APD Pod Squad

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sergeant Brad Beddow, who was recently reassigned from Patrol to the Specialized Operations Division, where he'll serve as the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) Team Supervisor. Also, Sergeant Hunter Welborn from the Traffic Safety Unit. We’ll talk about a fun day for the family coming up at Biltmore Church on July 25th with several local police and fire departments, and we’ll also discuss a really bad week we had recently with three motor vehicle fatalities, two of those involving motorcycles, and the message from APD in the aftermath.  Getting to know Officer Dalton Green. We’ll hear about his journey from Texas to new APD officer. And, Hannah Silberman returns for another History Minute, as we go back to July 1911, for the line-of-duty death of Officer Edward McConnell that involved stolen cows. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Interim Chief Jackie Stepp lays out the APD organizational changes being implemented. Name changes, division realignment, and the return of the Housing Authority unit.With June being National Camping Month, hardcore camper Captain Evan Coward joins me. I’ll ask the tough questions, like,  “Do you prefer your marshmallows lightly roasted or burnt to a crisp?”  The Junior Police Academy just wrapped up a fun week, and two of the participants will join me to discuss: Ayden and Carson, along with Senior Police Officer Carrie Lee.And, Hannah Silberman returns for another History Minute, as we go back to July 3rd, 1951, and what was described as “the worst traffic in Asheville’s history.” We’re no strangers to traffic jams, so this must’ve been a doozy!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore how lateral transfers are significantly contributing to APD’s progress toward full staffing. Joining me to discuss their transitions from other agencies are officers Brandon Collins and Mark Beddingfield. While APD continues to have success recruiting first-time officers, these experienced transfers are playing a vital role in filling our ranks.Before joining APD, Brandon served with the Montreat and Woodfin Police Departments and is a graduate of Appalachian State. Mark, who also served in Tryon, comes to the department from the Fletcher Police Department and brings more than a decade of law enforcement experience. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, including one of our newest officers and first-time new dad, Andrew Ammons. He joins me, and we’ll see how he’s dealing with two new experiences at once! And, Hannah Silberman is back for another History Minute, as we go back 75 years to June 9th, 1951, and a call of a man with a gun in Montford “terrorizing the neighborhood”. Find out what evidence led officers right to the suspect, who was inside a nearby house when captured. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, with May being Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Sergeant Justin Booth, who is an avid rider.We’ll get to know Senior Police Officer Travis Pisani. May 13th was National 3rd Shift Workers’ Day. Now, technically, the APD doesn’t exactly have a 3rd shift, but he does work nights, and that’s close enough for me to get him to join me.Also, Lieutenant Brian Hogan with the Community Engagement Division, and two of the participants in the inaugural Immersion Academy, Jackson Knight and Milinda Aguilar Santana. And, Hannah Silberman with The History Minute, as we shine a spotlight on two officers from the 1930’s who were recently recognized as line-of-duty deaths and added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC. We’ll discuss that process and how and why they qualified.  

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Captain Joe Silberman of the Criminal Investigations Division. We’ll recap some recent big cases that were assisted by technology like LPR’s and drones.We’ll get to know K9 Unit officers Sergeant Scott Muse and Senior Police Officer Nathaniel “Smitty” Smith. Sgt Muse leads the unit, and Smitty is getting acquainted with K9 Hardy, his new partner.And, Property & Evidence Manager John Perez. His prior law enforcement experience with another agency provided him with a solid foundation for his job with APD. He also provides a valuable service, assisting with Spanish translations for our media releases.  

