Podcasts about Tampa Police Department

Send us a textJonee Lewis is an Emmy-award-winning Journalist who is now the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the Tampa Police Department. Jonee' is a Lakeland native with 13 years of experience in the media industry, having previously served as a reporter for Fox 13 in Tampa and television news stations in Memphis, Winston-Salem, Myrtle Beach, Gainesville, and Tallahassee.  She holds a Master of Arts in Mass Communication from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Media Studies from Florida State University. She is thrilled to serve her community in this new capacity and promote positive relationships between law enforcement and those who live, work, and visit the City of Tampa.Email - mailto: tpd-pio@tampagov.netEye-Opening Moments PodcastEye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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.

NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Chris Trenkmann joins Ryan Gorman and Dana McKay with some of Today's Top Stories - The House Ethics panel probing Matt Gaetz has issued 25 subpoenas, gunman's mother in the Sebring bank shooting tells jurors he had a dream about a school shooting, Hillsborough County schools are set to adopt a new cell phone policy, convicted 'Bayshore Rapist' is seeking a new trial, a Lakeland McDonald's employee was caught on video firing a gun at an angry customer's car, and the Tampa Police Department just unveiled it's first fleet of electric vehicles.

In today's Florida Man Friday installment of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we uncover the mindboggling actions of 23-year-old Alyssa Ann Zinger. With the guise of a 14-year-old girl, Alyssa infiltrated the lives of unsuspecting minors, leading to a series of deplorable crimes with lots of minors.Alyssa's calculated deception began on Snapchat, where messages vanish, allowing her to prey on children with disturbing ease. Her initial arrest in November 2023 for engaging in over 30 sexual acts with a student and distributing explicit materials was only the tip of the iceberg. As the investigation unfolded, the depth of her manipulation became clear, with multiple victims from Wilson Middle School in Tampa falling prey to her plot.The Tampa Police Department's discovery that Alyssa had posed as a homeschooled teen to gain the trust of her victims adds a layer of horror to her actions. When caught shoplifting, her attempt to maintain her false identity crumbled, unraveling a year-long police investigation and leading to her arrest on multiple counts of lewd and lascivious conduct.Join me as we delve into the psyche of a predator who exploited the innocence of youth and the legal system's response to such heinous acts.In today's poll, we ask: Should Alyssa Zinger have been denied bail from the outset, given the severity of her alleged crimes?Share your opinion in our new secure WhatsApp group: https://murderandlove.com/whatsappand don't forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive case extras at https://www.patreon.com/loveandmurder.*************************************************************************************************HOW TO SUPPORT LOVE AND MURDER:

Guest: Danny Alvarez, FL State Representative, Dist. 69 Danny Alvarez is an attorney practicing in all facets of family law and a business consultant with significant experience in corporate communications, marketing and messaging management. Within Family Law, Danny helps families through some of the most difficult of times focusing on unity, respect and well-being of everyone involved. His practice focus is to help children and families navigate through the process and emerge healthy and ready to prosper. Danny serves as General Counsel for the Tampa Police Benevolent Association, the Union representing over 1100 active, reserve and retired members of the Tampa Police Department. He also helps businesses of all sizes navigate day-to-day operational, legal and marketing issues with a concentration on business growth and increased sales. Mr. Alvarez taught Business Law at the University of Tampa for almost nine years and is regularly requested by media outlets in English and in Spanish to provide insight on legal and business matters. After receiving the prestigious Distinguished Military Graduate designation, Danny was commissioned as an infantry officer in the United States Army in 1997. He is a graduate of the Infantry Officers Basic Course, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Leaders Course, the Basic Airborne Course and the Jump Master Course. He was a performing member of the Silver Wings, the Army's first and oldest parachute demonstration and skydiving team. After six years of combined service, he departed the Army in 2001 as a Captain having successfully led hundreds of men and women while maintaining responsibility for millions of dollars in vehicles, equipment and gear. Danny was awarded the prestigious Hispanic Man of the Year by Tampa Hispanic Heritage Incorporated and was also named The Tampa Bay Community Service Person of the Year by Al Gallon Ministries in 2015. He is a three-time Tampa Bay Business Journal Heroes At Work award winner (2014, 2016 and 2017) and in 2012 was named the Small Business of the Year by the Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce. /// The Yard Sign is a weekly political podcast presenting a different perspective on the week's local, state, and national news and politics. In addition to the revolving cast of panelists, The Yard Sign will feature political candidates, subject matter experts, and elected officials. The Yard Sign is The Most Important Irrelevant Political Podcast based out of Florida featuring young professional conservatives discussing the political news of the day. The show airs weekly on Mondays at 7pm.    Visit our website: http://theyardsignshow.com Like The Yard Sign on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theyardsign Follow The Yard Sign on Twitter: http://twitter.com/theyardsign  Subscribe: http://youtube.com/@theyardsign  Subscribe to the audio version of the podcast:  @Apple  : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yard-sign/id1495113397?ls=1   @Google Play  : https://play.google.com/music/m/Inqmpbo3vwel3ty4vxwfj7yenja?t=The_Yard_Sign  ​ @Spotify  : https://open.spotify.com/show/0DhWX6twVGllPAdTIQ4Ljg 

NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Read Sheperd runs through today's top stories, including two Hillsborough County deputies seriously injured after being ambushed, a verdict issued in the 'Take Care of Maya' civil lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, and the announcement of a town hall on Ybor City safety concerns by the Tampa Police Department.

On today's MJ Morning Show: Office security system Morons in the news Proctor & Gamble - Froggy Arm Pit Song Of The Day Powerball... did anyone win? Roxanne's get-together with Leigh Spann Wimbledon champion Alcaraz Serial Killer Rex Florida homeowner insurance cancellations James Cameron squashes a rumor MJ got a text for an appointment with the DMV... was it a scam? MJ talked to son Julian about their HCSO ride-along Car hits a marijuana dispensary... was it Froggy? Tampa Police Department warns of cars being stolen from valet parking Clearwater connection to serial killer victims Company's security issue revisited Crazy playground acid attack  Root beer lawsuit settlement Tom Brady continues to cash in on jerseys with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

We trained with the Tampa Police Department and had a blast. The post Freakshow Train With Tampa Police & Plead The Fifth Davy Favorite Food appeared first on WiLD 94.1.

The Krewe were invited to the Tampa Police Department to run their training course. They also got to experience a J Turn. Hear the audio of Launa and Kevin from inside the car. Luke Combs made a big announcement about his show here in Tampa.

Police in Florida are searching for three suspects who were caught on camera robbing more than 40 storage units in Tampa last week. Video of the incident, shared to YouTube by the Tampa Police Department, showed three men entering a storage facility armed with a ladder and cart. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Podcast Season 3 episode 16 - Today I have the honor of introducing: Chip DeBlockChip was born and raised in Tampa, Florida in 1962 and graduated from the University of South Florida in 1983 with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. He worked with the Tampa Police Department for 30 years (1983 – 2013) and retired as a detective. Chip is best known for his work in Organized Crime, Public Corruption, Adult Entertainment and being a Whistleblower.  He co-founded the LEOAFFAIRS.COM law enforcement website in 2002 which sold in 2014. Chip created the LEO Round Table law enforcement talk show on 12/14/2015 of which he is currently the host. 

We are excited to be joined by the Legal Chair of the Tampa Chapter of the ACLU, James Shaw. James helped to uncover the racist "Crime Free Multi Housing"program run by the Tampa Police Department that encouraged and may have coerced landlords into evicting families where one of the residents committed a crime, even one as minor as pan-handling or a crime of poverty. This program is also known as the "Renting While Black" program, because over 90% of the residents evicted under this program were black.

