Tuesday January 21, 2025 on Police Pod Talk, host Cleveland will talk with a trailblazer in Law Enforcement and violence prevention—Dottie Davis. Dottie is a former Police Officer turned Threat Assessor and Advocate, she will share her incredible journey from patrolling the streets to building her own business dedicated to Violence Prevention. But …

Friday Morning tune into Police Pod Talk as host Cleveland sits down with retired Fort Wayne Police Officer and former New York City Police Officer, Cornell Wiley. In this compelling episode, they dive into Cornell’s extraordinary journey through law enforcement, from his impactful years on the NYPD to his distinguished service in Fort Wayne PD. He…

Join us Tuesday on the next episode of Police Pod Talk with your host, Cleveland, as he sits down with his daughter, Ashley for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation. They'll dive into the shocking recent events in New Orleans, where tragedy struck Bourbon Street as a terrorist used a truck as a weapon, killing pedestrians and then shootin…

Monday's upcoming episode on Police Pod Talk: A Deep Dive into Justice and Morality. Join host Cleveland and special guest, his son, Austin on the next episode of Police Pod Talk as they tackle one of the most controversial topics in modern justice: Capital Punishment. Cleveland and Austin examine the recent execution of Joseph Corcoran in Indiana,…

Thursday, December 26, 2024 Police Pod Talk has a special Christmas episode for our loyal listeners. We have an exciting episode lined up that dives deep into an essential but often overlooked topic: the importance of continuous training and physical fitness for police officers, long after they leave the academy. In this episode, we’ll discuss why …

Monday on Police Pod Talk, “Z” and Cleveland will explore the stories that spark debates about safety, justice, and community. We will dive into a case that’s stirring up strong emotions across the nation. Imagine this: A sunny afternoon in a small Georgia town. A 10-year-old boy walks to the Dollar General store just half a mile down the road, he …

Monday on Police Pod Talk "Z" will be diving it to a troubling and shocking story out of Philadelphia where a middle school student managed to sneak a kitchen knife past the school's metal detectors and in a horrifying turn of events, stabbed two teachers who were attempting to disarm the student. The incident has left the community reeling, raisin…

Police Pod Talk is excited to introduce a new voice to the show—someone who’s currently living the journey so many of our listeners are curious about. Joining us is Zorana, AKA: "Z", an aspiring law enforcement officer out of Indianapolis, Indiana. "Z" worked the challenging third shift, navigating the ups and downs of becoming a part of the thin b…

Jeff and I have a deep conversation about the January 6th Capitol Attack. Jeff gives his opinion and feelings on what he believes are discrepancies in what is called a riot and what is considered a march and why.Oleh policepodtalk

Friday March 1, 2024 on Police Pod Talk, hear Spencer Alexander talk about his brother, Loutonia Anthony Alexander, who has been missing for several years with no clues or answers from friends, family members, or the Police. Spencer describes Loutonia's last days around his family and friends and Loutonia's good and bad habits that may have contrib…

On Monday February 26, 2024 on Police Pod Talk, Lakicia Smith - Alexander, is asking for help in solving a homicide that took place in September of 2017 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lakicia explained her husband, Willie Alonzo Smith Sr. was playing in a dice game in the 3300 block of Winter Street when an argument started and gun shots were fired. Willi…

Friday on Police Pod Talk you will hear from Amy Davis and Stacey Davis, both with JAVA (Justice, Accountability and Victims Advocacy) talk about three cases where JAVA was involved with assisting families navigating the legal system. The first case will be 31-year-old Misty Gebhart who was shot and killed at her home while family members where the…

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear Rheanna Lee talks about her daughter, Samayah Barker, who was 17 in 2021, coming back from a friend’s birthday party with her boyfriend, cousin and cousin’s boyfriend, when a car struck and killed Samayah as well as injuring the three other teens. In the nearly three years since the crash that claimed Samayah's life, …

Jeff and I talk about the Butler Township Officer who punched a female in the face three times after she argued with McDonald employees about not having enough cheese on her Big Mac. Jeff thinks if she would have sang the Big Mac song, she would have gotten the cheese she wanted. All caught on the Officer's body cam.…

Jeff and I talk about Jeff being picked as a juror on a murder trial and what he learned throughout the process.Oleh policepodtalk

Friday, January 5, 2024 Police Podtalk starts out the new year with a conversation with Janet Tinsley. Janet talks about her daughter, April, being abducted while walking in her neighborhood back on Good Friday of 1988. Janet talks about the Police finding April's body 3 days later on the side of the road over 20 miles away from their home. April h…

