Connect, Engage, Collaborate

The Detention and Records Departments are critical functions of the Tempe Police Department, and play a vital role in the criminal justice system, ensuring that accurate and timely records are maintained, and that those who are detained receive safe and appropriate care. In this episode, we join a father-daughter duo, Sgt. Shawn Parlich and Gianna Parlich, to discuss the importance of proper docum...

At the Tempe Police Department, we place great emphasis on the Three C’s: Community Policing, Community Engagement, and Collaborative Leadership. All Three C’s involve building strong alliances within the community, focusing on trust and legitimacy. We join Sgt. Hector Encinas, Retired DPS Captain Marcia Johnson, and Community Affairs Specialist Lisa Groom to discuss the partnerships the Tempe Pol...

Building trust and strong relationships with our community is essential to effective policing. That’s why our School Resource Officers and Office of Community Policing team is committed to engaging with community members to address concerns and build strong partnerships. We join Detective Natalie Barela and Community Affairs Specialist Molly Enright to discuss how they personally engage one-on-one...

The Tempe Police Department is committed to using cutting-edge technology to enhance the services that we provide to the community. In this episode, we join Rodney Collazo and Dell Webb to discuss the innovations of the Tempe Police Department to advance the field of emergency communications from computer-aided dispatch (CAD), Text-to-911, and the implementation of drones to assist in community sa...

The CARE 7 program is a trauma informed crisis response team provided by the City of Tempe composed of professionals who provide high-quality on-scene intervention and victim services. When dispatched by Tempe Police and/or Tempe Fire Medical Rescue, CARE 7 will respond to incidents including domestic violence, serious auto accidents, sexual and physical assaults and more. In this episode, you’ll...

Law Enforcement employees face numerous challenges and dangers every day, which comes with the potential of a having a significant impact on their mental health. As a department, we are committed to providing our officers with the resources and support they need to cope with the stress and trauma that come with the job. We join Wellness Coordinator Brad Hollingsworth and retired officer Lindsay Lo...

Tempe is committed to recruiting, hiring, and training the best possible candidates to serve as members of the Police Department, as our officers play a critical role in creating a safe and secure community for everyone. In this episode, we join Recruiting Officer Denison Dawson, and Training Officer Michael Miller as they speak about their philosophy on recruiting, hiring, and training, what happ...

While our sworn officers play a vital role in keeping our community safe, we recognize that they cannot do it alone. That’s where our community response team comes in – made up of dedicated and passionate individuals from a variety of backgrounds, our non-sworn community response is focused on building positive relationships with community members and providing support to those in need. We join Co...

The City of Tempe has a robust social services program that works in partnership with Tempe emergency services to create a collaborative effort to address issues such as homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse. In this episode, we are joined by Executive Assistant Chief Andre Anderson and Paul Bentley, Deputy Director of Community Health & Human Services for the City of Tempe as they...

Police reform has been a highly debated topic in the United States in recent years. In this episode, we explore efforts the Tempe Police Department has taken to improve the culture of the department by striving to create a department that reflects the community they serve. Patricia joins Lt. Rashidi Johnson and Sgt. Erik Hernandez as they speak about their experience seeking understanding through...

Policing in Tempe has a rich history. Tempe has experienced explosive growth in the past 50 years, and policing has needed to evolve to meet the needs of its citizens. In this episode, Patricia joins Judge John Orr and Lt. John Giltinan to explore the evolution of law enforcement in Tempe, from its beginnings to the present day.

Community Policing, Community Engagement and Collaborative Leadership (also known as the 3 C's) is the foundation that centers the way Former Tempe Police Chief Jeff Glover views and enforces policing in the City of Tempe. He is a trailblazer in the world of community-oriented policing. Take a listen as he sits down with Host Patricia Rameriez to discuss his journey in law enforcement highlighting...

In a world where tensions between law enforcement and the communities they serve sometimes run high, one podcast is taking a step forward in bridging the gap. Take a peek as we delve into the stories of community-oriented policing, with Host Patricia Ramirez and the Former Tempe Police Chief Jeff Glover. Stay tuned as ep 1 will be out soon!