The CCW Podcast is back from hiatus!! In this episode, Joe is joined by Lt. Guerra and Det. Espinoza of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). They talk about what is the RTCC and how it’s the future of policing. They also discuss how it helps investigators and how it helps Deputies handle crime daily in Miami-Dade County.  Important Links and Contact Numbers: Real-Time Crime Center Asset Integrations Team305-510-2441www.MDSO.com MDSO Social Media PagesFacebook @miamidadesoInstagram @miamidadesheriffsofficeX @MiamiDade_SO Citizens' Crime Watch of [email protected] 305-470-1670 #CCW #MDSO #RTCC #CrimePrevention #FutureOfPolicing

Have you listened to Episode 33, Frauds & Scams Targeting Seniors? Lots of great tips on this one...go back and give it a listen!!

The radKIDS program has reached its 25th Anniversary!! In this episode, Joe is joined by radKIDS CEO / Executive Director, Steve Daley.  They talk about the radKIDS program and how it all started. They discuss the importance of empowering kids to define their personal boundaries and how the curriculum replaces fear with Knowledge, Skill, and Power.  Steve also gives us a little look at the future of the program as he discusses “radKIDS Safe Start” and radKIDS 2.0.        Important Links and Contact Numbers:   radKIDS, Inc. 9410 Harvest Acres Court Raleigh, NC 27617 844-rad-KIDS (844-723-5437) [email protected]     radKIDS Social Media Pages Facebook @radKIDS.org X @radKIDSOrg   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade www.citizenscrimewatch.org [email protected] 305-470-1670   #CCW #radKIDS #CrimePrevention #EmpoweringKids #ChildrenSafety

It’s Crime Prevention Month!!! What a better way to kick off the month than a podcast about the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)!! In this episode, Joe is joined by NCPC Executive Director, Paul DelPonte.  They talk about NCPC’s mission and efforts to “Take a Bite Out of Crime”. They discuss their ongoing campaigns like “Go For Real” and “Fighting Fentanyl”.  Of course, they also talk about McGruff the Crime Dog and what they have planned for Crime Prevention Month.  Also, watch till the end for McGruff’s newest public service announcement!!   Important Links and Contact Numbers: National Crime Prevention Council 1100 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 202-919-4222 [email protected] www.ncpc.org www.mcgruff.org   McGruff Store Discount Code: MCGRUFFNATION   NCPC Social Media Pages Instagram @mcgruffatncpc Facebook @McGruffatNCPC YouTube @mcgruffatncpc X @McGruffatNCPC   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade www.citizenscrimewatch.org [email protected] 305-470-1670   #CCW #NCPC #McGruff #TakeABiteOutOfCrime #GoForReal #FightingFentanyl #CrimePrevention #CrimePreventionMonth #CommunityPolicing #SafeNeighborhoods

In this episode, Joe is joined by Deputy Chief Assistant Nilo Cuervo, from the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office.  They talk about the functions of the State Attorney’s Office and their Community Outreach Division’s role in keeping our community safe. They also go over the Second Chance Program and how the expungement process works.   Important Links and Contact Numbers:   Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office Community Outreach Division 1350 NW 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33136 305-547-0724   Miami-Dade SAO Community Outreach Division https://miamisao.com/community/   SAO Social Media Pages Instagram @SAOMIAMI Facebook @OFFICEOFTHESTATEATTORNEY YouTube @MIAMISAO  X @KATHYFNDZRUNDLE    Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade www.citizenscrimewatch.org [email protected] 305-470-1670 #CCW #MiamiDadeSAO #SecondChanceProgram #SealAndExpungement 

In this episode, Joe is joined by Epidemiologist Wendy Stephan, PhD, from the Florida Poison Control Center. They talk about Poison Control’s role in keeping our community safe.  Wendy covers several safety tips to avoid becoming a victim of an accidental poisoning, as well as some of the resources available from the center.  Important Links and Contact Numbers:   Florida Poison Control Center University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital 1801 NW 9th Ave, 1st Floor Miami, FL 33136 305-355-4995   Poison Control Hotline 1-800-222-1222   Florida Poison Control Center Website www.floridapoisoncontrol.org   National Poison Control Centers Website www.poisoncenters.org   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org [email protected] 305-470-1670   #CCW #PoisonControl #SafetyAtHome #Poison #ChildSafety #DrugAbusePrevention

Summer’s Here!!! In this episode, Joe is joined by Lieutenant Michael Barrios, from the Miami-Dade Police Department Marine Patrol Unit.  They talk about what it takes to be part of the Marine Patrol Unit and the what their average day is like.  We also discuss some boating laws and some safety tips to make your summer on the water fun, but safe!!   Important Links and Contact Numbers:   MDPD Special Patrol Bureau Marine Patrol Unit 305-468-1315   Marine Patrol Marinas Black Point Park and Marina – 24775 SW 87th Ave Matheson Hammock Park & Marina – 9610 Old Cutler Rd. Pelican Harbor Marina – 1275 NE 79th St. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission www.myfwc.com   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org [email protected] 305-470-1670   #CCW #MDPD #MarinePatrol #SummerSafety #SafeBoating #WaterSafety #CommunityPolicing

Saddle Up!!! In this episode, Joe is joined by Sergeant Jason Rodriguez, from the Miami-Dade Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit.  They talk about the newly established mounted patrol unit and the benefits of having horses in law enforcement.  You learn about what it takes to be a “Cowboy Cop”, what their average day is like, and meet the MDPD horses.   Important Links and Contact Numbers:   MDPD Community Affairs Bureau Mounted Patrol Unit 305-471-1716   How to request Mounted Patrol for your community event: [email protected]   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org [email protected] 305-470-1670   #CCW #MDPD #MountedPatrol #CowboyCops #CowboyUp #CommunityPolicing

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!! So, in this episode, Joe is joined by Major Melissa Barosela, from the Miami-Dade Police Department Mental Health & Wellness Bureau.  They talk about the recent increase in mental health issues and what resources families have to get a person in crisis help.  They also discuss what new tactics MDPD has to deal with a mental crisis call and what new efforts do they have to help their own officers with mental health concerns.   Important Links and Contact Numbers:   MDPD Community Mental Health Section 305-471-3000   Miami-Dade County Services Diretory 211   Suicide & Crisis HotLine 988   Thriving Mind South Florida Mobile Response Teams 1-800-HELP-YOU ( 1-800-435-7968)   NAMI – National Alliance for Mental Illness www.nami.org   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org [email protected] 305-470-1670   #CCW #MDPD #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalCrisisAssistance #YouAreNotAlone

In this episode, Joe is joined by Special Agent in Charge Matt Line, from the Internal Revenue Service, Miami Field Office.  They talk about what is considered Tax Fraud and how these criminals are targeting their victims.  They discuss some of the tactics from stolen information for fraudulent returns to shady tax accountant scams.  The IRS provides lots of helpful information and prevention tips so that you can avoid and protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud.    Important Links:   Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov   Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Free Credit Reports www.ftc.gov   Free Credit Reports www.freecreditreports.com www.annualcreditreport.com   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org [email protected] 305-470-1670   #CCW #IRS #Scams #TaxFrauds #Awareness #NotAVictim #SafetyStartsWithYou