Therapy Dogs

We speak with Patricia Provenzano, Director of the Chicago Police Foundation and a volunteer dog handler with Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy and learn how therapy dogs help officers cope with the stressed of the job. SHOW CREDITS: Executive Producer: Deputy Chief Jill Stevens Host & Producer: Mariam Sobh (written, edited, mixed) Artwork: Kathryn Tutkus LINKS Follow the podcast via @CPDPatrol on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Meet Lt. Mo Haleem of the 5th District. In just 3 minutes, he shares something powerful, what it meant to choose law enforcement as an Arab American, and what drove him to the badge. SHOW CREDITS: Executive Producer: Deputy Chief Jill Stevens Host & Producer: Mariam Sobh (written, edited, mixed) Artwork: Kathryn Tutkus LINKS Follow the podcast via @CPDPatrol on X, Instagram and Facebook.

We sit down with the Chicago Police Department's Chief of Patrol Jon P. Hein as he gets ready to hang up his crown cap. Chief Hein discusses why he joined CPD and the moments that shaped him on the job. SHOW CREDITS: Executive Producer: Deputy Chief Jill Stevens Host & Producer: Mariam Sobh (written, edited, mixed) Artwork: Kathryn Tutkus LINKS Follow the podcast via @CPDPatrol on X, Instagram and Facebook.

We're joined by Allan Reich to talk about an annual high school scholarship that helps area students of law enforcement officers. SHOW CREDITS: Executive Producer: Deputy Chief Jill Stevens Host & Producer: Mariam Sobh (written, edited, mixed) Artwork: Kathryn Tutkus LINKS Follow the podcast via @CPDPatrol on X, Instagram and Facebook.

An annual fishing trip on Lake Michigan aims to get Chicago police officers on the water and bring them some peace and calm. We speak with the officer behind the initiative and learn how to get involved. SHOW CREDITS: Executive Producer: Deputy Chief Jill Stevens Host & Producer: Mariam Sobh (written, edited, mixed) Artwork: Kathryn Tutkus LINKS Follow the podcast via @CPDPatrol on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Roll Call Episode 10 features local business leader Carmen Rossi, owner of multiple restaurants in the city. Rossi discusses the importance of law enforcement and how safer cities are in everyone's best interest. SHOW CREDITS: Executive Producer: Deputy Chief Jill Stevens Host & Producer: Mariam Sobh (written, edited, mixed) Artwork: Kathryn Tutkus LINKS Follow the podcast via @CPDPatrol on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Former Superintendent Terry Hillard made history as the first African American Chief of Detectives for the Chicago Police Department. He also led the Department as Superintendent for over 5 and 1/2 years. Hillard joins us to talk about his legacy with CPD. SHOW CREDITS: Executive Producer: Deputy Chief Jill Stevens Host & Producer: Mariam Sobh (written, edited, mixed) Artwork: Kathryn Tutkus LINKS Follow the podcast via @CPDPatrol on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Chicago Police Commander Melvin Branch shares his story of starting out as a P.O. in the 003rd district, to now leading it. We also hear about how the collaboration between residents and the district helps to drive crime down, as well as the role leadership plays in making these initiatives successul. SHOW CREDITS: Executive Producer: Deputy Chief Jill Stevens Host & Producer: Mariam Sobh (written, edited, mixed) Artwork: Kathryn Tutkus LINKS Follow the podcast via @CPDPatrol on X, Instagram and Facebook.

We catch up with Glen Brooks Jr., the Director of the Office of Community Policing with the Chicago Police Department in this 5 minute episode. Glen's career with CPD was a natural progression from his first time attending a beat meeting. SHOW CREDITS: Executive Producer: Deputy Chief Jill Stevens Host & Producer: Mariam Sobh (written, edited, mixed) Artwork: Kathryn Tutkus LINKS Follow the podcast via @CPDPatrol on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Sergeant Michael Nunez has been with the Chicago Police Department for 38 years working for a variety of specialized units. Sgt. Nunez discusses his career path, the importance of camaraderie among officers, and offers advice for new recruits. SHOW CREDITS: Executive Producer: Deputy Chief Jill Stevens Host & Producer: Mariam Sobh (written, edited, mixed) Artwork: Kathryn Tutkus LINKS Follow the podcast via @CPDPatrol on X, Instagram and Facebook.