By Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade
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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
The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.