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Who approaches the scene first risking their lives for the safety of others? We do. The blue canaries, law enforcement. We allow others to tell our stories. It's time for us to tell our own stories. Blue Canary is a show for cops by a cop, retired Captain Steven Kellams. In each episode, Steve goes behind the scenes of a police department. Giving you real-world insight into why decisions are made, what obstacles are ahead, and how the answers to your questions aren’t always found in the news. It’s unfiltered, it’s relevant and it’s for anyone brave enough to wear a badge.
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Send us Fan Mail CIVIL SERVICE: THE POLICE REFORM WE FORGOT I remember being a 19-year-old kid, sitting across from the man who would eventually decide my future. I didn't realize it at the time, but he would become one of the most important people in my life. He was the lieutenant in charge of the IU Police Academy, and I was sitting there interviewing for a job. Well...not exactly a job. It was the Indiana University Part-Time Police Officer Program. The program gave full-time IU students a...
Send us Fan Mail This year we don't have a spooky story, we have a spooky history. The Bull Valley Police Department Headquarters is housed in the George Stickney House, and the Stickney house is haunted. Helluva way to start your shift.
Send us Fan Mail BCS7E10 A view from the other side. This season on Blue Canary, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about police reform. And I’ve been asking every guest essentially the same question: If you could wave a magic wand—if you could be king for a day—and make one meaningful change to policing in America, what would it be? I’ve heard some great answers. But most of those answers have come from people who have worn a badge, worked inside the criminal justice system, or spent their ca...
Send us Fan Mail When we talk about police reform, most people immediately think about body cameras, use-of-force policies, civilian review boards, or new laws. Those are important conversations. But today I want to start somewhere different. I want to start with what I believe is one of the biggest problems facing modern policing. We've become exceptionally good at responding to crime. We've become much less capable of preventing it. Think about that for just a second. When someone calls 911...
Send us Fan Mail This week I talk to Patrick Kreuzer. Patrick is a disabled United States Marine Corps veteran and retired police officer with more than 20 years of combined service to his country and community. Originally born in Germany and naturalized as an American citizen at a young age, Patrick felt a strong calling to give back through a life of public service. His military and law enforcement careers reflect his unwavering dedication to protecting and supporting others, demonstrating ...
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