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On Patrol with The PPD

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio

Hosted by Chief Michael Wynn and Lt. Gary Traversa, "On Patrol with The PPD" bring you the latest news from Pittsfield's Police Department - whether they're introducing you to their staff, sharing a new initiative or telling a story that you "just can't make up," you'll always learn something while you're On Patrol.

20 episodes
Avg 59 min
English

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Jun 30, 2023 · 1 hr
On Patrol With the PPD--June 30, 2023 (The Grand Finale)
On this final episode of this iteration of On Patrol with the PPD, outgoing Chief Michael Wynn is joined in the studio by Capt. Mathew Hill, Maggie Gregory-Bilotta and Brittany Walsh.
Jun 9, 2023 · 57 min
On Patrol With the PPD--June 9, 2023 (Big Changes are Underway)
Captain Kirchner and Chief Wynn discuss the upcoming promotions and command changes.
May 26, 2023 · 55 min
On Patrol With the PPD (Officer Derby Stops By)
Officer Derby stops in the studio to talk all things safety related, Operation Copsicle and turns the tables on the Chief.
May 5, 2023 · 1 hr
On Patrol With the PPD--May 5, 2023 (Police Chaplains)
Chief Wynn chats with Chaplain Ron Ringo, of the Department’s Chaplaincy Program, about his road to becoming a Chaplain and how chaplains serve in public safety.
Apr 28, 2023 · 1 hr
On Patrol With the PPD (Sgt. Strout turns the tables on the Chief)
Our scheduled guest is Sergeant Marc Strout of the Drug Unit. The Sgt decided to turn the tables and interview Chief Wynn about his career and pending retirement.
Mar 31, 2023 · 59 min
On Patrol With the PPD--March 31, 2023 (Co-responders)
We introduce the members of our expanded mental health co-responder program.
Mar 10, 2023 · 59 min
On Patrol With the PPD--March 10, 2023 (We catch up with Chief Sammons about developments at PFD and FD Special Operations)
Feb 10, 2023 · 59 min
On Patrol With the PPD--February 10, 2023 (School Resource Officers)
We get an update from our SROs on the status and expansion of the program.
Jan 20, 2023 · 58 min
On Patrol With the PPD--January 20, 2023 (Meet our new officers)
Chief Wynn speaks with new officers Doyle and Wolters about their recruitment and academy training.
Jan 13, 2023 · 55 min
On Patrol With the PPD--January 13, 2023 (We meet our new Intern, Nick S)
Lieutenant Hill and Chief Wynn introduce our listeners and viewers to our new Intern, Nick Sayers.
Jan 6, 2023 · 1 hr
On Patrol With the PPD--01-06-2023 (Happy New Year! Community Engagement, New Shifts and Assignments)
Officer Derby and Chief Wynn talk about community engagement opportunities, new hires, shift changes, and shift assignments
Dec 9, 2022 · 59 min
On Patrol With the PPD--December 9, 2022
Introducing Officer Caleb Cimini, our Department’s newest sworn member.
Dec 2, 2022 · 1 hr
On Patrol With the PPD--December 2, 2022 (We meet Chief O'Brien of Lenox PD and learn about his LE journey)
Nov 25, 2022 · 59 min
On Patrol With the PPD--November 25, 2022 (We speak with Chief Jiu-Jitsu Instructors Connie and Mark Flynn about the PPD's Law Enforcement Jiu-Jitsu program and why officers should train)
Nov 18, 2022 · 59 min
On Patrol With the PPD--November 18, 2022 (We meet Chief Derksen of the Lanesborough PD)
Oct 28, 2022 · 59 min
On Patrol With the PPD--October 28, 2022 (We meet the new MSPCA Law Enforcement Officer for the 4 Western Counties)
MSPCA officers conduct investigations and enforce laws regarding animal cruelty, neglect, and abuse. We’re lucky to have a new partner joining us in the Berkshires.
Oct 21, 2022 · 1 hr
On Patrol With the PPD--October 21, 2022 (We're back after a long break, catching up on recent developments)
Sep 9, 2022 · 1 hr
On Patrol With the PPD--September 9, 2022 (Officer Jessica Godfroy-School Resource Officer and Explorer Advisor)
We speak w/ Officer Godfroy about her work as a SRO, SRO training and certification and the PD’s Explorer program.
Aug 12, 2022 · 59 min
On Patrol With the PPD--August 12, 2022 (More info on the Digital Forensic Evidence Unit)
Officer Derby speaks with Sgt. Arena and Mr. Munn about the DFEU.
Aug 5, 2022 · 58 min
On Patrol With the PPD--August 5, 2022 (We chat with Rebecca Brien of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.)
Morning chat with DPI Executive Director, Becca Brien.

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