GPPD Podcast - Grand Prairie Police (TX)

Send us Fan Mail This week our hosts sit down with Sergeant Marcos.  He has taken quite a journey to get to us.  He was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  He was in the Brazilian military, Brazilian police force, then worked in the IT field.  Work brought him to Canada, then to the US  (Texas) where he continued to work in IT.  His desire to serve again brought him to Alaska as a police office...

Send us Fan Mail We are testing THIS WEEKEND January 21st here in GP: https://www.grandprairiepolice.org/Join-GPPD Yes, this is the third Daniel we have interviewed.....don't worry we've got even more Daniels to eventually interview!  (This) Officer Daniel is from New York and started with no prior law enforcement experience.  He has been on patrol, was a Field Training Officer, is curre...

Send us Fan Mail Come work here!   We are testing on January 21st here in GP: https://www.grandprairiepolice.org/Join-GPPD This week we sit down with Officer Shyrle (SHUR-LEE).  She is a lateral from a large agency from the Cali bay area.  She has been a cop for over 10 years now.  Before she came to GPPD, she left the station, took the city bus to her spot, and was an old school foot beat officer...

Send us Fan Mail Come work here!   We are testing on January 21st here in GP: https://www.grandprairiepolice.org/Join-GPPD This week we sit down with Officer Jeff.  He is lateral from Washington and has been a cop for about 8 years.  He came to GPPD a year ago and is going to have his first born Texan kid soon!   He is an advocate of jiu-jitsu for cops and we can't agree more!  Someone needs...

Send us Fan Mail Come work here!   We are testing on January 21st here in GP: https://www.grandprairiepolice.org/Join-GPPD This week we sit down with Officer Kyle.  He is from DFW but worked in Oklahoma as a cop for a while before coming to GPPD.  He is an Army veteran and plays soccer (although his teenage son is much better than him).  When he is not continually injuring himself playing soccer h...

Send us Fan Mail This week we sit down with the actual boss of this place, Chief Daniel Scesney. Despite being from California, he is a  true Texan!  He is a USMC veteran and spent many years working varied assignments with GPPD.  He has such a radiant glow that sometimes he literally shines like glitter!  Also don’t ask him to help hang Christmas lights. You ask why?  Let’s dig into it! Apply NOW...

Send us Fan Mail Dennis comes to us from the Bay area in Cali.  He is a lateral from a large agency and came to Texas for some fresh air.   He fits right in  and is already waving at people now as he drives about.  Word is he is the mayor of his neighborhood already.  The first 14 seconds of the podcast will sum up why he (and YOU) should come work for GPPD.  Let's dig into it!  Apply NOW!! h...

Send us Fan Mail Step aside Cesar Milan!  This week we sit down with Officer Lance.  He is one of the most seasoned K9 handlers in the metroplex and now rides with his furry Malinois partner named Tank.   He has been a police officer for a good while and has seen it all.  Lance is one of the nicest people you will ever meet and always has a smile on his face.  Let's dig into it!  Apply NOW!!...

Send us Fan Mail This week we sit down with Officer Zach.  He is a former military service member and a lateral officer who came to us from Vegas.   He came (back) home to Texas where he now resides.  He is a detective in Major Crimes which investigates some of the more interesting cases that come up.   He helps lead Santa Cop which provides a Christmas experience to kids in need.   Let's dig...

Send us Fan Mail This week we sit down with Officer Takesha.  She hails from Florida, then to NY, and finally to home in Texas.  She has been with us for over 10 years and is currently an SRO.  Takesha is following in the footsteps of an SRO Officer mentor she had growing up by giving back to GP youth in many ways.  She has played college basketball and plays professional AMERICAN football.  No no...

Send us Fan Mail This week we sit down with Officer Rafael aka RAT.  He has spent time in the military,  time overseas doing government contracting work, and is one of our long-term cops here at GPPD.  He brings great stories and a message of hope no matter what life throws at you or your family.   His interview may not break a leg, but it does tear a hamstring!   Let's dig into it! https://w...

Send us Fan Mail This week we sit down with Officer Wesley.    He was brought up right here in Grand Prairie, Texas.   He has served GPPD and the city for 16+ years.  He started off in patrol but now patrols the hallways as a School Resource Officer (SRO).  He has many talents and abilities, such as locating people in car trunks who are sound asleep and happy as a lark!   He has seen Grand Prairie...

Send us Fan Mail This week we sit down with Officer Joseph.  He is an 8-year veteran of GPPD.  He has worked in patrol, as an FTO, is on the SWAT team, and is currently assigned to the Deployment Unit.  He spent time in the Middle East in the Army and details how that has helped shape who he is today and who he strives to be every day.  Most importantly he is a husband and family man.  House pig y...

Send us Fan Mail This week we interview Officer Daniel.  He has been a police officer with GPPD for 5 years now.  He is on patrol, an FTO, and on the SWAT team.  He is an avid weight lifter and can bench press 2x his body weight, despite chopping off a finger recently...which you know we will discuss!  He is a father, a husband, and an all-around great dude.   #firstresponders #mentalhealth #polic...