Episode 114 Tracy McClelland36 Year-old Mother of three, Tracy McClelland vanished in Fenruary, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. When she didn't show up at the hospital for the birth of her nephew, her family feared something was wrong. In March, 2007, workers found the body of a woman, clad only in a denim skirt, buried in a shallow grave at their job site. Since there was no ID found with the body and due to decomposition, Detectives had to ID using serial numbers from her breast implants, and prints from her finger tips. The dead woman turned out to be Tracy McClelland. Police were tight lipped about the cause of death, stating only that there was upper body trauma and that the case was a homicide. Police had their work cut out for them trying to figure out who killed Tracy, and why. Tracy, once a possible student with dreams of becoming a teacher, had lost her way following the suicide of her brother. Devastated by the loss, Tracy sank into depression, and drug use, and alternated between living on the streets and crashing at friend's homes. 15 years later, her case remains unsolved. In this episode, Tracy's niece Malia discusses her aunt's tragic death, the circumstances that led to it, and her family's effort to find justice for Tracy. If you have any information about the murder of Tracy McClelland, please call the Tampa Police Department at (813) 276-3200.To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamilyor through Paypal at:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamilyTo contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit:TheMurderInMyFamily.com

Ryan and NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Chris Trenkman discuss a Department of Justice investigation into the Tampa Police Department, the results of the U.S. Senate primaries in Ohio, and a must-win Game 2 for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Genevieve Judge joined the Sarasota Police Department in Florida in May 2013 to serve as the Public Information Officer after nearly 10 years working in TV News as a Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) and Anchor. As a Florida native, born and raised in Sarasota, Genevieve is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating partnerships, community policing communication strategies, and public information campaigns to inform and share with the citizens and visitors in the City of Sarasota as well as journalists working in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota media market.  She serves in an on-call role for her agency 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and manages all social media for the Sarasota Police Department.  She's a one-woman-PIO for her agency and is honored and humbled to work alongside the men and women, both sworn and civilian, of the Sarasota Police Department. Genevieve was honored as the Sarasota Police Department's Civilian Employee of the Year in 2014 and received the 2015 ConnectedCOPS Civilian Award of Excellence for her work singularly demonstrating overall excellence in the use of social media to improve public safety. Genevieve is currently serving as a Representative at Large for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) PIO Section, is a member of the National Information Officers Association (NIOA), and is a Past President of the Florida Law Enforcement PIO Association (FLEPIOA).  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication degree from Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts.  Her husband, Jimmy, also serves in law enforcement as a Multi-Media Crime Technician at the Tampa Police Department. Genevieve's e-mail address:  Genevieve.Judge@SarasotaFL.govGenevieve's Twitter:  @GenevieveJudge

Ms. Patrica Brown joins Not a Great Whisperer Podcast to talk about losing her son to gun violence in March 2020. Ms. Patrica shares her heartbreaking and powerful story about losing her youngest son and how it is an everyday battle for her. She decided to create the group, Rise Up for Peace, to help support other parents who have lost a child/children and to encourage the community to stop the violence. The first walk was a beautiful turnout with 200+ people from the community. The second peace walk is on March 20th, 2021 and will again be in partnership with The Tampa Police Department and Community Peace Advocate, Edie Darling at Robles Park. Ms. Patricia’s mission is to provide emotional support to families who have lost loved ones to senseless violence. Uniting as "One Voice, One Sound" against violence by joining forces with public officials, law enforcement and like minded organizations who have the heart for the hurting, helpless and hopeless individuals who are seeking closure and committed to the soul purpose of ushering peace, love and unity back into our communities. Enjoy the real, unedited conversation with Ms.Patricia and Katy.

Jane Castor is the 59th Mayor of the City of Tampa. Born and raised in Tampa Florida, Jane graduated from Chamberlain High School and attended the University of Tampa on an athletic scholarship. She went on to join the Tampa Police Department and worked her way from a beat cop to Tampa’s first female Chief of Police. In 2019, Jane was elected as the first openly gay mayor in the City of Tampa  Jane currently resides in Seminole Heights with her longtime partner, Ana Cruz, and her two sons Sergei and Seely.

