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Swipe…Swipe…Swipe…the world today lives its life online.  In this month’s episode, Joe sits and talks with Nick Perez, social media content creator.  Nick has created a very successful law enforcement following with his brand “Nick Off Duty”.  They discuss how social media has become one of the most important tools a law enforcement agency can use to engage with the community.  They talk about how an agency can capture attention and entertain the public, while providing valuable crime prevention information. Important Links and Contact Numbers: Nick Off Duty Social Media PagesFacebook @NickOffDutyInstagram @nick_off_dutyX @nick_off_duty_Youtube Podcast @nick_off_duty_presents Police Jobs App954-684-8913Email: [email protected] @policejobsappInstagram @police_jobs_app Citizens' Crime Watch of [email protected] 305-470-1670 #CCW #NickOffDuty #PoliceJobsApp #SocialMedia #FutureOfPolicing #PartnersWithOurCommunity

Do you know what the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) function is? In this month’s episode, Joe sits and talks with Lisa Roberts from the SEC. They discuss how the SEC helps combat investment fraud and they discuss some of the most common fraud tactics being used on potential investors. Important Links and Contact Numbers: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Miami Office305-982-6300www.SEC.gov Report Possible Fraud305-982-6300Email: [email protected] Research Registered Brokerswww.investor.gov SEC Social Media PagesFacebook @SECgovInstagram @SECgovX @SECgov Citizens' Crime Watch of [email protected] 305-470-1670 #CCW #SEC #InvestmentFraud #PartnersWithOurCommunity

Did you know, there hasn't been a Sheriff in Miami-Dade County in almost 60 years.  Well, in January of 2025, the Miami-Dade Police Department became the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO).  With that, there’s a new Sheriff in town!! This month, Joe sits and talks with Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz.  The MDSO is the largest sheriff’s office in the southeastern United States and operates out of eight district stations throughout Miami-Dade County. They discuss the differences between a Police Department and a Sheriff’s Office, and the benefits of having an elected Sheriff.  They also discuss the changes that Sheriff Rosie has made and her plans for the future of MDSO in this transition during her first term.   Important Links and Contact Numbers: Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office305-471-3518Non-Emergency 305-SHERIFFwww.MDSO.com Report HOA and Condo Fraudhttps://www.miamidade.gov/global/police/report-hoa-fraud.page Crime Data Dashboardhttps://www.miamidade.gov/police/library/crime-data-dashboard.pdf MDSO Social Media PagesFacebook @miamidadesoInstagram @miamidadesheriffsofficeX @MiamiDade_SO Citizens' Crime Watch of [email protected] 305-470-1670 #CCW #MDSO #SheriffRosie #PartnersWithOurCommunity #CommunityPolicing

Have you heard about SOCA?? Do you want to know what it’s like to be a Deputy?? Well, here’s your chance!! In this episode, Joe is joined by Deputy Rafael Pagan of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Community Affairs Bureau.  They talk about the Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy (SOCA).  They discuss how the program helps bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement. How it gives participants insight into what it’s like to be a deputy and why/how situations are handled by law enforcement daily in Miami-Dade County.  Important Links and Contact Numbers: MDSO Community Affairs [email protected] Sign up for SOCASgt. Burt [email protected] MDSO Social Media PagesFacebook @miamidadesoInstagram @miamidadesheriffsofficeX @MiamiDade_SO Citizens' Crime Watch of [email protected] 305-470-1670 #CCW #MDSO #SOCA #PartnersWithOurCommunity #CommunityPolicing #CitizensAcademy

The CCW Podcast is back from hiatus!! In this episode, Joe is joined by Lt. Guerra and Det. Espinoza of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). They talk about what is the RTCC and how it’s the future of policing. They also discuss how it helps investigators and how it helps Deputies handle crime daily in Miami-Dade County.  Important Links and Contact Numbers: Real-Time Crime Center Asset Integrations Team305-510-2441www.MDSO.com MDSO Social Media PagesFacebook @miamidadesoInstagram @miamidadesheriffsofficeX @MiamiDade_SO Citizens' Crime Watch of [email protected] 305-470-1670 #CCW #MDSO #RTCC #CrimePrevention #FutureOfPolicing

Have you listened to Episode 33, Frauds & Scams Targeting Seniors? Lots of great tips on this one...go back and give it a listen!!

