Best City County Communications Podcasts (2024)

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David Jones (USN, City of Tucson Communications Retired, UofA Police Aid, TSA screener, USBP Communications, Pima County Forensic Tech) 2:36:26

17d ago2:36:26

2:36:26

Send us a Text Message. This young man is a jack of all trades... He was on episode 124 with his wife, Orchid, but needed to come back and go into more detail about his life and professional experiences. I am honored to have him, glad he agreed to come back, and I'm excited for The Squad to catch up on some his experiences. Give him the warmest wel…

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Kristofer Healey (Former DHS and ICE Agent) 1:43:09

3d ago1:43:09

1:43:09

Send us a Text Message. Kristofor Healey is a former DHS Special Agent who spent his career directing large scale, multi-defendant fraud and public corruption investigations domestically and overseas, including leading Operation Outsource - the largest tele-fraud case in U.S. history, and the subject of the 2022 top ten serial podcast Chameleon: Sc…

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[Re-Air] Attributes of an Effective Board Chairman 39:29

8d ago39:29

39:29

[Re-Air] In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Keys Fillauer, 2021 President-Elect and Board Chairman of the Oak Ridge Board of Education, as he discusses the top attributes needed to be an effective board chairman. The chairman carries a heavy responsibility, and certain skills and actions are required in order for the chairman to conduct his/her …

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Jay Dobyns (Retired ATF Agent) 1:57:44

10d ago1:57:44

1:57:44

Send us a Text Message. Look him up! Jay's career was extremely successful, but it did not come without personal and professional costs! Danger, intrigue, smoke and mirrors...living an under cover lifestyle was wrought with danger, but the stakes and rewards were high. I'm so honored he agreed to be on the show and take yet one more opportunity to …

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The Digital Leap - L3 Harris on the Future of Emergency Communications 48:15

12d ago48:15

48:15

In this episode of EM Weekly, Zack dives deep into the world of emergency communications with Aaron Williams and Jason Burt from L3Harris. Discover the cutting-edge evolution of the radio industry, the game-changing adoption of LTE and LMR convergence, and how L3Harris is setting new standards from large agencies to small volunteer departments. Get…

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Paul Dietzel is back! All new stories (Retired Pima County Sheriff Deputy) 2:12:58

24d ago2:12:58

2:12:58

Send us a Text Message. As a former guest, and one of the biggest fans of the show, Paul contacts me regularly to tell me his thoughts on the most recent episode. Each new episode brings back fond memories for him and he's told me he would be willing to fill in "in a pinch" if I needed a guest. He lived up to that promise and helped me out of a tig…

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3CMA COMMCAST 044a | Audio Only: Conference Preview in Five Minutes Flat 5:08

26d ago5:08

5:08

3CMA COMMCAST 044a: 2024 Conference Preview in Five Minutes Flat - If you needed any encouragement to come to Arlington for the 2024 3CMA Annual Conference, take five minutes out of your day for this edition of Commcast! And, yes, it’s five minutes flat.By City-County Communications & Marketing Association

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3CMA COMMCAST 044: Conference Preview in Five Minutes Flat 5:08

26d ago5:08

5:08

3CMA COMMCAST 044: 2024 Conference Preview in Five Minutes Flat - If you needed any encouragement to come to Arlington for the 2024 3CMA Annual Conference, take five minutes out of your day for this edition of Commcast! And, yes, it’s five minutes flat.By City-County Communications & Marketing Association

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Explosive Advice on Life, Work, and Disarming, Bombs 49:25

29d ago49:25

49:25

The conversation between Zack and Mike covers their long-standing friendship, Mike's journey into the army and his role as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician. They discuss the challenges and training involved in EOD work, as well as the importance of realistic training and the need to balance risk aversion with preparedness for high-ri…

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Bill Phillips (Retired Pima County Sheriff Lieutenant) 1:56:18

