The Wide Blue Line

Officer Safety

In this episode we sit down with Lt. Abbott and Det. Mannenbach to discuss how becoming a police officer has impacted their interaction with personal safety, home security, and public interactions.

Exit Interview with Chief Allison

In this episode we were honored to share an exit interview with Chief Allison and were joined by Leut. Josh Abbott.

Body Cams

In this episode we sit down with Det. Abbott and SRO Mannenbach to discuss the pro's and con's of police body cams. There usefulness and areas where they aren't as useful are discussed. It is another eye opening interview where we learned a great deal and we hope you enjoy it too.

6 Month Recap and Community Feedback

In this episode, Pannell and Bigboy discuss some of the many things they've learned over the last 6 months in working with Central Point Police Department. We go over community policing, dispelling narratives, and the importance of listening and speaking directly to groups to learn more about them. We have created an email address for the community to send their questions and thoughts to so we can create future episodes based on the needs of the people of Central Point. Please send them to thewideblueline@yahoo.com

Victim's Advocacy

In this episode we sit down with Ashley Bowden from Community Works and Detective Abbott to discuss the Victim's Advocacy services being offered through CPPD and the benefits to both the community and the department. Enjoy!