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Inside The Squad Lafayette Police Department
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INSIDE THE SQUAD is brought to you by the Community Outreach Unit of the Lafayette, Indiana Police Department. From crime statistics, to crime prevention and everything in between, this is your inside look into what’s happening at the LPD.
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Public Safety Center: One Year Anniversary
We're celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Public Safety Center! In episode 10 of "Inside the Squad," we welcome three key partners of the project: Annette Basham from J.S. Held, Carrie Sermersheim from American Structurepoint, Dennis Carson from the City of Lafayette, and Chief Scott Galloway from the Lafayette Police Department.
One year later, the Public Safety Center has become an icon, not just in the City of Lafayette, but also in the field of policing. For a city of our size, the PSC stands as the most technologically advanced and largest police facility in the country. City officials and the design team collaborated to create a cutting-edge space for the Lafayette Police Department, featuring gathering areas where officers and the public can foster better relationships. Tune in to this episode to learn about the initial discussions, the design evolution, the features inside the building, and more!
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Sexual Assault Awareness
In Episode 9 of "Inside the Squad", Lt. Dan Long (LPD Special Victims Unit), Alex Baker (Forensic Nurse), Tanya Malone (Forensic Nurse), and Norah Ashcraft (YWCA Legal Advocate) discuss sexual assault awareness. RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) stats: Out of 1,000 sexual assault incidents, 975 perps will walk free, 310 are reported to police, 50 reports lead to arrest. This team of local professionals walk listeners through the process of what happens once an incident occurs, and how we as a community bond together to assist and find justice for the victim.
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Dispatch in Depth
Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!! In this episode of "Inside the Squad", we are so excited to bring in two unseen heroes of public safety: Dispatch Shift Leads David Hughes and Amanda Brooks! We chat about their experience dispatching, calls received, responding to viewer questions, and so much more. It was a fantastic discussion you don't want to miss!
Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov.
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Animal Control: Protecting Those Who Can’t Speak For Themselves
It's Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week! Animal Control officers play a vital role in the community, safeguarding the well-being of both animals and humans alike. In Episode 7, LPD's Outreach Unit debunks myths and discusses Animal Control's essential contribution to the City of Lafayette with ACO Chief Sarah Goans!
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The Bullying Breakthrough
Episode 6 of "Inside the Squad" brings together five School Resource Officers from the Lafayette Police Department, West Lafayette Police Department, and Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office to discuss bullying in schools. We define bullying, discuss how bullying has evolved over the years, steps parents can take, and more.
Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov.
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Ladies In Law Enforcement
In honor of Women's History Month, Chief Animal Control Officer Sarah Goans, Officer Lauryn Liechty, and Detective Administrative Assistant Amanda Deckard join the podcast for our 5th episode: Ladies in Law Enforcement!
Tune in to hear a brief history of women in law enforcement, personal stories from some of LPD's finest, encouragement to apply, and more!
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