Best Collier County Sheriff’s Office Podcasts (2024)

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Arrive Alive: Protecting the Roads with CCSO 24:08

22h ago24:08

24:08

As the roadways of Collier County get more congested, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office is working harder than ever to keep the streets safe. In this episode, we’ll show you what CCSO is doing to protect drivers and pedestrians. Our deputies are on the street looking for dangerous behavior – that includes running red lights, aggressive driving, d…

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Report, Don’t Repost: Stopping School Threats 25:37

22d ago25:37

25:37

Since the tragic school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, law enforcement agencies around the country are responding to online school threats almost daily.When it comes to keeping our schools safe, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office takes every precaution and investigates every single threat. Since 2018, CCSO has partnered with Collier…

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Hurricane Helene – How CCSO Prepares for the Unexpected 26:36

1M ago26:36

26:36

Follow along as we show you how the Collier County Sheriff’s Office prepares for an incoming hurricane. Although Collier County was fortunate to avoid the worst of Hurricane Helene’s wrath, Sheriff Rambosk ensured that his agency was ready in case of a major disaster. In this episode we take you inside CCSO’s storm response. Listen as we sit in on …

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Dusk to Dawn – The Nightshift with CCSO 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is on the street protecting our community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. But what do our deputies deal with in the dark of night, when most people are asleep? What kinds of calls and crimes occur before sunrise? And who are the deputies who work from dusk to dawn? In this episode, listen as we ride along with p…

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Underwater Experts: CCSO's Dive Team 23:43

2M ago23:43

23:43

They are the underwater experts. They are the specialists we turn to when it comes to retrieving anything from the murky, mucky, often dangerous water ways of Collier County. And with 307 square miles water, CCSO’s Dive Team plays a vital role in protecting our community. On this episode dive team members share stories of rescues, recoveries and al…

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E4: Somebody out there 14:38

3M ago14:38

14:38

In 2022, the cold case is turned over to Detective Derek Holden. He provides his insights on cold cases and discusses his perspective on where the Filomena Garay-Chavez case stands today.By Collier County Sheriff’s Office

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E3: A challenging scene 14:15

3M ago14:15

14:15

What evidence is left at the scene? Senior Crime Scene Investigator Alicia Craig analyzes the physical evidence in the case and elaborates on the challenges it poses for detectives.By Collier County Sheriff’s Office

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E2: He asked nothing 14:27

3M ago14:27

14:27

Early the next morning, Detective Kevin O’Neill takes the case. He outlines how the investigation begins and reviews the initial evidence gathered.By Collier County Sheriff’s Office

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E1: Where is Filomena? 17:56

3M ago17:56

17:56

Young mother Filomena Garay-Chavez is missing. It’s a long night for those in the house on State Road 29 in Immokalee, Florida. Deputies are called out twice to investigate.By Collier County Sheriff’s Office

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Introducing Ambushed After Dark 2:02

3M ago2:02

2:02

Andrea Jones from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office recounts the details of a 15-year-old cold case concerning the murder of a women in a small Florida town.By Collier County Sheriff’s Office

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Survive the Storm: Getting ready for hurricane season 21:27

6M ago21:27

21:27

Hurricane season is just a few days away, and we want you to be ready. In this episode we tell you what you can do to prepare and ways to stay safe during a storm. We also tell you how the Collier County Sheriff’s Office gets ready for hurricane season, and what our deputies do before, during, and after a storm. This week’s guests are Lt. Laura Lop…

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Safety From The Sky: Inside the CCSO Aviation Unit 28:15

6M ago28:15

28:15

When people see a law enforcement helicopter overhead, they often assume there’s a crime in progress, but that’s not always the case. The CCSO Aviation Unit performs a diverse variety of tasks to protect Collier County. In this episode, Lieutenant Dennis De Rienzo and Chief Pilot Ed Henderson explain how they do much more than locate bad guys – the…

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Community Emergency Response Teams: The Help Before Help Arrives 21:45

7M ago21:45

21:45

In a large-scale emergency, like a hurricane or wildfire, first responders need all the help they can get. That’s why Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk is introducing the Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT. In this episode we look at how these citizen volunteers will be trained to protect themselves and their communities in the event of …

