BEHIND THE BADGE WITH MCSO

Watch as Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter talks with the Reentry Associates of Western New York (RAWNY). MCSO partners with this agency in the Monroe County Jail in an effort to help incarcerated individuals make a productive transition back into society upon release from Jail. MCSO Director of Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Joel Yager and RAWNY Program Director, Yari Rivera, and their teams help to prepare incarcerated individuals with the tools they need for success.

What an awesome opportunity to showcase the New York State Sheriffs' Institute Summer Camp, a gem located on the shores of Keuka Lake. In this Special Edition of the "Behind the Badge with MCSO" Podcast, watch as Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter explores this amazing summer camp that welcomes adolescents from throughout NYS, who for economic reasons, might not otherwise get a chance to attend a camp. On location, with beautiful Keuka Lake as a backdrop, Sheriff Baxter sits down with NYSSI Executive Director Chris O'Brien, Deputies Neale and Jenkins who are assigned to the Camp, and one of the campers, Juliet.

The tables are turned! Watch as Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter flips the interview switch on three guys who are used to hosting their own Podcast. Sheriff, (a former Rochester Police Captain), sits down with the Crime Dawg Podcast Founder and Hosts, Johnny Fiorica, David Simpson, and Jason Blanchard, all of whom are either current or retired officers with the Rochester Police Department. Get ready to laugh as these law enforcement officers and former colleagues talk shop, swap stories and have a good time!

The MCSO Teen Police Academy is a great opportunity for young people to build confidence, while learning good decision-making and leadership skills. We recently graduated 21 students in our Teen Police Academy Class #20, who successfully completed our one-week introduction to law enforcement course. Congratulations also to Teen Police Academy Class #21, completing the same course this summer. Watch as Undersheriff Korey Brown sits down with Community Engagement Deputy Payne and Deputy Napier, who once attended the Teen Police Academy, before continuing on to pursue a career with MCSO. For more information about the MCSO Teen Police Academy: https://bit.ly/45ZqUif

"Behind the Badge with MCSO" NEW Video Podcast Episode #125 - Pines Games. Watch as Guest Host, PIO Deputy Brendan Hurley, talks about the Pines Games, happening every Tuesday & Thursday throughout the summer at the Pines of Perinton. It's an opportunity for children and adolescents who reside at the Pines in the Town of Perinton to interact with law enforcement in a positive light while having fun and building encouraging relationships. Deputy Hurley sits down with our A-Zone Community Engagement Deputy, Todd Thurston, Town of Perinton, New York Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, Jeffrey Nutting, and Stacey Thompson, Senior Community Coordinator at the Pines, to learn more about the games.

Watch as Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter talks with MCSO Lt. Andrew Soike, Monroe County Assistant Fire Coordinator Derek Hardy, and Monroe County EMS Medical Director Dr. Jeremy Cushman about their roles with the Rescue Task Force; a three-prong approach to responding to critical incidents and large-scale emergencies incorporating law enforcement, fire and EMS.

Watch as Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter sits down with Monroe County Executive Adam Bello to discuss the State of Monroe County, specifically the Public Safety aspect. Sheriff Baxter and County Executive Bello talk about current crime trends, as well as issues related to law enforcement, and the state of our community when it comes to protecting and serving the citizens who call Monroe County "home."

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office welcomes our community's senior citizens to learn about the Sheriff's Office, how it works, the various units, and ask questions of our agency. The academies are run by our three Community Engagement Deputies, representing the three zone substations. Watch as Monroe County Undersheriff Korey Brown chats with the Community Engagement Deputy in A-Zone, representing Monroe County's East-side, Deputy Todd Thurston, Joel Freeman with the Penfield Recreation Center, and Jan Guldbeck, one of the seniors attending the Senior Citizen Academy.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has two Commercial Vehicle deputies who conduct inspections on large vehicles to ensure everyone on the road is safe. Watch as Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Co-Host Deputy Sanders Tisdale talk with Deputies Gulisano and Sanfilippo about the importance of their work to keep the economy moving.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has three Community Engagement Deputies, one assigned to each of our Zone Substations. These deputies are liaisons to our community, offering crime prevention programs and services to aid citizens. They are ready to assist and serve our community leaders in each of the zones, working with school districts, community groups and the citizens we serve. Watch as Undersheriff Korey Brown talks about the role of these public servants with Community Engagement Deputies Jonathan Payne, Kelly Valvassori and Todd Thurston.

April is Autism Awareness Month. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has three Autism Community Liaisons who serve as a link between the MCSO and our community. One of those liaisons, guest host Deputy Brendan Hurley, shares more information about our partnership with Autism Up's Full Life Academy. Deputy Hurley speaks with Full Life Academy student Noah Smith, Autism Up Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Ponticello, and Bill Moran, Host of Billified: The Bill Moran Podcast.

How cool!!! Rochester, NY sits directly in the path of totality of the Solar Eclipse happening on April 8, 2024. At 3:20 p.m., our region will experience 3 minutes and 38 seconds of complete totality! Learn more about the safety plan the Monroe County Sheriff's Office has for this event, including important traffic reminders and advice as Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Co-host, Deputy Sanders Tisdale, interview MCSO Special Operations Unit Lt. Andrew Soike.

Watch or listen in as Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Co-host Deputy Sanders Tisdale learn more about A-Zone Captain Kevin Schoepfel and what it takes to police the substation covering the east-side of Monroe County. Captain Schoepfel shares his experiences, love for the job, as well as challenges.

February marks Black History Month. Watch as Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Co-host Deputy Sanders Tisdale talk with MCSO Community Affairs Executive Dr. Torrance Jones and Pastor Donald Stevens of Helping Hands Missionary Baptist Church about celebrating and recognizing Black History Month all year. "When I think what does it mean to me? I am black history, ya know on a personal level," said Dr. Torrance Jones, MCSO Community Affairs Director. "I remember, just my mother and father, they grew up in the South and they grew up actually in segregated schools. So they did not grow up in a system where schools are integrated when it comes to black and white."

Watch as Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Co-host Deputy Sanders Tisdale talk with Lt. Mackenzie who oversees the MCSO Snowmobile and Track Vehicle Unit. These vehicles aid deputies and our community in many ways, to include assisting during challenging weather conditions, missing persons cases, and at times, investigatory purposes and so much more.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Podcast Co-host Deputy Sanders Tisdale sit down with MCSO Sgt. CJ Zimmerman and Public Information Officer, Deputy Brendan Hurley to learn more about the MCSO Attempt to Identify Social Media postings and the partnership with MCSO Communications to engage the community.

Stolen vehicles. Will insurance cover it? Sheriff Baxter talks with Nicholas Pagano of the Elmwood Agency and Evan Stark of the Bob Johnson Auto Group about stolen vehicles and the impact on insurance, car dealerships and you the consumer.

Watch as Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and guest co-host, Sgt. Mike Zamiara, discuss the role of the Part-time Road Patrol deputy with Deputy Joe Resch. Consider joining our Police Bureau part-time if you have a desire to serve our community, are looking to off-set your full-time career, or are interested in only working a few hours a week. It's a great opportunity!

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Co-host Deputy Sanders Tisdale discuss Jail Academy Class #53 with Class Counselor Deputy Story and Class Captain, Recruit Deputy Rivera. The discussion centers around the role of both positions and the impact they have on new incoming recruits.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Guest Co-host, PIO Deputy Brendan Hurley discuss the U.S. Marshal Service Task Force and the importance of the fugitive Crime Watch Flyers with former Task Force Member, Deputy Matt Young.