Inside The Squad

Cultura y Trabajo: Elevating Diversity in Law Enforcement Sep 03, 2024

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, episode 3 of "Inside the Squad" welcomes two special guests: Officer Isidro Medrano and Jesus Correa, the Latino Business Liaison for Greater Lafayette Commerce. This episode dives into the significant growth of the Hispanic population in the Lafayette community, highlighting the cultural and economic contributions that this vibrant community brings to the area. Officer Medrano shares his personal experiences as a Hispanic officer, discussing how his background helps him connect with the community he serves, fostering trust and understanding. Meanwhile, Jesus Correa provides valuable insights into the successes of Hispanic entrepreneurs and businesses in Lafayette, emphasizing the importance of representation and support for Hispanic business owners. Together, our guests underscore the importance of having diverse voices in both local businesses and law enforcement, illustrating how representation and cultural understanding can enhance community relations and ensure that all residents feel seen and valued. Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov.

Unseen Hours: The Homicide Investigation Journey Aug 05, 2024

Back by popular demand, episode 2 of "Inside the Squad" brings you another Lafayette true crime story. Tune in as Lieutenant Nick Amor and Sergeant Michael Zambon of the Lafayette Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit take us behind the scenes of their intense investigation into a 2022 shooting at Walmart. In this episode, you'll hear firsthand accounts of the dedication, determination, and sheer hard work that went into solving this complex case. Lieutenant Amor and Sergeant Zambon will walk you through the meticulous process of piecing together evidence, tracking down leads, and collaborating with multiple departments across various cities and states. From the initial 911 call to the final arrest (caught by horse mounted patrol), this episode reveals the intricate web of teamwork, strategy, and perseverance that defines the pursuit of justice. Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: S4IULMKLBFN59RPV

Blue Connections: Strengthening Communities Through Police Outreach Jul 01, 2024

Sergeant Shawn Verma joins "Inside the Squad" for an exciting kickoff to season 4! This season, we're hitting the road in Lafayette, starting at the Recovery Cafe with the LPD Outreach Team. Discover how the Lafayette Police Department's outreach program, led by Adam Murphy and Amanda Ferguson, extends beyond law enforcement to support community members navigating resources outside the traditional justice system. Learn about their crucial roles and how they provide vital assistance during crisis situations encountered by officers on duty. Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov.

Public Safety Center: One Year Anniversary Jun 03, 2024

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! Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov.

Sexual Assault Awareness May 08, 2024

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. Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov.

Dispatch in Depth Apr 19, 2024

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. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: S4IULMKLBFN59RPV

Animal Control: Protecting Those Who Can’t Speak For Themselves Apr 17, 2024

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! Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: S4IULMKLBFN59RPV

The Bullying Breakthrough Apr 01, 2024

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. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: S4IULMKLBFN59RPV

Ladies In Law Enforcement Mar 27, 2024

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! Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov.

Digital Detectives Mar 04, 2024

In episode four of "Inside the Squad", LPD's three Civilian Crime Scene Investigators and Purdue University's Dr. Marcus Rogers, PhD, CISSP, DFCP-F joins us to discuss digital evidence in criminal investigations! Computers can be used for committing crime, and thanks to the increasing science of digital evidence forensics, law enforcement now use computers to fight crime. Tune in to learn about LPD's partnership with Purdue through the High Tech Crime Unit, examples of crimes solved with digital evidence, future trends, and more! Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov.

When Love And Crime Intertwine: A Lafayette True Crime Episode Feb 14, 2024

Due to popular demand, this Valentine's Day, the Lafayette Police Department presents our first True Crime Podcast Episode! This 2005 case was extremely unique and became national news. In 2005, Danlei Chen shot and killed her husband, Lei He, in their apartment in Lafayette, Indiana, over a divorce disagreement. Captain Joe Clyde and Lt. Tim Payne, an officer and detective on this case, join us to help share the story. This episode includes graphic details including dismemberment. Viewer discretion is advised.

Is Lafayette Safe? Feb 05, 2024

On Episode 2 of "Inside The Squad", Micah Lupa, LPD's Crime Analyst joins the team to discuss "Is Lafayette Safe?". Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov.

