The Call Box Podcast

Looking for a career criminal investigations? Perhaps a second career after policing? Join PhxPD as a Police Civilian Investigator. Visit  www.phoenix.gov/jobs . PCI Ron Beatty tells us about his background and experience. Co-hosts Lt. Vince Lewis and PIO Sgt. Rob Scherer discuss.

As 2024 draws to a close, Police Chief Michael Sullivan recaps the year and talks a bit about what’s to come in 2025 with host Lt. Vince Lewis.

Put your spirit of service to work and help make Phoenix the safest major city in the US. Visit JoinPHXPD.com and join the team! Sr. PIO Ryan Cody joins co-hosts Lt. Vince Lewis & PIO Sgt. Rob Scherer to discuss recent recruiting efforts.

This week, we cover holiday safety from 'porch pirates' to personal & property protection. Co-hosts PIO Sgt. Rob Scherer & Lt. Vince Lewis discuss staying safe this holiday season.

With assistance from Mayor and City Council, the Phoenix Police Department increases efforts to investigate sexual assaults by analyzing evidence kits both in-house and through outsourcing. Our subject matter expert Jody Wolf, Assistant Director of the Technical & Support Services Division, joins co-hosts PIO Sgt. Rob Scherer & Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss.  

Freeze, turkey! Donate frozen turkeys to our Desert Horizon Thanksgiving Turkey Drive to benefit St. Mary's Food Bank. Visit us at 16030 N 56 th  St from Nov. 14th through Nov. 25th. Sgt. Jen Zak joins hosts Lt. Vince Lewis & PIO Sgt. Brian Bower with the details.  

We thank our US Veterans serving at home and abroad for their service. This week, US veteran and PIO Sgt. Brian Bower joins fellow veterans currently serving the Phoenix Police Department to discuss. He is joined by Detective Estevan Armenta, Ofc. Jessica Smith, and Sgt. Trung Tran.

Two new crime types have been added to the online incident reporting system; theft from a business with nobody detained, and graffiti, both residential and commercial. Amy Whitney from the Crime Analysis Research Unit (CARU) joins co-hosts PIO Sgt. Rob Scherer & Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss  

Phoenix Police Historian Sgt. Vincent Cole joins host Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss the history of the Police Headquarters building at 620 West Washington Street, along with other supposedly "haunted" historic police sites.  

You are not alone. Help is available. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Call 24/7 (800) 799-SAFE. Victim Advocate Michelle De Alba returns to the show to discuss with co-hosts PIO Sgt. Rob Scherer and Lt. Vince Lewis.

Online school threats are no joke! Students are being arrested and parents can be held liable for thousands of dollars. Phoenix Police thoroughly investigate every school threat case that comes their way. Sgt. Kane Kimble with the Violent Crimes Bureau joins host Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss.

Many traditions surround police memorial services, specifically for those we lose in the line of duty. Find out more about them. Sgt. Vinnie Cole joins PIO Sgt. Phil Krynsky and host Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss.

Along the Road to Reform, Phoenix Police just released a substantial number of videos and public records related to incidents and investigations. Visit   www.phoenix.gov/DOJ  to see this and many other positive changes we've made. Senior PIO Ryan Cody joins host Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss.

Along the Road to Reform, Phoenix Police just released a substantial number of videos and public records related to incidents and investigations. Visit   www.phoenix.gov/DOJ  to see this and many other positive changes we've made. Senior PIO Ryan Cody joins host Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss.

Along the Road to Reform, Phoenix Police just released a substantial number of videos and public records related to incidents and investigations. Visit   www.phoenix.gov/DOJ  to see this and many other positive changes we've made. Senior PIO Ryan Cody joins host Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss.

Earn up to $7,000 cash for tips leading to an arrest in the murder case of Keith Henion that took place overnight on January 28, 2024, on the Loop 101 near Alma School in Mesa. Visit silentwitness.org (Media Case 2024-4188). PIO Sgt. Brian Bower joins co-hosts Sgt. Rob Scherer & Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss.

'Report, Don't Repost' online school threats, and watch out for a controversial high school water-tag game called 'Senior Assassin.' Find out how to stay safe as we go Back to School this fall. Co-hosts Lt. Vince Lewis and PIO Sgt. Rob Scherer discuss.

"Back to School" means more students, school busses, and bicycles around cars. Find out the rules regarding school zones, crosswalks, and how to stay safe on the road during this busy time of year. Motor Sgt. Justin Wood and Ofc. Steve Reeves from the Traffic Safety & Education squad join host Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss.

Phoenix Police announce the launch of a new program that sends 9-1-1 callers updates and information via text. Find out more about SPIDR Tech. Police Administrator Amanda Markham and PIO Sgt. Phil Krynsky join host Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss.

"Back to School" means more students, school busses, and bicycles around cars. Find out the rules regarding school zones, crosswalks, and how to stay safe on the road during this busy time of year. Motor Sgt. Justin Wood and Ofc. Steve Reeves from the Traffic Safety & Education squad join host Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss.

Earn up to $2,000 cash for anonymous tips to Silent Witness. This week, we cover two Phoenix homicide cases from 2024. Homicide Detectives Erik Cairus & Austin Cornwell join Silent Witness Sgt. Brian Bower and host Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss.

Good police work happens in Phoenix every day! It's up to all of us to highlight and share it. PIS Yattsi Medina & Senior PIO Ryan Cody join co-hosts Lt. Vince Lewis & Sgt. Rob Scherer to discuss.  

Police Chief Michael Sullivan has delivered his 2024 Crime Reduction Plan which includes new focus areas on attacking the fentanyl epidemic and addressing juvenile violent crime. View the plan at  www. Phoenix.gov/Police . Our guest, Assistant Chief Ed DeCastro joints co-hosts PIO Sgt. Rob Scherer & Lt. Vince Lewis to discuss.   

The Phoenix Police Department wants you to celebrate this 4th of July safely with these tips from co-hosts PIO Sgt. Rob Scherer & Lt. Vince Lewis. Happy Independance Day!

Ten Tips from DHS for summertime internet & social media safety. Phoenix teens, Emma & Sophia join their dad, host Lt. Vince Lewis, to discuss.