Sponsored by the INTERNATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SUMMIT. *This information should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions are anecdotal and should not take precedent over that of qualified medical professionals. Chip was born and raised in Tampa, Florida in 1962, and graduated from the University of South Florida in 1983 with a B.A. in Criminal Justice.  He worked with the Tampa Police Department for 30 years (1983 – 2013) and retired as a detective. Chip is best known for his work in Organized Crime, Public Corruption, Adult Entertainment, and being a Whistleblower.  He co-founded the LEOAFFAIRS.COM law enforcement website in 2002, which sold in 2014. Chip created the LEO Round Table law enforcement talk show on in 2015, of which he is currently the host.  Contact Chip DeBlock on LinkedIn, Twitter, or through his website.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan and Morgan discuss the bad design and execution of a pro-law enforcement mural painted outside the Tampa Police Department headquarters.

What’s it like battling coronavirus on the front lines? Peter Schorsch hunkers down with Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan to find out. Dugan has had a 28-year career with the Tampa Police Department and was instrumental in establishing the department’s reputation as a well-respected, highly professional organization. In November 2017, then-Mayor Bob Buckhorn halted a national search for Chief, naming Dugan the 32nd Chief of Police, after serving as the department’s Interim Chief. Dugan talks about how he went from a hit the ground running-chief to one managing law enforcement response to the COVID-19 crisis. He’s juggling both public safety and officer safety. The department currently has 30 officers under quarantine with one who tested positive for the coronavirus as well as another 45 officers being monitored for symptoms. Dugan explains the challenges facing law enforcement agencies as officers lack the ability to wear appropriate protective gear. Officers, he explain, cannot be encumbered by extra protective equipment that could hinder their ability to protect themselves in a dangerous situation. Dugan looks ahead as the agency continues to manage the crisis and worries about a potential uptick in looting and domestic violence calls, though so far, calls for service are actually down due to so many individuals staying at home. Special Guest: Brian Dugan.

Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss how the Tampa Police Department is keeping the community safe during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Caspers Company is a family owned business that has thrived for decades in Tampa Bay. They operate dozens of McDonald's around the area. Like the Tampa Police Department, Caspers Company thrives on giving back to the community. I sat down and spoke with some of the staff and management to discuss their role and impact in the community.

On this episode of Role Call, special guest Maureen Famiano joins Chief Brian Dugan to discuss how she leverages her multimedia experience to make a positive impact in the community.Maureen Famiano has spent more than 30 years in the broadcast business. Locally she worked as a new producer and executive producer of morning show television at Daytime on NBC & Great Day Live on CBS. She really believes in relationship building and sharing a positive outlook. A cancer diagnosis in 2010, didn’t derail her for long. She fought the fight – and tries to help others look for the positivity in every single day. Working with the police, community groups and businesses helps everyone grow and prosper. Her media company MEF Media looks to help people discover their unique story and put a video spotlight on their business and stand out from the rest. MEFMedia.com

Ryan Gorman and Felix Vega discuss an upcoming community homeless outreach initiative with Officer Stephanie Haley from the Tampa Police Department and Krystal Filsinger, the chair of the homeless outreach committee. www.thhi.org

On this episode of Role Call with Chief Brian Dugan, special guest John Newman joins us to talk about students, schools and safety. Newman serves as the Chief of School Security and Emergency Management for Hillsborough County Public Schools--the 3rd largest school district in the state; 8th in the nation. Chiefs Dugan and Newman discuss the importance of active shooter training and how the school district prepares its faculty and staff to respond to emergency situations.Prior to taking on his role with Hillsborough County Schools, Newman served the community as a police officer with the Tampa Police Department. He worked his way up the ranks to Assistant Chief of Investigations and Support before retiring after 29 years of service.

On this episode of Role Call with Chief Brian Dugan, special guest Vance Johnson joins the show to share how he is using his personal journey through a dark world of drugs, alcohol and addiction to shed light and save lives world-wide. The former NFL Denver Bronco gives us an inside look at the abuse and addiction he witnessed as a child and how it affected his adult life. During the interview, Chief Dugan and Vance tackle controversial issues such as the nation's mental health crisis, the negative side of social media, and the tragic effects of addiction. They also talk about Vance's latest book--" Uncovered: Why Becoming Less Became Everything" available at all bookstores and online.Connect with Vance Johnson after the podcast at www.vancecares.com

