Best Cierra Shipley Podcasts (2024)

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81: A String of Car Thefts 35:09

3M ago35:09

35:09

Waco PD Detectives saw an increase in car thefts and burglaries at the beginning of the year. Although they've made multiple arrests, these crimes continue and we want you to stay vigilant. Detective Jason Bihl breaks down what you can do to keep your valuables safe and help with future investigations like these!…

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80: How do We Reconstruct a Crash? 42:07

4M ago42:07

42:07

Crash Reconstruction is one of the most important tools we use when investigating a crash. Officer and Crash Reconstructionist Luke Brisco sits down to talk not only about his job and how we contributes to the investigations but also crash safety and how we can all be safer on our roadways.By Cierra Shipley

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79: Welcome Back Website Walkthrough 52:14

5M ago52:14

52:14

Hello Waco! We are BACK and ready to share our stories with you!! We've taken a bit of a hiatus but we are ready to get back at it, informing you all there is to know about Waco PD, the good we're doing in our community, and the hot topic crimes we want you to look out for! Our first episode back in 2024 is all about our website, we give a detailed…

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78: Faith & Blue WEEK 35:51

10M ago35:51

35:51

Last year we celebrated Faith & Blue Weekend and with so much success it grew to a whole WEEK this year! Sit down with us and Pastor Chuck from Glory Bell Church to talk about all the fun and exciting events happening in Waco from October 1 - 9. Faith & Blue was launched to facilitate safer, stronger, more just, and unified communities by directly …

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77: Focusing on Behavioral & Mental Health 37:58

10M ago37:58

37:58

The Behavioral Health Network (BHN) and Waco PD have partnered to hire new Behavioral/Mental Health Clinicians in our Dispatch center to help with calls for service where an officer might not be necessary. This four-year grant is under BHN so both organizations can provide a better, quicker, and healthier response to those suffering from a behavior…

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76: Housing and Community Development 27:41

11M ago27:41

27:41

The Housing and Community Development team is partnering with Unidos and the NET Unit at Waco PD! Find out what fun things are in store and how you as a current or new homeowner can receive funds for much-needed safety work around your home!By Cierra Shipley

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75: Never Quit, Never Forget - Justice for Jamerson 1:00:57

12M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

A new series within the Waco PD on the BEAT podcast is "Never Quit, Never Forget" which is the motto within our Special Crimes Unit. This unit handles some of our most high-priority cases, homicides. Moving forward, we will highlight unsolved homicide cases. Sit down with us and detectives of the Special Crimes Unit as they dive into the cold cases…

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74: We're Excited for the Back to School Bash 30:03

1y ago30:03

30:03

The 3rd annual Back to School Bash is right around the corner! Come celebrate with us on July 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richland Mall!By Cierra Shipley

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73: The Police Athletics League (PAL) 30:50

1y ago30:50

30:50

The Police Athletics League (PAL Club) is a new non-profit organization led by community leaders within the City of Waco in partnership with the Waco Police Department. This program aims to connect law enforcement with next-generation leaders to positively impact lives and our community through developing effective avenues of sportsmanship, teamwor…

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72: The new K9s at Waco PD 35:34

1y ago35:34

35:34

The K9 Unit has welcomed two new K9s to our unit. K9 Echo and K9 Cayden are the two newest members making every officer in our K9 Unit a working handler. Learn what it has been like training these new K9s as Sergeant Adam Fuller talks about the ins and outs of the K9 Unit!By Cierra Shipley

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71: Road Safety and Road Dangers 33:12

1y ago33:12

33:12

Waco PD's Traffic Unit has seen an increase in drivers speeding and running red lights. These two bad habits can turn deadly quickly, Sergeant Chad Ashworth with the Traffic Unit talks about the rules of the road, what he's seeing while out educating the public, and how you can keep everyone safe while on the road!…

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70: Animal Control Unit 32:05

1y ago32:05

32:05

The Animal Control Unit has recently joined the Waco Police Department! Supervisor and Animal Control Officer Christina Thane talks about all the work they do and how they're helping the city and WPD each day to keep our community safe and our pets too! From snakes to raccoons, cats, and dogs the ACU takes care of them all!…