1M ago1:56:18

1:56:18

Send us a Text Message. Bill began his public service in the United States Marine Corps. Then spent time getting his degree and learning/ practicing Judo before starting his career with Pima County. Patrol, SWAT, School Resource, and leadership. Bill's career, and public service, was exceptional and I'm happy he agreed to share his stories. He's th…

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Johnson City Schools' Heroes Program 29:31

1M ago29:31

29:31

In today’s episode, Dr. Steve Barnett, Director of Schools for Johnson City Schools, Kathy Hall, Chair of the Johnson City Board of Education, and Dr. Greg Wallace, Supervisor of Safety and Mental Health discuss Johnson City Schools’ Heroes Program – a comprehensive set of services designed to meet a wide range of student mental health and safety n…

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Wes Helvig (Retired Oro Valley Police Department Detective, Current Golder Ranch Fire Inspector/ Arson Investigator) 2:28:48

1M ago2:28:48

2:28:48

Send us a Text Message. Wes began his public service working a hot shot crew during fire season when he graduated high school. Eventually, once he was old enough, he applied and was hired as a reserve for the Oro Valley Police Department. His career took off from there! Tune in, turn it up and get to know the newest member of The Squad! Come see me…

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Marcos Lares (Retired Tucson Police Communications Dispatcher 91-2022) 3:35:21

2M ago3:35:21

3:35:21

Send us a Text Message. Marcos began his career in Police Records. While there, he overheard several coworkers chatting about going through the dispatcher training. He became obsessed, studied everything he could get his hands on, and even spent his days off sitting next to dispatchers in Communications to learn their job. He went on the become a 9…

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Jim Kirk (Retired Tucson Police Sergeant) 3:38:39

2M ago3:38:39

3:38:39

Send us a Text Message. Jim began his career in the late 80's after a rough start at childhood. He said he was wild and, just the old movies, his dad sent him off to boarding school. New Mexico Military straightened out and he believes that is where he had the first inkling to do something exciting while getting to help people. Tune in, enjoy the s…

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Episdoe 29 - NPS Debrief and ChatGPT 4o AUDIO 43:16

2M ago43:16

43:16

In today's episode, Zack provides a debrief of his experience at the National Preparedness Symposium at the Center for Domestic Preparedness, highlighting the topics and trends discussed. Zack presented on the use of AI in emergency management and the need for understanding its limitations. Other big discussions included the importance of the natio…

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Greg Roland (Retired Pima County Sheriff's Dept Sergeant, Huachuca City PD) 3:35:02

2M ago3:35:02

3:35:02

Send us a Text Message. I met Greg way back in 1998! He taught the Economic Crimes classes when I was in the academy. Aside from one other occasion, I don't know that our paths crossed until he arrived at the front door to be my very next victim, and the newest member of The Squad! He started his career as a Reserve, and Dispatcher, in the 80's in …

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Dan Barry (Retired Tucson Police Detective, US Air Force) 2:13:25

2M ago2:13:25

2:13:25

Send us a Text Message. Dan began his professional life serving his country in the United States Air Force. While enlisted, he felt he needed a change that would challenge him, but in a capacity where he could still serve. He chose law enforcement and began taking classes at a nearby community college before. transferring to Arizona State Universit…

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Improving the Signal to Noise Ratio - The Next Evolution in Real Time Monitoring 51:19

2M ago51:19

51:19

Today we're joined by James Neufeld of Samdesk, a company that provides real-time monitoring and intelligence augmentation using AI and software. James, the founder and CEO of Samdesk, has a background in broadcast and journalism, which led him to recognize the need for a better way to gather and analyze information during crises. The conversation …

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“Paws on Patrol” with Lebanon Special School District 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

In today’s episode, Brian Hutto, Director of Schools of Lebanon Special Schools, Mike Kurtz, Director of Operations, and Officer Dusty Burton share the importance of school safety and introduce Blaze, their newest resource to ensure that all students and district employees are safe while at school. Listen in as they explain why the Lebanon Special …

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Jessica Stoneham (Retired Tucson Police Officer) 3:08:05

