Podcasts by On Patrol with The PPD
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.
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On Patrol With the PPD–October 22, 2021 (We talk mental health co-responders and Chiefs’ In-service) from 2021-10-22T00:00
Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn speak with Ariel and Tess about the PPD’s mental health co-responder program and the Chief talks a little bit about this week’s in-service conference.
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On Patrol With the PPD–October 15, 2021 (All Things Animal Control) from 2021-10-15T00:00
Lt. Traversa and Mr. Munn talk with ACO Chague about All Things Animal Control…including the recent ACO Academy!
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On Patrol With the PPD–September 24, 2021 (Meet Officer Winston and we catch up on PPSD health, safety and security. from 2021-09-24T00:00
We introduce PPD Comfort Dog Officer Winston and catch up with Eric Lamoureaux, Emergency and Safety Coordinator for the Pittsfield Public School District.
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On Patrol With the PPD–September 17, 2021 from 2021-09-17T00:00
We’re joined by the High Sheriff of Berkshire County, Sheriff Thomas Bowler. We chat about his time at Ground Zero following September 11, 2001, the current class of future CO’s at the ...
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On Patrol With the PPD–September 10, 2021 (Berkshire County Special Response Team) from 2021-09-10T00:00
Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn speak with Sergeant JP Murphy, Commanding Officer of the Berkshire County Special Response Team, about the Team’s history and their recent success at the Co...
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On Patrol With the PPD–September 3, 2021 (Pittsfield Community Connection and 18 Degrees Youth Development Services) from 2021-09-03T00:00
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On Patrol With the PPD–August 27, 2021 (Introducing Officer Farnham, School is starting, and we’ve got weather coming) from 2021-08-27T00:00
Commanders introduce our newest officer, Officer Matt Farnham, a lateral transfer to PPD. Lt. Traversa reminds us that school is back in session next week. Hurricane Ida is inbound.
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On Patrol With the PPD–August 13, 2021 (Friday the 13th, Heat Wave, PPD TV, APP, and more…) from 2021-08-13T00:00
Mr. Munn, Lt. Dawley, and Chief Wynn catch up on some projects. We talk about the superstition of Friday the 13th, the ongoing heat dome, our Monday film project, Applied Patrol Procedures, the new...
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On Patrol With the PPD–August 6, 2021 (NNO, Academy VR, upcoming special events) from 2021-08-06T00:00
Mr. Munn and Chief Wynn describe Tuesday’s National Night Out events, talk about how PPD supported the Academy this week, future training opportunities and the Faith & Blue initiative for...
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On Patrol With the PPD–July 30, 2021 (News, mental health and resiliency, National Night Out, and more) from 2021-07-30T13:00
Mr. Munn and Chief Wynn talk about yesterday’s fire, impacts on 1st Responders, this week’s Coffee With a Cop, next week’s National Night Out and more.
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On Patrol With the PPD–July 23, 2021 (News, CPTED, Tech Projects, and more) from 2021-07-23T00:00
Mr. Munn and Chief Wynn talk about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, ongoing and upcoming tech projects, last week’s SRT callout and plans for the weekend.
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On Patrol With the PPD–July 16,2021 (The 2 Gary’s are away…response to recent gunfire incidents, reports of issues Downtown, POST-C) from 2021-07-16T00:00
Smart Gary and Awesome Gary were both off, so Officer Derby and Chief Wynn discuss Tuesday’s briefing to the Council, recent reports of quality of life issues Downtown, and the recent work of...
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On Patrol With the PPD–July 2, 2021 (Happy 4th of July, SRO update, road trip and more) from 2021-07-02T00:00
Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn provide an update on the SRO program, discuss the Chief’s trip to the new Homeland Security Operations Center, share the 1st set of guidance put forth by th...
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On Patrol With the PPD–June 25, 2021 (Good cases, future of the SRO program, POST-C updates and special events) from 2021-06-25T13:00
Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about a couple of recent cases, what may be in store for School Resource Officers going forward, increasing requests for Special Events support, and recent a...
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On Patrol With the PPD–June 18, 2021 (Current events, POST-C, and crisis response) from 2021-06-18T13:00
Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about some current events, changes in the weather, the Chief’s trip to Boston for the POST Commission, and critical incident training)
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On Patrol With the PPD–June 11, 2021 (Maritime enforcement on the lakes with the EPOS) from 2021-06-11T13:00
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On Patrol With the PPD–June 4, 2021 (Current events, POST-C developments, and we reflect on our friend Chief Roosa) from 2021-06-04T13:00
Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about a recent surge in shooting incidents, including one near tragedy. We talk about some recent work of the new POST Commission. We spend a few minutes rem...
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On Patrol With the PPD–May 28, 2021 (Chief Wynn remotes in from the Cape & Former Commissioner Gross joins in) from 2021-05-28T00:00
Lt. Traversa and Officer Derby are in studio while the Chief remotes in from the annual Mass Major Cities Chiefs’ retreat. We discuss the retreat subjects, recent cases and some community eng...
