Podcasts by Opt In NYC
Welcome to Opt In NYC, a podcast produced by young New Yorkers in conjunction with the New York City Police Department and Police Foundation. The podcast explores contemporary issues and stories about New York City neighborhoods. New York City teens sit down with NYPD cops to share perspectives and educate one another. For more information, visit options.nyc. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @Options.nyc.
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29. Taking the NYPD Test from 2021-10-26T21:33:16
As the test deadline of November 3 approaches, Lt. Tiffany Reid from NYPD's Recruitment Section explains the testing and onboarding process at NYPD. For more information, go to https://www1.nyc.gov...
Listen28. The Game is Real: Human Trafficking from 2021-05-20T10:00
Detective Rosemarie Muckenthaler has seen first-hand how the human trafficking industry preys upon young victims—children who are forced into a life of crime. She has spent the majority of her 23-y...
Listen27. Meet an LGBTQ Community Liaison from 2021-05-13T10:00
Police Officer Aaron Ayala works in the LGBTQ Outreach Unit within the NYPD’s Community Affairs Bureau. As a community liaison, he collaborates with advocacy organizations and assists survivors of ...
Listen26. Documenting the NYPD's Community Outreach from 2021-05-06T10:00
As a photographer and videographer for the Rapid Response Unit within NYPD's Community Affairs Bureau, Police Officer Joseph Ryder documents interactions between officers and community members in n...
Listen25. A Day in the Life of an FBI Agent from 2021-04-29T10:00
Meet Special Agent Brian Gander, who works alongside NYPD detectives on New York City's Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force teams up federal and local officers, who...
Listen24. A Conversation with Police Officer Stanton from 2021-04-22T10:00
Police Officer Lee Stanton works as a Youth Coordination Officer in Public Service Area 7, which covers New York City Housing Authority buildings in the South Bronx. During the pandemic, P.O. Stant...
Listen23. From Traffic Agent to Sergeant from 2021-04-15T10:00
Sgt. Simmons began her career in 2007 as a New York City traffic enforcement agent. Five years later, she became a police officer. Since then, she has risen through the ranks, first, joining the De...
Listen22. The NYPD Police Officer Exam Explained from 2021-04-08T10:00
Have you ever wondered about the process of becoming a New York City Police Officer? Two representatives from NYPD's Recruitment Section explain the application process, which begins with the writt...
Listen21. Meet the Commanding Officer of the NYPD's Photo Unit from 2021-04-01T10:00
As the commanding officer of the NYPD's Photo Unit, Lt. Elaine Santiago manages a staff of photographers who cover everything from mug shots to promotion ceremonies. In her off-hours, she remains e...
Listen20. A Mentor and an MC from 2021-03-25T10:00
Police Officer Javarro Long grew up in the South Bronx with deep ties to the music scene there. Besides becoming an MC, he had another ambition since childhood — becoming a cop. Today, he mentors y...
Listen19. Working as a Graphic Artist at the NYPD from 2021-03-18T10:00
Within the NYPD, there are many different jobs for civilians that span almost every profession —from doctors to lawyers to mechanics. Bronx native Titus Thomas works as a graphic artist for the Cre...
Listen18. Crime Stoppers from 2021-03-11T11:00
Meet Detectives Delacy and McLaughlin, two seasoned investigators who help solve violent crime as part of the Crime Stoppers Squad. They explain how the anonymous tip line works to keep New York Ci...
Listen17. A Homecoming for Inspector Faison from 2021-03-04T12:00
A couple of years ago, Inspector Faison was welcomed in as the Commanding Officer of the NYPD's Youth Strategies Division. Today, he works at the NYPD Community Center in East New York, the neighbo...
Listen17. Back to East New York from 2021-03-04T11:00
A couple of years ago, Inspector Faison was welcomed in as the Commanding Officer of the NYPD's Youth Strategies Division. Today, he works at the NYPD Community Center in East New York, the neighbo...
