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.
Episodes
53 episodes
How Detectives Track Thieves & Return Your Stuff with Property Crimes Sgt. Jeremy Niland
Ever wonder why so many vehicle burglaries happen quietly, in minutes, and often on the same street? On this episode of the Cape CopCast, we sit down with Property Crimes Unit Sergeant Jeremy Niland to map the patterns behind vehicle break-ins,...
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Chief's Chat #28: A Parent's Guide To E-Bikes, Scooters, And Safe Streets
In this week's episode of the Cape CopCast 'Chief's Chat,' we dive into the surge of juveniles on e-bikes, scooters, and even dirt bikes showing up on our streets, and we get real about what’s fun, what’s legal, and what’s flat-out dangerous. F...
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Faith Behind the Badge: A Chaplain's Role in Law Enforcement with Dennis Gingerich
Behind every strong police department stands a support system that cares for those who protect and serve. For Cape Coral Police Department, that backbone includes our Chaplaincy program and Lead Chaplain Dennis Gingerich. Gingerich has dedicate...
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Chief’s Chat #27: Working Together to Stay Florida’s Second Safest City
A safety ranking means little if it doesn’t match how people actually feel while living their lives. We unpack Cape Coral’s recognition as one of Florida’s safest cities by focusing on the daily experience of residents: running errands without ...
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Inside a Crash Investigation with Traffic Homicide Investigators Schwigk & Leonard
What happens after a serious, or even deadly crash? How do investigators determine who's at fault, what caused the tragedy, and whether criminal charges should be filed? In this episode of the Cape CopCast, Cape Coral Police Department Traffic ...
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Chief's Chat #26: Why Embracing AI Gives Communities Faster, Safer Policing
What if the camera on an officer’s chest could listen, watch, and turn a call or scene scene into a clean first draft of the report before anyone sits down at a keyboard? We dig into the real-world ways AI is changing police work in Cape Coral—...
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18:23
Chief's Chat #25: Next-Level Policing Starts with You (Join the Team!)
Think of a police department that treats excellence like a system, not a slogan—where performance, pay, wellness, and readiness all move together. We’re nearly fully staffed, crime is down double digits, and our response times are trending in t...
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Bridging Barriers: Bilingual Policing with Chief Sizemore, Officer Prieto & Officer Rodriguez (in Español AND English)
Language can be the difference between getting help in a crisis or suffering in silence. It's Hispanic Heritage month, and in this special edition of 'Chiefs Chat' on the Cape CopCast, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore sits down with Off...
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Chief's Chat #24: Inside CCPD's Promotional Process
What does it really take to become a police leader? In this episode of the Cape CopCast 'Chief's Chat,' we pull back the curtain on the Cape Coral Police Department's comprehensive promotional process that recently elevated eleven officers to n...
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Spectrum Alert for People with Autism ft. Family Initiative
When a child with autism wanders away from safety, every second counts. Now, thanks to Florida's new Spectrum Alert system, there's a structured response that could save lives.In this episode of the Cape CopCast, the Cape Coral Police D...
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Chief's Chat #23: Building a Safer Cape Coral: Crime Stats & Accreditation Success
Crime is down 28% in Cape Coral, and in this episode of the Cape CopCast 'Chief's Chat,' we're breaking down exactly how it happened. Despite our growing population and increasing calls for service, we've achieved remarkable reductions across b...
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Chief's Chat #22: A Reintroduction to RedSpeed School Zone Cameras
School is almost back in session and the RedSpeed school zone cameras will be rolling!Join hosts Lisa Greenberg and Officer Mercedes Simonds as they welcome Chief Sizemore for a straightforward conversation about the RedSpeed school zone...
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24:53
The Roadmap from Recruit to Officer with FTO Sgt. Gerry Buonocore
FTO Coordinator Sergeant Gerry Buonocore joins the Cape CopCast to take us behind the scenes of the Cape Coral Police Department's comprehensive training program, revealing the journey from recruit to fully-qualified officer. With eleven years ...
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Honor Guard: The Ceremonial Side of Law Enforcement with Sgt. Zalenski & Officer Klakowicz
The Cape Coral Police Department's Honor Guard stands as the living embodiment of law enforcement tradition and respect. Sergeant Joe Zalenski and Officer Steven Klakowicz pull back the curtain on this specialized unit in this episode of the Ca...
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Chief's Chat #21: The Dispatch Pay Raise & Department Promotions
When it comes to building and maintaining an exceptional police force, the details matter. Cape Coral Police Department has just scored a major victory for its Telecommunications team by securing competitive pay for dispatchers - the culminatio...
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Chief's Chat #20: Creating a Culture of Department Wellness
What happens when the people who respond to everyone else's worst moments need help themselves? In this episode of Cape CopCast 'Chief's Chat,' Chief Anthony Sizemore brings us inside the cultural transformation at Cape Coral Police Department,...
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Property Crimes, Honor Guard, and the Joke of the Day with Detective Jenna Newton
The latest episode of the Cape Copcast welcomes Property Crimes Unit Detective Jenna Newton, who takes listeners on an eye-opening journey from the high-crime streets of Las Vegas to the canals of Cape Coral. Her story shows the contrasts betwe...
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Chief's Chat #19: Closing the Gap on School Threat Laws ft. State Rep. Mike Giallombardo
A legal loophole exposed by a recent school threat case in Cape Coral has sparked an urgent conversation about public safety and legislative reform. When an individual made a verbal threat that was subsequently recorded and posted online, the C...
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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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21:14
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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21:46
Chief's Chat #15: Protecting Our Kids with the Launch of School Zone Cameras
In this episode of the Cape CopCast 'Chief's Chat,' we explore the introduction of Red Speed cameras in school zones throughout Cape Coral. With safety as our main priority, this initiative aims to enhance protection for children during critica...
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13:29
Chief's Chat #14: How We Use Money Seized from Criminal Investigations
Have you ever wondered what we do with money seized from criminal investigations? Join us as we reveal some of the cutting-edge innovations coming to the Cape Coral Police Department, funded entirely by forfeiture money. Hosts Lisa ...
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Season 1
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