By Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade
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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
In this episode, Joe is joined by Vivian Havlin, our Executive Director, and they talk about what’s going on at CCW and update everyone on the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Women’s Self Defense Program. CCW has been holding monthly classes for the past year all around the County. You’ll learn about the RAD Program, why it’s so successful and why we are so passionate about providing this service to Miami-Dade County women. For more information on upcoming classes, make sure to contact our office and follow us on our social media platforms.
Important Links:
To sign up for classes
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
RAD Systems Website
https://www.rad-systems.com
Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade
www.citizenscrimewatch.org
[email protected]
305-470-1670
#CCW #RAD
Did you know that January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month? In this episode, in recognition of this awareness, Joe is joined by Det. Jessica Barriel, from the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Human Trafficking Task Force. They discuss what is Human Trafficking and the various forms such as sexual servitude and labor trafficking. They talk about some signs to look out for as well as some resources available to report Human Trafficking and where to get help.
Important Links:
National Human Trafficking Hotline – POLARIS
1-888-373-7888
MDPD Human Trafficking Website
www.miamidade.gov/humantrafficking
Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade
305-471-TIPS (8477)
Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade
www.citizenscrimewatch.org
[email protected]
305-470-1670
In this episode, Joe is joined by Vivian Havlin, our Executive Director, and they talk about safety during the holiday season. They share tips to keep you safe while you are shopping out and about, shopping online, safe ways to get your packages delivered, disposing of old items, and safety while you are traveling. Lots of great information on this episode, so don’t miss it!
Also, make sure you listen towards the end to learn how to be entered into a raffle for a FREE RING Doorbell!!
Important Links:
National Crime Prevention Council – “Go For Real”
https://www.ncpc.org/goforreal/
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Free Credit Reports
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/free-credit-reports
Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade
www.citizenscrimewatch.org
[email protected]
305-470-1670
The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.