The radKIDS program has reached its 25th Anniversary!! In this episode, Joe is joined by radKIDS CEO / Executive Director, Steve Daley.  They talk about the radKIDS program and how it all started. They discuss the importance of empowering kids to define their personal boundaries and how the curriculum replaces fear with Knowledge, Skill, and Power.  Steve also gives us a little look at the future of the program as he discusses “radKIDS Safe Start” and radKIDS 2.0.        Important Links and Contact Numbers:   radKIDS, Inc. 9410 Harvest Acres Court Raleigh, NC 27617 844-rad-KIDS (844-723-5437) [email protected]     radKIDS Social Media Pages Facebook @radKIDS.org X @radKIDSOrg   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade www.citizenscrimewatch.org [email protected] 305-470-1670   #CCW #radKIDS #CrimePrevention #EmpoweringKids #ChildrenSafety

It’s Crime Prevention Month!!! What a better way to kick off the month than a podcast about the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)!! In this episode, Joe is joined by NCPC Executive Director, Paul DelPonte.  They talk about NCPC’s mission and efforts to “Take a Bite Out of Crime”. They discuss their ongoing campaigns like “Go For Real” and “Fighting Fentanyl”.  Of course, they also talk about McGruff the Crime Dog and what they have planned for Crime Prevention Month.  Also, watch till the end for McGruff’s newest public service announcement!!   Important Links and Contact Numbers: National Crime Prevention Council 1100 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 202-919-4222 [email protected] www.ncpc.org www.mcgruff.org   McGruff Store Discount Code: MCGRUFFNATION   NCPC Social Media Pages Instagram @mcgruffatncpc Facebook @McGruffatNCPC YouTube @mcgruffatncpc X @McGruffatNCPC   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade www.citizenscrimewatch.org [email protected] 305-470-1670   #CCW #NCPC #McGruff #TakeABiteOutOfCrime #GoForReal #FightingFentanyl #CrimePrevention #CrimePreventionMonth #CommunityPolicing #SafeNeighborhoods

In this episode, Joe is joined by Deputy Chief Assistant Nilo Cuervo, from the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office.  They talk about the functions of the State Attorney’s Office and their Community Outreach Division’s role in keeping our community safe. They also go over the Second Chance Program and how the expungement process works.   Important Links and Contact Numbers:   Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office Community Outreach Division 1350 NW 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33136 305-547-0724   Miami-Dade SAO Community Outreach Division https://miamisao.com/community/   SAO Social Media Pages Instagram @SAOMIAMI Facebook @OFFICEOFTHESTATEATTORNEY YouTube @MIAMISAO  X @KATHYFNDZRUNDLE    Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade www.citizenscrimewatch.org [email protected] 305-470-1670 #CCW #MiamiDadeSAO #SecondChanceProgram #SealAndExpungement 

In this episode, Joe is joined by Epidemiologist Wendy Stephan, PhD, from the Florida Poison Control Center. They talk about Poison Control’s role in keeping our community safe.  Wendy covers several safety tips to avoid becoming a victim of an accidental poisoning, as well as some of the resources available from the center.  Important Links and Contact Numbers:   Florida Poison Control Center University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital 1801 NW 9th Ave, 1st Floor Miami, FL 33136 305-355-4995   Poison Control Hotline 1-800-222-1222   Florida Poison Control Center Website www.floridapoisoncontrol.org   National Poison Control Centers Website www.poisoncenters.org   Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade  www.citizenscrimewatch.org [email protected] 305-470-1670   #CCW #PoisonControl #SafetyAtHome #Poison #ChildSafety #DrugAbusePrevention