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Interim Chief Jackie Stepp and Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams sit down for an important and timely discussion about technology and its vital role with the Asheville Police Department and the DA’s office.We’ll get to know Western North Carolina native, Sgt. Noland Brown, who just passed the 15-year mark with the APD. So, we’ll look back and forward.And from the Community Engagement Division, Captain Jonathan Brown will lay out the new MOU (memorandum of understanding) with the Housing Authority, where it came from, and what it means. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, with April 30th being National Honesty Day, we’ll get to know Detective Phil Allen, who has a way to determine if you’re telling the truth. You guessed it, he administers the polygraph examinations at the Asheville Police Department. April is Records and Information Management Month, and I’m joined by the person who leads that department for the APD, Stephanie Bierce.From the Community Engagement Division, Senior Police Officer Justin Lewis. Updates on Junior Police Academy signups, Coffee with a Cop, and Truck City at Tanger Outlets, which is on April 18th.And we’ll go back 125 years with Hannah Silberman, who returns for another History Minute. If you think election integrity is something new, think again, as we’ll explore allegations of a stolen election just after the turn of the 20th century.  

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, the winner of a Merit Award at the recent APD Awards Banquet, and a Superlative Award for having the cleanest squad car, inside and out, is Senior Police Officer Taya Overholt, as April is National Car Care Month.  Getting to know Lieutenant Russ Crisp. April is also National Pickleball Month, and I don’t know anybody as passionate about it as he is. We’ll get some pickleball pointers and see how things are going in Professional Standards.From News 13 - WLOS, Taylor Thompson. April 4th is National Hug A Newsperson Day! I’m sure she’ll be celebrating, but if you see her, ask permission first. We’ll explore the relationship between the media and law enforcement. And Senior Police Officer Dennis Pace, from Community Engagement. That unit is ramping things up with the arrival of Spring, including preparations for the Junior Police Academy, with applications now open!  

Send us Fan MailThe weekend of March 6th was a particularly violent one in Asheville, and Deputy Chief Sean Aardema joins me to discuss the proactive policing measures being implemented and steps APD is taking to prevent further violence.Getting to know Forensics Supervisor Kristen Norman, a North Carolina native who spent a decade in Texas with lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!) before returning to the Tar Heel state. We’ll also discuss her new role and the technology aiding their crime-solving efforts.   Detective Adam Roach celebrates his 20th “swearaversary” this month, as the Asheville-area native was sworn in as an APD officer on March 17, 2006. You might recognize some of the other names from his BLET class.  From Community Engagement, Senior Police Officer Carrie Lee, with the latest on Citizens’ Police Academy, Immersion Academy, and Junior Police Academy.  

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’ll celebrate March as Irish-American Heritage Month, with Detective Zoe Vertefeuille, who has visited the Emerald Isle so many times, travel agents ask HER for advice. Also, Sergeant Ian Cooper, a native of the Boston area whose Irish roots run deep.  From Community Engagement, Master Police Officer Debbie LeCroy, who is retiring after a law enforcement career that spanned more than 20 years. Find out what’s next! 

Send us Fan MailThis week, 21 cadets will graduate from BLET, and 20 of them will become Asheville Police Officers. The other one? She returns to her day job with the Asheville Fire Department. Senior Deputy Fire Marshal Charley Cox discusses her experience in the police academy and how it benefits APD and AFD. Also, getting to know Detective Aaron Buyanovsky and the complicated fraud case that he began investigating as a part of the intern program. From Community Engagement, Senior Police Officer Blake Fadler, who joined the unit just recently. And, welcome back, Hannah Silberman, with a History Minute that takes us back 100 years to 1926.  

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we celebrate National Marriage Week, February 7-14th. At the Asheville Police Department, we have several married couples among our ranks, and we’re highlighting two of them: Matt & Amy Stapanowich and Jonathan & Miranda Derrick. From Community Engagement, Sgt. Jesse Ramirez has a big announcement about the new Immersion Academy, something we teased in the last episode.If you’ve got a question or suggestion, call 828-250-8800 and leave a voicemail. Or, you can email [email protected].  

