Running Code

MPO Skip Blanchard is our guest in Episode 11. The self-proclaimed oldest officer on NNPD, Blanchard got his start in policing in 1983 and currently services as the SRO at Warwick High. In this show, he talks about building relationships with people, mentoring younger officers, and much more.

In this episode, Lt. Churchill joins the show. One of our long-time leaders in North Precinct, Lt. Churchill is also the Commander and an 18-year member of the Tactical Operations Unit, a family man and a key voice in the area of officer health and wellness.

In this episode, Sgt. Jeffery Hollandsworth joins the show. He discusses his 21-year career with NNPD, which has included stints in South Precinct, notable assignments with the Tactical Operations Unit (SWAT Team), and now as one of the leaders of the NNPD Training Academy.

In this episode of Running Code, Det. Tesfaya Campbell from the Major Crimes Division is our guest. Det. Campbell talks about his career in the U.S. Air Force before transitioning to the NNPD, the importance of mental health and family, and making the most of second chances. Also, lots of pop culture references.

In this episode of Running Code, we feature Officer Wilfredo Reyes from NNPD's South Precinct. Officer Reyes, a five-year veteran of the department, talks about his New York roots, what drew him to law enforcement, the Hispanic/Latino community in Newport News, and the importance of family.

Our latest installment of Running Code features a homegrown product of Newport News, Assistant Chief Brandon Creswell. The Newport News native has served with NNPD for more than 20 years, working numerous and varied assignments before rising through the ranks to Assistant Chief in 2020. Among other topics, Chief Creswell talks about his family’s history in Newport News, some of his most enjoyable assignments and moments as an officer, and what leadership means to him. And yes: he, too, has a funny Capt. Tietjens story.

In the next installment of Running Code, our hosts have a chat with Sgt. Kevin Mallette. Sgt. Mallette was formerly in the U.S. Marine Reserves before starting what is now a 17-plus-year career with NNPD. He currently serves in the Recruiting Division. He shares about his career journey here. Sgt. Mallette even shares a funny story about a call for service he had with Capt. Tietjens, while the captain shares why he didn't like to show up to the same call as Mallette.

In our next episode of the Running Code podcast, we feature Sgt. James and Aaron Huling. They are the first father and son to serve NNPD as sergeants at the same time. In this episode, Aaron talks about his decision to become a fifth-generation Huling in law enforcement. Among other topics, they also discuss their experience working with another and their family dynamics.

In our third episode, we talk to Captain Alison Funaiock about her journey into law enforcement. From an uncertain beginning due to a health concern, to a steady ascent through the ranks, Capt. Funaiock has been a trailblazer in more ways than one.

In our second episode, MPO Nick Stewart joins the show to talk about his journey into law enforcement and introduces us to one of his police K-9s, bloodhound P.J.