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Dickinson PD

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Communication between a police department and citizens is so important these days. Tune in as officers of the Dickinson Police Department (North Dakota) step up to the mic and delve into the inner workings of crime in Bakken country. Each episode features monthly crime updates, an officer feature segment, and on special episodes, major case/crime mystery reviews!

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EP27: K9 Convo - OFC Dane Haugen

#dickinsonpdnd #offthecuff Oғғ ᴛʜᴇ Cᴜғғ Pᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ | Eᴘɪsᴏᴅᴇ #27 "K9 Convo" - OFC Dane Haugen A year that felt “quieter” turned out to be the second-busiest in our department’s history—and that’s just the first surprise. We break down what the numbers really say: why call volume climbed as staffing improved, how proactive patrols nudged crashes down and warrants up, and the single most encouraging stat of the year—a sharp drop in domestic violence calls compared to the recent average. Not everything trended well, though. We dig into the rise in resisting and preventing arrest, the risks in those split-second moments, and why our mantra is comply now, contest later. We also open the hood on how we’re getting better at the unglamorous work that wins cases. Report writing became a 2026 priority, with Draft One—Axon’s closed system that drafts from body-cam transcripts—helping officers save time while improving accuracy. Pair that with direct feedback from prosecutors and we’re already seeing cleaner narratives and fewer avoidable delays. Wellness got teeth this year, too. We set three sturdy legs—mental health check-ins, tighter cardiac screenings, and a department-backed financial literacy course with Ramsey Solution's "Financial Peace University"—so officers can make better decisions and build stronger lives at home. Then there’s the story everyone’s been asking about: Officer Dane and K9 Frida. From jail corrections to rookie cop to field training officer, Dane leaned into discomfort until growth became a habit. His leap to K9 handler brought a Slovakian Malinois with endless drive and zero English into a 14-week training gauntlet. Together they learned the real craft of detection: reading breath changes, tail cadence, and head snaps; understanding residual odor; and certifying on fentanyl, meth, cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy. Frida works hard on the street and sits calm with kids at community events—the rare balance we need. If you value candid insights into policing that go beyond headlines—data that surprises, systems that improve, and a handler who lets you see the messy middle—this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves K9 stories, and leave a review with the moment that stuck with you most.

1h 15m
11/13/2025

EP26: Empowering Youth - SPO Kayla Richard

#dickinsonpdnd #offthecuff Oғғ ᴛʜᴇ Cᴜғғ Pᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ | Eᴘɪsᴏᴅᴇ #26 "Empowering Youth" - SPO Kayla Richard We brought on School Resource Officer Kayla Richard to showcase how an early interaction with a police officer can light the flame for a lifetime of service, which has now in turn made her a catalyst for positively impacting the lives of juveniles in our city. Kayla’s path runs through North Dakota State Radio during the DAPL protest, the clerk’s office where paperwork shapes outcomes, and the Youth Correction Center where structure and trust turn “punishment” into progress. She opens up about academy realities—hospital corners, EVOC, firearms, and the infamous OC spray—and the quieter skills that last longer than a bruise: patience under pressure, empathy that doesn’t flinch, and the discipline to look squared-away because details signal control. We talk frankly about women in policing and why layered critical thinking, rapport with teens, and time bought through conversation can change the arc of a call. The episode centers on two powerful scenes: a violent fight at the high school where Kayla moved first and stabilized fast, and a late-night rescue at a gas station where a mother and two little girls found safety and a way home. If you care about safer schools, resilient youth, and practical public safety, this one’s for you. If this conversation resonated, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—your support helps more neighbors find their way here.