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we continue celebrating a new year with new officers! This time, it’s cadets from the current BLET class, set to graduate in February: Cadets Jaylan Gaines and Jonathan Speessen.From Community Engagement, Lt. Brian Hogan, with some big news about the Spring Edition of the Citizens’ Police Academy. And for those who love the Junior Police Academy, something new and exciting is coming soon!

Send us Fan MailNew year, new officers! In this episode, the first of 2026, new solo officers Lily Talley and Josh Dobson. They begin their careers together, but their paths to get here were vastly different.As we look forward, Interim Chief Jackie Stepp looks back as we see where 2025 ranked in several important categories. And from Community Engagement, one more chance to hear from Senior Police Officer Isaiah Senyak, who’s changing job titles soon. Find out more about his new role.

Send us Fan MailThis episode has an accidental basketball theme! Two of our guests (and your host) played college basketball. And one guest was a college basketball referee. Find out who did what as we get to know Master Police Officer Joe Jones, a Student Resource Officer at Asheville High School.We’ll also get to know APD Chaplain Patrick Creed. On Sunday, you’ll find him behind the pulpit at Temple Baptist Church. But he’s always there for the officers of the Asheville Police Department.  From Community Engagement, Captain Jonathan Brown. And, in the History Minute with Hannah Silberman, early APD Christmas parties and traditions. Some of the gifts were quite impressive!  Plus, everyone will play the APD Pod Squad Holiday Pop Quiz, Part 2! How do you feel about Fruitcake? White lights or colored lights on the tree? Speaking of glowing, how do you explain Rudolph’s red nose? A mystery to this day.

Send us Fan MailFollowing the retirement of Chief Lamb, Deputy Chief Jackie Stepp was appointed Interim Chief of Police. She’ll join us to talk about that and her priorities in the new role.   Getting to know Lt. Tyler Radford, who, it turns out, is related to a baseball legend.From Community Engagement, Senior Police Officer Justin Lewis, with all their holiday happenings. And, in the History Minute with Hannah Silberman, we look back at the line-of-duty death of Chief Harold Enloe in 1951.  Plus, everyone will play the APD Pod Squad Holiday Pop Quiz! Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? Is it turkey “dressing” or “stuffing”? What does the ‘W’ in Clark W. Griswold stand for? Listen and subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts, or here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2387956/episodes/18298536 #APDPodsquad

Send us Fan MailWelcome to a very special episode! The Roast of Chief Lamb; Stories, and a salute to 28 years of service. Chief Mike Lamb will be in the hot seat, and joined by some of his longtime co-workers: Deputy Chief Jackie Stepp, Deputy Chief Sean Aardema, Captain Jonathan Brown, Captain Joe Silberman, and Lieutenant Geoffrey Rollins. After almost three decades with the Asheville Police Department, there are a lot of stories, and you’ll hear some of the most memorable. Including:Capt Brown- “Batman and Andy Griffith”Deputy Chief Aardema- “Bike School Bruises”Capt Silberman- “The Protest”Lt Geoffrey Rollins- “Are You Mike Lamb?”Deputy Chief Stepp- “Lamb Chops” And more!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, who is Albert Eastwood? His friends call him Bert. Technology Specialist by day, rock n' roll star by night! When he’s not on the 4th floor at APD headquarters, Bert is on stage as the lead singer of a band called Aces & Eights.  Also, getting to know Jacob Kielson, the WNC native who was recently promoted to Detective, and Senior Police Officer Debbie LeCroy shares the latest from the Community Engagement Division.   In The History Minute with Hannah Silberman, the story of the outlaw, Will Harris. His 1906 rampage claimed the lives of 5 people, including 2 APD officers.     

