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Join us Monday on Police Pod Talk as host Cleveland sits down with Abbi, a dedicated Social Worker from the Hope and Recovery Team (HART)—a mobile response unit making a real difference in the greater Fort Wayne community. Abbi will share her journey into the program, explaining how the Hope and Recovery Team works alongside the Fort Wayne Police Department to reach individuals battling addiction,...

Monday join host Cleveland on an all-new episode on Police Pod Talk as he sits down with Kalie, a dedicated educator who is considering taking a bold leap into Law Enforcement. Kalie opens up about her potential journey from the classroom to the Police Force, sharing the motivations that fuel her drive, the tough conversations she’s had with family and friends, and the fears she’s had to overcome....

Tuesday tune into Police Pod Talk for a special follow-up episode as we continue the conversation on Domestic Violence Awareness with Leanne, a past guest who bravely shared her story on our February 11th show. After receiving an overwhelming response from listeners, Leanne has agreed to return to answer your email questions on the air. Don't miss this powerful and informative discussion—your emai...

Monday, February 17, 2025 on Police Pod Talk host Cleveland and guest Carnell Young break down a critical Jacksonville Police shooting. In this episode host Cleveland takes a deep dive into a shocking incident from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Department. An officer shoots a driver using the driver’s own handgun. What really happened? Could things have gone differently? Cleveland sits down with gues...

Tuesday February 11, 2025, Police Pod Talk brings you the powerful conclusion to an unforgettable story of resilience. Join us as we continue the journey of a courageous mother, a survivor of domestic violence, who refused to back down. After sharing her struggles and triumphs in three past episodes back on October 11th, 18th, and 25th of 2021 during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we return to...

Monday on the next episode on Police Pod Talk, Host Cleveland will sit down with a Fort Wayne Police Officer, Kim Seiss to hear her incredible story. From the moment she decided to join the force to the challenges of the Police Academy, she shares it all. Kim dives into her Undercover days, Uniform Patrol experiences, and her time in the Crime Scene division, and now her investigative work as a Pr...

Tuesday January 21, 2025 on Police Pod Talk, host Cleveland will talk with a trailblazer in Law Enforcement and violence prevention—Dottie Davis. Dottie is a former Police Officer turned Threat Assessor and Advocate, she will share her incredible journey from patrolling the streets to building her own business dedicated to Violence Prevention. But that’s not all—Dottie Davis is on a mission to res...

Friday Morning tune into Police Pod Talk as host Cleveland sits down with retired Fort Wayne Police Officer and former New York City Police Officer, Cornell Wiley. In this compelling episode, they dive into Cornell’s extraordinary journey through law enforcement, from his impactful years on the NYPD to his distinguished service in Fort Wayne PD. Hear firsthand about his role as a Detective, his co...

Join us Tuesday on the next episode of Police Pod Talk with your host, Cleveland, as he sits down with his daughter, Ashley for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation. They'll dive into the shocking recent events in New Orleans, where tragedy struck Bourbon Street as a terrorist used a truck as a weapon, killing pedestrians and then shooting two police officers before being stopped. Togeth...

Monday's upcoming episode on Police Pod Talk: A Deep Dive into Justice and Morality. Join host Cleveland and special guest, his son, Austin on the next episode of Police Pod Talk as they tackle one of the most controversial topics in modern justice: Capital Punishment. Cleveland and Austin examine the recent execution of Joseph Corcoran in Indiana, exploring the case's impact and broader implicati...

Thursday, December 26, 2024 Police Pod Talk has a special Christmas episode for our loyal listeners. We have an exciting episode lined up that dives deep into an essential but often overlooked topic: the importance of continuous training and physical fitness for police officers, long after they leave the academy. In this episode, we’ll discuss why officers must maintain a level of training compara...

Monday on Police Pod Talk, “Z” and Cleveland will explore the stories that spark debates about safety, justice, and community. We will dive into a case that’s stirring up strong emotions across the nation. Imagine this: A sunny afternoon in a small Georgia town. A 10-year-old boy walks to the Dollar General store just half a mile down the road, he knows the route, and it seems like a simple moment...

