Inside The Squad

Wellness topics for everyone!! Not just police officers. Listen to our last in our four part series on officer health and wellness – EXERCISE. The public expects police officers to be able to perform their duties and in this episode we talk to Chief Flannelly and Specialist Ian O’Shields on what your LPD is doing to stay ready. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google...

Check out our third episode of our four part series on officer health and wellness – Sleep, who needs it? So far we’ve covered pitfalls in officer nutrition and how day to day stress leads to health problems. What happens if officers don’t pay attention to sleep? Do they have a choice? Experts now regard sleep as a key factor in overall health. Chief Pat Flannelly and Dr. Will join us to talk abou...

Check out the second episode of our four part series on officer health and wellness, STRESS! Last week we learned how nutrition can lead officers down a path to metabolic syndrome and a host of other health problems. Enormous amounts of stress can further complicate things. Dr. Will Miller, along with the Inside The Squad crew discuss the stressors modern police officers face and ways to handle it...

In our continuing effort to give insight into policing and your local law enforcement, Inside The Squad is embarking on a four part series on Officer health and wellness. You will be surprised at the health risks police have due to shift work, stress, eating options, and living a lifestyle in the unknown and unknowable. We will release an episode a week. In our first episode we discuss the challen...

All About Fraud!! Have you been the victim or target of fraud? Then you understand the intrusion, pain and hassle of fraud. Most people have been the target of fraud to some extent. Even detectives get scam calls and emails. In this episode of Inside The Squad, we talk to Detective Mike Humphrey to learn the ins and out of fraud schemes. Listen and share this episode to avoid unnecessarily parting...

The holiday season is the best time of the year, however out enjoyment can be spoiled if you forget to stay vigilant or lose focus of what’s important. In this episode of Inside The Squad we discuss ROAD RAGE! Why do motorist succumb to road rage? What should you do if you are targeted by someone on the roadway who’s lost control? Also, Specialist Wainscott talks about holiday crime prevention and...

In this very special episode, enjoy listening to Lafayette Police’s two most recognizable and notable alumni, Mayor Tony Roswarski and Mayor John Dennis. The Inside The Squad crew takes a stroll down memory lane with both mayors to get an inside look at their police careers and their incredible, lasting impact on the LPD. You will be entertained by the stories and memories they recall during the c...

In this episode, Inside The Squad digs into why teenagers do the things they do. Ever wondered or asked a teen, “Why did you do that?” Or the common question, “What were you thinking?” Youth Services Director, Rebecca Humphrey, along with LPD Captain of detectives, Kurt Wolf, dive into the Policing the Teen Brain program. Dr. Will Miller, LPD staff psychologist, joins the conversation with his ins...

On this very special episode, Inside The Squad dives into everything crime related. Where are safe neighborhoods? What makes a community a safe place to live? What can community members do to prevent or make themselves less vulnerable to crime. These and more questions discussed by LPD Crime Analyst Steve Hawthorn and LPD Chief, Patrick Flannelly. Continue to subscribe to the podcast and share wit...

On this episode of Inside The Squad, the guys talk to VIPS Cathi Rush. What is a Police VIPS? Hint: Volunteer. How do VIPS help LPD and how does that improve officer efficiency? Also covered is the false alarm reduction program. This is a short podcast and an easy listen. Continue to support our endeavor to connect to the community by subscribing to Inside The Squad on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Goog...

If you drive in Lafayette, you’ll want to listen to this episode of Inside The Squad. The City will soon experience a major shutdown of the busiest intersection in the county for an overhaul construction project at Sagamore Parkway and South Street. On this episode, the guys from Inside The Squad talk to LPD Traffic Sergeant Will Carpenter and walk through ways to stay informed on detours, timelin...

On this episode of Inside The Squad, listen in as Lieutenants Gossard and Galloway discuss what it takes to hire a police officer at the LPD. From recruiting, to getting that much desired conditional hire, hear Merit Commission Rick Hobbs and hiring coordinator Lt. Scott McCoy discuss their efforts and what it takes to be selected as a member of the LPD. Also, the crew takes some questions from li...

In today's episode, Animal Control Officer Josh Klumpe talks about trap, neuter, and release program for feral cats, common questions about stray animals, and his experience trapping an alligator on the Wabash River.

In today's episode, we are joined by EMS Director Darrell Clase & LPD Sergeant AJ Mellady. Spice and Heroin have become and increasing problem in recent years. Discussion revolves around what EMS and police personnel currently face on the issue.

Today we are joined by Katie Huber- dispatcher with the Lafayette Police Department. What is it like as a dispatcher? What types of calls do you encounter? Katie also talks to us about texting 911. We are also welcoming Shana Wainscott to the ITS team. Shana is LPD's new Crime Prevention Specialist. Check out today's Rapid Fire!

In today's Rapid Fire episode, the ITS crew interviews Officer Greg McDaniel for a quick discussion on vehicle crashes. Can I move my vehicle after a fender bender? Do I need to take photos of the accident? Do I even need to call the police? Find out in this episode!

In our inaugural episode, we are joined by guests LPD Chief Patrick Flannelly and Sergeant Will Carpenter of the Traffic Unit.