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On Patrol With The PPD–May 21, 2021 (Support Services, Open Data, and updates on POST-C) from 2021-05-21T13:00
Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn take a pause to catch up, talk about some vacancies in Dispatch and Support Services, and update on some long term projects that are coming to fruition.
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On Patrol With The PPD–May 14, 2021 (Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Ambassadors, Police Week, and the POST Commission from 2021-05-14T13:00
Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn speak with Cheryl Mirer of DPI. Then we talk about our 2nd virtual Police Week and the 1st official meeting of the POST Commission.
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On Patrol With the PPD–April 30, 2021 (Final FTEP unit in this rotation, upcoming exam, and current events) from 2021-04-30T00:00
Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn talk with Officers Virgilio and Horne. We finish our press for people to take the civil service exam, and we talk about some current events.
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On Patrol With The PPD–April 16, 2021 from 2021-04-16T13:00
We invite Officer Jumeau back to talk about his journey from his childhood in Haiti to his service with the PPD.
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On Patrol With the PPD–April 9, 2021 (Field Training, Public Service recruiting expo, and we learn something about the MA National Guard) from 2021-04-09T13:00
Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn speak with Officer Dorr and Officer Bernal, then we’re joined by SSgt Hunt of the MA National Guard to talk about next week’s career expo.
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On Patrol With the PPD–April, 2, 2021 (We meet Officer Wheat, Talk about the upcoming exam, and share some breaking news) from 2021-04-02T13:00
Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn catch up with Ofc. Gariepy and Ofc. Wheat in the current Field Training cycle, share an arrest in yesterday’s convenience store robbery, talk about all the efforts...
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On Patrol With the PPD–March 19, 2021 (Field Training, Spring is here, case reviews, and Training) from 2021-03-19T13:00
Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn speak with Officer Derby and Officer Henault about the Academy, Field Training, hopes to get to the Motor Unit and more.
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On Patrol With The PPD–March 5, 2021 (News, Jiu-Jitsu, Background Checks, and the Upcoming Test) from 2021-03-05T14:00
Sergeant Mazzeo and Officer Gariepy join Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn for a wide-ranging conversation. We cover a couple of notable news items, including a recent report out of Marietta, GA a...
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On Patrol With the PPD–February 26, 2021 (Field Training, New Station progress, and news about re-opening phases) from 2021-02-26T14:00
Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn are joined in studio by Field Training Unit FTO Sawiki and Probationary Officer Dube. We talk about changes in the weather, items in the news, dive into details o...
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On Patrol With the PPD–February 19, 2021 (We track down Officer Dorr, meet our 1st new Training Team, and talk about Suspicious Activity) from 2021-02-19T14:00
On Patrol introduces Officer Dorr, we talk about our new Suspicious Activity Reporting Guidelines, and Officer Torra and Officer Steinmann come in to talk about transitioning from the Academy to Fi...
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On Patrol With the PPD–February 12, 2021 (Health Update, New Officers, a new Chief next door, and the Day Detective Squad) from 2021-02-12T14:00
Lt. Traversa is joined in studio by Ofc. Derby and Lt. Soules. Dr. Kulber Zoom’s in for the public health update and after technical difficulties, the Chief joins via Skype. We talk about vac...
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On Patrol With the PPD–February 5, 2021 (Health update, tech changes, New HQ back on track, and more. from 2021-02-05T14:00
Mr. Munn joins Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn. Laura Kitross from the Berkshire County Board of Health Association updates us on the vaccine clinic plans, and we discuss some upcoming changes on Suspi...
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On Patrol With the PPD–September 25, 2020 (We won something and school started) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Officer Derby brought his partner, Officer Benner to chat with the LT. They talk about returning to school, school checks during remote learning, GBPD’s new therapy dog and our friends Office...
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On Patrol With the PPD–September 18, 2020 (Traffic Stops, WAM, and firearms creds) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about traffic stops, officers’ discretion, Walk a Mile to support the Elizabeth Freeman Center, and details of the firearms licensing process.
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On Patrol With the PPD–September 11, 2020 (We recognize the 19th anniversary of the 9/11/2001 attacks) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lieutenant Traversa and the Chief reflect on their memories of September 11th, 2001, changes to law enforcement since then, and our new training cycle.
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On Patrol With the PPD–September 4, 2020 (Registry Immediate Threats and New Student Officers) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Officer Derby, Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn have a discussion about filing immediate threat petitions to remove someone’s driving privileges and we talk about the diverse composition an...
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On Patrol With the PPD-October 23, 2020 (A new Community Health Update from Dr. Kulberg) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn get started with a comprehensive Health Update from Dr. Kulberg, then talk about the training that they’ve each been participating in this week.
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On Patrol With the PPD-October 16, 2020 (School is in session…training too…and we get ready for Beard Season) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn discuss possible changes to the School Resource Officer program and the upcoming school schedule. We look at the Fall training season for our instructors and offi...