On this episode of Role Call with Chief Brian Dugan, we hear how a local non-profit is rising to the occasion to help the Tampa Police Department. Special guest Steve Toll who serves as the president of the Rise Tampa Foundation explains the organization's goal to pick up where the city budget stops.To learn how you can support law enforcement through the Rise Tampa Foundation, visit risetampa.org

In June 2018, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) charitable organization called The Community Pet Project was formed serving Hillsborough County, Florida. Many local rescue volunteers were frequently encountering homeless and at-risk people who were desperately trying to care for their pets. For many of these people, their pets were their only reason to keep moving forward and survive the despair of their current situations. Without the help of the Community Pet Project, many of these pets would have to be surrendered to local shelters. The Community Pet Project volunteers work to help these people keep and care for their pets. Quarterly community outreach events are held with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and the Tampa Police Department to provide homeless and at-risk families pet food and pet supplies such as flea prevention, wormer, grooming supplies, treats, and toys. as well as information regarding veterinary care and spay and neuter surgeries. Financial contributions and product donations are greatly appreciated and always needed.

In June 2018, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) charitable organization called The Community Pet Project was formed serving Hillsborough County, Florida. Many local rescue volunteers were frequently encountering homeless and at-risk people who were desperately trying to care for their pets. For many of these people, their pets were their only reason to keep moving forward and survive the despair of their current situations. Without the help of the Community Pet Project, many of these pets would have to be surrendered to local shelters. The Community Pet Project volunteers work to help these people keep and care for their pets. Quarterly community outreach events are held with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and the Tampa Police Department to provide homeless and at-risk families pet food and pet supplies such as flea prevention, wormer, grooming supplies, treats, and toys. as well as information regarding veterinary care and spay and neuter surgeries. Financial contributions and product donations are greatly appreciated and always needed.

On this episode of Role Call with Chief Brian Dugan, we hear how officers at the Tampa Police Athletic League (PAL) play a role inside the ring. Special guest Officer Adam Harris a six-year veteran of the Tampa Police Department joins Chief Dugan for a ringside chat about the PAL boxing program and the impact it's making on youth in the city.To learn more about the PAL Boxing program visit: https://www.paltampa.org/

On this episode of Role Call, Chief Brian Dugan packs up the podcast to join several University of South Florida football players at the police department's training facility. In between action-packed scenarios where players played the role of the police, Chief Dugan interviewed the department's training corporal Jared Douds, USF strength and conditioning coach Pat Moorer and USF offensive tackle Marcus Norman.

On this episode, Chief Brian Dugan joins special guest Jason Sowell to talk about the impact a free laundry service initiative is making around the nation. Sowell founded the non-profit organization Current Initiatives, which operates the "Laundry Project." The organization is one of four groups that received a Community Investment Grant from the Tampa Police Department in 2018. The Laundry Project assists low-income families with meeting a basic need – washing clothes and linens, by turning laundromats into community centers of hope. Laundry fees are paid for while volunteers assist with laundry services, entertain children, and create a caring space at the laundromat.Chief Dugan shares his experience with the Laundry Project and how it brought Tampa Police officers and residents closer.The Tampa Police Department is accepting applications for the 2019 Community Investment Grant program from June 3-July 31. For more information visit: https://www.tampagov.net/police/tpd-grant

On this episode, Chief Brian Dugan goes CSI with two of Tampa PD's Latent Fingerprint Specialists. Holly Guastalli and Monique Palisi share how their roles behind the microscope help officers solve crimes. They also discuss why what you see on popular crime drama series, isn't really what you get in real life.From rolling fingerprints to examining loops, whirls and arches--learn the various steps that go in to positively identifying crime suspects.The show takes an unexpected twist when the forensic experts reveal details from their most intereting cases.

