Inside The Squad

In this very special episode, enjoy listening to Lafayette Police’s two most recognizable and notable alumni, Mayor Tony Roswarski and Mayor John Dennis. The Inside The Squad crew takes a stroll down memory lane with both mayors to get an inside look at their police careers and their incredible, lasting impact on the LPD. You will be entertained by the stories and memories they recall during the conversation. Remember to catch up on past episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

In this episode, Inside The Squad digs into why teenagers do the things they do. Ever wondered or asked a teen, “Why did you do that?” Or the common question, “What were you thinking?” Youth Services Director, Rebecca Humphrey, along with LPD Captain of detectives, Kurt Wolf, dive into the Policing the Teen Brain program. Dr. Will Miller, LPD staff psychologist, joins the conversation with his insights and witticism. Enjoy the group discussing new trends in training police officers to better deal with teenagers in law enforcement circumstances. We learn there are new discoveries and research in teen psychology, which more than hints to why teenagers often make poor decisions. Remember to catch up on old episodes on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. Stay in touch with LPD at Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram at LafayetteINPD. Also, get immediate alerts on Nixle by texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777.

On this very special episode, Inside The Squad dives into everything crime related. Where are safe neighborhoods? What makes a community a safe place to live? What can community members do to prevent or make themselves less vulnerable to crime. These and more questions discussed by LPD Crime Analyst Steve Hawthorn and LPD Chief, Patrick Flannelly. Continue to subscribe to the podcast and share with your friends. Interact with our squad by emailing questions or comments to podcast@lafayette.in.gov Also make sure to get instant updates on traffic and emergencies by texting LAFEYTTEINPD to 888777. Find us on Twitter at LafayetteINPolice. Also make sure to sign up at NextDoor.com

On this episode of Inside The Squad, the guys talk to VIPS Cathi Rush. What is a Police VIPS? Hint: Volunteer. How do VIPS help LPD and how does that improve officer efficiency? Also covered is the false alarm reduction program. This is a short podcast and an easy listen. Continue to support our endeavor to connect to the community by subscribing to Inside The Squad on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Google Play. Tell your friends and family and catch up on past episodes, Enjoy!

If you drive in Lafayette, you’ll want to listen to this episode of Inside The Squad. The City will soon experience a major shutdown of the busiest intersection in the county for an overhaul construction project at Sagamore Parkway and South Street. On this episode, the guys from Inside The Squad talk to LPD Traffic Sergeant Will Carpenter and walk through ways to stay informed on detours, timelines, and project information. To get up-to-date traffic alerts, sign up with Nixle by simply texting LAFAYETTEPD to 888777. You can also connect to the Lafayette Police at Nextdoor.com and our Twitter feed @LafayetteINPD. Enjoy and please pass this information along to spread the message.

On this episode of Inside The Squad, listen in as Lieutenants Gossard and Galloway discuss what it takes to hire a police officer at the LPD. From recruiting, to getting that much desired conditional hire, hear Merit Commission Rick Hobbs and hiring coordinator Lt. Scott McCoy discuss their efforts and what it takes to be selected as a member of the LPD. Also, the crew takes some questions from listeners, crime prevention tips, and more packed in this episode.

In today's episode, Animal Control Officer Josh Klumpe talks about trap, neuter, and release program for feral cats, common questions about stray animals, and his experience trapping an alligator on the Wabash River.

In today's episode, we are joined by EMS Director Darrell Clase & LPD Sergeant AJ Mellady. Spice and Heroin have become and increasing problem in recent years. Discussion revolves around what EMS and police personnel currently face on the issue.

Today we are joined by Katie Huber- dispatcher with the Lafayette Police Department. What is it like as a dispatcher? What types of calls do you encounter? Katie also talks to us about texting 911. We are also welcoming Shana Wainscott to the ITS team. Shana is LPD's new Crime Prevention Specialist. Check out today's Rapid Fire!

In this month's "Inside the Squad" podcast, the crew interviewed a veteran patrol officer, Kevin Price and LPD mental health expert Dr. Will Miller to unmask the often unknown stressors and strains of being a police officer. Inside the Squad explores with Officer Price and Dr. Miller; what steps does it take to become an officer. How are officers trained? Once trained and handling police calls, how do officers handle day to day or even call to call stress? What effects does it have on the health of officers? In this episode we followed up on listener questions and posed them to our guests to get their take. Also, we give a crime prevention tip and talk about what's coming up in LPD Community Outreach & Crime Prevention. Give this a listen and please drop any questions or feedback to podcast@lafayette.in.gov. We may even read your question on our next podcast!

In today's Rapid Fire episode, the ITS crew interviews Officer Greg McDaniel for a quick discussion on vehicle crashes. Can I move my vehicle after a fender bender? Do I need to take photos of the accident? Do I even need to call the police? Find out in this episode!

In our inaugural episode, we are joined by guests LPD Chief Patrick Flannelly and Sergeant Will Carpenter of the Traffic Unit.