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On Patrol With the PPD–October 9, 2020 (Recent high profile cases, this week’s weather event and the recent changes to traffic patters Upstreet) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about high profile cases from the past week, Dispatchers stepping up to make a difference in emergencies, the high winds and rain we receive on Wednesday and...
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On Patrol With the PPD–January 29, 2021 (Health Update, Midnight Shift changes, and a growing equipment inventory) from 2021-01-29T00:00
Dr. Kulberg updates us on public health matters and the vaccine rollout. Lt. Roccabruna joins Lt. Traversa and the Chief to talk about what is going on on Squad C and in-service training. The equip...
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On Patrol With the PPD–January 22, 2021 (Stuck in Traffic, Health Update, and Shift Changes) from 2021-01-22T15:00
Chief Wynn gets stuck in traffic on the way to the studio again, Dr. Kulberg emails in a public health update, the Police Advisory Review Board met this week, Lt. Dawley talks about this week’...
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On Patrol With the PPD–January 15, 2021 (1st Responder Vaccine Clinic Update, annual Shift Changes pending, training changes based on the Police Reform legislation) from 2021-01-15T15:00
Captain Kirchner joins Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn. We talk about this week’s successful 1st Responder vaccine clinics, frequently asked questions about future vaccine roll-outs, upcom...
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On Patrol With the PPD–January 08, 2021 (Happy New Year! Health Update, The Week’s Events in Washington, DC, Police Reform and more) from 2021-01-08T15:00
Dr. Kulberg joins us for a Public Health update. Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn discuss the need for a detailed after-action-review of the security failures in D.C. and the opportunity for less...
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On Patrol With the PPD–December 18, 2020 from 2020-12-18T15:00:06
Commissioner Morales joins Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn to update listeners and viewers on the City’s new Parking regulations, efforts to clean up from yesterday’s storm and new S...
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On Patrol With the PPD–December 11, 2020 (Chief Wynn Skypes in to learn how PPD is supporting contact tracing efforts and police reform sees movement) from 2020-12-11T15:00:01
Lieutenant Traversa is in studio with Student Officer Nick and we discuss contact tracing and the Governor’s response to the police reform bill.
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On Patrol With the PPD–December 4, 2020 (COVID-19 Health Update, promotional assessments, Santa visits PPD, more virtual training opportunities) from 2020-12-04T15:00:33
Dr. Kulberg joins Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn to provide a timely health update about restaurant re-openings, the LT talks about this week’s promotional Assessment Center, Officer Derb...
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On Patrol With the PPD–November 20, 2020 (Health Update, No Shave November and reading recommendations) from 2020-11-20T15:00:25
Chief Wynn Skypes in for Dr. Kulberg’s Health update and Lt. Traversa and Ofc. Derby discuss No Shave November and Darren’s request for book recommendations.
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On Patrol With the PPD–November 13, 2020 (Friday the 13th, COVID update and Range Week) from 2020-11-13T15:00:20
Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about the newest COVID-19 restrictions, impact on the Department’s operations and call taking, and 3 very different days on the range.
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On Patrol With the PPD–November 6, 2020 (COVID-19 Health Update, new Governor’s orders, and Training from 2020-11-06T15:00:47
Dr. Kulberg provides an update on the current state of COVID in the community and the Governor’s new restrictions and guidance and Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn discuss the pandemic’s imp...
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On Patrol With the PPD–October 30, 2020 (Crowd Management Training, next week’s election, and Halloween) from 2020-10-30T00:00
Officer Derby, Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about crowd management training, the upcoming election, higher education, Halloween safety tips…and we bid farewell to Supt. McCandless.
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On Patrol With the PPD-August 28, 2020 (We speak with Ellen Maxon, Chair of the Police Advisory Review Board and talk about the process of onboarding 10 new Student Officers this week) from 2020-08-28T00:00
Lieutenant Traversa and the Chief Skype with Ms. Maxon of the Police Advisory Review Board and talk about all the work that has occurred this week to get 10 new student officers on-board and ready ...
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On Patrol With the PPD-July 31, 2020 from 2020-07-31T00:00
Should Police go on all of the calls they receive from the community? If not, who should go?
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On Patrol With the PPD-June 26, 2020 (Officer Derby and Lt. Traversa speaks with ADS Quinn of the BCSO) from 2020-06-26T00:00
The LT and Ofc Derby speak with Assistant Deputy Superintendent Jack Quinn of the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office about this weeks Water Rescue Operation, the recent Motor Officer Certifica...
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On Patrol With the PPD–May 29, 2020 from 2020-05-29T00:00
We get a weekly health update from Dr. Kulberg, speak with DMH, and meet newly promoted Lieutenant Roccabruna.
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On Patrol with The PPD – March 27, 2020 from 2020-03-27T00:00
Chief Wynn and Lt. Traversa are joined by IT Specialist Gary Munn – topics of discussion include COVID-19 response updates, and the setup of the Central Berkshire Multi-Agency Coordinating Ce...
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