Send us Fan MailOctober 29th, 2013, is a day many of you in the APD remember. It’s the day we lost Senior Police Officer Rob Bingaman. In this episode, Chief Mike Lamb and Sgt Scott Fry look back at that tragic day and reflect in this deeply personal conversation.   Also, getting to know Detective Jesse Ramirez, who will soon be Sergeant Ramirez of the Community Engagement Division. We’ll talk about his promotion and, with November being Native American Heritage Month, his connection to the Cherokee Nation. (Spoiler alert, it’s his wife and kids) One of the officers Ramirez will be leading, soon, is Senior Police Officer Dennis Pace from the Community Engagement Division. He’ll let us know what’s coming up from that group.  And, in The History Minute with Hannah Silberman, we go back to 1902 to the controversial hiring of a Dog Catcher, and the 12-year-old boy they put on trial for helping him.    

Send us Fan MailOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and in this episode, Lt. Diana Loveland from the Criminal Investigations Division, who works closely with the Family Justice Center. We’ll hear all about the great work they’re doing for survivors. Doug Oeser, the Director of Data Accountability and Crime Analysis, discusses the large role data plays in APD’s approach to community policing. Senior Police Officer Carrie Lee from the Community Engagement Division tells us about a busy October that includes the Boo Bash at Tanger Outlets. And in The History Minute with Hannah Silberman, we look back at a line-of-duty death that occurred in October of 1933. 

Send us Fan MailOne year ago, our lives were turned upside down courtesy of Hurricane Helene, the aftereffects of which we’ll be feeling for years to come. But along with horrible tragedy came stories of bravery and heroism by Officers and Detectives of the APD. We’ll be hearing some of those firsthand stories in this episode, as I’m joined by Senior Police Officers Beau Baley, Jose Amaya, and William Woods, and Detectives Sam DeGrave, Albert Ball, and Phil Allen…all recipients of Lifesaving Awards for their efforts at this year’s Asheville Police Department Awards Banquet.In The History Minute with Hannah Silberman, a different Asheville flooding event, this one on Memorial Day weekend in 1976, and the heroism of Officer Porter Fowler. And Lt. Brian Hogan from the Community Engagement Division looks back at his first week as a Lieutenant in 2024, which happened to coincide with the arrival of Helene. His memories of that difficult time, bad and good. 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 2! The APD Pod Squad launched on August 24th, 2024, just over one year ago. In this episode, the first of Season 2, we look back at the past year with Chief of Police Mike Lamb, Deputy Chief Sean Aardema, and Deputy Chief Jackie Stepp. Hurricane Helene dominated the headlines, of course, but the past year was so much more than that. We moved forward in many ways, and experienced wins to go with the losses, and we'll discuss those.  In The History Minute with Hannah Silberman, we highlight some of the more colorful characters who have held the title of Asheville Chief of Police, like Ambrose Augustus Featherston, Herschel Springfield Harkins, and Alfred Hunter Baird. And Senior Police Officer Isaiah Senyak from the Community Engagement Division shares all the happenings in the busy month of September, from the Retirees Cookout to the next Coffee with a Cop

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Getting To Know Senior Police Officer Robert Crume, who recently saved a dog from drowning in a backyard pool. We'll learn what happened that day and the latest on the rescued dog. August is National Black Business Month, and Detective Shawn Parker will tell us how his love for cigars led to his new business venture, which celebrated its grand opening on July 4th. Captain Jonathan Brown has an update on the massive response to the Fall edition of the Citizens Police Academy, and he'll share the date, time, and location for the next Coffee With a Cop event. And, in the History Minute with Hannah Silberman, America's Pastime, how baseball played a part in the history of the APD, including "donkey baseball." 

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, getting to know Sgt. Ricardo Martinez of Recruitment and Career Development. His hard work is a big reason that staffing numbers are looking up.Also, Senior Police Officer Preston Grondahl, who happens to be left-handed. With International Left-Handers Day on August 13th, he seemed like an obvious choice to be a guest.  SPO Grondahl began his law enforcement journey with APD, left to explore another opportunity, and recently returned as a lateral transfer.Chief Mike Lamb will chime in on recruitment, the in-house police academy, and the newly unveiled career ladder.In The History Minute with Hannah Silberman, a Police Chief with a resume that includes World War I veteran and renowned wrestler who saved people from drowning in the Great Flood of 1916.   And with the Fall edition of the Citizens’ Police Academy just around the corner, Sgt. Lucas Lovelace from the Community Engagement Division shares everything you need to know, including when it starts and how to sign up. 