Monday on Police Pod Talk "Z" will be diving it to a troubling and shocking story out of Philadelphia where a middle school student managed to sneak a kitchen knife past the school's metal detectors and in a horrifying turn of events, stabbed two teachers who were attempting to disarm the student. The incident has left the community reeling, raising serious questions about school safety protocols....

Police Pod Talk is excited to introduce a new voice to the show—someone who’s currently living the journey so many of our listeners are curious about. Joining us is Zorana, AKA: "Z", an aspiring law enforcement officer out of Indianapolis, Indiana. "Z" worked the challenging third shift, navigating the ups and downs of becoming a part of the thin blue line. Together, we’ll hear firsthand what it’s...

Jeff and I have a deep conversation about the January 6th Capitol Attack. Jeff gives his opinion and feelings on what he believes are discrepancies in what is called a riot and what is considered a march and why.     

Friday March 1, 2024 on Police Pod Talk, hear Spencer Alexander talk about his brother, Loutonia Anthony Alexander, who has been missing for several years with no clues or answers from friends, family members, or the Police. Spencer describes Loutonia's last days around his family and friends and Loutonia's good and bad habits that may have contributed to Loutonia's disappearance. Spencer puts out...

On Monday February 26, 2024 on Police Pod Talk, Lakicia Smith - Alexander,  is asking for help in solving a homicide that took place in September of 2017 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lakicia explained her husband, Willie Alonzo Smith Sr. was playing in a dice game in the 3300 block of Winter Street when an argument started and gun shots were fired. Willie was shot multiple times and died from his wound...

Friday on Police Pod Talk you will hear from Amy Davis and Stacey Davis, both with JAVA (Justice, Accountability and Victims Advocacy) talk about three cases where JAVA was involved with assisting families navigating the legal system. The first case will be 31-year-old Misty Gebhart who was shot and killed at her home while family members where there but no one saw anything. The second case will b...

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear Rheanna Lee talks about her daughter, Samayah Barker, who was 17 in 2021, coming back from a friend’s birthday party with her boyfriend, cousin and cousin’s boyfriend, when a car struck and killed Samayah as well as injuring the three other teens. In the nearly three years since the crash that claimed Samayah's life, Samayah’s mother Rheanna Lee says she feels like s...

Jeff and I talk about the Butler Township Officer who punched a female in the face three times after she argued with McDonald employees about not having enough cheese on her Big Mac. Jeff thinks if she would have sang the Big Mac song, she would have gotten the cheese she wanted. All caught on the Officer's body cam. 

Jeff and I talk about Jeff being picked as a juror on a murder trial and what he learned throughout the process.   

Friday, January 5, 2024 Police Podtalk starts out the new year with a conversation with Janet Tinsley. Janet talks about her daughter, April, being abducted while walking in her neighborhood back on Good Friday of 1988. Janet talks about the Police finding April's body 3 days later on the side of the road over 20 miles away from their home. April had been murdered and at that time the Police had n...

Jeff and I have a conversation on how sports plays an important role in Police work and leadership.  

Monday on Police Pod Talk, the Founder of JAVA, Amy Davis, talks about an unsolved homicide involving her nephew, Spencer Smith, on August 19, 2017 at the East Central Towers in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Amy believes someone has information on what happened to Spencer and who used Spencer's cellphone shortly after the homicide. Amy also talks about why she started JAVA and all of the volunteer hours sh...

Happy Thanksgiving! Friday on Police Pod Talk, Andrea Schroeder talks about her daughter, Miriah Herport, who overdosed on Heroin, leaving behind three daughters. Andrea explains how Miriah reconnected with an old boyfriend who was addicted to Heroin himself. Miriah soon after lost her vehicle, apartment, and children after Miriah started using Heroin. Andrea tells how her granddaughters are worki...