In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, I sit down with Duty Officer Dominique Mathis. An 18-year BSO veteran, Dominique has been a calming and reassuring presence behind 911 calls for service. Listen in for an engaging conversation celebrating the unseen heroes of public safety.

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On this episode of Shop Talk with the Sheriff, I sit down with our very own Child Protective Investigation Service's (CPIS) manager, Mia Pinkney. BSO's CPIS division is responsible for dealing with suspected child abuse, neglect or abandonment by a caregiver or other person responsible for a child. Mia and the rest of the division dedicate their time and efforts to ensuring that the Broward County youth gets the best care possible. Listen in as we discuss her dedication to her line of work and how she began it. 

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Before there's a legacy, there's a story. On this extraordinary Women's History Month episode of Shop Talk with the Sheriff, I sit down with two remarkable leaders, Retired Lt. Colonel Barbara Law, BSO's first female lieutenant colonel, and current Lt. Colonel Elsie Judon. Listen in as we explore the trailblazing work of the woman who knocked down doors and the woman who keeps them open so others can walk through.

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On this special episode of Shop Talk with the Sheriff, I sit down with a woman who overcame many obstacles on her way to becoming the first black female District Fire Chief in the history of the Broward Sheriff's Office. Listen in to hear about Chief Samantha Whitehorne's remarkable journey.

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Powerful women empower women. On this special episode of Shop Talk with the Sheriff, I sit down with Attorney Burnadette Norris-Weeks. Burnadette is also a businesswoman, community leader and women's rights activist. Through the Women of Color Empowerment Institute, she creates paths to leadership through mentorship, encouragement, awareness, and so much more.

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Women's History Month is a time to recognize the women who have led, lead today and will lead in the future. On this episode of Shop Talk with the Sheriff, I sit down with one of those future leaders, 18-year-old Angélica Arias, who diligently serves her community through art education. Listen in as we discuss her accomplishments, ambitions and female role models.

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In celebration of Women's History Month, I sit down with Crime Lab Director Claudine Carter Pereira, also known as the Forensic Ballerina. For as long as she could remember, Claudine aspired to be a prima ballerina. Although she never stopped dancing, Claudine put ballet on the backburner to obtain degrees in biology and forensic science. Listen in as we discuss the intricate science behind forensics, dance and the dedication it takes to do both. 

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Thirty-year Broward Sheriff’s Office veteran Major Kevin Granville is an incredible example of a leader in BSO and the entire community. In this episode of Shop Talk, we discuss the many ways that he serves our residents and why, for him, honoring Black History is a 365-day-a-year celebration. Listen in as Major Granville and I talk about the contributions that people of color bring to enrich our community and country.

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On this special Black History Month episode of Shop Talk with the Sheriff, I sit down with former Broward County Mayor Dale Holness. He has spent his life tirelessly advocating for Broward County residents, especially those historically left out and left behind. Listen in as we discuss what it takes to move our community forward and build a better society.

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As a community liaison for the Old Dillard Museum, the first schoolhouse for black children in Fort Lauderdale, Easton Harrison works to preserve black history. As a community activist, he sets out to progress it. In recognition of Black History Month, we discuss the importance of education and civic responsibility. 

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