Opt In NYC New York City Police Foundation
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Welcome to Opt In NYC, a podcast produced by young New Yorkers in conjunction with the New York City Police Department and Police Foundation. The podcast explores contemporary issues and stories about New York City neighborhoods. New York City teens sit down with NYPD cops to share perspectives and educate one another. For more information, visit options.nyc. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @Options.nyc.
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Taking the NYPD Test
As the test deadline of November 3 approaches, Lt. Tiffany Reid from NYPD's Recruitment Section explains the testing and onboarding process at NYPD. For more information, go to https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/careers/police-officers/po-exam.page
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The Game is Real: Human Trafficking
Detective Rosemarie Muckenthaler has seen first-hand how the human trafficking industry preys upon young victims—children who are forced into a life of crime. She has spent the majority of her 23-year career as both an undercover and investigator on different vice squads within the NYPD. Today she serves on the NYPD-FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force.
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Meet an LGBTQ Community Liaison
Police Officer Aaron Ayala works in the LGBTQ Outreach Unit within the NYPD’s Community Affairs Bureau. As a community liaison, he collaborates with advocacy organizations and assists survivors of bias incidents.
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Documenting the NYPD's Community Outreach
As a photographer and videographer for the Rapid Response Unit within NYPD's Community Affairs Bureau, Police Officer Joseph Ryder documents interactions between officers and community members in need of assistance. His behind-the-scenes role gives him a unique lens on the relationship between police officers and the residents of New York City.
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A Day in the Life of an FBI Agent
Meet Special Agent Brian Gander, who works alongside NYPD detectives on New York City's Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force teams up federal and local officers, who work together to build cases against sex traffickers and help sex trafficking victims.
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24. A Conversation with Police Officer Stanton
Police Officer Lee Stanton works as a Youth Coordination Officer in Public Service Area 7, which covers New York City Housing Authority buildings in the South Bronx. During the pandemic, P.O. Stanton has devised new ways to provide programming to youth in his area.
Customer Reviews
10/10
One of the only podcasts that is very genuine and realistic when it comes to nyc. Very excited to see what’s next and what options has in store.
Officer Richardson
Well said Razor you couldn’t have said it better from one of your fellow officer from the 101 precinct
Need to listen!
This podcast is awesome, and as it is youth-created, it makes me happy to see them using technology to amplify their voices.