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Host Darrell “DC” Catron, will interview police officers and other staff of the Memphis Police Department for a deep dive into issues that impact the community. Topics will include community policing, gangs, and a look at the various positions within the police department and the role they play in protecting the community. Best in Blue listeners will become familiar with many of the unheralded areas of the Memphis Police Department, including community and civic initiatives.

Host Darrell “DC” Catron, will interview police officers and other staff of the Memphis Police Department for a deep dive into issues that impact the community. Topics will include community policing, gangs, and a look at the various positions within the police department and the role they play in protecting the community. Best in Blue listeners will become familiar with many of the unheralded areas of the Memphis Police Department, including community and civic initiatives.

Location:

United States

Description:

Host Darrell “DC” Catron, will interview police officers and other staff of the Memphis Police Department for a deep dive into issues that impact the community. Topics will include community policing, gangs, and a look at the various positions within the police department and the role they play in protecting the community. Best in Blue listeners will become familiar with many of the unheralded areas of the Memphis Police Department, including community and civic initiatives.

Language:

English

Contact:

2128639773

Episodes

Traffic Bureau (Police Service Technician) w/Major Angela Jenkins and PST Bah | BEST IN BLUE | KUDZUKIAN NETWORK

11/22/2019
On this episode of Best in Blue, DC sits down with Major Angela Jenkins, Supervisor of the Traffic Bureau Police Service Technicians, and PST Bah. We get a comprehensive look at the requirements, duties and amazing benefits that come with becoming a Police Service Technician. Make sure you tune into the latest episodes of Best in Blue by downloading the Kudzukian App in the App Store or Google Play.

Duration:00:29:44

Mt. Moriah Precinct w/Col. Joe Oakley and Lt. Col. Debbie Jackson| BEST IN BLUE | KUDZUKIAN NETWORK

11/21/2019
On this episode of Best in Blue, DC visits with Col. Joe Oakley and Lt. Col. Debbie Jackson with the Mt. Moriah Precinct of the Memphis Police Department. We get a look into the amazing work the officers of the Mt. Moriah Precinct do on a day to day basis to serve and keep the people of the community safe. This is an episode you don't want to miss, so make sure you tune in by downloading the Kudzukian App in the App Store or Google Play.

Duration:00:29:20

[ VIDEO ] Motorcycle Squad w/ Lt. Tina Halfacre | BEST IN BLUE | KUDZUKIAN

10/29/2019
On this episode of Best in Blue, we hear from Lt. Tina Halfacre from the Memphis Police Department's Motors Unit Traffic Division. The Motors Unit primary jobs are the enforcement of traffic laws, investigation of crashes and special events. Lt. Tina Halfacre discusses her journey throughout her career and details the job of the MPD motorcycle squad. She has been on the force for 32 years and is the first African American certified motors officer in MPD history.

Duration:00:27:08

[ VIDEO ] Canine Unit w/ Lt. Tom Warrick and Sgt. Shannon Bowen | BEST In BLUE PODCAST | KUDZUKIAN

9/20/2019
DC visits The Memphis Police Dept. Canine Unit with Lt. Tom Warrick and Sgt. Shannon Bowen. They share with us what its like having a Canine as a partner, what it takes to train them, their duties and responsibilities, and so much more right here on the KUDZUKIAN Network!!!

Duration:00:22:11

Mounted Patrol w/Lt. Felipe Boyce | BEST IN BLUE | KUDZUKIAN NETWORK

8/20/2019
On this episode of Best in Blue, DC visits with Lt. Felipe Boyce of the Memphis Police Department's Mounted Patrol. We get a comprehensive look into the origins of Mounted Patrol and the day to day operations and responsibilities of the unit. We even get a little training on how to mount the horses at Mounted Patrol. This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss, so make sure you tune in at Kudzukian.com or by downloading the Kudzukian App in the App Store or Google Play.

Duration:00:27:34

D.A.R.E & G.R.E.A.T. w/ Ofc Cassandra Leake | BEST In BLUE VIDEO| KUDZUKIAN

8/16/2019
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) and G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) are two programs championed by the Memphis Police Department. On this episode, Best In Blue visits with Ofc. Cassandra Leake, who is committed to improving the life of Memphis' Youth.

Duration:00:28:48

AIR SUPPORT w/ Lt. Max Howard | BEST In BLUE [ VIDEO ] | KUDZUKIAN

6/12/2019
Let's explore the life of an officer that is a part of the Air Support Unit of MPD. Joining DC and Lia, Lt. Max Howard and he will enlighten us on the Air Support Unit, as well as, how the unit interacts and interfaces with the other departments/units of MPD.

Duration:00:29:26

[ VIDEO ] Police Training Academy w/ Lt. Col Anthony Rudolph and Maj Sharon Cunningham | BEST In BLUE PODCAST | KUDZUKIAN

6/12/2019
DC visits The Memphis Police Dept. Training Academy with Lt. Colonel Anthony Rudolph and Major Sharon Cunningham. They will share with us what it takes to become and continue to be one of the Best In Blue and take us on a tour of the Police Training Academy.