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Explorers: Training & Teaching Tomorrow's Leaders 22:57

7M ago22:57

22:57

For the past 45 years, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office has given students an inside look at law enforcement through its Explorers program. This program gives hands-on training with CCSO deputies and offers valuable lessons, even for students who aren’t interested in a career in law enforcement. In this episode, we talk to two deputies who run t…

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Finding the Next “First” First-Responders 23:59

8M ago23:59

23:59

A nationwide shortage of 9-1-1 dispatchers could mean longer wait times in an emergency. To solve this problem in Collier County, Sheriff Kevin Rambosk is thinking outside the box. In this episode, we’ll explore the creative ways Sheriff Rambosk is working to find the next generation of 9-1-1 telecommunicators through CCSO’s Public Safety Career Ac…

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“Why’d You Ticket Me?”: The Facts on Traffic Enforcement 25:32

8M ago25:32

25:32

Why do people get pulled over? Why do speeding tickets cost so much? Why is safety on the roadways so important? Do cops have monthly ticket quotas? In this episode, Sergeant Anna Horowitz and Corporal Scott Harle from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Safety & Traffic Enforcement Bureau answer everything you’ve ever wanted to know about traffic …

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Victim Advocates: Helping those who have been harmed 24:56

8M ago24:56

24:56

What happens to victims once a crime is over? They can be scared and confused. That’s where CCSO’s Victim Advocates step in. In this episode CCSO Victim Advocates Angela Larson and Jackie Borchers tell us how they help people get through trauma by supporting them and connecting them to the resources they need. Our advocates also share how difficult…

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Inside the K9 Unit: How CCSO’s dogs protect Collier 21:06

9M ago21:06

21:06

This season we’re exploring the lesser-known aspects of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, starting with our K9 Unit. Our deputies – both the dogs and their human handlers – do more than catch bad guys. They find missing people, they sniff out dangerous items, and they’re the first ones to enter the most volatile scenes. In this episode our Cpl. …

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Reflecting on 100: How CCSO celebrated its past & future in 2023 18:36

11M ago18:36

18:36

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office turned 100 this year. Sheriff Kevin Rambosk spent 2023 honoring our past, but also looking ahead with innovative public safety initiatives. In this episode, we look back on CCSO’s Centennial year and all that the agency has accomplished in the past 12 months.NOTE: This is the final episode of our fall season. Swo…

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Don't Get Scammed This Holiday 16:44

11M ago16:44

16:44

The holiday season means more people shopping, spending more money than usual. That means more opportunities for criminals to come after your hard-earned cash. In this episode, we talk to Collier County Sheriff’s Office crime prevention deputies about the holiday-themed scams and frauds they’ve seen, and how you can protect your pocketbook when you…

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Keep Your Cash Safe: Avoiding Financial Crimes 19:41

12M ago19:41

19:41

It’s International Fraud Awareness Week, but the Collier County Sheriff’s Office works year-round to stop scammers. In this episode members of CCSO’s Financial Crimes Bureau break down three of the most common scams, tell you the techniques criminals use to defraud victims, plus how to avoid them.By Sworn Statement Podcast

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Searching for Margaret: Inside CCSO's rescue operation 16:06

1y ago16:06

16:06

Margaret Gallaway, 80, spent six days trapped inside a garage with no food and little water. Thanks to the efforts of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, with help from other agencies and the public, Margaret is alive and well. This episode takes you inside the search and rescue mission. Detectives describe the exhaustive efforts to find Margaret,…

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Intercepting Child Predators 17:08

1y ago17:08

17:08

A brand new task force is targeting criminals who prey on the most vulnerable. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is part of the Southwest Florida Intercept Task Force, which is fighting child exploitation and trafficking. In this episode we explain how the task force is saving children and provide tips on how to protect your kids from online pred…

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Laced & Lethal: Fighting Back Against Fentanyl 16:28

