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
40 episodes
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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23:34
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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17:31
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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25:35
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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25:43
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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14:00
The Life of a K9 Officer with Travis Harrison and K9 Van
In this episode of the Cape CopCast, step into the life of K9 Officer Travis Harrison and his remarkable K9 partner, Van. Discover firsthand how Travis evolved from a professional baseball player, to working in real estate, to a patrol officer,...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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14:34
Chief's Chat #13: New Ordinances for Public Safety & Another Life-Saving Response
In this episode of the Cape CopCast 'Chief's Chat,' we're going deeper into new city ordinances aimed at enhancing public safety with Chief Anthony Sizemore.Hosts Lisa Greenberg and Officer Mercedes Simonds explore the success of a new o...
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Season 1
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15:22
Chief's Chat #12: Child Abduction & Juvenile Armed Robbery Updates, and Hiring 911 Operators
In this episode of the Cape CopCast 'Chief's Chat,' we're talking about the child abduction investigation and the 13-year-old arrested for armed robbery.Hosts Lisa Greenberg and Officer Mercedes Simonds sit down with Chief Sizemore to di...
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Season 1
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17:13
Chief's Chat #11: Precinct Building Progress and a Life-Saving Team Effort
In this episode of the Cape CopCast "Chief's Chat" edition, we're giving you updates on several major projects within the Cape Coral Police Department. We're gearing up for the annual NAMI Walk, benefitting the National Alliance on Mental Illne...
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18:11
The Evolution of Police Social Media Strategies with Deputy Chief Dana Coston
Deputy Chief Dana Coston joins us on the Cape CopCast to share his remarkable journey through the ranks of law enforcement. He started his career in the midst of the crack epidemic in Fulton County, Atlanta, and eventually relocated to Cape Cor...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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24:36
Chief's Chat #10: New Training Center, Motors School & Traffic Safety
In this edition of the Cape CopCast "Chief's Chat," host Lisa Greenberg talks to Chief Anthony Sizemore about our new police training center, which is having it's grand opening soon. The new center includes a shooting range and simulation envir...
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16:31
Chief's Chat #9: Addressing Homelessness in Cape Coral
Join us as we explore a pivotal issue affecting many communities today—homelessness and public space management—alongside Chief Anthony Sizemore in this edition of the Cape CopCast "Chief's Chat." Hosts Lisa Greenberg and Officer M...
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19:19
Chief's Chat #8: Fuego's Shooting Arrest, Stabbing Investigation Update & Honoring CCSO's Sgt. Diaz
In this episode of the Cape CopCast 'Chief's Chat,' hosts Lisa Greenberg and Officer Mercedes Simonds sit down with Chief Anthony Sizemore to address the shooting in the Fuego's Lounge parking lot and a domestic violence-related stabbing, empha...
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14:15
Empowering Youth Through Sports: Officer Coby Palmer on the Cape Coral PAL Program
Officer Coby Palmer joins us on this episode of the Cape CopCast to talk about our department's Police Athletic League (PAL). This program is about building healthy lifestyles and positive relationships between Police Officers and the youth of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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21:48
Chief's Chat #7: Home Invasion Arrest, Hate Crime Update & the Week in Review
We're doing the week in review for this episode of the Cape CopCast "Chief's Chat" edition! Hosts Lisa Greenberg and Officer Mercedes Simonds sit down with Chief Anthony Sizemore talk about:The arrest made in a home inv...
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18:43
Chief's Chat #6: TikToker Arrest & Project 35
Tune into this episode of the Cape CopCast "Chief's Chat" as hosts Lisa Greenberg and Officer Mercedes Simonds tackle the arrest of a TikToker caught for retail theft, showcasing the complex relationship between social media influence and illeg...
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20:49
Chief's Chat #5: Thanksgiving Traditions & the "Pilgrim Sub"
Thanksgiving is all about family, food, and fun memories! Join hosts Lisa Greenberg and Officer Mercedes Simonds as they take you on a nostalgic journey through their beloved Thanksgiving celebrations on the Cape CopCast "Chief's Chat." From sw...
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Season 1
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7:09
Chief's Chat #4: Smash & Grab Arrest and Building Police Precincts
In this episode of the Cape CopCast "Chief's Chat," discover how Cape Coral Police Detectives swiftly brought a wave of smash-and-grab burglaries to an end and protected local businesses, and learn about our new vision for community policing. T...
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Season 1
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16:37