Send us Fan MailAugust 1st is National Girlfriend's Day, which celebrates the special bond of friendship between girls, whether sisters or mothers, classmates or co-workers. In this episode, coworkers Senior Police Officer Madison Johnson and Senior Police Officer Angelica LaFemina discuss their close friendship and what it means, both on the job and off. In Asheville, there are history tours, coffee tours, beer tours, ghost tours, mural tours, and even APD tours! Yep, it's one of the many ways we connect with the community. Senior Police Officer Justin Lewis from the Community Engagement Division joins us, along with some young people from the Buncombe County Youth Internship, taking a tour! We'll put them on the spot with a pop quiz. In the History Minute with Hannah Silberman, we'll go back to 1943 for a chase that began with a police officer, a cab driver, and the phrase, "follow that car", and ended with the bad guy behind bars.

Send us Fan MailJuly is National Culinary Arts Month. In this episode, Cadet Trainee Julian Lanier tells us about his parents, who were both chefs, how that rubbed off, and his favorite food to prepare. Lanier was a recent BLET graduate at AB Tech, along with 14 others who will soon be patrolling our streets. The next class will be even bigger and taught exclusively by APD instructors! Chief Mike Lamb shares exciting news about the first in-house Police Academy since 2013. Also, the latest in the Community Engagement Division from Senior Police Officer Debbie LeCroy. And with July 15th being the little-known "Celebration of the Horse Day", we'll learn all about Officer LeCroy's love of horses and how that started. In the History Minute with Hannah Silberman, we'll go back to the 1940s and see how the standard work week THEN compares to now. Spoiler alert, we've got it pretty good!

Send us Fan MailOn this episode…we wish a happy belated Father’s Day to Senior Police Officer, Ryan Begley, who became a Dad for the first time one day before Hurricane Helene arrived in Western North Carolina. We'll hear all about those first few crazy days as a new Dad and how his daughter is doing 9 months later.Senior Police Officer Ann Aiken is also a guest. You might know her as Annie, or even "Stinky Annie". From major awards to viral videos, she’s had QUITE a year. Officer Dennis Pace with the Community Engagement Division tells us what’s coming up. And, in The History Minute with Hannah Silberman, in a town called Beer City, it shouldn’t surprise anyone the kind of business owned by the very first Chief of the Asheville Police Department. 

Send us Fan MailJune is Student Safety Month, and in this episode, Sgt. Craig Loveland discusses the valuable and rewarding work of our Student Resource Officers and his unique side hustle, which includes a strict "no Macarena" policy. Flag Day is observed on June 14th, and Sgt. Josh Veridal shares what it means to be a part of the APD Honor Guard and why you probably have never met anyone else with the last name Veridal. Also, Community Resource Officer Carrie Lee has the latest from the Community Engagement Division. And in another edition of the "History Minute with Hannah Silberman”, we go back to 1922 to learn about the Reformatory for Unfortunate Women.

Send us Fan MailMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. The last 8 months have been particularly stressful for everyone in Western North Carolina, as we continue to cope with the fallout from Hurricane Helene. During the storm and the days and weeks that followed, many stepped up and went the extra mile to support officers and their mental wellness. We'll talk with four of them, Sgt. Brandon Shope, Officer Trainee Maria Bengel, Business Coordinator Crystal Simpson, and Mental Health Clinician Joellen Rhyndress from Responder Services. From the Community Engagement Division, Sgt. Lucas Lovelace lays out Asheville's districts, the officers assigned to them, what they do, and how to get in touch with them. And in another edition of the "History Minute with Hannah Silberman”, we discuss the now-defunct Mounted Patrol.

