Waco PD on the BEAT

Our Victim Services Unit relies on its volunteers to be there for the community. Victim Services not only responds to incidents in Waco but the entire county, that's where our volunteers come in. They're here to support and provide recourses to those who experience their worst days. Applications to be a volunteer are now available, the deadline to apply is August 26th. Listen to this week's episode to learn more!

Detective Jazmin Bucher has worked for the Waco Police Department for 17 years. Currently working under the Crime Against Children Unit she has been an example for female officers everywhere and if it weren't for her husband telling her she could be a Police Officer she probably would have never tried. 

It is time for our annual Back to School Bash! This is the second year we are providing FREE backpacks and school supplies to kids from K-12th grade. We will have games, prizes, dunk a cop, free hair cuts and so much more ALL FOR FREE. We're also partnering with Ascension Providence and their Medical Mission at Home to provide family medical care. Listen to this week's episode for more details. 

Bank jugging and theft of trailers are two crimes that the Burglary and Auto Theft Unit are seeing an increase in over the last month. Two crimes of which you can help prevent yourself to becoming victim. Sergeant Phillip Zboril talks to us about what detectives are seeing and why there has been an increase in these two specific crimes. 

Our SAFE unit works directly with apartment properties, hotels, and motels to create crime free programs within the city of Waco. Detective Vincent Glenn joins us to talk about the Crime Free Multi-Housing program and its benefits to our community. 

Recruit and Probationary Officer Amanda Lindsey who has only just graduated from the Police Academy and has started her journey training with the Waco Police Department to serve and protect the Waco Community. Learn about what the training process is like and how she has handled the journey thus far, we're currently hiring for new officers! To apply, visit wacopolice.com. 

Fourth of July is 3 days away, Waco Fire Chief Gregory Summers joins us to talk about the dangers of fireworks use on Fourth of July and how you can celebrate safely! Remember, the Waco Police Department and Waco Fire Marshal's are teaming up to directly enforce the law this Independence Day. Stay safe, Waco!

Chief Victorian presented the Violent Crime Strategic Response Plan to Waco City council members during a June 7 meeting. Your hosts Cierra Shipley and Officer A.J. Smith sit down to breakdown the plan presented and what you can do to help. This plan focuses on the Prevention, Intervention and Apprehension to reduce crime in our city. 

Detective Paul Hacker works in the Criminal Investigation Division at the Waco Police Department but on his spare time he has a whole creative side that you might find surprising! From a musician to an author he keeps busy both at work and at home. Learn more about his life and why he wanted to be a police officer! 

The Waco PD Dispatch team is hiring! If you have a passion to help your community, keep it safe and love to work with amazing people than working for the Waco Police Department might be the job for you! Tyler Duske, Dispatch Supervisor, and Susie Murray, Emergency Communications 911 Manager, sits down with us to talk about the skills you need to become a hero who answers the call for help. To apply visit waco-texas.com!