A Career in Policing

On this episode of The Long Code Podcast,we sit down with members of the Garland Police Department’s Neighborhood Police Officer (NPO) Unit to discuss how building relationships with residents and staying connected to the community helps drive proactive policing.We’ll also get to know two of our award-winning officers who take their talents beyond the badge as professional athletes before joining the Garland Police Department.Be sure to subscribe to the Long Code Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up to date on future episodes.

In this episode of The Long Code Podcast, we sit downwith the Guns and Hoses Foundation of North Texas to discuss the organization's origins, mission, and lasting impact on our public safety community.Join us as we explore the foundation's commitment tohonoring the sacrifice of our first responders while ensuring their families are never forgotten. Learn how community support, partnerships, and fundraising efforts continue to make a difference for those who have given so much in service to others.Be sure to subscribe to the Long Code Podcast on ApplePodcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up to date on future episodes.

In this episode of The Long Code Podcast, we take an inside look at the Garland Police Boxing Gym and the lasting impact it has had on our community.What started as an effort to connect with at-risk youth and provide a positive alternative to negative influences has grown into a program that changes lives. The boxing gym became a place where young people could build confidence, discipline, and strong relationships with those who serve their community.Be sure to subscribe to the Longcode Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up to date on future episodes.

On this episode of the Longcode Podcast, Detective Tony Godwin joins us to discuss his work with the Garland Police Department's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit. Detective Godwin shares his law enforcement journey, the experience and skills that led him to become a detective, and the important work involved in investigating online crimes against children. He also provides valuable tips for staying safe online and protecting your family in today's digital world.For additional online safety resources, visit:catfishcops.com/resourcesBe sure to subscribe to the Longcode Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform to stay up to date on future episodes.

Officer Raley of the Garland Police Department joins us from the west coast as he participates in the Law Enforcement United Long Ride, honoring fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice and supporting their surviving families. We discuss his journey and what motivates him to ride more than 1,100 miles that ends in Washington, D.C. for National Fallen Officers Memorial Week.Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to listen to this episode and subscribe to stay up to date when new episodes are released.

In this episode of the Long Code Podcast, we discuss the amazing partnership our police department shares with the Garland Fire Department. Our guest shares professional stories as well as a few fire safety tips.

In this episode, we sit down with Officer Weston from the Garland Police Department’s Traffic Unit to take a closer look at the vital role they play in keeping our roadways safe. We discuss the daily challenges traffic officers face, the data-driven strategies they use to reduce accidents, and the proactive efforts taken to address speeding, impaired driving, and a few on the job stories. Whether you’re a resident or a commuter, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the men and women dedicated to keeping Garland moving safely. Tune in and learn how the Traffic Unit helps protect our community - one roadway at a time.

In this episode of the Long Code Podcast, we take a closer look at one of the most visible and essential divisions in law enforcement. Our guests discuss what a typical day looks like for patrol officers, how they serve as the first responders to calls for service, and the vital role they play in maintaining community safety.

In this episode of The Long Code Podcast, Detective Reccus Jones joins us to discuss the many opportunities within policing that extend beyond patrol. From specialized units to investigative roles, Detective Jones shares his own experiences and insights into how officers can build diverse and rewarding careers in law enforcement.

We get first hand stories of the most interesting scenes two of the Garland Forensic Investigators have seen while on the job. Please feel free to follow the Garland Police Department on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Nextdoor and X. All episode of the podcast can be found on Apple and Spotify podcasts as well as a video podcast on Youtube.