XTRA 106.3 ATLANTA
Back Your Blue
Playlist by XTRA 106.3 ATLANTABack Your Blue highlights special initiatives, criminal justice programs and community events aimed at keeping our communities safer. Join A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds CEO Daniel Matalon and host Tug Cowa…36 clip(s) in playlist
Marietta Police Department Wellness Officer Jonnie Moeller-Reed and Public Information Officer Chuck McPhilamy
Marietta Police Department Wellness Officer Jonnie Moeller-Reed explains that while it's difficult enough to recruit someone willing to devote themselves to public service and to wear a gun every day, additional effort and resources need to go toward keeping officers healthy and mentally well. Offi…
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Melanie Kagan, CEO for The Center for Family Resources
Housing intervention is a lengthy and expensive endeavor and Melanie Kagan discusses its importance to safe communities as well as CFR’s partnership with law enforcement to measure the homeless population.
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Michael Whitlock, Executive Vice President – Bail Division, American Surety Company
Charitable Bonds" have more people thinking about bail and the role it plays in the criminal Justice system, so Mike Whitlock hopes common sense is making a comeback as it relates to cash bonds.
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Leadership Matters: Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens
Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens brings his prior law enforcement and military experience to lead the state’s third largest sheriff’s department. A heart for community service has propelled his success with initiatives that benefit kids, families and businesses in Cobb County.
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Sgt. Jeremy Blake, Public Information Officer
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s a drone! Sergeant Jeremy Blake with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office discusses the astounding capabilities of their drone program to serve in a first response situation and even deliver medical supplies. He also addresses how drones can be misused by criminals si…
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Mike Lutzenkirchen, Lutzie 43 Foundation – Saturday, September 8th
Did you know that 78% of crashes involving tractor trailers and noncommercial vehicles are caused by the light vehicle? Mike Lutzenkirchen with the Lutzie 43 Foundation visits Back Your Blue to talk about the Safe Driving Summits coming up across the state this new school year, including a summit a…
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Back Your Blue Podcast: Greg McNiff, Operational Leader of the Atlanta Police Foundation
Greg McNiff, Operational Leader of the Atlanta Police Foundation, explains the role of the Foundation and how it partners with not only the Atlanta Police Department, but also the Mayor, courts and other legal agencies to define cohesive police strategies that will protect the community. Learn abou…
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Back Your Blue Podcast: Ken Howard, Special Agent with GBI Gang Task Force
Georgia native Ken Howard, Special Agent in Charge with the GBI Gang Task Force, presents eye-opening stats on gang activity in Georgia and the struggles law enforcement agencies encounter when trying to combat these entities and their negative impact on communities. He also talks about concerns at…
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Back Your Blue Podcast: Jesse Fellabaum, Director of Operations at A 2nd Chance
August 10th – Wonder what it's really like to work in the bail bonds industry? Jesse Fellabaum, Director of Operations at A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, gives insight into the day-to-day activities in the office. He also talks about what makes A 2nd Chance different. At the end of the day, the job is rea…
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Back Your Blue: Josh Fobes, SCRAM Director of Sales
Josh Fobes, SCRAM Director of Sales talks about how technologies have changed and improved in monitoring defendants and particularly advancements in mobile applications which allows for a broad spectrum of monitoring options that can be tailored to the individuals risk level. Ultimately , the goal …
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