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69: The COE is BACK! 34:28

1y ago34:28

34:28

The Community Opportunity Event (COE) is back for its second year! Our youth represent the future; therefore, as a community, we need to do everything we can to guide them on the right path to success. The COE promotes a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of teen gun violence through community resources and healthy lifestyle choices w…

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68: Child Abuse Awareness 45:25

1y ago45:25

45:25

April is Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children join us to talk about how their services help those victimized by crime and what you can do to be an advocate for victims of crime. If you or anyone you know is a victim of crime please call the Advocacy Center at (254) 752-9330 or their Cris…

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67: Crime Scene Unit 31:04

1+ y ago31:04

31:04

The Crime Scene Unit is not your average CSI episode, they are dedicated working individuals, and contrary to a sworn officer they are a unit of professional staff members that help our officers collect evidence of a crime. Learn more about our Crime Scene Unit in this episode with Supervisor, Matthew Davis.…

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66: The New UNIDOS Program 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

32:02

The Waco Police Department is excited to announce the start of the new UNIDOS Program. UNIDOS is a Latino Community Outreach program designed to provide assistance to Spanish-speaking residents throughout the city of Waco and its surrounding areas. This is more than a law enforcement-based program. We will host quarterly meetings with the first one…

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65: The CCAST Team 29:46

1+ y ago29:46

29:46

The Career Criminal Apprehension and Supervision Team is just one more vital part of the Waco Police Department. Sergeant Jeremy Angel of CCAST talks about the job he and his officers do to get repeat or violent offenders off our streets and maybe even help change the path they continue to lead down.…

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64: Suicide Awareness 49:10

1+ y ago49:10

49:10

Warning: This episode speaks to suicide prevention and awareness. You Matter. Suicide is the leading cause of death in the united states according to the CDC. Our officers are called to mental health crises, daily, as well as those at the Behavioral Health Network. We work together and other local organizations to help those having Suicidal thought…

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63: Assault & Financial Crimes Unit 27:52

1+ y ago27:52

27:52

On this episode of Waco PD on the BEAT we are talking to the Sergeant of the Assault and Financial Crimes unit. If you have ever been a victim of an assault or scammed out of any amount of money, this group of detectives is here to solve your case. Sergeant Matthew McCallister sits down to talk about why this team is an essential part of our Waco P…

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62: Meeting Sergeant Keith Vaughn 34:36

1+ y ago34:36

34:36

Keith Vaughn has worked for the Waco Police Department for 38 years. Starting at the age of 19 before the minimum age requirement moved to 21 he has worked in every division in the department and in just about every position. Learn about his career at Waco PD and also what he likes to do outside of work.…

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61: Neighborhood Crimes - Brook Oaks, Baylor, and Downtown 45:45

1+ y ago45:45

45:45

We are starting a new series as we look at individual neighborhoods and their crime stats and what these neighborhoods can do to help combat the influx of crime or continue with the job well done if crime has decreased. Each Neighborhood Engagement Team (NET) Officer will provide details on their neighborhoods. First, NET Officer Bryton Johnson is …

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60: Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network 46:21

1+ y ago46:21

46:21

The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) is a great partner with the Waco Police Department as we work together to ensure those in need receive the proper care to achieve a healthy and happy life. Vince Erickson the Division Director for Community and Governmental Relations sits down with us to share how they're serving you and how we …

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59: Computer Crimes Unit 33:39

1+ y ago33:39

33:39

Did you know we have detectives within the Waco Police Department that crack the codes of computers, phones, and the internet of things when clearing investigations? Their work is greatly appreciated in the advanced technological world we live in today. Detective Micheal Fife talks to us about a day in the life of a computer crimes detective.…

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58: Meeting Officer Damus Vice 36:38

1+ y ago36:38

36:38

Happy New Year! Officer Dmaus Vice kicks off 2023 on Waco PD on the BEAT. We learn about him as an officer and outside of his career. We hope you all have a safe and happy 2023.By Cierra Shipley

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57: 2022 Review with Chief Victorian 34:04

1+ y ago34:04

34:04

Chief Sheryl Victorian wraps up the year and speaks about our successes, challenges, and what we're looking forward to in 2023. The Waco Police Department would like to thank everyone who has supported us and worked alongside us to help grow this community.By Cierra Shipley

