Chiefs' Chat

Chiefs' Chat

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Chiefs' Chat episodes

  • Legacy, Leadership and Women in Public Safety

    In their final podcast together, Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering and West Metro Fire Chief Sarah Larson talk about the skills women need for careers in public safety, what women bring to the profession, their plans following their pending retirements, their legacies after decades of public service and the future of the West Metro Fire-Rescue District and Crystal Police Department.

    17 min
  • Women’s History Month Special: Women in Public Safety

    In Episode 13, Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering and West Metro Fire Chief Sarah Larson honor Women’s History Month with guests Crystal Police Records Manager Sue Setter, Crystal Police Officers Anna Futterer, Amara Murphy and Daniella Romo and West Metro Firefighters Madison Morrow and Alyssa Anderson. 

    The group discusses reasons for choosing public safety careers and how to prepare for it; and the differences between men and women, and women's leadership roles in the field.

    39 min
  • Public Safety and Mental Health

    In Episode 12, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson talk to Rachael Peterson, a mental health expert who assists the Crystal Police Department and West Metro Fire-Rescue District with crisis debriefing and mental wellness.

    The group discusses Peterson's primary role with the two departments and the benefits a having a mental health wellness program both for public safety and for the community.

    21 min
  • Police Department Embedded Mental Health Social Worker

    In Episode 11, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson talk to Savanna Farmer, a mental health social worker embedded in the Crystal Police Department.

    The group discusses how the community benefits from having an embedded social worker, the primary role of the position and why building relationships with officers and firefighters is important.

    14 min
  • Women’s History Month Special: Women in Government and Leadership

    In Episode 10, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson celebrate Women’s History Month with guests New Hope Mayor Kathi Hemken, and Crystal City Council members Therese Kiser and Traci Kamish.

    The group discusses their reasons for choosing public safety careers, its benefits and challenges, and the differences between men and women in the field.

    30 min
  • Department Community Events and Recruitement Efforts
    In Episode 8, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson talk with Crystal Patrol Sgt. Brandon Dorr and West Metro Fire-Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Joel Nelson.The group discuss police and fire community engagement events and programs on the horizon along with firefighter and police recruitement efforts and opportunities.
    22 min
  • Women’s History Month Special: Women in Public Safety

    In Episode 7, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson celebrate Women’s History Month with guests Crystal Police Officer Lauren Roll and West Metro Fire Firefighters Krista Nielson and Elisha Wolfman.

    The group discusses their careers, the differences between men and women in public safety, and their experiences working in a male-dominated field. The group also looks at how women can prepare themselves for a career in public safety.

    33 min
  • Winter Residential Safety, Programs and Community Events

    In Episode 6, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson discuss what residents can do to keep themselves and their family's safe and secure during the winter months. Revering and Larson touch on how to avoiding home fires and car thieves, carbon monoxide detectors, car safety kits and winter public safety programs and events.

    For more information, visit crystalmn.gov.

    15 min
  • End of Summer and Fall Community Events
    In Episode 5, Police Chief Revering and Fire Chief Larson welcome Assistant Fire Chief Joel Nelson and Patrol Sergeant/Community Engagement Officer Justin Tourville to discuss the many community events attended by and hosted by the police and fire departments, including Crystal Frolics, Night to Unite, Vehicle Fair and much more. For more information, visit crystalmn.gov.
    25 min

About Chiefs' Chat

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An informational discussion of public safety issues hosted by City of Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering and West Metro Fire-Rescue District Fire Chief Sarah Larson in the northwest Twin Cities…