On this episode of Role Call with Chief Brian Dugan, we get behind the handle bars with Onbikes co-founder Julius Tobin to hear how the local nonprofit uses two-wheels to power positive change.  Tobin shares some secrets behind the wildly popular nonprofit's ability to provide free bikes to at-risk kids.Tobin and a group of friends founded Onbikes in 2011 after hosting a successful community bike ride that raised money to purchase bikes for disadvantaged children.  Since then, the nonprofit has teamed up with numerous organizations, including the Tampa Police Department, to provide thousands of kids with their first set of wheels.Tobin and his colleagues view Onbikes as not just an organization, but a lifestyle. Their hope is that each person who experiences Onbikes picks up their “giving is better than receiving” philosophy that promotes the organization's committment to serving the community around them.Learn more about Onbikes online at https://www.onbikes.org/

On this special episode of Role Call, Chief Brian Dugan joins Mayor Jane Castor along with the families of our fallen officers, the men and women of the Tampa Police Department and visiting law enforcement agencies to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty.The audio included in this episode was captured during the annual Police Memorial Ceremony on May 8, 2019 in front of the Tampa Police Department's headquarters in downtown.Let them never be forgotten.

On this episode of Role Call, Chief Brian Dugan is joined by Tampa Police Lieutenant Doug Groves to chat about the upcoming Police Unity Tour which starts on May 8.An avid cyclist, Lieutenant Groves plays an important role in coordinating the department's involvement in the "ride for those who died." He shares the importance of the Police Unity Tour and how officers prepare for the humbling 240 miles bike ride from Portsmouth, Virginia to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial bears the names of 21,183 U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty throughout American history. The names include the 31 Tampa Police officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice.Follow Lieutenant Doug Groves and his team's extraordinary journey to our Nation's Capitol on the Tampa Police Department official Facebook page at Facebook.com/TampaPDTo learn more about the Police Unity Tour and to become a sponsor visit http://policeunitytourviii.org/

Police Trade Cash For Thousands of Guns Each Year. But Experts Say It Does Little to Stem Violence. On June 27, the Tampa Police Department staged a daylong gun buyback event in response to a recent rise of shootings and homicides in Hillsborough County, Florida. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., anyone in the county could anonymously exchange an operating gun for $50 in cash and walk away with no questions asked. By the end of the day, the department had collected 521 firearms: 213 revolvers, 135 pistols, 104 rifles, and 79 shotguns. After being catalogued, the haul will be... View Article

On this SPECIAL EDITION of #THEBLACKFILES, Juan & Jose are joined by con attendee Nicholetta Avangelia Koutsoubos. Nicholetta and her service dog went to Tampa Bay Comic-Con this year and were met by unacceptable hostility from other attendees, con staff, members of the Tampa Police Department, and social media trolls. We are giving her a platform to air her grievances in the hopes that the management of Tampa Ba Comic-Con take her message to heart.

A Bunnell woman is sentenced to life in prison for killing her blind husband and burying him in the backyard, and Hank Earl Carr kills a 4-year-old boy and three law enforcement officers during a shooting spree that stretched across three counties 20 years ago. Special guests: Former Hernando County Sheriff's crisis negotiator Marisabel Kelly, retired Tampa police detective Dan Grossi, former Tampa Tribune reporter Sarah Huntley, Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Steve Gaskins

Not only does the show aim to make you a better consumer, we also strive to make you more street smart. Today's episode kicks features the owner of A Snoop Inspection Jay Smith explaining how getting a home inspection could help prevent a dead deal. We also welcome Janelle McGregor, who is a spokesperson for the Tampa Police Department how coordinating with law enforcement agencies all over the country is key to combating all manner of crime. Our self defense expert Joe Harrison, who is also the owner of Harrison Martial Arts, explains how being trained is vital to preventing tragedies. Our Name That Tune Segment sees our expert contributors show off their knowledge of popular songs from the 80's and Grammy Award nominees and winners. The Tell Me Something Good segment highlights a man who took a chance at Disney World, and it payed off for him in a big way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Historic Tampa Neighborhood of Southeast Seminole Heights, has become paralyzed by fear…a community living on edge. They have seen four victims gunned down without a known motive. But now, chilling videos may provide the clues to help capture the Seminole Heights Killer. Join Teresa and her guests Tampa Police Department, Public Information Officer Steve Hegarty. He is leading public messaging for the investigation. And from the Tampa Bay Times, Senior Writer and Military Reporter, Howard Altman, reporting the facts since the shootings began.Links:http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/video-shows-suspect-tampa-serial-killings-51190862http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/On-the-night-shift-in-Seminole-Heights-Tampa-police-keep-watch-for-a-killer_162775357reVolver Podcasts would like to thank our guests Steve Hegarty, Tampa Bay Police Department and Howard Altman, Tampa Bay Times.Host: Teresa RodríguezShowrunner: Carmen LucasEditor: Cesar HaliwaClick below to Subscribe on:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/teresa-rodriguez-stories-beyond-the-headlines/id1294144122Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iximr5uqwege67iw77vl4h5n3uqSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aUY1JSXldLbsG0MppTp0fiHeart Radio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/teresa-rodriguez-stories-beyond-the-headlines-28549674/