Jeff and I have a conversation on how sports plays an important role in Police work and leadership.Oleh policepodtalk

Monday on Police Pod Talk, the Founder of JAVA, Amy Davis, talks about an unsolved homicide involving her nephew, Spencer Smith, on August 19, 2017 at the East Central Towers in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Amy believes someone has information on what happened to Spencer and who used Spencer's cellphone shortly after the homicide. Amy also talks about why …

Happy Thanksgiving! Friday on Police Pod Talk, Andrea Schroeder talks about her daughter, Miriah Herport, who overdosed on Heroin, leaving behind three daughters. Andrea explains how Miriah reconnected with an old boyfriend who was addicted to Heroin himself. Miriah soon after lost her vehicle, apartment, and children after Miriah started using Her…

Monday on Police Pod Talk, hear Tonya Clark, Mother of Austin, and Ashley Crager, Sister of Austin, talk about the loss of Austin Crager after his long battle with substance abuse that started while in high school. Tonya and Ashley share their stories on how they both tried to help Austin through treatment, love and family support that never seemed…

Friday on Police Pod Talk Blake Egly talks about his friend Cody Rose who has been missing for over a year. Blake explains how they met, became friends and Cody's continual struggles with an addiction. Blake gives a description of Cody as a male white, 6'1, 175 lbs, Brown Hair, Hazel eyes, athletic build with a tattoo "1990" across his chest and a …

Monday on Police Pod Talk Dawn Hipshire talks about how she lost her daughter, Angel Carter, to a boyfriend who could not take being rejected. Dawn explains the signs she missed prior to the tragic incident. Dawn also shares her and her family's search for the killer and how eventually he was captured. Dawn talks about how to protect your children …

Christina Wonderly shares her painful story about her son, Payton, who died from accidentally ingesting Fentanyl back on July 16, 2022 after receiving one Percocet pill from his best friend. Christina explains some of the signs that she missed, that Payton was displaying prior to the accident, that may have alerted Christina to something not being …

This month Jeff and I will discuss Police Movies and TV shows that best depict what's real and not real in Law Enforcement along with whether it helps or hurts how the public views Police Officers.Oleh policepodtalk

Gina Moore shares her painful story about her son, Jeffrey Moore, who died from accidentally ingesting Fentanyl on New Year's Day 2021. Gina explains some of the signs that she missed, that Jeffrey was displaying prior to the accident, that may have alerted Gina to something not being right in Jeffrey's life. Gina also talks about how she became in…

Hear Theresa Juillerat with Justice, Accountability and Victims Advocacy (JAVA) talk about how she became involved with JAVA after the loss of her son to an overdose of the drug Fentanyl. Theresa tells the heartbreaking story and explains how she is trying to get more people to understand the signs and danger that can easily be missed if you are no…

Hear Dee Campbell with Justice, Accountability and Victims Advocacy (JAVA) talk about how she became involved with JAVA after her grandson went missing in September of 2019. Dee talks about her struggle that continues to this day and how she has found help from her JAVA Sisters and some relief by helping other families going through the same nightm…

Part two of a conversation with JAVA founder, Stacey Davis. Stacey talks about the holes in the court system and how JAVA has worked to shine a light on ways JAVA can help victims families and also solve crimes. Stacey talks about the different events JAVA is involved with and all of the ways to support JAVA and the families they help.…

Hear a heartfelt conversation with the founder of JAVA (Justice, Accountability and Victim Advocacy) Stacey Davis, on how Stacey became inspired after the killing of her son to make changes in the Police Department and Court System. Stacey talks about her loss and how helping other victims families navigate the system, has helped her heal.…

Hear from the Executive Director of Safety and Community Partnership for Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS), Matt Schiebel, talk about the Safety and Security Referendum that will be on the November 7th Ballot for a Yes or No vote. Matt explains what FWCS will be attempting to do to protect the students, bringing in more Mental Health Counselors, …

Jeff and I have a conversation about his take on the Movie American Skin and Jeff will talk about an organization he started after his battle with cancer.Oleh policepodtalk

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear from Cleveland and Matt as they talk about some of the good and bad training they received when they first came onto the Police Department and the years that followed. They will also talk about if training played a part in the incident where former Minnesota Police Officer Kim Potter mistakenly drew her Taser during a…

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear retired Police Officers, Cleveland and Matt talking about how things were "back in the day" when they both joined the Fort Wayne Police Department. Hear what they learned about themselves, what was true and what was not, along with what they learned about the department and how the Chain of Command worked. They will a…

