There are no words for this edition of Unholstered, as it is our last. Listen to find out why. 

There are no words for this edition of Unholstered, as it is our last. Listen to find out why.

Ep 124: Farwell Unholstered

What happens when an officer is shot in the line of duty? What about when an officer discharges his weapon at a suspect? Either way, an investigation ensues. 

What happens when an officer is shot in the line of duty? What about when an officer discharges his weapon at a suspect? Either way, an investigation ensues.

Ep 123: Officer Down!

Being stopped by the police is typically not a good thing, but what if you are just walking down the sidewalk minding your business?  Can an officer stop you? Must you tell them your name? What about their request to show identification? 

Today we explore when officers can ask for your ID and when you have to hand it over. 

Being stopped by the police is typically not a good thing, but what if you are just walking down the sidewalk minding your business?  Can an officer stop you? Must you tell them your name? What about their request to show identification? 
Today we explore when officers can ask for your ID and when you have to hand it over.

Ep 122: "Name & ID Please" - Know  Your Rights

AVOID / DENY / DEFEND 

With a surge in shootings across the country and in NE Indiana, many people are starting to ask themselves, "What would I do if I find myself in an active shooter situation." Having a plan could be the difference between life and death. Avoid, deny, defend. 

AVOID / DENY / DEFEND 
With a surge in shootings across the country and in NE Indiana, many people are starting to ask themselves, "What would I do if I find myself in an active shooter situation." Having a plan could be the difference between life and death. Avoid, deny, defend.

Ep 121: Citizen Response to Active Shooter

A recent article put out by Force Science entitled Homicidal Empathy: An Evolving Threat to Police Officers has garnered the attention of police officers all across the country, including here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Primarily because of the expectations that jurors, prosecutors and activists have of our police officers. 

A recent article put out by Force Science entitled <a href="https://www.forcescience.com/2024/05/homicidal-empathy-an-evolving-threat-to-police-officers/">Homicidal Empathy: An Evolving Threat to Police Officers </a>has garnered the attention of police officers all across the country, including here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Primarily because of the expectations that jurors, prosecutors and activists have of our police officers.

Ep 120: Homicidal Empathy: An Evolving Threat to Police Officers

Navigating traffic fatalities. The do's and don'ts as a driver and as a police officer. 

Navigating traffic fatalities. The do's and don'ts as a driver and as a police officer.

Ep 119: Navigating Traffic Fatalities

Many pieces to the story are still missing, but Mitch McKinney, Deputy Chief with the Fort Wayne Police Department is breaking down the South Whitley Police controversy. Plus is the Glenbrook Square Mall in Fort Wayne safe, after three shootings in the last year. 

Many pieces to the story are still missing, but Mitch McKinney, Deputy Chief with the Fort Wayne Police Department is breaking down the South Whitley Police controversy. Plus is the Glenbrook Square Mall in Fort Wayne safe, after three shootings in the last year.

Ep 118:  South Whitley Police Controversy Explained

Every time you hear the news or read the news these days, we hear another viral story about squatters taking over homes. Thankfully, Indiana is doing it right as the new squatting trend doesn't seem to be gaining traction in the Hoosier state. 

Every time you hear the news or read the news these days, we hear another viral story about squatters taking over homes. Thankfully, Indiana is doing it right as the new squatting trend doesn't seem to be gaining traction in the Hoosier state.

Ep 117: Squatting Trend Scaring Homeowners

Ep 116: Teen Suicide

There are several different types of emergency alerts that can be issued and often times they vary state to state. However, when it comes to Amber Alerts and Silver Alerts they are triggered by meeting a stringent list of criteria and then sent through a very sophisticated warning system. Because these alerts are pushed throughthe broadcast systems via the Emergency Alert System, they can also be triggered across state lines., meaning this warning system and understanding how they work, can be critical when it comes to saving lives. 

There are several different types of emergency alerts that can be issued and often times they vary state to state. However, when it comes to Amber Alerts and Silver Alerts they are triggered by meeting a stringent list of criteria and then sent through a very sophisticated warning system. Because these alerts are pushed through the broadcast systems via the Emergency Alert System, they can also be triggered across state lines., meaning this warning system and understanding how they work, can be critical when it comes to saving lives.

Ep 115: Differentiating Emergency Alerts

UNHOLSTERED is an in-depth podcast about how police officers serve their communities and how all people can stand up for the brave men and women who go out every day and put their lives at risk to get their job done. Your hosts Kayla Blakeslee, a Fort Wayne radio personality, and Sofia Rosales-Scantena, a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, join forces to give listeners an unfiltered look at the stories, events, and topics that show how our officers serve and fight for our community every single day. No topics are off-limits! From saving lives to soul-crushing losses and every incredible moment in between, this is a podcast unlike any other as you will hear your police officers as you’ve never heard them before. ​

UNHOLSTERED is an in-depth podcast about how police officers serve their communities and how all people can stand up for the brave men and women who go out every day and put their lives at risk to get their job done. Your hosts Kayla Blakeslee, a Fort Wayne radio personality, and Sofia Rosales-Scantena, a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, join forces to give listeners an unfiltered look at the stories, events, and topics that show how our officers serve and fight for our community every single day. No topics are off-limits! From saving lives to soul-crushing losses and every incredible moment in between, this is a podcast unlike any other as you will hear your police officers as you&rsquo;ve never heard them before. ​

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