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APD Pod Squad

Meet the men and women behind the badge at the Asheville Police Department. Cold cases, conversations, community engagement, and questions and answers with Police Chief Mike Lamb. Hosted by Public Information Officer Rick Rice.

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Episode 14; SPO Mackenzie Galyean, Chief Mike Lamb,...

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2025/03/06

Send us a text In 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

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Episode 13; Detective Sonia Escobedo, Retired...

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2025/02/20

Send us a text In 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.

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Episode 12; Introducing The History Minute with...

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2025/02/07

Send us a text In 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.

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Episode 11; Celebrating APD's 150th Anniversary, with...

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2025/01/23

Send us a textThe 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 h...

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Episode 10; Lt. James Boyce, Sgt. Hunter Welborn, and...

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2024/12/23

Send us a textIn 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 ...

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Episode 9; SPO Christopher Strumolo, Sgt. Jonathan...

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2024/12/02

In 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.

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Helene Recovery, November 4

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2024/11/04

In this special edition of the APD Pod Squad, 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 commun...

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Helene Recovery, October 31

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2024/10/31

In this special episode of the APD Pod Squad, 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...

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Helene Recovery, October 21

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2024/10/21

Special 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.

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Helene Recovery, October 10

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2024/10/10

The 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.

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Helene Recovery, October 8

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2024/10/08

The first of many focusing on the effects of Tropical Storm Helene. Information and conversations with 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, and we discuss the storm's arrival and the actions taken in the days following.

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Episode 3; SPO LaKeisha Hawes, Sgt Brian Hogan, and...

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2024/09/27

Getting to Know 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.

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Episode 2; SPO Isiah Senyak, Chief Mike Lamb, Deputy...

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2024/09/12

Getting to Know Senior Police Officer Isiah 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...

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Episode 1; Chief Mike Lamb, Lt Josh Meindl, Capt...

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2024/08/28

Welcome 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.

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2024/08/06

Coming soon, the APD Pod Squad podcast.

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