BEHIND THE BADGE WITH MCSO

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Co-host Deputy Sanders Tisdale talk with MCSO Recruitment Deputies Sarah Schreiner and Jacob VanSlooten about the upcoming Deputy Sheriff Jailor Test. Deadline to apply is November 3, 2023.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Co-host Deputy Sanders Tisdale check back in with Fairport Police Chief Matt Barnes and Gates Police Chief Rob Long having served in their Chief roles for more than a year now. Listen in as these law enforcement leaders discuss challenges and successes.

School is back in session! Listen in as Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter discusses the important role of our School Resource Officers and some back to school safety advice with SRO Deputy Derrick Goettel.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Co-host Deputy Sanders Tisdale chat with MCSO Undersheriff Korey Brown. Learn more about the role of Undersheriff and a little bit more about Undersheriff Brown.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter discusses the unique role Special Police play in aiding law enforcement with Greece Special Police Chief Mike DiCataldo.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter discusses the role of the MCSO Evidence Technicians with Sr. Technician Deputy Dan Luffman.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Sgt. CJ Zimmerman go in-depth on the 50 year old cold case investigations with Deputy Houlihan and MCSO Admin. Asst. Molly Rowe, tasked with researching, organizing and categorizing the case files.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Sgt. CJ Zimmerman sat down with journalists Nikki Rudd of WHEC-TV (News 10 NBC) and Gary Craig of the Democrat and Chronicle to discuss the Double Initial Homicide Investigations. Both journalists are among the local media who have covered the investigations extensively. Ms. Rudd and Mr. Craig share their prospective.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter sat down with MCSO Sgt. CJ Zimmerman, Wayne County Sheriff's Lt. Kevin Kuntz, and New York State Police Investigator Eric Fuenfstueck to discuss the murders of Carmen Colon, Michelle Maenza, and Wanda Walkowicz. These agencies are working collaboratively to try and solve this 50 year old cold case known as the Double Initial Homicides.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Co-host Deputy Sanders Tisdale sit down with Retired Rochester Police Sgt. Brett Sobieraski following his amazing journey, completing a nearly 1300 mile trek though 8 states to honor a fallen hero and fellow brother, Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz. "Maz," as he was affectionately known, was murdered on July 21, 2022 while protecting ou...

In this four part series, Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter interviews MCSO Sgt. C.J. Zimmerman about a 50 year old cold case known as the Double Initial Murders. Three young ladies, Carmen Colon, Michelle Maenza and Wanda Walkowicz were sexually assaulted and murdered in three separate instances. Their killer(s) are still unknown. No one has been charged with these heinous crimes.

SPECIAL EDITION: "Behind the Badge with MCSO" Podcast. Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter has the privilege of interviewing PGA General Chairman Ron Pluta and Monroe County Sheriff's Foundation members Chris Hill and Dave Merrick, previewing the upcoming MCSF Annual Golf Classic in July. This Special Edition podcast takes place on the prestigious Oak Hill Golf Course, recorded in adva...

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Deputy Sanders Tisdale discuss MCSO's partnership with ATF Resident Agent In Charge Michael Curran.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Deputy Sanders Tisdale highlight the "Do the Right Thing" Awards Program with Laurie Kingsley-Henry and PIO Lt. Greg Bello with the Rochester Police Department- shining a spotlight on our community's young people who are doing good work by making good choices and doing the right thing when faced with a challenge or opportunity to do so.

Sheriff Baxter and Deputy Tisdale speak with Accreditation Coordinator Denise Cesarano.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter discusses MCSO's Wellness initiative with Director Kim Butler.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Co-host Deputy Sanders Tisdale sit down with Primetime585 Co-founder Karen Iglesia to talk about the organization's mission and the collaborative partnership with law enforcement.

Sheriff Baxter and Monroe County Sheriff's Foundation President Bill Sanborn talk about the spirit of giving as we help those in need this holiday season.

During the month of December, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office has chosen the Josh Rojas Foundation as the beneficiary of its "Beards for Bucks" fundraiser.  Learn more about this organization in our community that supports families who are experiencing the sudden loss of a child.  Sheriff Todd Baxter sits down with the organization's co-founder, MCSO Captain Pat Rojas.

Sheriff Baxter speaks with Veterans Affairs Coordinator Vince Schillaci and MCSO Crime Victim Specialist Paula Penna, to discuss how the VA and MCSO work together to address domestic violence.

Catalytic Converter Thefts:  Does the problem of catalytic converter thefts disappear if scrapyard owners stop purchasing them?  Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter sits down with Bob Frank, who has a wealth of knowledge in the recycled metals industry, to answer this question and more. 

Sheriff Baxter and Deputy Tisdale host Livingston County Sheriff Tom Dougherty as they discuss the importance of Sheriffs' Week.

Sheriff Baxter and Deputy Tisdale sit down with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rochester CEO Lisa Matoon and Jail Deputy Victor Rivera. They discuss the Bigs With Badges program, creating a supportive one-to-one mentoring relationship with youth and deputies.

Sheriff Baxter and Deputy Tisdale sit down with Special Operations Captain Rick Bancroft for our first video podcast.  They discuss all of the units that make up Special Operations at the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and MCSO Deputy Sanders Tisdale sit down with one of the MCSO Sergeants, Bryan McCarthy, who works out of the Frederick Douglas Greater Rochester International Airport.  Learn more about MCSO's role at the airport and how we work in collaboration with the TSA to provide safety and security to travelers and airport employees.