2M ago3:08:05

3:08:05

Send us a Text Message. I was very glad Jessica agreed to be not the show. She spent a majority of her career in the Division that is very near and dear to my heart, Operations Division South! That's where I met her and her husband, Mike. Again, I was fascinated by her path to public service and I enjoyed our conversation. Like many of my guests, J…

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David and Orchid Jones (Retired City of Tucson Communications, PCSO Forensic Technician) 3:11:05

3M ago3:11:05

3:11:05

Send us a Text Message. It was my honor to host this couple who agreed to be my very first dispatchers on the show. David and Orchid had extraordinary stories that led them to public safety, and the fact they are still together after all these years is pretty exceptional as well. I know you will get a kick out of their stories and what it takes to …

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3CMA COMMCAST 043a | AUDIO ONLY: Got State Associations? Want One? 2:17

3M ago2:17

2:17

While many 3CMA members also benefit from the many robust state associations of government communicators around the nation, others are hoping to form such groups. Hear from three states that are doing it well, how they serve their members and what you can do to get involved in your state.By City-County Communications & Marketing Association

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3CMA COMMCAST 043: Got State Associations? Want One? 23:36

3M ago23:36

23:36

While many 3CMA members also benefit from the many robust state associations of government communicators around the nation, others are hoping to form such groups. Hear from three states that are doing it well, how they serve their members and what you can do to get involved in your state.By City-County Communications & Marketing Association

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Greg Bustamante (Retired Drexel Heights Fire, US Marine) 3:12:12

3M ago3:12:12

3:12:12

Send us a Text Message. Greg Bustamante is a Tucson native, Rincon HS graduate who didn't know what he wanted to do in life, so he joined the toughest branch of the military...The Marines. Once he fulfilled his duty, he came home and began working in local hospitals until he finally realized that he wanted to become a Firefighter/EMT. A brief stint…

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From Radios to Readiness - Pasco County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Evolution 42:30

3M ago42:30

42:30

Andrew Donawa, an emergency manager within the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, discusses the unique role of law enforcement in emergency management. He highlights the importance of having dedicated emergency managers in every agency, regardless of the scale of the emergency. Andrew also shares his experiences in building an incident management team …

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Paul Dietzel Rides again (Retired Pima County Sheriff Deputy) 2:24:06

3M ago2:24:06

2:24:06

Send us a Text Message. All new stories, all new good times...It's Paul Y'all! He's been here before , and much like Joe Knipp, if you listen to the show regularly it tends to remind you of some of your own experiences that you might have forgotten. I'll tell you I appreciate Paul because he is one of my faithful listeners and I know I can count on…

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Ask the Attorney: Board Policy 29:26

3M ago29:26

29:26

In today’s episode, the TSBA Staff Attorneys are back and answering the most asked legal questions received from board members across the state. This version of “Ask the Attorney” focuses solely on questions regarding the law around board policy. Questions from “what is the function of the policy committee” to “how can a board member propose a poli…

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Joe Knipp Retired Pima county Sheriff Sergeant, current San Diego PD Motor (I've lost count but think this is episode 5.5???) jk 1:40:30

3M ago1:40:30

1:40:30

Send us a Text Message. Joe is back and I must say that I'm a bit sad, feeling a sense of loss for the show because he FINALLY ran out of stories to tell! That means I'll have to wait until he retires again to hear his "San Diego Chronicles!" AS always, this episode was fun and I'm happy that I get to share yet one more super cool friend with the b…

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What Happens When the sun Blinks - Planning for the Eclipse 37:22

4M ago37:22

37:22

In this episode, Zack discusses the upcoming eclipse and its impact on communities. He emphasizes the importance of preparedness and readiness for large events, regardless of their scale. Zack highlights the anticipated impacts of the eclipse, such as increased traffic and congestion, and the strain on critical infrastructure. He also addresses com…

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3CMA COMMCAST 042: The Savvy Show 20:27

4M ago20:27

20:27

It’s Savvy Season! Find out the TOP FIVE factors that can help put your Savvy entry over the top. NOW AVAILABLE IN BOTH VIDEO AND AUDIO FORMATS (also on Apple Podcasts).By City-County Communications & Marketing Association

