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Joining Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche on the podcast for this episode is Lashelle Williams, the Civilian Volunteer Coordinator. She works closely with the Community Relations (CRU) and Crime Prevention Units. The Crime Prevention Unit works with community groups, organizations, and businesses in an effort to identify mutual problems and community needs, identify police service needs, obtain community feedback, and exchange information. The Civilian Volunteer Coordinator oversees several programs in addition to volunteers, like the Citizen's Police Academy, Police Explorer Program, Chaplain Program, and Student Internship Programs. 

If you want to get involved with the Sarasota Police Department as a program participant or as a volunteer, please reach out to Lashelle Williams at 941-724-2749 or [email protected]

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Lieutenant Richie Schwieterman of our Support Services Division (SSD) is joining Chief Troche for this episode. The Support Services Division comprises the critical infrastructure components like the Body Worn Camera Program, Management Information Systems (MIS), Special Events and Extra-Duty, Facilities Maintenance, Records Management, Property and Evidence Unit, Fleet, and the Red-Light Camera Program. 

This time of the year is hectic for Support Services, as they plan for all of our holiday parades and events and make sure they are safe for all to enjoy. A lot goes into executing each event, and Lt. Schwieterman chats with the Chief about it!

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Joining Chief Troche on the podcast this episode are two members of the new Community Relations Unit (CRU), Sergeant Comac and Officer Grochowski. Our CRU officers are dedicated to addressing quality-of-life concerns throughout our city. They are highly trained and bike-certified, allowing them to patrol area parks and neighborhoods efficiently. You may have already seen them at your local schools, where they greet students during morning drop-offs, provide homework assistance, or enjoy a game of sports with the kids after school. Learn about upcoming outreach events at the Sarasota Police Department and the grand opening of the Community Relations Unit Office in North Sarasota. 

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Joining Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche on the podcast this month are Officer Dixon and Officer Skinner of the Marine Patrol Unit. Learn about the many things their unit is tasked with, like enforcing marine laws and ordinances and investigating boating accidents. Officer Dixon and Officer Skinner also talk about how they assist the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission with derelict vessel investigations and removals. 

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Joining Chief Troche on the podcast this episode is our top-notch recruiting team, Jack Carter and Enrique Nazario. Law enforcement continues to offer exciting career opportunities while meeting the ever-changing needs of our diverse community. Our recruiters are working hard to find the best and brightest candidates to enhance our dedicated workforce. In this episode, Jack and Enrique discuss what qualities they look for and what perks and benefits there are to being a Sarasota Police officer. 

Enrique is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who served on active duty and in the Reserves for 32 years. Throughout his law enforcement career, Enrique served as a Federal Corrections Officer, a Trooper for the Indiana State Police, and 22 years at the Orlando Police Department, where he was a Master Police Officer and Recruiter. Jack is a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel who joined the Sarasota Police Department family as a police officer in 1999 and retired as a White-Collar Crime Detective in 2013. He then served with the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs as a claims specialist and designated representative for veterans before the Board of Veteran Appeals. 

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Joining Chief Troche on the podcast this episode is Captain Armstrong. He oversees the entire Patrol Division, which is considered by many to be the backbone of the Sarasota Police Department. With four rotating shifts covering ten work zones, officers provide police services within the City of Sarasota 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Patrol officers are the first to arrive on-scene at critical incidents occurring in the City of Sarasota. They routinely detect and deter crimes, render lifesaving and first-aid care on scene, collect evidence, conduct crash investigations, and interview victims, witnesses, and suspects. In addition, they attend numerous community outreach events and often collaborate with the Department’s other divisions.

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Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche talks about how collaboration leads to great things. Learn how technology and teamwork help students stay educated and engaged during the summer.  

Community Partners, Deb Kabinoff from the Deb Kabinoff Fund, Jeff Birnbach from the Sarasota Police Foundation, and Lucero Guzman from UnidosNow join Chief Troche to discuss a unique community outreach project in the 1500 N. Orange, Sarasota, neighborhood.  

Thanks to a generous donation by the Deb Kabinoff Fund and Sarasota Police Foundation, 100 students will receive a new iPad this May. The devices will support the students on their learning journey to help remove the barriers some young people face in accessing essential educational tools outside of school.

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Joining Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche on the podcast this episode is Sergeant Morrison and Deidre "Dede" Jones of the City of Sarasota's Homeless Outreach Team. Learn about the resources they provide to those in need and what community partners they work with most frequently. Chief Troche, Sgt. Morrison, and "Dede" Jones also talk about the best ways you can help the Homeless Outreach Team and why some handouts can be harmful. 

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Joining Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche on the podcast this month are Sergeant Frangioni and Officer Beskin of the Traffic Unit. Learn about the many things their unit is tasked with, like conducting traffic studies and investigating traffic homicides. Chief Troche, Sgt. Frangioni and Officer Beskin also talk about new roundabouts in the City, including the FDOT project at Gulfstream and U.S. 41.

Chat with the Chief is the official podcast of the Sarasota Police Department, where Chief Troche speaks with department leaders and community partners about public safety, policing and issues that impact our community. Each episode offers insights, stories from the field and guidance on how residents and visitors can stay informed and engaged.