We're Back! Jan 31, 2024

It's been two years since our last podcast, and WE'RE BACK! LPD's Community Outreach Unit is starting off Season 3 testing out our new equipment and discussing our vision for this season of Inside the Squad. Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: S4IULMKLBFN59RPV

New Chief, New Outlook, New Vision Jun 02, 2022

The ITS Team interviews newly appointed Chief Scott Galloway on his vision for the department after taking on his new role. Also discussed is hiring and LPD's comprehensive internship. Remember to check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas to podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Music courtesy of Gene J.B. Title: Rock.Funk.Groove.Guitear https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gene-jb/y2bsessions/rockfunkgrooveguitear/ Title was modified w fade in/fade out. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Ian and Brian's Last Episode! Dec 15, 2021

Ian and Brian's Last Episode! by Lafayette Police Department

Online Reporting and The Changing Police Landscape Sep 29, 2021

In this episode the ITS crew discusses the transition to online crime reports along with other changes both LPD and other departments nationwide are implementing. Check out the Foot Pursuit 5k signup page! https://footpursuit5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=10420 https://twitter.com/LafayetteINPD http://local.nixle.com/lafayette--in-police-department https://nextdoor.com/agency-detail/in/lafayette/lafayette-police-department/ https://www.instagram.com/lafayetteinpd/?hl=en Music: Nathaniel Wyvern Total Eclipse 2019 releases collection URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_collection/Nathaniel_Wyvern_-_Distant_Stars_-_01_Total_Eclipse Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Two Newer Officers Aug 31, 2021

Join the ITS crew as we speak with Officers Liechty and Bushong who share their experiences and perspectives as newer officers with the Department.

Catalytic Converter Theft, Fireworks, Summer Policing, Missing Children Jun 11, 2021

On today's episode, amongst other things, the crew discusses catalytic converter thefts and fireworks. Be sure to follow LPD on Nixle, Nextdoor, Instagram and Twitter. Email us questions or show ideas to podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Fireworks Information: https://www.lafayette.in.gov/725/Fireworks-Safety Music provided under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. Author: Nathanial Wyvern. Album: Distant Starts Track: Distant Stars https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_collection/Nathaniel_Wyvern_-_Distant_Stars_-_01_Total_Eclipse

Captain Joe Clyde, Captain of Detectives Feb 16, 2021

Join the team as we talk w Captain Joe Clyde, Captain of Detectives. Music provided under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. Author: Nathanial Wyvern. Album: Distant Starts Track: Distant Stars https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_collection/Nathaniel_Wyvern_-_Distant_Stars_-_01_Total_Eclipse

2021... First Episode! Jan 26, 2021

Today we discussed the challenges of 2020 that both LPD and the community of Lafayette met head on. We were joined by Lt. Randy Sherer of the Department. Music provided under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. Author: Nathanial Wyvern. Album: Distant Starts Track: Distant Stars https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_collection/Nathaniel_Wyvern_-_Distant_Stars_-_01_Total_Eclipse

Mark Roberts, School Resource Officer Sep 22, 2020

This has been Inside the Squad, a podcast from the Lafayette Police Department, in Lafayette, IN. Inside the Squad is a Community Outreach Podcast and is hosted by Sergeant Ian O' Shields and Captain Brian Phillips of the Crime Prevention Unit within the department. Today's episode included School Resource Officer Mark Roberts who discussed his lengthy career with LPD and the School Resource Officer position. Also joining us was Marvin Bills from WLFI TV-18 News. Contact the show at podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Music provided under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. Author: Nathanial Wyvern. Album: Distant Starts Track: Distant Stars https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_collection/Nathaniel_Wyvern_-_Distant_Stars_-_01_Total_Eclipse

In With The Chief: Episode 3 - Recruiting, Hiring, Retention and Training Jul 27, 2020

In this episode of Inside The Squad, we discuss police officer recruitment- the process, standards and real world requirements for the women and men who want to step up and help make our communities safe places to live. Distant Stars - 01 Total Eclipse by Nathaniel Wyvern is licensed under a Attribution License.

In With The Chief: Episode 2 - Police Training, De-Escalation and Response to Resistance Jul 14, 2020

On today's episode the team discussed police training, hiring, de-escalation techniques and response to resistance reviews.

In With The Chief: Episode 1 - Coronavirus and LPD May 01, 2020

LPD Pat Flannelly and our hosts discuss the effect of COVID 19 on the department and the City of Lafayette.