If you have ever wondered how someone can become a victim of a scam after believing that they have heard just about every scam in the book, tune in Monday on Police Pod Talk and hear from Aja Hurst as she explains how she became a victim. Aja also explains what the Police and the Federal Trade Commission told her what they could do for her. Aja rea…

Friday October 29th Police Pod Talk will start off your Halloween weekend hearing an interview with a 20 year veteran of the Ohio Police Department's Crime Scene Unit. Detective Gottmann and her family have been living with the Paranormal everyday in their home and at work. Detective Gottmann's story will be better than any Halloween movie you will…

In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this Wednesday October 27th Police Pod Talk will speak with a Domestic Violence survivor as she tells her story of physical and mental abuse at the hands of her boyfriend. Hope will explain the slow progression that led to violence and the signs she ignored along the way. This is a 2-part seri…

In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this Wednesday October 27th Police Pod Talk will speak with a Domestic Violence survivor as she tells her story of physical and mental abuse at the hands of her boyfriend. Hope will explain the slow progression that led to violence and the signs she ignored along the way. This is a 2-part seri…

In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Monday's Police Pod Talk will be with a Domestic Violence survivor as she tells her story of physical and mental abuse at the hands of her then, college boyfriend. LeeAnn will explain the slow progression that led to violence and the signs she ignored along the way. This will be a 3-part serie…

In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Monday's Police Pod Talk will be with a Domestic Violence survivor as she tells her story of physical and mental abuse at the hands of her then, college boyfriend. LeeAnn will explain the slow progression that led to violence and the signs she ignored along the way. This will be a 3-part serie…

In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Monday's Police Pod Talk will be with a Domestic Violence survivor as she tells her story of physical and mental abuse at the hands of her then, college boyfriend. LeeAnn will explain the slow progression that led to violence and the signs she ignored along the way. This will be a 3-part serie…

Monday August 16, 2021 on Police Pod Talk you will hear a moving conversation with retired East Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Fort Wayne, Indiana Law Enforcement Officer, Scott Morales. After 32 years of Police work Scott has turned his years of fighting crime into writing his first Crime Fiction book called Strawberry Concrete. Scott will explain his…

Monday on Police Pod Talk listen in on a phone conversation with Ashley as she gives her feelings on the Derek Chauvin verdict. Ashley also talks about the police shooting in Ohio of a girl attempting to stab another girl and shares her feelings on police relations in general.Oleh policepodtalk

Monday on Police Pod Talk Former Minneapolis Police Officer Jeanne Assam will answer emails from listeners after her first show. Jeanne will also give her opinion on the Derek Chauvin trial from the eyes of a Minneapolis Police Officer. Hear what Jeanne has to say about what should and should not happen to Officer Chauvin.…

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear from former Minneapolis Police Officer, Criminal Investigator and Parole Officer with the State of Colorado, Jeanne Assam. Jeanne talks about her life as a Police Officer in Minneapolis and how she was lead to Colorado to face one of her toughest battles as a Law Enforcement Officer. Jeanne will also tell how she met …

Wednesday on Police Pod Talk we will hear from Ashley as she gives her thoughts and opinion after taking the American Skin Movie Challenge. Ashley has a background in Criminal Justice and Psychology and agreed to discuss her feelings on the overall experience of watching this movie.Oleh policepodtalk

Monday on Police Pod Talk we will hear from Tadd who took the movie, American Skin, Challenge and bravely agreed to share his insight and judgement on the movie. Hear Tadd's opinion from the eyes of a former Police Officer as he explains both sides of the encounter.Oleh policepodtalk

Wednesday on Police Pod Talk we will hear from Aaron who took the challenge and watched the movie American Skin. Aaron has a Criminal Justice background and after seeing the movie, he was willing to share his insight and knowledge from a Law Enforcement perspective along with his interaction with Law Enforcement prior to his position now.…

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear Sam and Mackenzie discuss their views and opinions after watching the movie American Skin. This father daughter team took Police Pod Talk up on their challenge and after viewing the movie, had an eye opening experience that they enjoyed sharing with the host and now with you.…

Monday on Police Pod Talk you will hear a conversation with Tanisha Jackson about her view on the Black Lives Matter Protests and the attack on Capital Hill. Tanisha gives her opinion on Protesters in both incidents and who the blame should fall on. Tanisha also talks about who she voted for and why along with her concerns with President Elect Bide…

Happy New Year! And "Here We Go, Here We Go" starting a new year with Police Pod Talk. If you've ever wondered why Pawn Shops are in existence and how Police Detectives find stolen property, take a listen to Detective Joe Lyon as he explains his job as the Pawn Shop Detective. Joe will discuss his career and give pointers on how to protect your pro…