1y ago16:28

16:28

With drug overdoses at an all-time high, Sheriff Kevin Rambosk has created an extensive and innovative plan to fight it in Collier County. This episode explores how the Laced & Lethal campaign brings awareness and prevention to all areas of the community with the most thorough fentanyl-fighting program in the country.…

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Lasting Legacy: Sheriff Rogers & His Commitment to Kids 17:52

1y ago17:52

17:52

When Collier County opened its first new public high school in 19 years, the school district needed a name that signified service to students. The new school would be named for one of the seven men who have served as Sheriff of Collier County, and someone who dedicated his life to helping local children. In this episode we look at the namesake of A…

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Protect Yourself: Preventing Crimes Before They Happen 18:56

1+ y ago18:56

18:56

How can you avoid being a victim? In our season finale, we look at how the Collier County Sheriff's Office works to prevent crimes before they happen. We also give valuable tips to help you avoid some of the most common crimes of opportunity.By Sworn Statement Podcast

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Service to Others: How CSDs help CCSO accomplish its mission 12:13

1+ y ago12:13

12:13

CSD stands for Community Service Deputies. They’re the Swiss Army knives of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, doing a little bit of everything to keep citizens safe. In this episode we dive deep into the role of CSD: what they do, how they’re different from (and the same as) law enforcement officers, and how it’s a job that is rewarding for peop…

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Keeping up with Collier: How CCSO protects an ever-expanding county 19:36

1+ y ago19:36

19:36

Collier County is always expanding. In the past 50 years alone our population has increased ten-fold. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has worked hard to keep pace with that growth. In this episode, find out how CCSO has evolved to serve our ever-changing community, and how the Sheriff’s Office plans to keep pace in the future as Collier County’…

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Protecting Our Kids: How CCSO Keeps Schools Safe 15:21

1+ y ago15:21

15:21

As threats against schools rise on social media, how does law enforcement tell the difference between a hoax and a credible threat? How does CCSO weed out the fake threats and keep students safe from the real ones? In this episode we explore how the Collier County Sheriff's Office's unique relationship with the schools keeps kids safe, and we look …

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Career Corner: An Insider's Look at the Jail 18:05

1+ y ago18:05

18:05

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Department is an essential part in helping us achieve the mission set forth by Sheriff Kevin Rambosk of protecting all citizens – even those who are incarcerated. In this episode we talk to Lieutenant Craig DeMange who dispels some of the myths about Corrections and tells us why it’s been a worthy and…

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Remembering Sheriff Roy O. Atkins 18:07

1+ y ago18:07

18:07

Only seven men have served as Sheriff of Collier County. Today we're looking back the Sheriff who had the shortest tenure, but had an indelible impact on the county in its early days. Hear how Sheriff Roy O. Atkins maintained law and order from 1953 to 1956 from someone who knew him best.By Sworn Statement Podcast

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CCSO's Autism Support Project 14:31

1+ y ago14:31

14:31

Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the world, and Sheriff Kevin Rambosk wanted to know how the Collier County Sheriff's Office can better serve that segment of our community. In 2021, Sheriff Rambosk created CCSO's Autism Support Project. In this episode we examine how our innovative and proactive approach is protecting vulne…

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Touch DNA and the Property Crimes Initiative 16:46

1+ y ago16:46

16:46

Sheriff Kevin Rambosk and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office are strengthening efforts to find and process invisible evidence – and it’s leading to more arrests in the crimes that affect citizens the most.In this episode we examine how the Sheriff’s Office is using Touch DNA to solve these cases through a program known as the Property Crimes Initi…

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A Centennial of Safety: The Growth of CCSO 18:19

1+ y ago18:19

18:19

The Collier County Sheriff's Office is celebrating 100 years of protecting the community. Since its start as a two-man agency in 1923, CCSO has grown to more than 1,300 deputies protecting close to half a million people. In this episode honoring our Centennial we take a look at how CCSO has developed into a first-class agency that keeps Collier Cou…

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Scams and Fraud Episode 1 24:25

3y ago24:25

24:25

Scams and Fraud Episode 1 by Sworn Statement PodcastBy Sworn Statement Podcast

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Scams and Fraud Episode 2 24:42