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56: Family Violence 31:28

1+ y ago31:28

31:28

Our Family Violence Unit has an intake of 1500-2500 cases annually. Detective Erin McCullough sits down with us to talk about the daily life of a Detective in the Family Violence Unit, how they help victims of these crimes, and what you can do to help if you know someone may be in an unhealthy relationship.…

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55: Stay Safe this Holiday Season 29:39

1+ y ago29:39

29:39

There are plenty of ways to fall victim to small crimes like thefts and scams this holiday season. We want to make sure you know what to look out for and how to stay safe during this very busy time of year!By Cierra Shipley

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54: The 100 Club of the Heart of Texas 33:32

1+ y ago33:32

33:32

The 100 Club of the Heart of Texas is a non-profit organization that supports all first responders and emergency personnel in a time of need in McLennan County. Retired Waco PD Chief Brent Stroman is not the Executive Director of the 100 Club and sits down to talk about how he and the 100 Club are serving our community.…

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53: Meeting Officer Migdalia Gamiz 27:33

1+ y ago27:33

27:33

We are meeting another one of our amazing Waco PD Officers. Migdalia Gamiz works on patroland loves her job. Listen to this week's episode to learn more about Officer Gamiz and why being a police officer has been a career she's always wanted to pursue!By Cierra Shipley

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52: Trunk or Treat/Halloween Safety 26:24

1+ y ago26:24

26:24

This year, Waco ISD PD and Waco PD are teaming up for their annual Trunk or Treat events. Waco ISD PD Sergeant, Sandy Wachsmann, has all the details.By Cierra Shipley

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51: Domestic Violence Awareness 32:34

2y ago32:34

32:34

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We sat down with the Family Abuse Center on what this month means to them and how advocacy and prevention is a year-long effort to help victims of domestic abuse.By Cierra Shipley

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50: Community Outreach Unit 31:13

2y ago31:13

31:13

Many events run by the Waco Police Department are due to the Community Outreach Unit. They work hard each day to work alongside you. From young to old they try their best to inform and teach the community about the Waco Police Department in a multitude of ways.By Cierra Shipley

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49: Meeting Officer Draper 32:57

2y ago32:57

32:57

Officer Janae Draper has worked almost 6 years at the Waco Police Department. She is currnetly in the Neighborhood Engagement Team helping individual neighbors deter crime in their area. Get to know Officer Draper more in this episode!By Cierra Shipley

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48: Sextortion Scams 33:49

2y ago33:49

33:49

Social media scams come in many forms. Sergeant Sam Key with the Special Crimes Unit talks about social media scams involving nude photos. Detectives have noticed an increase in scams targeting people where nude photos are sent and used as blackmail. We're giving you an inside look at how they're becoming victims and what an investigation like this…

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47: Police Explorers 40th Anniversary 40:09

2y ago40:09

40:09

We're celebrating 40 years of Police Explorers at the Waco Police Department! Two current explorers talk about their experience and why it's been an instrumental part of their lives as they grow into young adults. Law Enforcement Explorer posts help youth to gain insight into a variety of programs that offer hands-on career activities for those 14-…

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46: Calculating Crime 32:12

2y ago32:12

32:12

Crime Analysts are some of the most important people who work at the Waco Police Department. They are the ones who calculate crime stats, generate annual reports, and even answer open records requests on stats in the Waco area. Without our crime analysts, we wouldn't be able to keep track of our reports and crime occurring in the area.…

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45: Meeting Detective DeLange 35:57

2y ago35:57

35:57

Detective DeLange has worked almost five years at the Waco Police Department. Recently moving from patrol to the Special Crimes unit DeLange has a heart for serving his community. We speak with him not only about his passions for the job but his passions outside of work too.By Cierra Shipley

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44: School Traffic Safety 32:02

2y ago32:02

32:02

School is back in session! This means there are a lot of cars on the road and we need to pay extra attention during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup. With more pedestrians, school buses, and drivers on the streets Officer Joey Kimble with the Traffic Unit sits down and explains traffic safety tips to keep in mind! Stay safe, Waco!…

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43: Want to be a Victim Services Volunteer? 30:34

