Crump Station Precinct w/ Col. Dana Sampietro | BEST In BLUE PODCAST | KUDZUKIAN
Release Date: 05/10/2019
Uniting for a Safer Memphis: Conversations at Alcenia's
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In an inspiring episode of "Breaking Bread with the Chief," hosted by Chief CJ Davis of the Memphis Police Department, leaders from across Memphis gather at the beloved Alcenia's restaurant to engage in a heartfelt dialogue. This unique series, presented by the Best in Blue Podcast, fosters kitchen table-style conversations aimed at bridging gaps between the community and its leaders. The discussion revolves around enhancing public safety, supporting local businesses, and uplifting the city's youth. Through shared meals and stories, this episode not only highlights the challenges facing...
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Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis | Community Conversations at Feast & Graze
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Join us for a compelling episode of "Breaking Bread with The Chief" featuring Memphis Police Department Chief CJ Davis. In this intimate episode, Chief Davis engages in meaningful conversations with local community leaders, including William Arnold, Director of the Office of Re-Entry, Sgt. Joy Knowlton of the Memphis Police Department, and Melvin Cole, Founder of P.U.R.E Academy. All of this unfolds against the charming backdrop of Feast & Graze. Explore the powerful stories, insights, and connections that emerge over a delicious meal. Subscribe now to be a part of these transformative...
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Breaking Bread with The Chief | Payne's Bar-B-Que
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Breaking Bread with the Chief at Payne's Bar-B-Que you can't miss. Chief CJ Davis of the Memphis Police Department hosts a kitchen table-style conversation with an assortment of influential leaders at the renowned Payne's Barbecue restaurant. Joined by legendary Memphis rapper Al Capone, Natalie McKinney (Executive Director of Whole Child Strategies), and Patrick Lantrip (Photojournalist from the Daily Memphian), Chief Davis tackles pressing issues faced by children and youth in the community.
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Breaking Bread with The Chief | Owen Brennan's
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Breaking Bread with The Chief is a part of a series of conversations with an assortment of leaders, advocates and influencers in Memphis. In this first episode MPD Chief CJ Davis is at Owen Brennan's restaurant with Activist and Entrepreneur Keedran Franklin, Dana Wilson (Executive Director, Bridges USA) and Marketing Executive Howard Robertson (Trust Marketing) as they talk very openly and directly about the issue of youth crime and violence. They talk about challenges in the neighborhoods, opportunity and access, relationships with and to the police and about holistic solutions to move the...
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Uniting for Change: Conversations Beyond the Badge
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In this engaging episode of "Breaking Bread with the Chief," presented by the Best in Blue Podcast and the Memphis Police Department, Chief CJ Davis hosts notable guests, Ben Adams, Jerald Trotter, and Van Turner, at Eggxactly Breakfast and Deli. This episode delves into misconceptions, questions, and concerns surrounding crime in Memphis. It also explores innovative approaches to enhancing public safety, the critical role of community policing, and the importance of addressing root causes of crime through collaborative efforts. Join Chief Davis and her guests as they break down barriers over...
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The Progress Report: Understanding 21st Century Policing Strategies
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The Memphis Police Department presents the second special episode in the 'The Progress Report' series. Chief CJ Davis offers a comprehensive snapshot of the advancements made in 2023 and a peek into the department's goals for 2024. This episode focuses on the intricacies of 21st-century policing strategies as well as what these strategies mean for both the department and the citizens of Memphis. She talks about ramping up community engagement, crisis intervention, revisions to disciplinary policy, officer wellness and the importance of reflecting the demographics of the city. Tune in to learn...
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The Progress Report: Officer Training and Development
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Join us for "Best in Blue - The Progress Report," a 3-part special video series where we explore the significant strides made in the Memphis Police Department in 2023. Chief CJ Davis discusses key initiatives like officer training, department restructuring, and community-centric projects like "Connect Memphis." In this first episode, Chief Davis offers insights into some of the very important structural changes happening within the department, the expansion of their community collaboration commitment, internal development initiatives and setting a progressive path for 2024.
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The Memphis Police Department's UT Leadership Academy
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On this episode of Best In Blue, we are joined by Col. Dereck Stewart, Col. Webb Kirkdoffer and Lt. Monique Williams of the UT Leadership Academy. They dive into what the UT Leadership Academy is and how it services the youth in the state of Tennessee. We specifically learn about how the Memphis Police Department utilizes the academy to serve the City of Memphis.
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The External Relations Bureau
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On this episode of Best in Blue we are joined by Lt. Col. Lenora Armstead and Lt. Ronald Polk of the Memphis Police Department as we take a comprehensive look into the the External Relations Bureau and all that it does in helping keep the City of Memphis safe.
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Building Stronger Communities: The Impact of D.A.R.E
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On this episode, we are joined by officer's Timothy Rutherford and Cassandra Leake of the Memphis Police Department. They discuss Memphis Police Department's D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) division and other programs within the department that are designed to help build a stronger Memphis Community. They dive into the ways these programs help facilitate youth growth and reduce crime in our city.
info_outlineOn this episode of Best in Blue, we hear from Col. Dana Sampietro, the commander of the Crump Station Precinct of the Memphis Police Department. We dive into the Crump Station's involvement with the community and the measures that are being taken to keep the areas within the precinct safe.
We discuss the journey of Col. Sampietro, her career goals, motivations, and what led her to become a police officer. We also talk future plans for Crump Station Precinct, so tune into the Best in Blue powered by the Kudzukian Network.
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