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Using a drone as a first responder is not an entirely new concept, but it is a relatively new program for the Fort Wayne Police Department . Despite public misconception, the drones will not be used for surveillance or random patrols. Instead, these drones will be used to answer radio calls, dispatch calls and calls for service only. According to FWPD, drones arrive to the scene of an incident fas...

Officers have been making a lot of headlines lately for excessive use of force. Particularly in Memphis , Missouri and Michigan . So when is use of force justified? And what kind of punishment does a Police Officer face if use of force was not justified?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poli ce Chaplaincy is a ministry of compassion, presence, and prayer set within the dangerous world of law enforcement.  12 active chaplains currently volunteer their assistance. Police Chaplains serve the officers and civilian personnel of the F ort Wayne Police Department and the community in which they live.  They provide emergency counseling to those in crisis, make death notifications with co...

Whether we admit it or not, we have all gone over the speed limit a time or two. For some of us unlucky ones, we have received multiple tickets for our transgressions and yet, we have all been let off the hook a time or two. What causes one officer to write the ticket for an infraction and not the other?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a coroner is often not a profession that many people talk about and though it may be a challenging job, someone has to do it. Some days include crime scene investigations with other days are spent reviewing documents and collecting evidence.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since the release of Paul Pelosi's dispatch call, it seems there are more questions than answers regarding what led up to the heinous attack that occurred inside his San Francisco home.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered what happens to a body after a person dies? Body farms have a lot of answers to that question. Only a handful of states have body farms, but the ones that do, also have a subset of forensic scientists who work at these body farms and study what happens to the human body after death.  These scientists then allow police departments across the country to use their knowledge and...

When it comes to policing, "pursuit reviews" are not often a topic that comes to mind. However, pursuit reviews are one of the many administrative duties that leaders within police departments need to conduct. Pursuit reviews ensure officers are following protocols, because even as an officer of the law, you can face criminal consequences for not having due-regard during a pursuit.  See omnystudio...

Despite a lot of challenges and unpredictable events taking place in 2022, there is still a lot to look forward to as we start to walk into 2023. Fort Wayne Police Chief Steve Reed is back taking a look at all the great things to come for the Fort Wayne Police Department in 2023. Plus he highlights some foreseen challenges and 2023 and pinpoints his top priorities. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

2022 was another year full of unpredictable events for everyone, including officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department. From challenges to accomplishments, Police Chief Steve Reed is taking a look back at the FWPD in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Tis the season for holiday crimes. Every year the holiday season sees an increase in robberies, thefts, scams, and incidents involving impaired driving.  To try and keep this uptick in crime from stealing your holiday cheer we are passing along crime prevention tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legalization of marijuana continues to be a hot topic as we recently saw the President pardon thousands of folks with federal marijuana possession charges. Because this topic tends to be controversial we are sticking with our "Pot Talk" series.  When it comes to our ongoing conversation, we wanted to take a look at the medical side of legalizing marijuana. We are having the conservations with...

The legalization of marijuana is a hot topic as we recently saw the President pardon thousands of folks with federal marijuana possession charges. Because this topic tends to be controversial we are continuing our "Pot Talk" series.  When it comes to our ongoing conversation, we wanted to take a look at the political side of legalizing marijuana. We are having the conservations with State Represen...

The legalization of marijuana is a hot topic as we recently saw the President pardon people with federal marijuana possession charges. Because this topic tends to be controversial we are kicking off a brand new series called "Pot Talk."  When it comes to legalizing marijuana we are starting the conversation by talking with a long-term recovering addict.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Everyone meet Tinsley. He is the newest addition to the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Officer Wellness and Community Relations Programs. The therapy dog program has taken about three years for the FWPD to complete, but having the right dog, from the right program, that would fit the FWPD’s effort to put community first, took a lot of time and effort. In the end, the Paws and Stripes College progr...

Across the country new laws go into effect every year. Here in Indiana, new laws go into effect every July. With the new laws, comes the need for law enforcement to learn how they work. Learning how they work requires many long hours, training sessions, and prosecutor updates.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One big impact of the defend the police movement has been the growing lack of respect for police. Unfortunately this rhetoric is giving police officers a negative connotation in much of American society.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plain and simple, police departments across the county cannot afford soft-on-crime policies. As more and more states move toward some of these polices, like Illinois , police officers are finding that leniency only makes criminals more dangerous and civilians less safe.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of National Police Woman Day on September 12th, today is all about women in policing.  Women make up just 12% of the law enforcement officers in the country and 3% of police leadership. In an effort to increase women in policing, the Fort Wayne Police Department has joined the 30x30 initiative . The program aims to have women make up 30 percent of the recruits in police training classes b...

The DEA is attempting to bring awareness to a new drug called “rainbow fentanyl” or rainbow “fent.” As kids are returning back to school, the DEA wants parents to know this drug is being disguised to look like Flintstone vitamins, sidewalk chalk or candy all in an effort to target your kids. Earlier this month in Arizona, Customs and Border Protection seized roughly 15-thousand colorful fentanyl p...

Guns and knives are in a lot of homes. They also seem to make their way into a lot of schools and unfortunately both can present very real dangers to our kids. Whether you own one of these weapons or not, teaching young kids what do to if they see a gun or knife could save lives. We have seen it happen in Fort Wayne, Indiana. That is why it is so imperative we all learn how to talk with our kids a...

It is estimated that between 15,000 and 50,000 women and children are forced into sexual slavery in the United States every year. That number varies widely as it is very difficult to research. However, what we do know is that trafficking is the third-largest crime industry globally as traffickers earn global profits of roughly  $150 billion dollars  every single year. Sex trafficking and human tra...

As back to school season is upon us, getting our kiddos back to school safely, should be the number one priority. Cross guards are essential to ensuring that happens. Currently there is a crossing guard shortage plaguing many communities around the country and Fort Wayne, IN is no exception.  Right now there are seven crossing guard positions that need to be filled for the Fort Wayne Community Sch...

The recent death of Elwood Police Officer, Noah Shahnavaz, has a lot of folks questioning: “How can we better protect our men and women in blue?” 24-year-old Officer Shahanavaz was shot and killed during a “routine” traffic stop in Madison County. As he approached the suspect’s car, the suspect, 42-year-old Carl Roy Webb Boards II, fired over 30 rounds. Officer Shaanavaz did not stand a chance. Th...

"Experience is wisdom." That is the valuable lesson Sofia Rosales-Scatena, Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department and one of your hosts here on Unholstered, learned recently while getting tactical training in Montana.  Sofia recently shipped out for a training experience like no other. From being left in the wilderness with only a compass to being coached by Navy SEALs, Sofia walked away fr...