The Sheriff's Mic: Cleared to Talk with Sheriff Kory Honea

Kory Honea

“The Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk with Sheriff Kory Honea," is a podcast series aimed at engaging and educating the citizens of Butte County through meaningful conversations about public safety topics and issues. Each episode features Sheriff Kory Honea in one-on-one interviews with guests, discussing a broad range of public safety-related issues in a conversational and free-form format. 

Episodes

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    In the Public’s Interest: The Media’s Role in Public Safety and Crisis

    The media, whether local or national, plays a vital role in keeping our community informed. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea is joined by David Little, former editor of the Chico Enterprise-Record, to talk about the important partnership between law enforcement and the media, and why working together is essential during times of crisis.

    1h 2m

  2. 15 AUG

    Mental Health, Addiction, and Public Safety: A Conversation with Behavioral Health Director Scott Kennelly

    In law enforcement, it is not uncommon for our deputies to respond to calls involving people having a mental health related issue or suffering from addiction. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea discusses the important topic with Scott Kennelly, director of Butte County Public Health, and how our two agencies often work together to help those in crisis.

    1h 5m

  3. 1 AUG

    Cleared to Carry? The Real Story Behind California’s CCW Laws

    California Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), which was signed into law in September 2023, significantly revised California's laws regarding concealed carry permits (CCW). In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea sits down with CCW expert, Deputy Joe Pinder from the Solano County Sheriff’s Office, to discuss all the places CCW holders are now restricted from carrying, and the challenges this law imposes on lawful gun owners.

    53 min

  4. 18 JUL

    Inside the Investigation: The Feather River Adventist School Shooting

    In December 2024, Butte County faced an unthinkable tragedy. The moment the radio call came in—two children shot at Feather River Adventist School—every available law enforcement officer in the county responded without hesitation to stop the threat and protect innocent lives.   In this powerful episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea sits down with lead investigator Sgt. Tristan Harper to discuss the events of that devastating day. Together, they walk through the investigation, the cowardly actions of the shooter, and the tragic events that shook our community to its core.

    59 min

  5. 4 JUL

    Road to Redemption: From bank robber to City Councilman

    Sheriff Honea sits down with Shawn Webber to talk about his road  to recovery and how he hopes to inspire others by sharing his story.

    1h 7m

  6. 20 JUN

    History in ashes: District Attorney Mike Ramsey takes us through the Bidwell Mansion Arson.

    Some cases strike at the heart of a community—and the arson fire at Bidwell Mansion in December 2024 was one of them. In a new episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea sits down with Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey to break down the investigation. Together, they discuss how detectives identified the suspect and meticulously retraced his actions in the days and months leading up to the fire.

    1h 6m

  7. 6 JUN

    Facing the Flames: Wildfires, Evacuations and Public Safety in Butte County.

    Butte County has been no stranger to wildfires, and because of that, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office has established a great working relationship with our firefighting partners at CAL FIRE. In episode three of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk with Sheriff Honea, he sits down with CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department Chief Garrett Sjolund to discuss the severity of the wildfires we’ve experienced in our county, what he thinks is the reason for the increase in fires, and how critical decisions are made in the first few minutes after a fire ignites.

    49 min

  8. 23 MAY

    An Epic Response to the Law Enforcement Recruitment Crisis.

    Recruitment has been a problem plaguing law enforcement agencies nationwide for quite some time now, and the Butte County Sheriff’s Office is no exception. We currently have 68 vacancies at BCSO and are actively working on filling those positions; particularly in the Butte County Jail as our Jail Expansion Project is set to be complete in just a few short months.   In this episode, we talk with Alex Johnston, the co-owner of Epic Recruitment, the nation’s leading law enforcement recruiting agency. Alex walks us through the process and how his team develops professional, strategic campaigns designed specifically for law enforcement, and the proven results from these efforts.

    41 min

  9. 10 MAY

    From the Beat to the Broadcast: A Conversation with John McGinness

    In its inaugural episode, Sheriff Honea sits down with someone who’s walked the walk and now talks the talk, former Sacramento County Sheriff and KFBK radio host, John McGinness. Sheriff Honea and John discuss several topics, including how community engagement has evolved, how important public trust is in law enforcement and the shift in the pendulum over the years, and the challenges with traditional media engagement and why podcasts have become an important tool in communicating with a broader audience.  Feel free to share your comments, thoughts or suggestions for future podcasts at SheriffsMic@ButteCounty.net.

    32 min
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“The Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk with Sheriff Kory Honea," is a podcast series aimed at engaging and educating the citizens of Butte County through meaningful conversations about public safety topics and issues. Each episode features Sheriff Kory Honea in one-on-one interviews with guests, discussing a broad range of public safety-related issues in a conversational and free-form format. 

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