Allen Police: Behind the Badge
Behind the Badge explores the relationship between the Allen Police Department and the community. Join us as we get to know our officers by learning who they are, what they do, why they do it and how it relates to you.
Allen Police: Behind the Badge
Latest Episodes
Inside a Police Internship
We sit down with our summer interns, Jackson and Cody, to talk about how a “summer job” turned into real clarity about a future in law enforcement. They share the moments that shaped them, from family legacies to long surveillance days that end...
Lieutenant Maness Wants the Community to be Safe
We sit down with Lieutenant Maness to talk about his move into Special Operations and what it takes to run big community moments while still keeping day-to-day public safety moving. We also get blunt, practical guidance for parents on e-bikes v...
Interview with a Firefighter: Assistant Chief Daniel Williams
A 911 call might be routine for responders, but it is usually the worst day of someone’s life, and that mindset changes how you show up. We sit down with Assistant Fire Chief Danny Williams to talk about what Allen Fire Department actually does...
Kidnapping, Casework & Calls: Detective Sam Shipley
We sit down with Detective Sam Shipley to talk about service-driven policing, from a kidnapping case that ends in a reunion to the quiet, relentless work of solving everyday crimes. We also get real about what helps a community stay safe, inclu...
From Theater Lights to Patrol Nights: Officer Matt Johnson
We trace Matt Johnson’s path from theater and marketing to patrol and crisis negotiation, then unpack two major cases: a bank robbery solved through tollway video and a prolific burglar whose candid tips reshaped prevention in our city. Prevent...