Cape CopCast

Join Cape CopCast hosts Lisa Greenberg and Officer Mercedes Simonds for the inaugural Chief's Chat! Curious about how a police department navigates extreme weather events? In this new weekly segment of the Cape CopCast, we talk to Chief Anthony Sizemore about what we've changed after Hurricane Ian and what we learned from Hurricane Milton. Discover the meticulous preparedness and collabo...

On this episode of the Cape CopCast, we're tackling post-hurricane contractor scams with Detective Rich, an economic crimes expert. With hurricanes Milton and Helene still fresh in our minds, Detective Rich shares hard-earned insights into safeguarding yourself and your community against fraudulent schemes that prey on vulnerable homeowners. Discover how to leverage resources like the Departm...

How does technology shape modern policing? Join us for an insightful conversation with Sergeant Wallace as he shares highlights from his 18-year career with the Cape Coral Police Department: from his early days on patrol, to night shifts and administrative roles. We’ll explore the innovative Tactical Intelligence and Analytics Center (TIAC) and discover how body cameras and partnerships with schoo...

The Cape Coral Police Department often collaborates with other agencies when out on calls or investigating cases. One of those agencies our Department sees most frequently is the Cape Coral Fire Department. This episode of Cape CopCast brings you an entertaining and heartfelt conversation with CCFD's Battalion Chief Ian Milliken and Lieutenant Jason Spinner. We kick things off with some frien...

On this episode of the Cape CopCast, we sit down with School Resource Officer Jamie Bungard and Sergeant Joe Zalenski from our Community Services Bureau to celebrate the 'Back to School' season. Officer Bungard, stationed at Oasis Middle School, shares his extraordinary path from the military and SWAT training to becoming an SRO, and how running helped him heal from personal loss while i...

The Cape Coral Police Department is getting a brand new, state-of-the-art Training Center complete with classrooms, a simulation room, a 50-yard range, an amory, a workshop and more. Join your hosts, Lisa Greenberg and Officer Mercedes Simonds, as we get firsthand insights from Sergeant Jamie Grey, a 22-year veteran of the Cape Coral Police Department, who has seen it all — from Patrol to the K-9...

Unravel the complexities of scams and fraud with Detective Sergeant Dan Costa from the Cape Coral Police Department's Economic Crimes Unit. Lisa Greenberg and Mercedes Simonds from our Public Affairs Office host this conversation to help you gain valuable insight into the most common scams our department is seeing; From credit card fraud to contractor deceit post-disaster, to romance scams an...

The Hosts of the Cape CopCast — Lisa Greenberg and Officer Mercedes Simonds of our Public Affairs Office — share their unique journeys that landed them both at the Cape Coral Police Department. From reporting local crime for almost a decade to following in her fathers footsteps in law enforcement, Lisa and Mercedes discuss their varied experiences that enrich their roles of engaging with the commu...

Discover the transformative strategies behind Cape Coral Police Department's  response to our booming city! Chief Anthony Sizemore is pulling back the curtain on an how our department keeps up with the growth of Cape Coral. Join us as we give you an inside look into the heart of our police force's innovative approach to community engagement, training, and the critical four-precinct reorg...

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of traffic enforcement in Cape Coral? Officer Mercedes Simonds and Lisa Greenberg take you through the inner workings of the Cape Coral Police Department, with Chief Anthony Sizemore guiding you through the myths and realities of keeping our roads safe. Discover the many layers of traffic enforcement in our city, from grant-funded operations to...

When the discipline of the Marines meets the policing the streets of Cape Coral, you get Captain Brand Chenault. Join us as Lisa Greenberg and Officer Mercedes Simonds of our Public Affairs team sits down with the longest-tenured officer of the Cape Coral Police Department for a candid chat about his journey from his military background to his journey though the ranks of the police department. Cap...