Episode 30: Meet Chief of Police Tracy Basterrechea (Part 2) - Branding Cattle, Unsolved Mysteries, and Mental Health Support

In Part 2 of this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO Episode, we will continue our conversation with Chief Tracy Basterrechea, the Chief of Police at the Meridian Police Department, in Meridian, Idaho. In this episode we will pick up where we left off, discussing the tremendous amount of work that goes into branding cattle. He also shares with us his favorite shows to watch, favorite country singer, and his New Year’s Eve specialty dish. Plus, we talk about the amazing piece of legislation passed in the State of Idaho to assist officers dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Injury and how the city of Meridian helps keep them financially whole. As we intertwine great leadership into our discussion, we also talk about the amazing culture at the Meridian Police Department, and how YOU can become a part of it. Visit www.joinmeridianpd.org today, to learn more. The next academy starts in October. If you liked this episode, follow us Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your Podcast, and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook to get all the latest updates. Plus, check out our other episodes, as each week we share Your Positive Law Enforcement News Stories from across the globe, and in our "Getting to Know, Your Local LEO" episodes, we speak with members of the law enforcement community about everyday life and most things non-law enforcement. To be a guest on our show, share a story, have feedback or suggested questions for future guests, E-mail us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