Send us Fan MailNational Police Week begins May 11th, and in this episode​, Lt. Evan Coward and Lt. Geoffrey Rollins discuss participating in the Police Unity Tour, a 250-mile bicycle ride to honor the fallen that takes place every year. Also, "Getting to Know" Wellness Coordinator Matthew Eichman, as we celebrate Global Employee Health & Fitness Month in May. We'll hear about all he does for the officers of the APD. Lt. Brian Hogan shares the latest from the Community Engagement Division. And in another edition of the "History Minute with Hannah Silberman”, we go back to 1898 for a Police Chief who survived being shot thanks to a certain part of his uniform.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode​, "Getting to Know" Captain Janice Hawkins from the Finance and Support Division. Also, Officer Isiah Senyak with the latest from the Community Engagement Division. The "History Minute with Hannah Silberman” features a line-of-duty death from 1972. And, Chief Mike Lamb answers your questions in another edition of "Ask The Chief".

Send us Fan MailIn this episode​, we celebrate April as Scottish-American Heritage Month with Retired Officer Keith McCulloch, who has been with the APD for 37 years. April is also Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and we'll explore that with Sergeant Scott Fry. Also, Captain Jonathan Brown with the latest from the Community Engagement Division. And, in another "History Minute with Hannah Silberman”, an April Fool's joke from 1906 that somebody in the department did not find funny!

Send us Fan MailSeptember 27, 2024, is a day never to be forgotten in Western North Carolina. The devastation wrought by what's been described as a geological event changed the landscape and the people that call the mountains their home. On the 6-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene, it's a Special Edition of the APD Pod Squad, with Asheville Police Chief Mike Lamb, Asheville Fire Department Assistant Chief Jeremy Knighton, and News Radio 570 WWNC's Mark Starling. Each played an integral part in Asheville's storm response and recovery. It's a roundtable discussion about what they saw, what they experienced, how they reacted, and where we go from here. 6 Months Later - Looking Back at Hurricane Helene.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, as we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, we’ll feature the first female Deputy Chief at the Asheville Police Department, Jackie Stepp. Hannah Silberman tells the story of the first sworn female officer at the APD in the “History Minute”. Retired Lieutenant Rae Ferguson looks back at the multiple firsts she accomplished in her long career. And Senior Police Officer Justin Lewis shares the latest from the Community Engagement Division. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode​, as we celebrate March as Women's History Month, in the Getting To Know segment, learn what unique distinction SPO Mackenzie Galyean has earned. Officer Debbie LeCroy and Officer Kora both have something to say about the latest in the Community Engagement Division. In the "History Minute with Hannah Silberman", we look back at the women who joined the APD during WWII.And, Chief Mike Lamb shares his thoughts about the 2024 crime statistics

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, as we continue celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Asheville Police Department, "Getting To Know" the longest-tenured employee of the APD, Detective Sonia Escobedo. Hannah Silberman is back with another "History Minute". Retired APD Lieutenant Jon Kirkpatrick discusses before/during/after the 1986 Michael John Shornock manhunt. And Officer Dennis Pace shares the latest from the Community Engagement Division.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, as ​we continue to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Asheville Police Department, we introduce "The History Minute with Hannah Silberman". We'll get to know one of our newest officers, Emily Pontiakos. Captain ​Brandon Moore shares groundbreaking news about the APD Drone Program. And CRO Carrie Lee joins us to share the latest news and activities from the Community Engagement Division. 

Send us Fan MailThe Asheville Police Department was officially established in 1875, making 2025 our 150th Anniversary. In this episode, with a nod to history, we get to know the longest-tenured Senior Police Officer, Tracy Edmonds. Accreditation Manager Hannah Silberman joins us to talk about a book she's writing about the history of the APD. Captain Joe Silberman sits down to discuss a commemorative badge he helped create, to be worn only this year. And, current Police Chief Mike Lamb shares his thoughts on some previous Chiefs who were instrumental in his career growth. 