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3CMA COMMCAST 042a: The Savvy Show | Audio Only 20:32

4M ago20:32

20:32

It’s Savvy Season! Find out the TOP FIVE factors that can help put your Savvy entry over the top. NOW AVAILABLE IN BOTH VIDEO AND AUDIO FORMATS (also on Apple Podcasts).By City-County Communications & Marketing Association

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Timmy Gilder (Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant, SWAT, Customs, Air Force) 3:23:28

4M ago3:23:28

3:23:28

Send us a Text Message. Timmy had to come back because there wasn't enough time to cover his career the first time he was in the hot seat... We had a great time, shared a few bourbons and put a nice little bow on his career and episode. Don't miss it, turn it up and enjoy... Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or o…

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Chester "Chet" Henderson (Retired Navy Seal) 3:29:08

4M ago3:29:08

3:29:08

Send us a Text Message. Chet was introduced to me by his wife, Meghan Henderson-Greene, who used to be a Detective at the Tucson Police Department. He's a Canyon Del Oro HS grad, and University of Arizona Grad. He played baseball through his college Sophomore year but decided to step away. He said this was the first time he ever "Quit" anything and…

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Gary Lynch (Retired Tucson Police Lead Police Officer) 3:09:15

4M ago3:09:15

3:09:15

Send us a Text Message. Gary Lynch worked for the City of Tucson for 37 years, and said he would've kept going had the circumstances worked out. He trained 176 officers in his prolific career. He was much like John Patla, a sincerely nice person, while effectively hunting and arresting bad guys. Many of my guests have mentioned that he trained them…

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3CMA COMMCAST 041a: Generation Gap (Audio Only) 24:10

4M ago24:10

24:10

3CMA COMMCAST 041: Generation Gap - If you’re new at the job, ever wonder what kind of wisdom can be gleaned from our more seasoned members. How about what the youngsters among us could teach those of us that actually once used a typewriter? This episode of Commcast bridges that generation gap with a great conversation between members on each end o…

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3CMA COMMCAST 041: Generation Gap 24:10

4M ago24:10

24:10

3CMA COMMCAST 041: Generation Gap - If you’re new at the job, ever wonder what kind of wisdom can be gleaned from our more seasoned members. How about what the youngsters among us could teach those of us that actually once used a typewriter? This episode of Commcast bridges that generation gap with a great conversation between members on each end o…

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Timmy Gilder (Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant, Former US Customs and Air Force Security Police) 2:58:42

4M ago2:58:42

2:58:42

Send us a Text Message. It's time for me to introduce the newest member of The Squad, the guest for episode 117....drumroll... Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant Tim Gilder! Joining the show at a time when we're sitting at 45,433 all time downloads, I'm excited for you all to hear how he started as Security Police in the USAF, then joined US Customs …

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Cheatham County: A Unified Champion District 28:53

4M ago28:53

28:53

In today’s episode, Dr. Cathy Beck, Director of Schools for Cheatham County Schools, and David Risner, Board Chairman of the Cheatham County Board of Education, share the importance of becoming the first school district in Tennessee to be named a Unified Champion District by the Special Olympics. Join us as they cover the steps the district took to…

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John Patla (Retired Tucson Police DUI Sergeant) 2:32:37

5M ago2:32:37

2:32:37

Send us a Text Message. I learned a lot about John this week. I knew him as the DUI Sergeant on the Tucson Police Department and as my Community College Criminal Justice instructor... but I also learned he was going to be drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. He happened to be finishing up college and went in as an Officer. His story, his e…

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Communication Outages - Dust off Your PACE Plan 20:58

5M ago20:58

20:58

In this episode, Zack discusses the cell phone outage affecting major carriers and emphasizes the importance of having a PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) communication plan. He explores alternate communication methods such as landlines, Wi-Fi, and smart devices, and contingency methods like satellite phones and radios. Zack also me…