3y ago24:42

24:42

Scams and Fraud Episode 2 by Sworn Statement PodcastBy Sworn Statement Podcast

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Scams and Fraud Episode 3 16:32

3y ago16:32

16:32

Scams and Fraud Episode 3 by Sworn Statement PodcastBy Sworn Statement Podcast

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Scams and Fraud Trailer 1:20

3y ago1:20

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Scams and Fraud Trailer by Sworn Statement PodcastBy Sworn Statement Podcast

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Deceased Hiker Identified -- Update Episode 5:05

3+ y ago5:05

5:05

In January 2021, the Collier County Sheriff's Office identified an unnamed hiker found deceased in Big Cypress National Preserve in 2018. The details were immediately shared on our Facebook page, but we're updating the podcast as well.By Sworn Statement Podcast

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Special Episode: Women's History Month 34:38

3+ y ago34:38

34:38

Three women discuss their careers in law enforcement at the Collier County Sheriff's Office in light of Women's History Month.By Sworn Statement Podcast

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The Homicide of Karl Lievenese 20:45

4y ago20:45

20:45

In this standalone episode of Sworn Statement, we're revisiting a 2018 unsolved homicide case. Karl Lievenese was found dead in his North Naples office in April of that year. Detectives are still looking for tips in this case and SWFL Crimestoppers has rewards in place for tips leading to an arrest.By Sworn Statement Podcast

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Deceased Hiker Update — August 2020 27:33

4y ago27:33

27:33

In this episode of Sworn Statement, we answer some commonly asked questions about forensic genealogy after the agency announced it would be partnering with Othram labs to use this technology in the case of the deceased hiker known as Mostly Harmless.By Sworn Statement Podcast

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Deceased Hiker Update — July 2020 26:48

4+ y ago26:48

26:48

Two years after the body of a deceased hiker was found in the Florida Everglades, deputies at the Collier County Sheriff's Office are still working to identify the man. This episode of Sworn Statement is an update on the 2018 case, providing new details into the case, including excerpts from the hiker's notebook.For more on the case of the deceased…

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Season 2 Episode 1 -- Florida Man Gets Help 40:55

5y ago40:55

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Season 2 Episode 1 -- Florida Man Gets Help by Sworn Statement PodcastBy Sworn Statement Podcast

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Season 2 Episode 3 -- The Safety Net 41:03

5y ago41:03

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Season 2 Episode 3 -- The Safety Net by Sworn Statement PodcastBy Sworn Statement Podcast

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Season 2 Episode 2 -- Breaking The Cycle 40:25

5y ago40:25

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Season 2 Episode 2 -- Breaking The Cycle by Sworn Statement PodcastBy Sworn Statement Podcast

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Season Two Trailer -- Sworn Statement 1:15

5y ago1:15

1:15

Season Two of Sworn Statement will focus on the mental health crisis in Southwest Florida and what deputies at the Collier County Sheriff's Office are doing to help. Season Two is comprised of three episodes.By Sworn Statement Podcast

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Mostly Harmless Episode 3 17:56

5+ y ago17:56

17:56

Episode 3 of Sworn Statement is the third and final episode exploring the case of the deceased hiker known as Mostly Harmless. In this episode, we look at some of the reasons why Mostly Harmless might have earned his trail name. And we also discuss some theories behind why he might have kept his identity private. Host: Kristine Gill, Media Relation…

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Mostly Harmless Episode 1 23:05

5+ y ago23:05

23:05

Episode 1 of Sworn Statement explores the case of a deceased hiker whose body was found in the Florida Everglades in July 2018. We start with what the 911 caller saw and follow the investigation as detectives learn that the man was a thru-hiker. After that, the case goes cold. Host: Kristine Gill, Media Relations Specialist for the Collier County S…

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Mostly Harmless Episode 2 29:14

5+ y ago29:14

29:14

Episode 2 of Sworn Statement is the second of three episodes exploring the case of the deceased hiker known as Mostly Harmless. In this episode, we explain how missing persons databases work and why DNA may or may not help to pinpoint the hiker's identity. We also follow the trail investigators used in tracking Mostly Harmless' hike, the places he …

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