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 10, Lt. James Boyce of Recruitment and Development, shares good news about the incoming class of recruits, our largest in over 5 years. The Holiday Booze It And Lose It campaign is underway. Led by the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program, Sgt. Hunter Welborn discusses how the APD has embraced and supported it. And, with the holiday season upon us, it's a busy time for Sgt. Lucas Lovelace and his Community Engagement team. He shares the many ways the Asheville Police Department is spreading Christmas cheer!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we find out what's happening in the Community Engagement Division from Senior Police Officer Christopher Strumolo, "Getting To Know" Sgt. Jonathan Collins, and the latest edition of "Ask The Chief" with Chief Mike Lamb.

Send us Fan MailIn this special edition of the 𝐀𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝-𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, Capt. Brandon Moore joins us for a conversation about the vital role of drones during search and recovery in the days and weeks following Helene. We need to thank the companies that stepped up and offered assistance in providing vital information and saving lives: Airworx, Skydio, Paladin, Airsight, Dronesense, Axon, and T-Mobile. You'll hear how NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and Team Owner Joe Gibbs played a role in providing us with necessary communications equipment, and more. 

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of the 𝐀𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝-𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, we sit down with the Mayor of Asheville, Esther Manheimer. It's been a month of trials and triumphs, challenges and champions, following the devastating storms of Helene that changed our lives and Asheville forever. Mayor Esther Manheimer has seen all of it up close and from a distance, viewing the damage from the skies above in Marine One. We discuss the days before and after the storms, and where the City of Asheville goes from here. As we continue our recovery, we look to the future: future growth and future storms.   

Send us Fan MailSpecial Edition Episode 3; 𝐀𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝-𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 includes the latest on garbage and debris collection, water and power restoration, plus a conversation with Chief of Police Mike Lamb. His thoughts on the historic flooding, rescue efforts, the heroic actions of his officers, and more. 

Send us Fan MailThe latest episode of 𝐀𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝-𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 is now available. The latest on garbage collection, water restoration, and more. Plus, a conversation with Capt. Joe Silberman of the APD Criminal Investigations Division. Our Detectives have been solving homicides, locating missing persons, and saving lives, during this historic event.

Send us Fan MailThe first of many focused on the effects and aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. 𝐀𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝-𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, featuring key members of leadership from the Asheville Police Department, Fire Department, and City of Asheville. In this episode, I'm joined by Asheville Police Deputy Chief Sean Aardema, as we discuss the storm's arrival and the actions taken in the days that followed.

Send us Fan MailGetting to know WNC native and CID intern, SPO LaKeisha Hawes, and discovering her unique collection. Sgt. Brian Hogan with what's happening in Community Engagement, including National Coffee With a Cop Day. And Detective Sam DeGrave returns for Part 2 of the manhunt for Michael John Shornock. 

Send us Fan MailGetting to Know Senior Police Officer Isaiah Senyak, and the circuitous way the native of Berkley, CA, became a member of the APD. Chief Mike Lamb answers your questions in another edition of Ask The Chief. We'll meet the DC's, Deputy Chief Jackie Stepp and Deputy Chief Sean Aardema, and learn about the RTIC. And Part 1 of The Manhunt for Michael John Shornock. We'll dig deep into his background with Detective Sam DeGrave, including the survival skills he learned in the swamps of Eastern North Carolina, and the events that led to the largest manhunt in the history of WNC. 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the APD Pod Squad! We'll talk with Chief Mike Lamb about his career, growing up in Asheville, and the "Ask The Chief" feature. Also, Lt Josh Meindl previews cold cases, Capt Jonathan Brown shares the latest from Community Engagement, and Capt Brandon Moore shares some unique facts about Asheville Police Officers. 

Send us Fan MailComing soon, the APD Pod Squad podcast.