Internal Affairs w/ Specialist Ian O' Shields and Captain Brian Phillips Feb 24, 2020

This is Inside the Squad, a podcast from the Lafayette Police Department, in Lafayette, IN. Inside the Squad is a Community Outreach Podcast and is one of the various tools the Crime Prevention Unit uses here at LPD. On today's show, Specialist Ian O' Shields and Captain Brian Phillips host Part One of our series on Internal Affairs. Who are they and what do they handle? Why does LPD investigate its own officers? What about officer-involved shootings? These questions and more are answered on today's episode. You can email us show ideas or questions at podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Join us on Instagram, Twitter, Nixle Nextdoor. Thanks for listening!

Katie Huber, LPD Dispatch Supervisor Dec 02, 2019

This has been Inside the Squad, a podcast from the Lafayette Police Department, in Lafayette, IN. Inside the Squad is a Community Outreach Podcast and is hosted by Specialist Ian O' Shields and Captain Brian Phillips of the Crime Prevention Unit within LPD. On today's show, our guest was Katie Huber, dispatch supervisor with LPD. We discuss the latest developments with 911, calls received, the type of people that succeed as dispatchers and how the holidays affect the field. You can email us show ideas or questions at podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Join us on Instagram, Twitter, Nixle Nextdoor. Thanks for listening.

Indiana State Representative Shelia Klinker Oct 03, 2019

On today's show, our guest was Indiana State Representative Shelia Klinker. Shelia was a teacher in the Lafayette School Corporation for more than 34 years and worked as the Outreach Liaison for the Purdue School of Education for 15 years. Shelia is a member of the Education, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, and Ways and Means committees. Shelia lives in Lafayette with her husband, Victor. They have three children and five grandchildren. You can email us show ideas or questions at podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Join us on Instagram, Twitter, Nixle Nextdoor. Thanks for listening!

ITS Freestyle Sep 09, 2019

Inside the Squad is a podcast from the Lafayette Police Department, in Lafayette, IN. Inside the Squad is a Community Outreach Podcast and is hosted by Specialist Ian O' Shields and Lt Brian Phillips of the Crime Prevention Unit within the dept You can email us show ideas or questions at podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Join us on Instagram, Twitter, Nixle Nextdoor. Thanks for listening. Music created by BoxCat Games, http://box-cat.com. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License located here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_Games/Nameless_the_Hackers_RPG_Soundtrack/ Licensor does not endorse our use of this material. No changes made.

LPD Detective Kevin Miller Jul 24, 2019

On this episode of Inside the Squad, we were joined by Detective Kevin Miller. Kevin has been with the department since 2008. Today Kevin talks about his work in Juvenile Detectives w the department. Be sure to join us on Instagram, Twitter, Nixle and Nextdoor and you can email show ideas and questions to us at podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777. Music created by BoxCat Games, box-cat.com. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License located here: freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_G…PG_Soundtrack/ Licensor does not endorse our use of this material. Parts looped for our production use.

Mayor Tony Roswarski Jun 11, 2019

On this episode of Inside the Squad, we are joined by Mayor Tony Roswarski of the City of Lafayette. Tony retired after serving as a police officer for LPD for over two decades. Tony has been as Mayor of Lafayette since being elected in 2003. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777. Music created by BoxCat Games, box-cat.com. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License located here: freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_G…PG_Soundtrack/ Licensor does not endorse our use of this material.

35 Years and Retiring: Interviewing Detective Kurt Wolf May 02, 2019

On this episode of Inside the Squad, we are joined by Detective Kurt Wolf of the Lafayette Police Department. Kurt is now retiring after 35 years of service to our community. Join us as we hear about his start with the Department up until today. We thank Kurt for his years of dedication to LPD and to its citizens! You can email show ideas and questions to us at podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777. Music created by BoxCat Games, box-cat.com. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License located here: freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_G…PG_Soundtrack/ Licensor does not endorse our use of this material. Parts looped for our production use.

