Make way for BIG Tracy and Rachel energy in this episode as they are completely honored and wildly enthused to be joined by Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum. Chief Thum brings his signature character and integrity to the conversation as he discusses a worldview and a law enforcement approach that is both empathetic and respectful and one that seeks to restore dignity of all parties involved. Along the way he emphasizes the importance of bridge-building among the city’s many communities, agencies, and leaders and commends Sioux Falls as being a leader in such collaboration. Tracy and Rachel learn that the road to becoming chief of police does not, in fact, involve the use of campaign yard signs, while Chief Thum reminds Rachel of their shared past in middle school youth ministry. While promoting Novem-burn, the city’s fundraiser and awareness campaign for Operation Hope, Chief Thum acknowledges the timeless fashion influence of Beverly Hills 90210 on his own personal look and reveals the fateful day his signature sideburns were bested by his grandmother and a pair of clippers. He also explains how a past stint as the University of Sioux Falls Choir Chaplain led to a devotional about which light to follow, an anecdote that points back to his own decision to change course from an early career in business to pursue a calling to a life of service. Lastly, Chief Thum and Tracy feel kinship over their shared love of Mexican food and Rachel and Tracy unabashedly and, of course, enthusiastically invite Chief Thum back to a be a regular guest.Episode Mentions:Novem-burn for Hope Fundraiser: https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2021/11/04/sioux-falls-police-chief-sideburns-fundraiser-novemburn-operation-hope-movember/6272739001/Operation Hope: https://www.sfacf.org/news/operation-hope-fund-to-help-improve-continuum-of-careThe Link: https://www.linksf.org/Sioux Falls Police Department: https://www.siouxfalls.org/policeBeverly Hills 90210 Sideburns: https://www.today.com/style/luke-perry-s-sideburns-are-part-what-made-him-star-t149807Giliberto’s Mexican Taco Shop: https://gilibertos.comAbelardo’s Mexican Fresh: http://www.abelardosmexicanfood.com Azteca Family Restaurant: http://www.azteca-sd.comJacky’s Restaurant: http://www.jackysrestaurants.comInca Authentic Mexican Restaurant: http://www.incamexicanrestaurantsf.com Morrie’s Steakhouse: https://www.morriessteakhouse.comChick-fil-A Sioux Falls: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/sd/empire-place-sd