Cape CopCast
Welcome to "The Cape CopCast," the official podcast of the Cape Coral Police Department.
Hosted by Officer Mercedes Simonds, and Lisa Greenberg from our Public Affairs team, this podcast dives into the heart of Cape Coral PD's public safety, community initiatives, and the inner workings of our police department. Each episode brings you insightful discussions, interviews with key community figures, and expert advice on safety.
Podcasting since 2024 • 35 episodes
Cape CopCast
Latest Episodes
Chief's Chat #18: School Threats & Why Police Can't Always Charge What You Expect
What happens when police identify a school threat but face unexpected legal barriers to filing the charges the public expects? Chief Anthony Sizemore sits down with Host Lisa Greenberg and takes listeners behind the scenes of a recent case that...
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Crime Analyst Hannah Esham on Intelligence & Innovation in Law Enforcement
Have you ever heard of a Crime Analyst? Join us on the Cape CopCast as we explore their role in solving and preventing crime with Hannah Esham.She talks to hosts Lisa Greenberg and Officer Mercedes Simonds about how Crime Analysts use t...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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16:53
Chief's Chat #17: Tactical De-escalation to Detain a Man with a Knife
What does real police de-escalation look like? In this episode of the Cape CopCast 'Chief's Chat,' Chief Anthony Sizemore breaks down body camera footage of a potentially deadly encounter that ended peacefully thanks to crisis intervention trai...
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21:33
Chief's Chat #16: How We're Adding More Officers and Prioritizing Calls
In this edition of the Cape CopCast "Chief's Chat," Chief Sizemore breaks down the science behind prioritizing police response and staffing in this transparent, informative discussion about department operations.Using a simple visual me...
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21:35
Empowering Victims: The Essential Work of our Victim Advocates
Join us as we shine a light on two of the remarkable women making a difference in our community—Christine Seymour, a Victim Assistance Coordinator, and Brandi Tucker, a Victim Advocate. Their work within the Cape Coral Police Department is noth...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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