Lance

Inside the PD

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Inside the PD takes you behind the badge and into the real world of school-based law enforcement. Hosted by Assistant Chief Lance Cox, this podcast shares authentic conversations, compelling stories, and lessons learned from the men and women who protect and serve our schools every day. From memorable moments on campus to leadership insights, community connections, and the challenges officers face in the field, Inside the PD offers an honest, behind-the-scenes look at a profession that blends public safety with education.

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Resilience Behind the Badge: Sgt. Kevin Wooden’s Story 21.10.2025 1:12:51

In this powerful episode of Inside the PD , Lance sits down with Sergeant Kevin Wooden — a veteran officer whose career is defined by courage, compassion, and resilience. Sgt. Wooden shares his journey through decades of service, including two critical incidents that forever shaped his perspective: one involving a tragic student shooting and another when a fellow officer was wounded in the line of...

Sgt. Mario Rodriguez 08.10.2025 1:01:19

In this episode of Inside the PD , we sit down with Sergeant Mario Rodriguez, who currently oversees the Criminal Investigations Division and leads the Drone Program at the Austin ISD Police Department. Sgt. Rodriguez shares his journey from his early career with the Socorro Police Department in West Texas to his current leadership role in one of the most dynamic divisions within the agency. We di...

Protecting Students – with Det. Javier Rodriguez 01.10.2025 49:00

In this episode of Inside the PD , we sit down with Detective Javier Rodriguez, a career law enforcement officer now serving in the Child Exploitation Unit with the Austin ISD Police Department. Detective Rodriguez shares his journey into school-based policing, the experiences that shaped his career, and the critical work he does today investigating crimes that target some of the most vulnerable m...

Mental Health Support with Nary Sos 18.08.2025 28:07

In this episode of Inside the PD, we sit down with Nary Sos, a Crisis Response Coordinator assigned to our Crisis Intervention Team. Nary shares her journey into the field of mental health, what led her to partner with law enforcement, and how her work supports both officers and the communities we serve. Together, we explore the importance of mental health awareness, strategies for crisis response...

What is SBLE and how has it changed. 04.08.2025 43:48

This episode I try and answer some simple questions from the episode one. I break down what SBLE is and how it has changed over the last 30 years. I talk about duties, training, responsibilities and relationships and how they all intersect. This is a great follow up to episode 1 leading us in to our firs set of interviews. Give me 45 minutes and learn a little more about what we do and how e do it...

Introduction 31.07.2025 4:45

In this inaugural episode of Inside the PD , Assistant Chief Lance Cox introduces listeners to the mission and purpose of the podcast — giving a voice to the men and women of school-based law enforcement. With nearly 30 years of experience, Chief Cox shares his own journey through the ranks, from School Resource Officer to Assistant Chief, and reflects on the relationships and moments that have sh...