Listen15. Teaching Empathy with Options.nyc from 2021-02-18T11:00
New York City high school teacher Mandy Pabon offers the Options.nyc program to her students as part of a community service program in New York City public schools. She sees the Options curriculum ...
Listen14. Get to Know Lieutenant Mike from 2021-02-11T11:00
Meet Lt. Michael Almonte of the NYPD's Youth Services Division. As a teen, he had negative experiences with police, but that all changed when a cop in his neighborhood helped him realize his potent...
Listen13. The Paws-itives of Being a K-9 Handler from 2021-02-04T11:00
When a position opened for a Sergeant in the NYPD's Transit Bureau K-9 Unit, Sgt. Marc Richardson jumped at the chance to apply. Today, he and his partner, K-9 Robert Venable, or Ven for short, hel...
Listen12. Meet Police Officer Pagan from 2021-01-28T11:00
After a traumatic childhood experience, Police Officer Casandra Pagan was inspired to become a cop. She spent the first part of her career as a youth officer, where she mentored a number of Bronx y...
Listen11. On the Beat with a Neighborhood Coordination Officer from 2021-01-21T11:00
Our hosts talk with Officer Richardson, a Neighborhood Coordination Officer (NCO) from the 100th Precinct in Rockaway Beach, New York. NCO Richardson discusses some of the hot-button issues surroun...
Listen10. The Civilian Complaint Review Board Explained from 2021-01-14T11:00
The Civilian Complaint Review Board is an oversight agency in New York City that investigates civilian complaints of police misconduct. In this episode, Yohaira Alvarez, the Director of Outreach an...
Listen9. A Conversation About School Safety from 2021-01-07T11:00
We kick off 2021 with a conversation between our hosts and two veteran members of the School Safety Division, School Safety Agent Price and Sergeant Harper, alumni of New York City Public Schools t...
Listen8. Delivering the Thanksgiving Spirit from 2020-12-24T11:00
This past Thanksgiving, Options.nyc students delivered hundreds of holiday meals to community members across the five boroughs. In this episode, they describe the unique experience of meeting face ...
Listen7. What is Options.nyc? (Part 2) from 2020-12-17T11:00
In three years, Options.nyc has transformed into a citywide learning program for young New Yorkers. In this episode, our host John — one of the original Options participants — talks with Detective ...
Listen6. How Social Media Influences our Politics from 2020-12-10T11:00
Our hosts interview a fellow Options Communications team member about the role of social media in providing news and information, as well as disinformation. Learn tips on how to vet sources and cur...
Listen5. Cop by Day, Preacher on the Side from 2020-12-03T11:00
Our hosts interview Police Officer Mangual, who serves his community in two distinct ways. By day, he works as a patrol cop in the South Bronx. In his off-duty hours, he serves as a pastor to a chu...
Listen4. What is Options.nyc? (Part 1) from 2020-11-19T11:00
Our hosts provide an insider's perspective on the Options.nyc program. Options was developed by the NYPD and the New York City Police Foundation to provide young people with decision-making skills,...
Listen3. Your Rights with Police from 2020-11-12T11:00
It’s important that all New Yorkers — especially young people — know and understand their rights during any kind of encounter with the police.
Listen2. Wear a Mask from 2020-11-05T11:00
Why should you be wearing a mask and practicing social distancing? Opt In NYC producers Tara, Zoe, and Sabrina talk to medical professionals who work on the front lines at local hospitals during th...
ListenOpt In NYC Trailer from 2020-10-20T20:33
Welcome to Opt In NYC, a podcast produced by young New Yorkers in conjunction with the New York City Police Department and Police Foundation. In season one, we talk about the issues facing our comm...
ListenOpt In NYC Trailer from 2020-10-20T20:33
Welcome to Opt In NYC, a podcast produced by young New Yorkers in conjunction with the New York City Police Department and Police Foundation. In season one, we talk about the issues facing our comm...
ListenOpt In NYC Trailer from 2020-10-20T20:33
Welcome to Opt In NYC, a podcast produced by young New Yorkers in conjunction with the New York City Police Department and Police Foundation. In season one, we talk about the issues facing our comm...
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