Holiday Safety Tips from Officer Dhein

The Social Network Show welcomes co-host, Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications at the National Crime Prevention Council and her guest, Officer Joel Dhein.Officer Joel Dhein, a crime prevention specialist with the Glendale Police Department in Wisconsin talks about the relationship between law enforcement and the media and uses the recent situation in Ferguson, Missouri as an example of why it is important for the two to establish a positive relationship when it comes to emergency situations.Listen to the show to hear the following points and more:The importance of communication and a game plan with the multi-jurisdictions that are involved in a crisis The pressing concerns of law enforcement during the holidays Tips for staying safe during the holiday season Being SMART and what this acronym stands for A safe place to meet someone if you have bought a products from eBay or Craigs List for example.Officer Joel Dhein has served the Glendale Police Department in Wisconsin for 27 years. In 1996, he was promoted to their first full time crime prevention specialist. In 2012, he became the first Wisconsin police officer to achieve the National Crime Prevention Association’s Level II Certification and began consulting for international companies on CPTED principles for their facilities throughout the world.Before joining the Glendale Police Department, Officer Dhein worked as an agent with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and minor in Political Science.Officer Dhein has appeared on and hosted television shows and podcasts, and is currently a key member of several crime prevention organizations. He has received multiple awards throughout his career, including the National Mac Gray Award from the National Crime Prevention Council in 1999.