Join us on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. for a very special interview with the retiring Chief of the Tampa Police Department.    Jane Castor’s decisive leadership is evident in all aspects of her 31 year career. She was elected the first female president of a police academy class and 26 years later, she became the first woman to lead the Tampa Police Department.Chief Castor has redefined community policing in her hometown and driven down the crime rate with her innovative approach to fighting crime. Over the course of her career, Chief Jane Castor built a reputation for working side by side with residents, community leaders, business owners and neighboring law enforcement agencies to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in Tampa. Those community partnerships are the foundation of TPD’s dynamic crime reduction strategy, “Focus on Four.” Since its induction in 2003, the plan has reduced violent and property crime by 70%.     Jane’s strong leadership style is balanced with her efforts to help Tampa’s most disadvantaged children.She recently opened the doors of a multi-million dollar gymnasium for the Police Athletic League. The new facility is now serving more than 300 at-risk children. The department also opened a brand new safe haven for children called the RICH House. It’s the second of its kind offering a safe environment for children to thrive and for parents to connect with social services. Chief Castor’s commitment to at-risk kids is exemplified in her new Young Adult Police Academy. It targets kids on the verge of becoming involved in crime. Join us as we say farewell to Chief Jane Castor and commend her for serving the City of Tampa and it's diverse communities with distinction.

On our next edition of America's Community Voices Network, we examine gun violence in at risk communities in the City of Tampa that has reached epidemic preportions.  On Saturday, April 18, 2015, 12 noon sharp at the Abundant Life Church Parking Lot, 8117 N 13th Street, Sulphur Springs a Community March will occur to raise awareness about the increased gun violence in the Springs threatening the safety and health of children, families and neighborhoods.  Our guest is a representative of the Tampa Police Department, Lt. Randy Peters.  This event will also provide information about positive resources available to the community.  Rally! Eat! Drink! Support.

On January 28, 2011, the Tampa Police Department received a phone call from a woman who was worried about her daughter, Julie Schenecker. A devoted Army wife and mother of two, Julie had sent her mother an email that could be described as “suicidal.” When authorities arrived at the Schenecker home, they encountered a horrific scene… Sixteen-year-old Calyx and thirteen-year-old Beau Schenecker were found dead—both of them shot, then covered with blankets. Upon questioning, Julie admitted that she was “tired of the kids talking back” and just “wanted it to be over.” Had her manic depression driven her to the point of insanity? Or was hers a case of cold, calculated violence and manipulation? This is the shocking true story of motherhood, mental illness, and two charges of murder in the first degree. SLEEP MY DARLINGS-The True Story Of A Mother Who Killed Her Children In Cold Blood-Diane Fanning  

In Tampa in 1948, known gangster Jimmy Velasco was gunned down by a hit man. In the ensuing weeks, when neither the Tampa Police Department nor Hillsborough made an arrest, Jimmy’s brothers took the investigation to the governor, who ordered a grand jury investigation. In February 1949, the findings were revealed. Among the discoveries was a “pay off” list written by Velasco prior to his death detailing the public officials he paid off to remain immune to law enforcement. The public was captivated by the news and rumors swirled over who was named. The grand jury never released the names on the list and it has been locked away ever since. TAMPA BAY ORGANIZED CRIME-Paul GuzzoThis list detailed a who is who of Tampa's leadership, from judges to city councilman to the mayor and sheriff. Some of these names are old hat, exposed years later by the Kefauver Commission. Others are new and previously thought up-standing leaders.