Duration:00:26:58

Crump Station Precinct w/ Col. Dana Sampietro | BEST In BLUE PODCAST | KUDZUKIAN

5/10/2019
On this episode of Best in Blue, we hear from Col. Dana Sampietro, the commander of the Crump Station Precinct of the Memphis Police Department. We dive into the Crump Station's involvement with the community and the measures that are being taken to keep the areas within the precinct safe. We discuss the journey of Col. Sampietro, her career goals, motivations, and what led her to become a police officer. We also talk future plans for Crump Station Precinct, so tune into the Best in Blue...

Duration:00:29:58

RTCC (Real Time Crime Center) w/officer Jessica Grafenreed and Major Steve Chandler

5/10/2019
On this episode of Best in Blue we hear from both Officer Jessica Grafenreed and Major Steve Chandler of the Memphis Police Department Real Time Crime Center. We discuss the intimate details and unknown activities of the RTTC. We also discuss the 13 year journey for officer Grafenreed and the 28 year journey of Major Chandler and how they both ended up where they are right now, working for the Real Time Crime Center. Text BNB to 72000 for the latest episodes of Best in Blue.

Duration:00:27:43

Motorcycle Squad w/Lt. TINA HALFACRE | BEST In BLUE PODCAST | KUDZUKIAN

4/24/2019
On this episode of Best in Blue, we hear from Lt. Tina Halfacre from the Memphis Police Department's Motors Unit Traffic Division. The Motors Unit primary jobs are the enforcement of traffic laws, investigation of crashes and special events. Lt. Tina Halfacre discusses her journey throughout her career and details the job of the MPD motorcycle squad. She has been on the force for 32 years and is the first African American certified motors officer in MPD history. Text BNB to 72000 for the...

Duration:00:29:10

COMMUNICATION 911 W/MICHAEL SPENCER | BEST In BLUE PODCAST | KUDZUKIAN

4/23/2019
The Memphis Police Department Emergency Communication Bureau provides quality service to the community and handles all 911 calls from the city of Memphis. Using Call Answer Data, the Bureau's 145 dispatchers successfully respond to over 1 million 911 calls a year while meeting the national answer time standards. On this episode, Best in Blue hears from Michael Spencer, the Emergency Communications Administrator. We talk about how MPD responds to 911 calls and the new Text-911-Initiative. We...

Duration:00:30:05

D.A.R.E & G.R.E.A.T. w/ Ofc Cassandra Leake | BEST In BLUE PODCAST | KUDZUKIAN

4/3/2019
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) and G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) are two programs championed by the Memphis Police Department. On this episode, Best In Blue visits with Ofc. Cassandra Leake, who is committed to improving the life of Memphis' Youth.

Duration:00:29:52

Protecting, Serving, Coaching and Mentoring Our Youth w/ Sgt. Craig Littles | BEST In BLUE PODCAST | KUDZUKIAN

3/16/2019
Police Activities League PAL: Best In Blue visits with PAL, Chief Visionary Officer, Sgt. Craig Littles and he will bring us up to date on PAL and how we can help.

Duration:00:30:00

BEST In BLUE PODCAST | Police Training Academy w/ Lt. Col Anthony Rudolph and Maj Sharon Cunningham | KUDZUKIAN

3/16/2019
The Memphis Police Dept. Training Academy. Visiting on BIB are Lt. Colonel Anthony Rudolph and Major Sharon Cunningham, and they will share with us what it takes to become and continue to be one of the Best In Blue.

Duration:00:33:11

BEST In BLUE PODCAST | Harbor Patrol w/ Lt. Felipe Boyce | KUDZUKIAN

2/8/2019
The life of an officer that's a part of the Harbor Patrol Unit of the MPD. Joining DC and Lia, Lt. Felipe Boyce will discuss various aspects of the Unit, as well as, the ways that the unit interacts and interfaces with the other departments/units of MPD.

Duration:00:29:14

BEST In BLUE TV - S2E3 | Bomb Unit w/ Major R. Adair and Lt. T. Warrick | KUDZUKIAN

2/7/2019
An informative conversation about the life of an officer that is a part of the Bomb Unit of the Memphis Police Department. Joining DC and Lia, Major Rodney Adair and Lt. Tom Warrick will discuss various aspects of the MPD Bomb Unit, as well as, the ways that the unit interacts and interfaces with the other departments.

Duration:00:28:06

BEST In BLUE PODCAST | Bomb Unit w/ Major R. Adair and Lt. T. Warrick | KUDZUKIAN

1/3/2019
An informative conversation about the life of an officer that is a part of the Bomb Unit of the Memphis Police Department. Joining DC and Lia, Major Rodney Adair and Lt. Tom Warrick will discuss various aspects of the MPD Bomb Unit, as well as, the ways that the unit interacts and interfaces with the other departments.

Duration:00:32:42

BEST In BLUE PODCAST | Air Support w/ Lt. Max Howard | KUDZUKIAN

1/3/2019
An informative conversation about the life of an officer that a part of the Air Support Unit of the Memphis Police Department. Joining DC and Lia, Lt. Max Howard will discuss various aspects of the Air Support Unit, as well as, the ways that the unit interacts and interfaces with the other departments and units of MPD.

Duration:00:30:58

BEST In BLUE PODCAST | Police Homicides vs. Justifiable Killings w/ Police Director Michael Rallings | KUDZUKIAN

1/3/2019
An unfiltered conversation between Memphis Police Director, Michael Rallings and Best in Blue's hosts, D.C. and Lia. This transparent sit-down provides the Director the opportunity to discuss the facts around officer encounters with citizens and the results.

Duration:00:06:57

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