Heartford House Mar 29, 2019

On this episode of Inside the Squad we are joined by Jen Bushore-Barry who is the executive director of the Heartford House Child Advocacy Center. We discussed the Heartford House's history, mission and their role in protecting the lives of young people in our area. Join them on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 from 6:30p-10p at the Outpost for Standup for Kids. See http://www.heartford.net/ for more information! LPD Foot Pursuit 5K information can be found here! https://footpursuit5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=10420 Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777. Music created by BoxCat Games, box-cat.com. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License located here: freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_G…PG_Soundtrack/ Licensor does not endorse our use of this material. Parts looped for our production use.

Megan Winter, Marketing and Media Intern Feb 14, 2019

On this episode of Inside the Squad, we are joined by Megan Winter who is the marketing and media intern of the Lafayette Police Department. We discussed social media’s importance within a police department, community outreach and marketing of the department. You can email show ideas and questions to us at podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777. Music created by BoxCat Games, box-cat.com. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License located here: freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_G…PG_Soundtrack/ Licensor does not endorse our use of this material. Parts looped for our production use.

Chief Flannelly: 2018 Review and 2019 Outlook Jan 18, 2019

On this episode of Inside the Squad we are joined by Chief Patrick Flannelly of the Lafayette Police Department. We discussed many topics, including 2018 accomplishments, the vision for 2019, hiring and retention, new technologies being implemented and the Department’s new Analysis and Response Center. This episode is dedicated to Officer Bill Meluch and his family. We thank him for his extraordinary service to our Department and the community. He will be missed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCbSckEzcKQ Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777. Music created by BoxCat Games, box-cat.com. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License located here: freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_G…PG_Soundtrack/ Licensor does not endorse our use of this material. Parts looped for our production use.

LPD New Officer Perspectives Dec 13, 2018

On this episode of Inside the Squad we are joined by two of the Lafayette Police Departments newest officers, Officer Matt Santerre and Officer Zach Johnson. Matt and Zach talk about why they chose a career in law enforcement, their experiences during recruit training and how becoming a police officer has changed them. Matt and Zach are both great officers and we hope you enjoy our conversation with them! Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777. Music created by BoxCat Games, http://box-cat.com. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License located here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_Games/Nameless_the_Hackers_RPG_Soundtrack/ Licensor does not endorse our use of this material. No changes made.

Holiday Stressors Nov 21, 2018

With the end of the year come the holidays, and this isn't always an great time of year for some people in our community. In this episode of Inside the Squad, we are joined by Pastor Kevin Bowers of Bethany Presbyterian Church. Kevin is the Chaplain for the Lafayette Police Department. Today we discuss money, food and family issues that can come up around the holiday season. If you are in need, what resources are in our community? How can you help a friend or family member during the holidays who has an especially tough time due to depression or loss of a loved one? Tune in to today's podcast to learn about some of the approaches you can think about utilizing. Community resources mentioned can be found below: Lafayette Urban Ministry: http://www.lumserve.org/about/ Toys for Tots: https://lafayette-in.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx Coats for Kids: https://www.coats-for-kids.org/ Salvation Army: https://www.facebook.com/TSALafayette/ Disabled American Veterans Lafayette Chapter: https://www.facebook.com/DAVChapter27/ Goodwill of Lafayette: https://www.yelp.com/biz/goodwill-store-lafayette St. John's Food Pantry: http://www.stjohns-laf.org/food-pantry/ Food Finders Food Bank Lafayette: https://www.food-finders.org/ St. James Food Pantry: http://www.stjameslaf.org/church/foodpantry.cfm National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Mental Health America: 765-742-0244 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 765-423-6939 LTHC Homeless Services: 765-423-4880 Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Oct 29, 2018

October is domestic violence awareness month. Our three special guests, on this episode of Inside the Squad, are important and amazing resources for domestic violence victims in and around our community. The Lafayette Police Department’s Victim Advocate Norah Ashcraft and IU Arnett SANE nurses Cathi Clark and Megan Shupe, talk about the facts of domestic violence. They also explain how friends and family can help connect victims with resources to get away from their abuser.