1h 18m
10/02/2025

EP25: Enduring Enforcement - OFC Anthony Mauser

#dickinsonpdnd #offthecuff Oғғ ᴛʜᴇ Cᴜғғ Pᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ | Eᴘɪsᴏᴅᴇ #25 "Enduring Enforcement" - OFC Anthony Mauser Our 2024 Traffic Safety Officer of the Year, OFC Anthony Mauser, joins us in studio for a compelling take on the importance of traffic enforcement. OFC Mauser traces his career path from tracking ospreys as a biologist to hunting DUIs as an officer—not for numbers, but for prevention. He breaks down how real DUI detection works at night: the “rhythm” of intersections, subtle cues that precede violations, and calm conversations that reveal more than a flashlight ever could. He’s blunt about the stakes—kids in cars, ruined lives, and the toll on first responders—and equally clear about the mission: visible presence to change behavior before a key turns in the ignition. Along the way, he shares field-tested stories from his US Park Ranger days, including a lost-hiker rescue and a bison goring triage that show how calm judgment and simple tools save lives. Timecodes 00:00:21 - Milestone 25 & Busy Summer 00:01:28 - Launching the Safe Exchange Zone 00:03:38 - Budget Priorities: Fleet & Tech 00:05:01 - Introducing My90 and Axon Ecosystem 00:07:20 - AI Report Writing: Draft One 00:09:11 - Breaking Down the Carrolls Shooting Case 00:12:10 - Tech Stack: Cameras, LPRs, Body Cam Evidence 00:14:36 - Teamwork, Public Tips, and Rapid Arrests 00:17:32 - DUI Trends and DOT Recognition 00:18:36 - The Red Corvette Crash Story 00:21:18 - Hard Truths: DUI Harm and Prevention 00:24:02 - Meet Officer Anthony Mauser 00:26:03 - From Ospreys to Law Enforcement 00:29:07 - Campus Policing and Finding a Niche 00:32:21 - First Nights in Dickinson 00:35:11 - How DUI Detection Really Works 00:39:28 - The Two Tracks: Admin vs Criminal 00:42:07 - Presence Over Punishment: Why It Matters 00:45:29 - Kids in Cars: The DUI Line You Don’t Cross 00:49:16 - The Human Cost of DUI Crashes 00:53:20 - Staying Motivated and Mentoring Through Competition 00:56:22 - Advice for New Recruits 00:59:10 - Park Ranger Stories: Lost Hikers 01:02:33 - Park Ranger Stories: Bison Goring 01:16:56 - Speed Cuffing & Close Please subscribe to the podcast at: Buzzsprout : https://offthecuffdickinsonpd.buzzsprout.com iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-with-dickinson-pd/id1570884709 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/5gbmUwtX1na3kwROT8Kvg2 Amazon Music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8ac1f628-fec0-4cff-a0a9-766d878c9194/OFF-THE-CUFF--WITH-DICKINSON-PD Facebook @DickinsonPD MUSIC FEATURING: Epic Americana 4 - ExtremeMusic #offthecuff #dickinsonpd

1h 20m
07/10/2025

EP24: Resolute Steadiness - SGT Todd Weiler

Oғғ ᴛʜᴇ Cᴜғғ Pᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ | Eᴘɪsᴏᴅᴇ #24 "Resolute Steadiness" - SGT Todd Weiler A career officer joins us with incredible insight on what makes us all tick. Through critical incidents, a desire to help others be their best, and a medical scare of his own, SGT Todd Weiler has been a stalwart in his beliefs and commitment to the community. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Roughrider Days Recap 04:25 - Vice President Vance Visit 11:15 - Department's 125th Anniversary Celebration 13:20 - Guest Takeover | SGT Todd Weiler 16:10 - Career Highlights and Instructor Roles 52:00 - Medical Scare 1:06:25 - Advice to New Officers 1:19:10 - Speed Cuffing 1:20:15 - Closing Gratitudes Please subscribe to the podcast at: Buzzsprout : https://offthecuffdickinsonpd.buzzsprout.com iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-with-dickinson-pd/id1570884709 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/5gbmUwtX1na3kwROT8Kvg2 Amazon Music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8ac1f628-fec0-4cff-a0a9-766d878c9194/OFF-THE-CUFF--WITH-DICKINSON-PD Facebook @DickinsonPD MUSIC FEATURING: Epic Americana 4 - ExtremeMusic #offthecuff #dickinsonpd

1h 21m
05/29/2025

EP23: Altruistic Action - SPO Jarett Blain

Oғғ ᴛʜᴇ Cᴜғғ Pᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ | Eᴘɪsᴏᴅᴇ #23 "Altruistic Action" - SPO Jarett Blain Helping people. A sense of purpose. A humble approach to life. We sit down with Senior Officer Jarett Blain and why his altruism has taken him from youth pastor, to salesman, to an effective School Resource Officer for the school district. Affectionately referred to as "Padre" by shiftmates, SPO Blain exemplifies what is great about our profession and our department. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Spring Recap 11:43 - Guest Takeover | SPO Jarett Blain 21:20 - Combat Medic | North Dakota Army National Guard 27:10 - School Resource Officer & Challenges 40:15 - No Cellphone in School Policy 52:00 - Cooper Craig-Mellmer Leadership Award 57:85 - Advice to Prospective Officers 1:05:00 - Speed Cuffing 1:06:56 - Closing Gratitudes Please subscribe to the podcast at: Buzzsprout : https://offthecuffdickinsonpd.buzzsprout.com iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-with-dickinson-pd/id1570884709 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/5gbmUwtX1na3kwROT8Kvg2 Amazon Music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8ac1f628-fec0-4cff-a0a9-766d878c9194/OFF-THE-CUFF--WITH-DICKINSON-PD Facebook @DickinsonPD MUSIC FEATURING: Epic Americana 4 - ExtremeMusic #offthecuff #dickinsonpd

