APD Pod Squad
Meet the men and women behind the badge at the Asheville Police Department. Cold cases, conversations, community engagement, and questions and answers with Police Chief Mike Lamb. Hosted by Public Information Officer Rick Rice.
Podcasting since 2024 • 24 episodes
APD Pod Squad
Latest Episodes
Episode 23; Cadet Julian Lanier, Chief Mike Lamb, SPO Debbie LeCroy, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman
July is National Culinary Arts Month. In this episode, Cadet Trainee Julian Lanier tells us about his parents, who were both chefs, how that rubbed off, and his favorite food to prepare. Lanier was a recent BLET graduate at AB Tech, along with ...
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Episode 22; SPO Ryan Begley, SPO Ann Aiken, SPO Dennis Pace, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman
On this episode…we wish a happy belated Father’s Day to Senior Police Officer, Ryan Begley, who became a Dad for the first time one day before Hurricane Helene arrived in Western North Carolina. We'll hear all about those first few crazy day...
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Episode 21; Sgt. Craig Loveland, Sgt. Josh Veridal, CRO Carrie Lee, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman
June is Student Safety Month, and in this episode, Sgt. Craig Loveland discusses the valuable and rewarding work of our Student Resource Officers and his unique side hustle, which includes a strict "no Macarena" policy. Flag Day is ...
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Episode 20; Sgt. Brandon Shope, Sgt. Lucas Lovelace, Officer Trainee Maria Bengel, Crystal Simpson, Joellen Rhyndress, and Hannah Silberman
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The last 8 months have been particularly stressful for everyone in Western North Carolina, as we continue to cope with the fallout from Hurricane Helene. During the storm and the days and weeks that followe...
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Episode 19; Lt. Evan Coward, Lt. Geoffrey Rollins, Lt. Brian Hogan, Wellness Coordinator Matthew Eichman, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman
National Police Week begins May 11th, and in this episode, Lt. Evan Coward and Lt. Geoffrey Rollins discuss participating in the Police Unity Tour, a 250-mile bicycle ride to honor the fallen that takes place ev...
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