Have you listened to Episode 33, Frauds & Scams Targeting Seniors? Lots of great tips on this one...go back and give it a listen!!

The radKIDS program has reached its 25th Anniversary!! In this episode, Joe is joined by radKIDS CEO / Executive Director, Steve Daley.  They talk about the radKIDS program and how it all started. They discuss the importance of empowering kids to define their personal boundaries and how the curriculum replaces fear with Knowledge, Skill, and Power.  Steve also gives us a little look at the future of the program as he discusses “radKIDS Safe Start” and radKIDS 2.0.     

Important Links and Contact Numbers:

radKIDS, Inc.

9410 Harvest Acres Court

Raleigh, NC 27617

844-rad-KIDS (844-723-5437)

[email protected]

radKIDS Social Media Pages

Facebook @radKIDS.org

X @radKIDSOrg

Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade

www.citizenscrimewatch.org

[email protected]

305-470-1670

#CCW #radKIDS #CrimePrevention #EmpoweringKids #ChildrenSafety

It’s Crime Prevention Month!!! What a better way to kick off the month than a podcast about the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)!! In this episode, Joe is joined by NCPC Executive Director, Paul DelPonte.  They talk about NCPC’s mission and efforts to “Take a Bite Out of Crime”. They discuss their ongoing campaigns like “Go For Real” and “Fighting Fentanyl”.  Of course, they also talk about McGruff the Crime Dog and what they have planned for Crime Prevention Month.  Also, watch till the end for McGruff’s newest public service announcement!!

Important Links and Contact Numbers:

National Crime Prevention Council

1100 15th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20005

202-919-4222

[email protected]

www.ncpc.org

www.mcgruff.org

McGruff Store Discount Code: MCGRUFFNATION

NCPC Social Media Pages

Instagram @mcgruffatncpc

Facebook @McGruffatNCPC

YouTube @mcgruffatncpc

X @McGruffatNCPC

Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade

www.citizenscrimewatch.org

[email protected]

305-470-1670

#CCW #NCPC #McGruff #TakeABiteOutOfCrime #GoForReal #FightingFentanyl #CrimePrevention

In this episode, Joe is joined by Deputy Chief Assistant Nilo Cuervo, from the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office.  They talk about the functions of the State Attorney’s Office and their Community Outreach Division’s role in keeping our community safe. They also go over the Second Chance Program and how the expungement process works.

Important Links and Contact Numbers:

Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office

Community Outreach Division

1350 NW 12th Avenue

Miami, FL 33136

305-547-0724

Miami-Dade SAO Community Outreach Division

https://miamisao.com/community/

SAO Social Media Pages

Instagram @SAOMIAMI

Facebook @OFFICEOFTHESTATEATTORNEY

YouTube @MIAMISAO 

X @KATHYFNDZRUNDLE 

Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade

www.citizenscrimewatch.org

[email protected]

#CCW #MiamiDadeSAO #SecondChanceProgram #SealAndExpungement 

In this episode, Joe is joined by Epidemiologist Wendy Stephan, PhD, from the Florida Poison Control Center. They talk about Poison Control’s role in keeping our community safe.  Wendy covers several safety tips to avoid becoming a victim of an accidental poisoning, as well as some of the resources available from the center. 

Important Links and Contact Numbers:

Florida Poison Control Center

University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital

1801 NW 9th Ave, 1st Floor

Miami, FL 33136

305-355-4995

Poison Control Hotline

1-800-222-1222

Florida Poison Control Center Website

www.floridapoisoncontrol.org

National Poison Control Centers Website

www.poisoncenters.org

Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade

 www.citizenscrimewatch.org

[email protected]

305-470-1670

#CCW #PoisonControl #SafetyAtHome #Poison #ChildSafety #DrugAbusePrevention

Summer’s Here!!! In this episode, Joe is joined by Lieutenant Michael Barrios, from the Miami-Dade Police Department Marine Patrol Unit.  They talk about what it takes to be part of the Marine Patrol Unit and the what their average day is like.  We also discuss some boating laws and some safety tips to make your summer on the water fun, but safe!!

Important Links and Contact Numbers:

MDPD Special Patrol Bureau

Marine Patrol Unit

305-468-1315

Marine Patrol Marinas

Black Point Park and Marina – 24775 SW 87th Ave

Matheson Hammock Park & Marina – 9610 Old Cutler Rd.

Pelican Harbor Marina – 1275 NE 79th St.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

www.myfwc.com

Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade

 www.citizenscrimewatch.org

[email protected]

305-470-1670

#CCW #MDPD #MarinePatrol #SummerSafety #SafeBoating #WaterSafety #CommunityPolicing

Saddle Up!!! In this episode, Joe is joined by Sergeant Jason Rodriguez, from the Miami-Dade Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit.  They talk about the newly established mounted patrol unit and the benefits of having horses in law enforcement.  You learn about what it takes to be a “Cowboy Cop”, what their average day is like, and meet the MDPD horses.

Important Links and Contact Numbers:

MDPD Community Affairs Bureau

Mounted Patrol Unit

305-471-1716

How to request Mounted Patrol for your community event:

[email protected]

Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade

 www.citizenscrimewatch.org

[email protected]

305-470-1670

#CCW #MDPD #MountedPatrol #CowboyCops #CowboyUp #CommunityPolicing

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!! So, in this episode, Joe is joined by Major Melissa Barosela, from the Miami-Dade Police Department Mental Health & Wellness Bureau.  They talk about the recent increase in mental health issues and what resources families have to get a person in crisis help.  They also discuss what new tactics MDPD has to deal with a mental crisis call and what new efforts do they have to help their own officers with mental health concerns.

Important Links and Contact Numbers:

MDPD Community Mental Health Section

305-471-3000

Miami-Dade County Services Diretory

211

Suicide & Crisis HotLine

988

Thriving Mind South Florida

Mobile Response Teams

1-800-HELP-YOU ( 1-800-435-7968)

NAMI – National Alliance for Mental Illness

www.nami.org

Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade

 www.citizenscrimewatch.org

[email protected]

305-470-1670

#CCW #MDPD #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalCrisisAssistance #YouAreNotAlone

In this episode, Joe is joined by Special Agent in Charge Matt Line, from the Internal Revenue Service, Miami Field Office.  They talk about what is considered Tax Fraud and how these criminals are targeting their victims.  They discuss some of the tactics from stolen information for fraudulent returns to shady tax accountant scams.  The IRS provides lots of helpful information and prevention tips so that you can avoid and protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud. 

Important Links:

Internal Revenue Service

www.irs.gov

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Free Credit Reports

www.ftc.gov

Free Credit Reports

www.freecreditreports.com

www.annualcreditreport.com

Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade

 www.citizenscrimewatch.org

[email protected]

305-470-1670

#CCW #IRS #Scams #TaxFrauds #Awareness #NotAVictim #SafetyStartsWithYou

In this episode, Joe is joined by Detective Marcos Rodriguez, from the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Economic Crimes Section, and they talk about current frauds and scams that are targeting seniors.  They discuss the latest tactics from utility scams, grandparent scams, lottery scams, to financial invest frauds, and many more.  Lots of helpful information and prevention tips are covered so that you can avoid and protect seniors in your family from becoming a victim of fraud. 

Important Links:

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

www.finra.org

www.saveandinvest.org

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Free Credit Reports

www.ftc.gov

Free Credit Reports

www.freecreditreports.com

www.annualcreditreport.com

Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade

 www.citizenscrimewatch.org

[email protected]

305-470-1670

#CCW #MDPD #Scams