Kingdom Tribe by sharing with others and also visit us on our YouTube channel and other social websites below. Thanks and see you soon!iTunes PodcastFaceBook PageYouTube ChannelVisit FireFighter Kingdom Website

Michael C. Cook Sr., Chief of the Public Information Office at the U.S. Census Bureau, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss the U.S. Census Bureau needs communities to respond to 2020 census.

Michael C. Cook Sr., chief of the Public Information Office at the U.S. Census Bureau, and Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director for the U.S. Census Bureau offer up their words of advice for the Class of 2020, and explain the importance of being counted in the 2020 Census. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Chief of Public Information Office at the U.S. Census Bureau talks to us about Census Day. He also shares with us how the Census Bureau is adjusting to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Dr. Amy Acton, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, discusses the history and progression of the coronavirus in Ohio, and how to protect yourself. State Representative Sedrick Denson (D-Cincinnati), Ohio Republican Party strategist Terry Casey, Capital University Professor Suzanne Marilley, and Columbus Dispatch reporter Randy Ludlow. They discuss the state's response to the coronavirus epidemic. Michael Cook, Chief of the Public Information Office at the U.S. Census Bureau. Wrapping up the hour is Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Columbus-based Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Dale Cabaniss out as OPM director Max Stier, President & CEO of the Partnership for Public Service details the significance of the departure of recently confirmed OPM director, Dale Cabaniss as agencies respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Census's response to the coronavirus Michael Cook, Chief of the Census Bureau’s Public Information Office discusses Census modifications to ensure employees are safe. The Defense Department response to the coronavirus pandemic Lernes Hebert, Principal Director of Military Personnel Policy at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense details efforts underway to inform military employees of teleworking options. Tips for federal employees during the coronavirus Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, partner at the Federal Practice Group, highlights recommendations to federal employees seeking time off during the coronavirus pandemic.

Make your family stronger with these tips for sober-minded driving. Drinking & Driving is really Drinking and Distracted Driving. My guest is CHP Officer Art Montiel, Public Information Office for the California Highway Patrol's Redwood City office. You'll learn how to get a friend or family member who isn't sober to pull over and let you out of the car. Plus, we want your family to be able to call you when they need a safe ride, so you'll learn what to do to their phone and what to give them before they leave the house. - Chris Jackson  

Holiday driving can be dangerous. Your family will be stronger and safer when you share with them the DUI tips you hear on this show. My guests are CHP Officer Art Montiel, Public Information Office for the California Highway Patrol's Redwood City office, and CHP Officer Ross Lee, Public Information Officer for the California Highway Patrol's San Jose office. You'll learn how to get a friend or family member who isn't sober to pull over and let you out of the car, how to get anyone from a loved one to an acquaintance to give YOU the car keys, and more. - Chris Jackson

These tips for sober-minded driving will help make your family stronger. Drinking & Driving is really Drinking and Distracted Driving. My guest is CHP Officer Art Montiel, Public Information Office for the California Highway Patrol's Redwood City office. You'll learn how to get a friend or family member who isn't sober to pull over and let you out of the car. Plus, we want your family to be able to call you when they need a safe ride, so you'll learn what to do to their phone and what to give them before they leave the house. - Chris Jackson  

Your family will be stronger when you share with them the DUI tips you hear on this show. My guest is CHP Officer Ross Lee, Public Information Office for the California Highway Patrol's San Jose office. Learn how to get a friend or family member who isn't sober to pull over and let you out of the car. Learn how to get anyone from a loved one to an acquaintance to give YOU the car keys. - Chris Jackson  

Happy October 1, 2018! I hope you enjoy this encore performance of Career Callings Radio from December 7, 2015. God bless! – Robbie Romeiser Photo courtesy of Public Information Office. Main topic(s): Great career research tools. Discovering your calling with Crown Ministry’s Career Direct Assessment. 30 CEOs Reveal the Daily Habits Responsible for Their Success Click here […]

Sergeant Eric E. Franz, Cincinnati Police Department, Public Information Office, Social Media Administrator and Carol Smith, President, Roselawn Community Council. National Night Out, Tuesday August 7th. Help build a stronger, safer community by helping to improve police/community relations.

The Arcadia Unified School District has an internship program with more than 30 students who support the Public Information Office and who work as news reporters for the District. The award-winning internship program has been recognized by the California School Public Relations Association and serves as a model program which has inspired other internship programs throughout the country. For more information please visit www.ausddci.blogspot.com. For more school PR podcasts and blogs please visit www.ryanPRforan.blogspot.com.

In this episode Cal OES Coastal Region Administrator talks about the merging of data science and technology and how emergency managers and responders get surprisingly effective help from free phone apps. She also talks about how the state was able to reduce the financial impacts of the Napa quake and keep the important wine industry flowing. Plus, she candidly discusses her way of handling emotionally draining disasters such as the San Diego Fire Siege of 2007 and the San Mateo Floods in 2015, and how she's able to face angry citizens when they accuse government of not doing enough for them in times of crisis.  Jodi Traversaro has worked for the State for more than 20 years. Traversaro came to Cal OES from the California Department of Human Resources, where she oversaw training and performance management. She worked for Cal OES from 2005 to 2008 where she served as the Director of the California Specialized Training Institute, led the Public Information Office during the response and recovery for the 2007 Southern California Wildfires, Chief of the Legislative Affairs Office and served as an Executive Duty Officer. Referenced Apps PulsePoint App for iOS   PulsePoint for Android   PulsePoint AED for iOS   PulsePoint AED for Android Google Earth   Banjo Nixle WEA (Wireless Emergency Alerts)  

Our interview with Canada's Ambassador to Iceland, Stewart Wheeler, takes us on a journey from Trent to Bogotá to Afghanistan to Iceland and speaks to the ability to evolve, learn, and communicate.Stewart began his career in the public service in 1993, working in the Public Information Office at the House of Commons. In 1994, he joined External Affairs and International Trade Canada.He has served abroad in Washington, D.C., as second secretary, covering congressional relations and energy trade policy; Bogotá, as political counsellor; London, as head of the public affairs team at Canada House; and Kabul, as political program manager at the Canadian embassy in Afghanistan (2010 to 2011).Stewart has also had a variety of assignments at headquarters, serving as parliamentary relations officer, departmental spokesperson in the Press Office, deputy director of Mexico Relations, deputy director of corporate and internal communications, and, most recently, director of Cabinet relations.He earned the Minister’s Award for Foreign Policy Excellence as a member of the Kosovo Task Force in 1999.From 1999 to 2004, Mr. Wheeler served as press secretary to the governor general and in that capacity accompanied the governor general on her State Visit to Iceland in 2003.He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.

  Angel Santana, WP3GW travels around the World, from his home on the island of Puerto Rico, not by ship or airplane, but on the wings of ham radio. Angel says, “the magic for me is speaking to people in other countries”. He likes to meet people, make connections from different countries, from different backgrounds.  Join Eric, 4Z1UG, in his QSO with Angel about his beginnings in ham radio, his “wall paper”,and the contributions he has made and continues to make to amateur radio as the Public Information Office in his ARRL section for Puerto Rico.