First Fridays with the FBI

Ep.24 – Gangs in the Military - SSA Carlos Armendariz

Welcome to "First Fridays with the FBI," the show that offers a community approach to everyday citizen and law enforcement interaction. In this episode, FBI experts discuss the concerning issue of gang activity within the U.S. military. They explore how street gangs and outlaw motorcycle clubs have infiltrated various branches of the armed forces, the risks this poses, and efforts to combat the problem. Local agencies, such as El Paso PD, DEA, and FBI, provide valuable resources for parents. Find the warning signs and what to watch for by visiting nationalgangcenter.gov, stopwesttexasgangs.org, and fbi.gov. They have information on effective communication strategies and programs that can help youth already involved in gangs transition out safely. The FBI provides actional steps to protect military members from gang recruitment and influence. Stay tuned to "First Fridays with the FBI" to stay informed and vigilant. Subscribe now and join us.   FBI El Paso New Gangs in the Military | First Fridays with @midlifemocha and Guest: SSA Carlos Armendariz - #fbielpaso

Ep.23 - Update on Elder Fraud and Abuse

Welcome to another episode of First Fridays with the FBI. Today is focused on the alarming rise of elder fraud and abuse in El Paso, Texas, as reported by the FBI. From January 1, 2024, to yesterday, May 2nd, a staggering 119 victims have reported losses totaling $14.5 million. These numbers paint a distressing picture of exploitation and vulnerability among our senior population. Elder fraud and abuse is a critical issue, hitting close to home for many as it often involves trusted individuals, including family members. Today, we're honored to have SA Jeanette Harper from the El Paso Field Office of the FBI After her insights, I urge you to tune in to our first show on elder abuse featuring SA Terrance Gass. You'll find the link in the comments section below. Let's raise awareness and work towards protecting our seniors from financial exploitation and abuse.

Ep.22 - Election Crimes and Fraud

Have you shared a meme as a joke to convince someone not to vote, by sharing the wrong date? A joke is one thing, but deliberately keeping someone from voting is another. On today's episode, we discuss a critical topic: election crimes and fraud. Join us as we sit down with @fbielpaso Special Agent Will Perrin to explore the intricacies of safeguarding our democratic processes and combating fraudulent activities that threaten the integrity of our elections. Follow online at @firstfridaysfbi and follow El Paso FBI @fbielpaso. ======= First Fridays with the FBI is a TV program and podcast founded by El Paso citizens encouraging situational awareness to assist the public with being aware about preventing acts of domestic and international violence. Highlighting the need for citizens to remain vigilant while encouraging communities to be advocates in the effort to prevent crime and violence, the goal is to encourage listeners to consider careers in law enforcement and share vital information with family, friends, and the community. Disclaimer: This podcast/show is not endorsed by the FBI or any governmental entity. It was created and founded by a non-law enforcement citizen for the community, to support the efforts of the nation's leading law enforcement agency to educate the community on how to prevent and report crimes.

Ep.21 - Financial Sextortion

Today's show: FBI Special Agent Jeanette Harper shared information on how to prevent and report crimes involving sextortion. Welcome to "First Fridays with the FBI," the show that offers a community approach to every day citizen and law enforcement interaction. Stay tuned to "First Fridays with the FBI" to stay informed and vigilant. Subscribe now and join us. First Fridays with the FBI is a TV program and podcast founded by El Paso citizens encouraging situational awareness to assist the public with being aware about preventing acts of domestic and international violence. Highlighting the need for citizens to remain vigilant while encouraging communities to be advocates in the effort to prevent crime and violence, the goal is to encourage listeners to consider careers in law enforcement and share vital information with family, friends, and the community. Disclaimer: This podcast/show is not endorsed by the FBI or any governmental entity. It was created and founded by a non-law enforcement citizen for the community, to support the efforts of the nation's leading law enforcement agency to educate the community on how to prevent and report crimes. . Follow on social media @FirstFridaysFBI and @MidlifeMocha Resources: The FBI’s Victim Services Division provides financial sextortion victims in FBI investigations with numerous services through its Child Pornography Victim Assistance program: https://www.fbi.gov/resources/victim-services/cpva o The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sextortion information page: http://www.missingkids.org/theissues/sextortion o The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children website at https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/ includes information about one step victims can take to remove online nude or sexually explicit content from various platforms. o 988 Suicides & Crisis lifeline: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat. (988lifeline.org)

Ep.20 - John Morales, FBI Special Agent in Charge of the El Paso Field Office

Today's show: Welcoming FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge, John S. Morales Welcome to "First Fridays with the FBI," the show that offers a community approach to every day citizen and law enforcement interaction. In this episode, we hear from New Special Agent in Charge of the El Paso Field Office of the FBI, John Morales. In 2022, Mr. Morales was promoted to deputy assistant director of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate. In this role he oversaw FBI Weapons of Mass Destruction related investigations, intelligence, and preventative countermeasures. Mr. Morales earned bachelor’s degrees in bio-medical science and microbiology, as well as master’s degrees in finance, accounting, and industrial management from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico. Stay tuned to "First Fridays with the FBI" to stay informed and vigilant. Subscribe now and join us. First Fridays with the FBI is a TV program and podcast founded by El Paso citizens encouraging situational awareness to assist the public with being aware about preventing acts of domestic and international violence. Highlighting the need for citizens to remain vigilant while encouraging communities to be advocates in the effort to prevent crime and violence, the goal is to encourage listeners to consider careers in law enforcement and share vital information with family, friends, and the community. Disclaimer: This podcast/show is not endorsed by the FBI or any governmental entity. It was created and founded by a non-law enforcement citizen for the community, to support the efforts of the nation's leading law enforcement agency to educate the community on how to prevent and report crimes. . Follow on social media @FirstFridaysFBI and @MidlifeMocha