The recent death of Elwood Police Officer, Noah Shahnavaz, has a lot of folks questioning: “How can we better protect our men and women in blue?” 24-year-old Officer Shahanavaz was shot and killed during a “routine” traffic stop in Madison County. As he approached the suspect’s car, the suspect, 42-year-old Carl Roy Webb Boards II, fired over 30 rounds. Officer Shaanavaz did not stand a chance. This tragic death and the tragic death of multiple other officers has many questioning protective gear, funding for police departments and criminal accountability.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

EP 52: Getting Kids Back to School Safely

UNHOLSTERED is an in-depth podcast about how police officers serve their communities and how all people can stand up for the brave men and women who go out every day and put their lives at risk to get their job done. Your hosts Kayla Blakeslee, a Fort Wayne radio personality, and Sofia Rosales-Scantena, a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, join forces to give listeners an unfiltered look at the stories, events, and topics that show how our officers serve and fight for our community every single day. No topics are off-limits! From saving lives to soul-crushing losses and every incredible moment in between, this is a podcast unlike any other as you will hear your police officers as you&rsquo;ve never heard them before. ​