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SPECIAL EPISODE (Mark Bustamante and Joe Knipp, Retired Pima County Sergeants) 3:01:59

5M ago3:01:59

3:01:59

Send us a Text Message. Santa was very good to me and brought me additional microphones and headphones so I could start inviting more than one guest to be on the show, creating a true Choir Practice environment. Maybe starting off with these two was a little reckless, JK, but in all honesty it was fun and a lot less difficult than this "one man ban…

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Michael Warren (Retired Oro Valley Police Corporal and K9 handler, AZ Department of Corrections) 2:48:35

5M ago2:48:35

2:48:35

Send us a Text Message. Michael and I met through the podcast Facebook page. His wife, Gayle, works in the Tucson Police Crime lab and specializes in IT Forensics. We start this episode by bragging about and gushing over her and her working dog "Zona." Mike started his career as a Medic in the Army, found an interest in Law Enforcement and worked i…

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The Secret to Readiness is Right Nextdoor - Joseph Porcelli 38:09

5M ago38:09

38:09

Joseph Porcelli, the Global Public Agency, Life Safety & Disaster Response Lead at Nextdoor, discusses the importance of connecting neighbors and building community resilience. He shares his journey from taking action in his own neighborhood to joining Nextdoor and working with emergency managers across the country. Porcelli emphasizes the value of…

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3CMA COMMCAST 040: Dr. Joe Serio unveils the secret to time management 21:38

5M ago21:38

21:38

Dr. Joe Serio unveils the secret to time management.By City-County Communications & Marketing Association

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Joe Knipp (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant, current San Diego PD Motor Officer) 2:34:39

5M ago2:34:39

2:34:39

Send us a Text Message. I tried to warn you, he's back with all new stories! This here is a continuation of the career of a man who kept a journal, wrote down the extraordinary and, occasionally, I help him remember a few stories he didn't plan to talk about. I appreciate his willingness to open up, share and spend some quality time with The Squad.…

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TSBA Awards Program 39:17

5M ago39:17

39:17

The Tennessee School Boards Association maintains an awards program that, each year, recognizes school board members who have gone above and beyond for their school district. In today’s episode, Brittany Massey, Director of Finance and Member Services, and Sandy Jones, Board of Directors Services Coordinator, cover the different types of awards and…

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Lindsay McCall Long (Gwinnett County, Ga, Paradise Valley, AZ and Tempe, AZ Police Dept) 2:52:52

6M ago2:52:52

2:52:52

Send us a Text Message. Lindsay started her career with Gwinnett County Georgia in 2004. She worked in the division that made her grow up real fast. With high crime and a heavy call load, she quickly gained experience and proved she could hold her own. After almost five years, she visited Arizona and decided to move West. She joined the Paradise Va…

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The Interagency Approach: Coordination in the Big Apple with Doug Bainton 39:48

6M ago39:48

39:48

In this conversation, Doug Bainton, a citywide interagency coordinator in New York City, discusses the importance of interagency coordination in emergency management. He highlights the value of field experience and understanding the tactical mindset in emergency response. Doug emphasizes the need for building relationships and communication among d…

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Joe Knipp Part 2 (Retired Pima County Sheriff's Dept) 3:02:11

6M ago3:02:11

3:02:11

Send us a Text Message. Hey Squad, each of these Knipp interviews is different with their own crazy stories you don't wanna miss! Tune is, turn it up and let's get this show started!!! Be safe out there, if a buddy is on your mind then reach out and be THAT friend! Love you all, let's go! Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.pr…

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Dr. Kevin Gilmartin (Pima County Sheriff's Dept, Author of Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement) 1:48:43

6M ago1:48:43

1:48:43

Send us a Text Message. * Description provided by the Dolan Consulting Website, https://www.dolanconsultinggroup.com/instructor/kevin-gilmartin/ DR. KEVIN GILMARTIN Attorney Dr. Gilmartin is a behavioral scientist specializing in law enforcement related issues. He is a principal and co-founder of Gilmartin, Harris, and Associates, a behavioral scie…

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