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BEST In BLUE TV - S1E3 | ACTIVE SHOOTER...Are You Prepared? | KUDZUKIAN Sep 21, 2018

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Law enforcement has another name for mass shootings they call them, Active Shooter Events. Sandy Hook, Columbine, Sutherland Springs, Tx., Texas Tech, all of these situations are well-known Active Shooter Events... How do we prepare? Sgt. Darryl Banks and Officer Robert Carlson will walk us through some of the scenarios that, if we are lucky, we will never experience personally.

BEST In BLUE TV - S1E2 | CIT = Crisis Intervention Team | KUDZUKIAN Sep 21, 2018

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Most of us have witnessed or been involved with persons who've found themselves in crisis…well our MPD has specially trained officers who make the scene everyday to assist with ensuring those family members their loved one will be met with an officer who attempts to ensure they are handled in the least restrictive manner possible. Lt. Col Beasley and Officer James Lash join Best in Blue host, Darrell D.C. Catron, to take you through what CIT is, how they work with some of the community partners that are involved and finally how you can ensure your loved one is responded to when they are in crisis

BEST In BLUE Podcast | Domestic Violence Awareness | KUDZUKIAN Aug 01, 2018

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This episode of Best In Blue is one that we hope reaches, then teaches and then calls to action the prevention of Domestic Violence in our community. Also, how we as a community can help those who are facing Domestic Violence situations, highlight available resources and even shed light on some real time stats on whose affected by DV. Our guest today is Major JD Smith, Commander of the Domestic Violence Unit.

BEST In BLUE Podcast | Part 2 - Dialogue with Police Director, Michael Rallings | KUDZUKIAN Jul 19, 2018

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Part 2 of an open and host conversation between Memphis Police Director, Michael Rallings and Best in Blue's host, D.C. This transparent sit-down with the Director reveals his thoughts on a myriad of topics, including:

Recruiting the Best In Blue
Active Shooters/School Shootings
Youth-focused Activities

BEST In BLUE Podcast | Part 1 - Dialogue with Police Director, Michael Rallings | KUDZUKIAN Jul 19, 2018

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Part 1 of an open and host conversation between Memphis Police Director, Michael Rallings and Best in Blue's host, Darrell "D.C." Catron. This transparent sit-down with the Director reveals his thoughts on a myriad of topics, including:

The Opioid Epidemic
Police and the need for Parental Involvement with youth
The Scope of Work of the Police Officer

BEST In BLUE Podcast | Policing the Roads...TRAFFIC | KUDZUKIAN Jul 16, 2018

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Did you know there are over 600 MPD officers in the Traffic Unit?

Best In Blue visits with Colonel Sam Hines and Lt. Colonel Keith Watson of the Traffic and Special Ops Unit and they are visiting BIB to shed some light on the importance of the Traffic and Special Ops Unit. We will touch on the various teams that make the Unit and how you can get a great paying job, out of high school, with MPD.

BEST In BLUE Podcast | Internet Safety | KUDZUKIAN Jul 14, 2018

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Best In Blue visits with Major Felecica Adams and Lt. Milton Bonds of the Memphis Police Department's Sex Crimes/ Child Abuse Bureau. They are visiting BIB to discuss some internet safety tips for you and your children.

You need to listen to this show if you answer "no" to any of the following questions:

Do you know what your child is doing while surfing the internet?

Do you know what social media sites your child frequents?

Do you know what your child is posting or sharing while on-line?

BEST In BLUE Podcast | VCU = Violent Crimes Unit | KUDZUKIAN Jul 14, 2018

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Best In Blue visits with Major Lambert Ross of the MPD Violent Crimes Unit. They discuss:

What defines a violent crime
What is the state of violent crimes in Memphis and the US.
Violent Crimes vs. Homicide
Your neighborhood is your DOMAIN, we will help you if you allow us.

BEST In BLUE | RESPONSE To RESISTANCE | Video Episode #1 Jun 11, 2018

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On this episode of BEST In BLUE, D.C. and MPD Director Michael Rallings interview Sam Faulkner, CEO of Response To Resistance. Response To Resistance has established comprehensive guidelines on what constitutes reasonable responses to various types of resistive and/or aggressive situations. When police are faced with using force to establish or maintain control in hostile situations, ensure that they are armed with these well research, validated and court-tested guidelines.

BEST In BLUE Podcast |Our Youth w/ Sgt. Craig Littles | KUDZUKIAN May 10, 2018

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Our guest is Sgt. Craig Littles, Chief Visionary Officer of the Police Activities League a/k/a PAL. Sgt. Littles is committed to the youth of Shelby County and has championed the need and continued support of PAL by the Memphis Police Department and many other community partners. During his visit to BIB, Sgt. Littles discusses PAL's success, its partners, its athletic leagues and how people can donate and become a PAL volunteer. Enjoy!!!

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