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

On this episode, we are on location in Lake Buena Vista, FL for the 2023 Florida Crime Prevention Association (FCPA) Crime Prevention Conference and we take a moment to speak with Art Hushen about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). We learn about how CPTED is impacting the world of crime prevention and how it's quickly becoming the strategy for a safer tomorrow.

For more information on CPTED and the organizations that were discussed on the podcast, please visit the following sites:

Florida Crime Prevention Association

http://www.floridacrimeprevention.org

National Institute of Crime Prevention

https://www.nicp.net

US CPTED Association

https://www.uscpted.com

Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute

https://www.fcpti.com

Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade

www.citizenscrimewatch.org

[email protected]

305-470-1670

This episode we talk with Ivonne Perez-Suarez from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. We learn about all the consumer protection services they provide, as well as, all the regulatory services they are responsible for.