Join KUMA Coffee Hour host Dan Thesman as he sits down with Lieutenant Tyler Reddington and Corporal Ben Carleton of the Pendleton Police Department for an insider look at local law enforcement operations. In this episode, the officers break down the massive logistics behind securing major regional gatherings like the Whiskey Fest and Pendleton Round-Up, detailing how the department balances large-scale event coverage with daily community service. Corporal Carleton, a certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), also pulls back the curtain on the rigorous training required to spot impaired drivers beyond standard alcohol field sobriety tests, sharing key trends on local roads. Plus, learn how the department is tackling recruitment and field training for new recruits, and get crucial late-summer safety reminders—from staying hydrated to keeping an eye out for active school zones as students head back to class.