56: A Pinellas County Sheriff"s Office Podcast

In this episode we talk with Assistant Forensic Science Supervisor Rhonda Klein, the “Queen of the Meth Labs” who has processed some of the most interesting – and most disgusting – crime scenes imaginable. From hoarder houses to bodies so decomposed that they’re barely recognizable as human, Rhonda has seen it all. She initially trained as a deputy but later followed her first passion for Forensics – see if that early training prepared her for the moment she was trapped alone at a crime scene with a

In this episode we talk with Deputy Jill Constant of the Marine and Environmental Lands Unit. From rescuing manatees in distress to braving seas that are too rough even for the Coast Guard, Deputy Constant helps keep our waterways safe. After a childhood spent learning the value of preserving natural resources she knew she wanted to combine environmentalism with her desire to put bad guys in jail. Learn how she helped arrest a dangerous carjacker who was much better on land than in water, find out

In this episode we talk with Major Adrian Arnold, who currently oversees our Judicial Operations Bureau but whose 30 year career includes stints in nearly every part of the agency. His entire future was launched with a single trial ride-along in Michigan, but the promise of snow-free winters combined with the idea that being a Florida cop would be a little like Miami Vice lured him to the PCSO. Major Arnold was on the forefront of the Community Policing movement, at a time when law enforcement was

In this episode we talk with Analyst Supervisor Jacqueline Danzig, whose team works hand in hand with deputies and detectives to get them the information they need to solve – and even prevent – crimes. When she started her career they were still tracking burglaries by putting pins in maps, but now she and other analysts are much more high tech as they gather facts, uncover details, and spot the trends that can predict the next crime wave. As Danzig says, there are no crystal balls, just data

In this episode we talk with Detention Deputy Anthony LaCorte, who was named the 2022 Detention Deputy of the Year for heroically saving two children who were drowning in rough seas off Anclote Key. Even beyond that moment of heroism, LaCorte is a shining example of a detention deputy. We talk about his philosophies of corrections, including the ways he makes sure inmates never feel dehumanized despite their incarceration. He uses a combination of command presence and humor to maintain order, and

In this episode we talk with Sergeant Mike Kilian of the K-9 Unit. In his 33 years in law enforcement he’s seen it all, from a victim disposed of in a wood chipper (see, that doesn’t just happen in Fargo) to a nail-biting SWAT standoff which the barricaded subject promised would be a violent “Waco on the Withlacoochee.” Sergeant Kilian talks about his origins as a naive jail deputy and his time in patrol, SWAT, and as a detective in Narcotics, Burglary, and Homicide before he joined the Pinellas

In this episode we talk with Detective Ron Chalmers from the Cold Case Unit. He shares some exciting stories of his previous career with the Reno Police Department – everything from the origin of the comedy show Reno 911, to the thrilling SWAT callout that sent him running into gunfire to try to rescue a fallen officer. You’ll also hear about two recent cold cases he solved since joining the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, both of which were solved with the help of genetic genealogy, which uses

Welcome to 56: A Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Podcast. Three curious and well-informed civilians – Ricky, Laura, and Ashley – will find the most interesting people and fascinating stories from all around the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and bring you a podcast you’ll never forget.Email us your questions and suggestions at lets56@pcsonet.comFollow us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubePCSO Website