Fire Prevention Month Oct 17, 2018

October is Fire Prevention Month! This episode of Inside the Squad provides great information on how you can prevent a fire from starting in your home. Our guests, Lafayette Fire Inspector Todd Trent and Red Cross Disaster Program Specialist Kristina Chapman, provide great information on the importance of fire alarms. They also talk about the free resources and events their organizations provide to our community to keep citizens safe. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

LPD Hiring Process Aug 09, 2018

“Wait, what? The Lafayette Police Department is hiring? You have questions, we have answers! Find out how applicants are selected for what has been described as one of the toughest jobs in this episode of Inside the Squad. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777

Inside The Squad- First Facebook Live Stream Jul 13, 2018

Facebook Live Episode! Check out this recorded episode of the Inside the Squad crew as they field questions, live, from community members. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

Summertime Safety 2018! Jun 05, 2018

Summertime Safety! In this episode we discuss everything related to staying safe this summer and not becoming a victim. Keeping kids safe, daytime home burglary, theft, what crimes to be aware of during the season. What are actual crime trends we watch for during the summer months. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

Special Guest Teresa Williams: Stop The Bleed May 15, 2018

ACTIVE SHOOTER! Be Prepared! This month’s Inside The Squad explores situational awareness for active shooter. We are joined by IU Health Teresa Williams, who, along with Specialist Ian O’Shields, works hard on their Stop The Bleed / Active Shooter programming. This one is all about saving lives. Active shooter is a necessary topic and Ian and Teresa are incredibly interesting. You need to hear this information. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

Police and Exercise Apr 12, 2018

Wellness topics for everyone!! Not just police officers. Listen to our last in our four part series on officer health and wellness – EXERCISE. The public expects police officers to be able to perform their duties and in this episode we talk to Chief Flannelly and Specialist Ian O’Shields on what your LPD is doing to stay ready. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777. What is CrossFit? https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-crossfit

Police Officers and Sleep Apr 02, 2018

Check out our third episode of our four part series on officer health and wellness – Sleep, who needs it? So far we’ve covered pitfalls in officer nutrition and how day to day stress leads to health problems. What happens if officers don’t pay attention to sleep? Do they have a choice? Experts now regard sleep as a key factor in overall health. Chief Pat Flannelly and Dr. Will join us to talk about the importance of sleep and how officers deal with shift work. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

Police Officers and Stress Mar 22, 2018

Check out the second episode of our four part series on officer health and wellness, STRESS! Last week we learned how nutrition can lead officers down a path to metabolic syndrome and a host of other health problems. Enormous amounts of stress can further complicate things. Dr. Will Miller, along with the Inside The Squad crew discuss the stressors modern police officers face and ways to handle it. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

Police Officers and Nutrition Mar 01, 2018

In our continuing effort to give insight into policing and your local law enforcement, Inside The Squad is embarking on a four part series on Officer health and wellness. You will be surprised at the health risks police have due to shift work, stress, eating options, and living a lifestyle in the unknown and unknowable. We will release an episode a week. In our first episode we discuss the challenges police face with nutrition. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

All About Fraud With Detective Mike Humphrey Jan 18, 2018

All About Fraud!! Have you been the victim or target of fraud? Then you understand the intrusion, pain and hassle of fraud. Most people have been the target of fraud to some extent. Even detectives get scam calls and emails. In this episode of Inside The Squad, we talk to Detective Mike Humphrey to learn the ins and out of fraud schemes. Listen and share this episode to avoid unnecessarily parting with your hard earned money. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

Road Rage and Holiday Safety Dec 04, 2017

The holiday season is the best time of the year, however out enjoyment can be spoiled if you forget to stay vigilant or lose focus of what’s important. In this episode of Inside The Squad we discuss ROAD RAGE! Why do motorist succumb to road rage? What should you do if you are targeted by someone on the roadway who’s lost control? Also, Specialist Wainscott talks about holiday crime prevention and myths surrounding holiday-related criminal activity. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

Mayor Tony Roswarski and Mayor John Dennis Nov 02, 2017

In this very special episode, enjoy listening to Lafayette Police’s two most recognizable and notable alumni, Mayor Tony Roswarski and Mayor John Dennis. The Inside The Squad crew takes a stroll down memory lane with both mayors to get an inside look at their police careers and their incredible, lasting impact on the LPD. You will be entertained by the stories and memories they recall during the conversation. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

