Can you get that DNA result back in a hour? Like, does the good cop/ bad cop thing even work?

Ok, what about solving a crime with ... wait for it ... a commercial break?

On this episode of the Silicon Valley Beat, we bust those myths that you see on TV, watch in those movies, and read in those books about how crimes are solved, how law enforcement solves those crimes, and whether anything Hollywood portrays is actually right.

Buckle up, SVB fans, it's gonna be a ride.

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So you wanna be a cop.

Now what? Believe it or not, the process to being hired at any police department can have its fair shares of twists and turns. BUT DON'T FREAK OUT. We got you. On this next edition of the Silicon Valley Beat, we have one of the best recruiters in the business talk about the tips to follow, the pitfalls to avoid, and the in's and out's of the recruitment process that can help those who dream big become the best candidates possible for a job with any PD -- even the best one in the Silicon Valley (ahem, hint hint, that's us).

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No time like your morning commute to hear from the subject matter expert on all things traffic.

On this episode of the Silicon Valley Beat, we hear from our very own traffic officer, Kevin Solomon, on how he came to the traffic unit, what traffic officers do (it's way more than you probably think), and how they work to keep our roads in Mountain View safe.

You'll also learn some fun facts about road speeds, and you may even pick up a new technique or two as the team talks about just how difficult it can be to ride a motorcycle.

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One word -- puppies.

Yup, this podcast is all about man's best friend, the greatest and fuzziest partner a police officer could have -- K9s! Get to know our most senior officer, Dorene Hansen, and hear all about our K9 program, where our K9s come from, how they train (hint: it's a lot), and why they are such important members of our police department.

Also, hear some fun facts about how our team came together, how the K9 program began here in the Silicon Valley, and even a bit about how powerful dogs' noses are -- they should really be a super power.

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Raise your hand if you're a fan of that TV show 24 and if you're an even bigger fan of 24's Chloe O'rBrian?

Oh really? Us too! And guess what, we've got the real deal -- meet MVPD's very own crime analyst Kelly Knauer, who makes sense of every number, stat, and trend to help make our department better serve you. Plus, she's a huge fan of cat videos. Like, who isn't?

We'll deep-dive into Kelly's job and take a look at how understanding and investigating crime has changed over time as technology and techniques have changed and advanced.

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It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and we've got a very special guest to highlight the "first" first responders at our agency. Join Saul and Katie, along with dispatcher Courtney, as they talk about the "why" behind becoming a dispatcher, saving lives one phone call at a time, and being there for total strangers when they need help the most.

We'd like to take a moment to thank all those who serve our communities as 911 dispatchers. We couldn't do this job without you. This podcast is dedicated to all of you. Thank you for your service.

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Hello, hello? Is this thing on?

Well hey, Mountain View! We're thrilled to be back with our revamped, reinvigorated and highly caffeinated podcast -- The Silicon Valley Beat.

In this recording, we'll re-invite you to learn more about the Mountain View Police Department, co-hosted by PIO Katie Nelson and Lt. Saul Jaeger. We'll also highlight topics of discussion here in Mountain View, what listeners can look forward to in upcoming podcasts, and we'll even laugh at a few of our own jokes. This is just the beginning. So strap in -- it's gonna be an audiotastic ride!

We're thrilled to have you tuning in. We're back with the Silicon Valley Beat.

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