Cops on Mic
Cops on Mic
Wilmington Police Department
A weekly podcast brought to you by the Wilmington (NC) Police Department.
COVID and Court
On this week's episode, New Hanover & Pender County District Attorney Ben David talks about how COVID-19 has affected the court system, and how innovative solutions have kept things moving.
Jul 31, 2020
10 min
Special Victims Unit
On this week's episode, Criminal Investigation Division Captain Thomas Tilmon talks about the WPD Special Victims Unit. What's it like working on such sensitive cases, including a cold case from 1996? How does the reality of the work differ from TV? And how have things changed since the advent of the "me too" movement? Tune in to find out.
Jul 24, 2020
21 min
Implicit Bias Training
We all hold biases, whether we realize it or not. When it comes to police work, it's important that officers address those biases early-on to ensure they don't affect the job. On this week's episode, WPD Diversity and Inclusion Officer Linda Thompson talks about implicit bias training. What does it entail and why should it be required - not only for police officers, but for everyone?
Jul 10, 2020
11 min
Why You Should Still Apply to be an Officer
On this week’s episode, Cpl. Ron Evans discusses what made him want to become a police officer, what the Wilmington Police Department offers that many other agencies don’t, and what he would say to someone who’s hesitant to apply due to the current climate.
Jul 3, 2020
7 min
Internal Affairs
The Wilmington Police Department Internal Affairs Unit investigates policy violations or violations of the law by employees. On this week's episode, Lt. Jay Baughman talks about the investigation process, the early warning system, and how the public can file a complaint against or compliment a police officer.
Jun 26, 2020
8 min
Body Cameras
How, when, and why are police body cameras used? What are the policies surrounding their use? On this week's episode, WPD Administrative Services Division Captain Rodney Dawson breaks down everything you need to know about this somewhat controversial tech.
Jun 19, 2020
16 min
Chief and Sheriff talk BLM Movement
Wilmington Police Department Interim Chief Donny Williams and New Hanover County Sheriff Ed McMahon sit down to talk about the recent Black Lives Matter protests, law enforcement training, arguments to defund the police, and more in this special season premiere of Cops on Mic.
Jun 12, 2020
19 min
WPD History
Why did Wilmington's first female police officer arrest a man in a theater? What happened when a circus elephant got loose and ran rampant through the city? On this week’s Cops on Mic, WPD’s resident history buff, Lt. Stephanie Boucher, shares some of her favorite stories and explains why it’s important to teach new recruits both the good and the bad of the Wilmington Police Department’s past.
Mar 12, 2020
14 min
Traumatic Crashes
On this week's episode, New Hanover Regional Medical Center Trauma Services Director Terri DeWees talks crash data, the effect traumatic crashes have on families, and what citizens can do to protect themselves from becoming a victim.
Mar 5, 2020
7 min
Patrol Cars
Police patrol cars: As a kid, you think they're awesome. As an adult, the sight of one may fill you with dread. On this week's episode, Officer Kevin Piner provides a behind-the-scenes look at the famous black and white Dodge Chargers and other vehicles in the WPD fleet.
Feb 27, 2020
9 min
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