The Franklin Police Department Podcast

Joe V sits down with Chief Cochran to discuss his side of the law enforcement conversation.  Joe discusses his office and how he has made some changes from the past office holders.  He also talks about his partnerships with different agencies and how he plans to progress those relationships.

Sheriff Duane Burgess sits down with Chief Cochran and discusses various topics happening around Johnson County, such as hiring processes, warrant sweeps, offender treatment, jail expansion, and partnerships around the community.  

Chief Cochran sits down with Deputy Chief Summers and Captain Carter to discuss various things happening around the city including, but not limited to, parking problems, man power, bus stops, and pedestrian crosswalks.

Mike Pruitt, Johnson County Coroner, Bargersville Fire Deputy Chief, and Indiana Task Force 1 member and PIO sits down with Chief Cochran to talk about his role as the elected Coroner of Johnson County.  Mike talks about different challenges he faces as well the rewarding aspects of the job.  

Misty Hogan, a person who has recently graduated from Superior 2 Re-Entry Court, sits down  with Chief Cochran and gives her story of drug addiction and recovery.  Chief Cochran continues the ongoing conversation around Johnson County and its drug treatment and prevention.  Misty gives a courageous testimony about her trials and tribulations.  

Please listen to Episode 5 (Karen Schaffer), Episode 25 (Judge Nugent and Brandi Kirkendall), Episode 27 (Angela Morris), and Episode 33 (Drug Czar) for full context of the ongoing drug conversation.

Doug Hunstinger, Indiana Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement (AKA Drug Czar), sits down with Chief Cochran to discuss what state government is doing to help those with addiction.  He also talks about what his job entails, what his team looks like, and financials around combating drug addiction and the other crimes that surround it.

Guest Ken Kosky, Director of Festival Country Indiana, speaks with Chief Cochran about different events coming up in Johnson County.  They also spoke about the business side of things and some new projects that will be done soon.

Jason comes to FPD to talk about the Franklin Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club, The Griz Cave, and about the fundraiser he is putting on for the Indian Creek families that were involved in the tragic auto accident last week.

Guest Brian Alvey, local entrepreneur and philanthropist, sits down with Chief Cochran to discuss the Warrior 110 fundraiser, which has a mission to raise awareness and funds for fellow veterans suffering from physical and emotional ailments such as PTS , TBI, and more.   They also talk about the positive vibe around the city and how that has helped Brian's business, The Mint.

John Wales of Festival Country Indiana sits down with Chief Cochran to discuss a variety of events coming up in Franklin, his Texaco memorabilia collection (including his newly acquired items from the Bemis brothers and Newkirk's),  and he also discusses his relationship to the Dickus family and the charity car show he helped host for 5 years.