The Black in Blue Podcast celebrates diversity in U.S. law enforcement by discussing the lives and experiences of minority law enforcement professionals.
Episodes
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Bay Area native Brian Spears took a chance on a job with one of the country's largest cities and ended up with a fulfilling career. Find out more about Captain Spears' journey in this episode.
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Dawanna Witt is a native of Minneapolis who started her career with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office before leaving to another department where she rose through the ranks. She later returned to Hennepin County and was elected as the county's sheriff. Find out more about her journey in this episode.
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
New Jersey native Donavan McIntosh settled in the Las Vegas area after serving in the US Army. Now, after a law enforcement career of over 20 years, he has his sights set on a career in litigation. Check out his journey in this episode.
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Darrick Jacob is the Deputy Chief of Police for the world renown city of Santa Monica, California. Find out more about about his journey to the beautiful beach town and his rise to prominence within his organization.
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Marcus Jones is the police chief for one of Maryland's largest police departments. Find out more about Chief Jones' rise to prominence in the Montgomery County Police Department in this episode.
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Lorenzo Glenn was born and raised in Orange County, California and found his way into an exciting career in law enforcement. But that excitement was cut short when the some of the realities of the agency he was working for before Anaheim made him question whether or not he should there. Check out Lorenzo's story in this episode.
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Sergeant Yong Hall heads the Orlando, FL Police Department's recruitment unit. Find out how this Asian-American officer and his team works to diversify one of the most progressive law enforcement agencies in the country.
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
John Guttierez is the newly appointed police chief for the California State University Police Department at San Bernardino. He is fairly new to the agency, but has a long career in education-based policing. Check out his views on that segment of law enforcement and beyond in this episode.
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Darren Goodman is the newly appointed chief of the San Bernardino, California Police Department. Chief Goodman is a dynamic leader who aims to change the reputation of the city of San Bernardino from a crime-riddled area to a safe and model city. Find out how he intends to do so in this episode.
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Seattle Police Sergeant Brandon James investigates crimes of imagery depicting the sexual abuse and exploitation of children over the internet. Find out more about Sergeant James' storied career in the Great Northwest.