1h 8m
03/06/2025

EP22 : Trooper Talk - NDHP SGT Jenna Clawson-Huibregste

Oғғ ᴛʜᴇ Cᴜғғ Pᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ | Eᴘɪsᴏᴅᴇ #22 "Trooper Talk" - SGT Jenna Clawson-Huibregste We go from blue uniform to brown as we sit down with North Dakota Highway Patrol's SGT Jenna Clawson-Huibregste. Though the trooper hat invokes the first reaction most people think, the true story is the "many hats" that SGT Clawson-Huibregste has worn over the course of her career. Currently serving as the NDHP's Public Information Officer, she also holds a portfolio in Cultural Liason, Dignitary Protection, Operations, and many other unique specialties of the troopers. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - POP Team Update 04:10 - Hero's Ball/Daddy Daughter Dance/NDPOA 07:25 - New K-9 Arriving 10:00 - Guest Takeover | SGT Jenna Clawson-Huibregste 15:05 - Women in Law Enforcement 21:10 - Youth Academy & Recruiting 26:00 - Basic Academy & Specialty Training 31:50 - Cultural Liason OFficer 38:10 - Amber/Silver/Blue/Feather Alerts 43:50 - Many Hats & Services 54:10 - 2025 Women in Law Enforcement Expo 58:45 - Advice to Prospective Troopers 1:00:50 - Speed Cuffing 1:01:55 - Closing Gratitudes Please subscribe to the podcast at: Buzzsprout : https://offthecuffdickinsonpd.buzzsprout.com iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-with-dickinson-pd/id1570884709 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/5gbmUwtX1na3kwROT8Kvg2 Amazon Music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8ac1f628-fec0-4cff-a0a9-766d878c9194/OFF-THE-CUFF--WITH-DICKINSON-PD Facebook @DickinsonPD MUSIC FEATURING: Epic Americana 4 - ExtremeMusic #offthecuff #dickinsonpd

1h 3m
02/07/2025

EP21: SWAT Talent - SPO Alex Schroeder and SPO Andy Stidham

Oғғ ᴛʜᴇ Cᴜғғ Pᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ | Eᴘɪsᴏᴅᴇ #21 "SWAT Talent" - SPO Alex Schroeder & SPO Andy Stidham When citizens call for help, they get the police. When police call for help, they call for SWAT. As cliche as it sounds, the Southwest Tactical Team stands ready to resolve critical incidents in our region. Two of our top operators, SPO Alex Schroeder and SPO Andy Stidham, join us to discuss their vision and leadership principles in making the SWTT the strong team it is today. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Honoring Cooper Craig 03:20 - New Axon Interview Room System 08:10 - Problem Oriented Policing Team 12:15 - Guest Takeover - SPO Schroeder and SPO Stidham 21:00 - Intro to Southwest Tactical Team 25:00 - Team Leader School and Scene Size Ups 28:15 - Old SWAT vs New SWAT 31:35 - Safety of Life Priority Concept 39:00 - Getting onto SWAT 43:45 - Leadership Philosophies 51:10 - The Tactical Games 54:50 - One Quality for Best SWAT Operator 56:55 - Quick Draw 1:00:10 - Closing Gratitudes Please subscribe to the podcast at: Buzzsprout : https://offthecuffdickinsonpd.buzzsprout.com iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-with-dickinson-pd/id1570884709 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/5gbmUwtX1na3kwROT8Kvg2 Amazon Music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8ac1f628-fec0-4cff-a0a9-766d878c9194/OFF-THE-CUFF--WITH-DICKINSON-PD Facebook @DickinsonPD MUSIC FEATURING: Epic Americana 4 - ExtremeMusic #offthecuff #dickinsonpd

1h 1m
11/28/2024

EP20: Many Hats, Many Talents - Detective Tiffany Whinery

Oғғ ᴛʜᴇ Cᴜғғ Pᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ | Eᴘɪsᴏᴅᴇ #20 "Many Hats, Many Talents" - Detective Tiffany Whinery From humble beginnings, Detective Tiffany Whinery has had a long desire to help, especially those whose voices may go unheard. With a law enforcement career that launched in a sleepy Wyoming town, Detective Whinery brings many skills, talents, and abilities to our department. She has previously served as a School Resource Officer, and during that time, has impacted many youth in our community through her approachability and genuine care. Now serving within our Criminal Investigation Division, Detective Whinery continues an accomplished career by providing closure to victims of crimes and being a positive example for future officers. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - No Shave November and Cooper Craig 03:05 - Winter Parking Ordinance 07:00 - OIS Update 15:00 - Guest Takeover - Detective Tiffany Whinery 21:05 - Wheatland PD, WY 27:17 - Dickinson PD Arrival 30:30 - School Resource Officer and DARE 40:10 - Detective Work 46:30 - Side Projects 50:00 - Cops and Kids 59:50 - Work Day/CIU Life 1:11:15 - Cases of Preference 1:28:30 - Finding the Why 1:31:07 - Advice to Newbies 1:35:20 - Speedcuffing 1:36:22 - Closing Gratitudes Please subscribe to the podcast at: Buzzsprout : https://offthecuffdickinsonpd.buzzsprout.com iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-with-dickinson-pd/id1570884709 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/5gbmUwtX1na3kwROT8Kvg2 Amazon Music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8ac1f628-fec0-4cff-a0a9-766d878c9194/OFF-THE-CUFF--WITH-DICKINSON-PD Facebook @DickinsonPD MUSIC FEATURING: Epic Americana 4 - ExtremeMusic #offthecuff #dickinsonpd

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Communication between a police department and citizens is so important these days. Tune in as officers of the Dickinson Police Department (North Dakota) step up to the mic and delve into the inner workings of crime in Bakken country. Each episode features monthly crime updates, an officer feature segment, and on special episodes, major case/crime mystery reviews!

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Dickinson PD
Years Active

2021 - 2026
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27
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Clean
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