The Wide Blue Line Podcast

The Wide Blue Line

The Distillery Podcast Team
Welcome to The Wide Blue Line. A podcast where we strive to tell the true stories of the men and women of the Central Point Police Department. Located in Central Point, Oregon, this medium size police force is doing great things to foster community and support the citizens living in this 4 square mile area. Always looking for ways to grow in their understanding of and share their experiences with the very community they support, this podcast is committed to bringing that sense of openness and involvement while engaging the audience and bringing some smiles along the way.
Officer Safety
In this episode we sit down with Lt. Abbott and Det. Mannenbach to discuss how becoming a police officer has impacted their interaction with personal safety, home security, and public interactions.
Dec 14, 2022
50 min
Exit Interview with Chief Allison
In this episode we were honored to share an exit interview with Chief Allison and were joined by Leut. Josh Abbott.
Nov 30, 2022
58 min
Body Cams
In this episode we sit down with Det. Abbott and SRO Mannenbach to discuss the pro's and con's of police body cams. There usefulness and areas where they aren't as useful are discussed. It is another eye opening interview where we learned a great deal and we hope you enjoy it too.
Jun 29, 2022
47 min
6 Month Recap and Community Feedback
In this episode, Pannell and Bigboy discuss some of the many things they've learned over the last 6 months in working with Central Point Police Department. We go over community policing, dispelling narratives, and the importance of listening and speaking directly to groups to learn more about them. We have created an email address for the community to send their questions and thoughts to so we can create future episodes based on the needs of the people of Central Point. Please send them to [email protected] 
Jun 15, 2022
16 min
Victim's Advocacy
In this episode we sit down with Ashley Bowden from Community Works and Detective Abbott to discuss the Victim's Advocacy services being offered through CPPD and the benefits to both the community and the department. Enjoy!
May 30, 2022
41 min
Sparrow Club
We had the opportunity to sit down with Matt Sampson and discuss Sparrow Club and how it has partnered with local schools, business, and CPPD to help young people in need here in the Pacific North West. Detective Abbott was able to share his experience while working with Sparrow Club to raise awareness and sponsorship while performing in Dancing with the Rogue Valley Stars. It is a very encouraging listen and one we hope you enjoy.
May 12, 2022
50 min
K9 Police
In this episode we sit down with Det. Abbot, Officer Munoz, Cedar the police dog in training, and Darin Campbell from Working Dogs Oregon to discuss all things related to K9 police. We learn everything from what roles they can play on a department, how much training is involved to prepare and equip the dogs and handlers, to where a K9 unit resides and how long they can serve. It is such a great conversation and a ton of fun!
Apr 27, 2022
54 min
Detectives
In this episode we sit down with Detective Josh Abbott and discuss what it means to be a detective in the police force. We learn about the vast differences between Hollywood portrayals and real life, the importance of the work being done, and the amount of compassion and integrity it takes to be an effective detective. We hope you enjoy!
Apr 13, 2022
50 min
Daryl and DJ Griggs
In this episode we sit down for an interview with Daryl and DJ Griggs. We discuss how Daryl chose to teach his son to grow up in a culture of confidence and community and showed him the importance of discussing the Police's role in that upbringing.
Mar 23, 2022
55 min
Hard Questions
In this episode we sit down with Det. Abbott and discuss several questions, stereotypes, and social concerns around the perception of what and who the Police are. Questions range from the silly to the serious and Det. Abbott was open, transparent, and honest with all of it. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Mar 9, 2022
55 min
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