Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!! In this episode of "Inside the Squad", we are so excited to bring in two unseen heroes of public safety: Dispatch Shift Leads David Hughes and Amanda Brooks! We chat about their experience dispatching, calls received, responding to viewer questions, and so much more. It was a fantastic discussion you don't want to miss! Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: S4IULMKLBFN59RPV

It's Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week! Animal Control officers play a vital role in the community, safeguarding the well-being of both animals and humans alike. In Episode 7, LPD's Outreach Unit debunks myths and discusses Animal Control's essential contribution to the City of Lafayette with ACO Chief Sarah Goans! Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: S4IULMKLBFN59RPV

Episode 6 of "Inside the Squad" brings together five School Resource Officers from the Lafayette Police Department, West Lafayette Police Department, and Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office to discuss bullying in schools. We define bullying, discuss how bullying has evolved over the years, steps parents can take, and more. Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: S4IULMKLBFN59RPV

In honor of Women's History Month, Chief Animal Control Officer Sarah Goans, Officer Lauryn Liechty, and Detective Administrative Assistant Amanda Deckard join the podcast for our 5th episode: Ladies in Law Enforcement! Tune in to hear a brief history of women in law enforcement, personal stories from some of LPD's finest, encouragement to apply, and more! Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov.

In episode four of "Inside the Squad", LPD's three Civilian Crime Scene Investigators and Purdue University's Dr. Marcus Rogers, PhD, CISSP, DFCP-F joins us to discuss digital evidence in criminal investigations! Computers can be used for committing crime, and thanks to the increasing science of digital evidence forensics, law enforcement now use computers to fight crime. Tune in to learn about LPD's partnership with Purdue through the High Tech Crime Unit, examples of crimes solved with digital evidence, future trends, and more! Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov.

Due to popular demand, this Valentine's Day, the Lafayette Police Department presents our first True Crime Podcast Episode! This 2005 case was extremely unique and became national news. In 2005, Danlei Chen shot and killed her husband, Lei He, in their apartment in Lafayette, Indiana, over a divorce disagreement. Captain Joe Clyde and Lt. Tim Payne, an officer and detective on this case, join us to help share the story. This episode includes graphic details including dismemberment. Viewer discretion is advised.

On Episode 2 of "Inside The Squad", Micah Lupa, LPD's Crime Analyst joins the team to discuss "Is Lafayette Safe?". Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov.

It's been two years since our last podcast, and WE'RE BACK! LPD's Community Outreach Unit is starting off Season 3 testing out our new equipment and discussing our vision for this season of Inside the Squad. Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: S4IULMKLBFN59RPV

The ITS Team interviews newly appointed Chief Scott Galloway on his vision for the department after taking on his new role. Also discussed is hiring and LPD's comprehensive internship. Remember to check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas to podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Music courtesy of Gene J.B. Title: Rock.Funk.Groove.Guitear https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gene-jb/y2bsessions/rockfunkgrooveguitear/ Title was modified w fade in/fade out. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Ian and Brian's Last Episode! by Lafayette Police Department

In this episode the ITS crew discusses the transition to online crime reports along with other changes both LPD and other departments nationwide are implementing. Check out the Foot Pursuit 5k signup page! https://footpursuit5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=10420 https://twitter.com/LafayetteINPD http://local.nixle.com/lafayette--in-police-department https://nextdoor.com/agency-detail/in/lafayette/lafayette-police-department/ https://www.instagram.com/lafayetteinpd/?hl=en Music: Nathaniel Wyvern Total Eclipse 2019 releases collection URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_collection/Nathaniel_Wyvern_-_Distant_Stars_-_01_Total_Eclipse Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join the ITS crew as we speak with Officers Liechty and Bushong who share their experiences and perspectives as newer officers with the Department.

On today's episode, amongst other things, the crew discusses catalytic converter thefts and fireworks. Be sure to follow LPD on Nixle, Nextdoor, Instagram and Twitter. Email us questions or show ideas to podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Fireworks Information: https://www.lafayette.in.gov/725/Fireworks-Safety Music provided under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. Author: Nathanial Wyvern. Album: Distant Starts Track: Distant Stars https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_collection/Nathaniel_Wyvern_-_Distant_Stars_-_01_Total_Eclipse

Join the team as we talk w Captain Joe Clyde, Captain of Detectives. Music provided under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. Author: Nathanial Wyvern. Album: Distant Starts Track: Distant Stars https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_collection/Nathaniel_Wyvern_-_Distant_Stars_-_01_Total_Eclipse

Today we discussed the challenges of 2020 that both LPD and the community of Lafayette met head on. We were joined by Lt. Randy Sherer of the Department. Music provided under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. Author: Nathanial Wyvern. Album: Distant Starts Track: Distant Stars https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_collection/Nathaniel_Wyvern_-_Distant_Stars_-_01_Total_Eclipse

This has been Inside the Squad, a podcast from the Lafayette Police Department, in Lafayette, IN. Inside the Squad is a Community Outreach Podcast and is hosted by Sergeant Ian O' Shields and Captain Brian Phillips of the Crime Prevention Unit within the department. Today's episode included School Resource Officer Mark Roberts who discussed his lengthy career with LPD and the School Resource Officer position. Also joining us was Marvin Bills from WLFI TV-18 News. Contact the show at podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Music provided under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. Author: Nathanial Wyvern. Album: Distant Starts Track: Distant Stars https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_collection/Nathaniel_Wyvern_-_Distant_Stars_-_01_Total_Eclipse

In this episode of Inside The Squad, we discuss police officer recruitment- the process, standards and real world requirements for the women and men who want to step up and help make our communities safe places to live. Distant Stars - 01 Total Eclipse by Nathaniel Wyvern is licensed under a Attribution License.

On today's episode the team discussed police training, hiring, de-escalation techniques and response to resistance reviews.

LPD Pat Flannelly and our hosts discuss the effect of COVID 19 on the department and the City of Lafayette.

This is Inside the Squad, a podcast from the Lafayette Police Department, in Lafayette, IN. Inside the Squad is a Community Outreach Podcast and is one of the various tools the Crime Prevention Unit uses here at LPD. On today's show, Specialist Ian O' Shields and Captain Brian Phillips host Part One of our series on Internal Affairs. Who are they and what do they handle? Why does LPD investigate its own officers? What about officer-involved shootings? These questions and more are answered on today's episode. You can email us show ideas or questions at podcast@lafayette.in.gov. Join us on Instagram, Twitter, Nixle Nextdoor. Thanks for listening!