Policing The Teen Brain with Rebecca Humphrey and Cpt Wolf Oct 04, 2017

In this episode, Inside The Squad digs into why teenagers do the things they do. Ever wondered or asked a teen, “Why did you do that?” Or the common question, “What were you thinking?” Youth Services Director, Rebecca Humphrey, along with LPD Captain of detectives, Kurt Wolf, dive into the Policing the Teen Brain program. Dr. Will Miller, LPD staff psychologist, joins the conversation with his insights and witticism. Enjoy the group discussing new trends in training police officers to better deal with teenagers in law enforcement circumstances. We learn there are new discoveries and research in teen psychology, which more than hints to why teenagers often make poor decisions. Remember to catch up on old episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

LPD Crime Analyst Steve Hawthorne Sep 05, 2017

On this very special episode, Inside The Squad dives into everything crime related. Where are safe neighborhoods? What makes a community a safe place to live? What can community members do to prevent or make themselves less vulnerable to crime. These and more questions discussed by LPD Crime Analyst Steve Hawthorn and LPD Chief, Patrick Flannelly. Continue to subscribe to the podcast and share with your friends. Interact with our squad by emailing questions or comments to podcast@lafayette.in.gov Also make sure to get instant updates on traffic and emergencies by texting LAFEYTTEINPD to 888777. Find us on Twitter at LafayetteINPolice. Also make sure to sign up at NextDoor.com

LPD VIPS Cathi Rush: Who Are Volunteers In Police Service? Aug 07, 2017

On this episode of Inside The Squad, the guys talk to VIPS Cathi Rush. What is a Police VIPS? Hint: Volunteer. How do VIPS help LPD and how does that improve officer efficiency? Also covered is the false alarm reduction program. This is a short podcast and an easy listen. Continue to support our endeavor to connect to the community by subscribing to Inside The Squad on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Google Play. Tell your friends and family and catch up on past episodes, Enjoy!

LPD Traffic Sergeant Will Carpenter: Sagamore and South Street Construction Closure Jul 12, 2017

If you drive in Lafayette, you’ll want to listen to this episode of Inside The Squad. The City will soon experience a major shutdown of the busiest intersection in the county for an overhaul construction project at Sagamore Parkway and South Street. On this episode, the guys from Inside The Squad talk to LPD Traffic Sergeant Will Carpenter and walk through ways to stay informed on detours, timelines, and project information. To get up-to-date traffic alerts, sign up with Nixle by simply texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777. You can also connect to the Lafayette Police at Nextdoor.com and our Twitter feed @LafayetteINPD. Enjoy and please pass this information along to spread the message.

Rick Hobbs discusses LPD Merit Board Jul 03, 2017

On this episode of Inside The Squad, listen in as Lieutenants Gossard and Galloway discuss what it takes to hire a police officer at the LPD. From recruiting, to getting that much desired conditional hire, hear Merit Commission Rick Hobbs and hiring coordinator Lt. Scott McCoy discuss their efforts and what it takes to be selected as a member of the LPD. Also, the crew takes some questions from listeners, crime prevention tips, and more packed in this episode.

Interview with Animal Control Officer Josh Klumpe Jun 01, 2017

In today's episode, Animal Control Officer Josh Klumpe talks about trap, neuter, and release program for feral cats, common questions about stray animals, and his experience trapping an alligator on the Wabash River.

EMS Director Darrell Clase and LPD Sergeant AJ Mellady- Spice and Heroin May 03, 2017

In today's episode, we are joined by EMS Director Darrell Clase & LPD Sergeant AJ Mellady. Spice and Heroin have become and increasing problem in recent years. Discussion revolves around what EMS and police personnel currently face on the issue.

Rapid Fire- Dispatcher Katie Huber Apr 12, 2017

Today we are joined by Katie Huber- dispatcher with the Lafayette Police Department. What is it like as a dispatcher? What types of calls do you encounter? Katie also talks to us about texting 911. We are also welcoming Shana Wainscott to the ITS team. Shana is LPD's new Crime Prevention Specialist. Check out today's Rapid Fire!

Vehicle Crashes Mar 16, 2017

In today's Rapid Fire episode, the ITS crew interviews Officer Greg McDaniel for a quick discussion on vehicle crashes. Can I move my vehicle after a fender bender? Do I need to take photos of the accident? Do I even need to call the police? Find out in this episode!

Episode 1 - Inaugural Episode Mar 03, 2017

In our inaugural episode, we are joined by guests LPD Chief Patrick Flannelly and Sergeant Will Carpenter of the Traffic Unit.

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