2y ago30:34

30:34

Our Victim Services Unit relies on its volunteers to be there for the community. Victim Services not only responds to incidents in Waco but the entire county, that's where our volunteers come in. They're here to support and provide recourses to those who experience their worst days. Applications to be a volunteer are now available, the deadline to …

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42: Meeting Detective Jazmin Bucher 33:51

2y ago33:51

33:51

Detective Jazmin Bucher has worked for the Waco Police Department for 17 years. Currently working under the Crime Against Children Unit she has been an example for female officers everywhere and if it weren't for her husband telling her she could be a Police Officer she probably would have never tried.…

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41: Back to School Bash 24:50

2y ago24:50

24:50

It is time for our annual Back to School Bash! This is the second year we are providing FREE backpacks and school supplies to kids from K-12th grade. We will have games, prizes, dunk a cop, free hair cuts and so much more ALL FOR FREE. We're also partnering with Ascension Providence and their Medical Mission at Home to provide family medical care. …

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40: Crime Increases - Thefts and Bank Jugging 43:00

2y ago43:00

43:00

Bank jugging and theft of trailers are two crimes that the Burglary and Auto Theft Unit are seeing an increase in over the last month. Two crimes of which you can help prevent yourself to becoming victim. Sergeant Phillip Zboril talks to us about what detectives are seeing and why there has been an increase in these two specific crimes.…

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39: Crime Free Multi-Housing Program 33:49

2y ago33:49

33:49

Our SAFE unit works directly with apartment properties, hotels, and motels to create crime free programs within the city of Waco. Detective Vincent Glenn joins us to talk about the Crime Free Multi-Housing program and its benefits to our community.By Cierra Shipley

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38: Police Academy & Training through the eyes of a Probationary Officer 35:09

2y ago35:09

35:09

Recruit and Probationary Officer Amanda Lindsey who has only just graduated from the Police Academy and has started her journey training with the Waco Police Department to serve and protect the Waco Community. Learn about what the training process is like and how she has handled the journey thus far, we're currently hiring for new officers! To appl…

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37: Fireworks are Illegal in Waco 26:07

2y ago26:07

26:07

Fourth of July is 3 days away, Waco Fire Chief Gregory Summers joins us to talk about the dangers of fireworks use on Fourth of July and how you can celebrate safely! Remember, the Waco Police Department and Waco Fire Marshal's are teaming up to directly enforce the law this Independence Day. Stay safe, Waco!…

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36: Violent Crime Strategic Response Plan 38:07

2y ago38:07

38:07

Chief Victorian presented the Violent Crime Strategic Response Plan to Waco City council members during a June 7 meeting. Your hosts Cierra Shipley and Officer A.J. Smith sit down to breakdown the plan presented and what you can do to help. This plan focuses on the Prevention, Intervention and Apprehension to reduce crime in our city.…

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35: Meeting Detective Paul Hacker 34:45

2y ago34:45

34:45

Detective Paul Hacker works in the Criminal Investigation Division at the Waco Police Department but on his spare time he has a whole creative side that you might find surprising! From a musician to an author he keeps busy both at work and at home. Learn more about his life and why he wanted to be a police officer!…

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34: Waco PD Dispatch is HIRING 39:49

2y ago39:49

39:49

The Waco PD Dispatch team is hiring! If you have a passion to help your community, keep it safe and love to work with amazing people than working for the Waco Police Department might be the job for you! Tyler Duske, Dispatch Supervisor, and Susie Murray, Emergency Communications 911 Manager, sits down with us to talk about the skills you need to be…

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33: The Community Opportunity Event 28:13

2y ago28:13

28:13

The Waco Police Department is hosting the Community Opportunity Event! Neighborhood Engagement Officer Erik Hawkins talks about how we're aiming to provide young adults with life skills, job opportunities, mentoring programs, mental and physical health information, general educational development, higher education scholarship, and grant information…

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32: What WE can do to reduce crime 47:07

2y ago47:07

47:07

Betty Beard with the Parents Against Crime Coalition joins us to talk what she is doing from the community side in reducing gun violence and crime within the City of Waco. Then, Sergeant Cassie Price with the Gang Unit for the Waco Police Department speaks on the targeted operations as we're on track to seizing more illegal firearms than last year …

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