In this episode of Inside the Squad, we sit down with Dr. Dardeen from Suncrest Psychological Services to explore the critical topic of mental health in law enforcement. From managing daily stress and trauma to addressing the stigma that still surrounds mental wellness in policing, Dr. Dardeen offers expert insight into the emotional challenges officers face and the importance of psychological support. We talk resilience, resources, and what departments can do to prioritize the mental well-being...
May 27, 2025•40 min
In this episode of Inside the Squad, we’re joined by Officers Cole Anderson and Tearcy Music, who take us behind the scenes of their recruitment and training experience with the Lafayette Police Department. From the first steps of the hiring process to the challenges of the academy and field training, they share their personal journeys, lessons learned, and what it takes to wear the badge. Whether you're considering a career in law enforcement or just curious about what goes into becoming an off...
Mar 10, 2025•32 min
In this episode of "Inside the Squad", we sit down with Norah Ashcraft, LPD’s Victim Services Coordinator, to discuss her critical work providing crisis intervention, response, and advocacy for victims of crimes. Norah shares how she supports both adult and child victims, ensuring they have access to the resources, care, and guidance they need in their most vulnerable moments. From immediate crisis response to long-term advocacy, she sheds light on the challenges victims face and how LPD is work...
Feb 06, 2025•16 min
Celebrate 200 years of Lafayette’s rich history with this special bicentennial episode featuring Mayor Tony Roswarski. We reflect on the milestones that have shaped our city, from its early days along the Wabash River to the vibrant and dynamic community it is today. Mayor Roswarski discusses Lafayette’s journey, its incredible growth, and the community spirit that binds us all. LPD shares our role in preserving Lafayette’s safety and fostering trust as the city has evolved. We’ll also highlight...
Jan 13, 2025•40 min
In this episode of "Inside the Squad", we welcomed Lieutenant of Administrative Services Randy Sherer to share insights into the Lafayette Police Department's (LPD) recruitment process and exciting career opportunities. Lt. Sherer introduced Combine Day, a fast-track event that streamlines the application process for aspiring officers, making it easier than ever to join the team. We also discussed LPD’s dedication to community-focused policing, specialized units like SWAT and K9, and the departm...
Dec 09, 2024•36 min
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, episode 3 of "Inside the Squad" welcomes two special guests: Officer Isidro Medrano and Jesus Correa, the Latino Business Liaison for Greater Lafayette Commerce. This episode dives into the significant growth of the Hispanic population in the Lafayette community, highlighting the cultural and economic contributions that this vibrant community brings to the area. Officer Medrano shares his personal experiences as a Hispanic officer, discussing how his ba...
Sep 03, 2024•41 min
Back by popular demand, episode 2 of "Inside the Squad" brings you another Lafayette true crime story. Tune in as Lieutenant Nick Amor and Sergeant Michael Zambon of the Lafayette Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit take us behind the scenes of their intense investigation into a 2022 shooting at Walmart. In this episode, you'll hear firsthand accounts of the dedication, determination, and sheer hard work that went into solving this complex case. Lieutenant Amor and Sergeant Zambon will walk ...
Aug 05, 2024•39 min
Sergeant Shawn Verma joins "Inside the Squad" for an exciting kickoff to season 4! This season, we're hitting the road in Lafayette, starting at the Recovery Cafe with the LPD Outreach Team. Discover how the Lafayette Police Department's outreach program, led by Adam Murphy and Amanda Ferguson, extends beyond law enforcement to support community members navigating resources outside the traditional justice system. Learn about their crucial roles and how they provide vital assistance during crisis...
Jul 01, 2024•44 min
We're celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Public Safety Center! In episode 10 of "Inside the Squad," we welcome three key partners of the project: Annette Basham from J.S. Held, Carrie Sermersheim from American Structurepoint, Dennis Carson from the City of Lafayette, and Chief Scott Galloway from the Lafayette Police Department. One year later, the Public Safety Center has become an icon, not just in the City of Lafayette, but also in the field of policing. For a city of our size, the P...
Jun 03, 2024•58 min
In Episode 9 of "Inside the Squad", Lt. Dan Long (LPD Special Victims Unit), Alex Baker (Forensic Nurse), Tanya Malone (Forensic Nurse), and Norah Ashcraft (YWCA Legal Advocate) discuss sexual assault awareness. RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) stats: Out of 1,000 sexual assault incidents, 975 perps will walk free, 310 are reported to police, 50 reports lead to arrest. This team of local professionals walk listeners through the process of what happens once an incident occurs, and how...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!! In this episode of "Inside the Squad", we are so excited to bring in two unseen heroes of public safety: Dispatch Shift Leads David Hughes and Amanda Brooks! We chat about their experience dispatching, calls received, responding to viewer questions, and so much more. It was a fantastic discussion you don't want to miss! Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafa...
Apr 19, 2024•54 min
It's Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week! Animal Control officers play a vital role in the community, safeguarding the well-being of both animals and humans alike. In Episode 7, LPD's Outreach Unit debunks myths and discusses Animal Control's essential contribution to the City of Lafayette with ACO Chief Sarah Goans! Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to [email protected]. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators...
Apr 17, 2024•46 min
Episode 6 of "Inside the Squad" brings together five School Resource Officers from the Lafayette Police Department, West Lafayette Police Department, and Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office to discuss bullying in schools. We define bullying, discuss how bullying has evolved over the years, steps parents can take, and more. Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to [email protected]. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators...
Apr 01, 2024•51 min
In honor of Women's History Month, Chief Animal Control Officer Sarah Goans, Officer Lauryn Liechty, and Detective Administrative Assistant Amanda Deckard join the podcast for our 5th episode: Ladies in Law Enforcement! Tune in to hear a brief history of women in law enforcement, personal stories from some of LPD's finest, encouragement to apply, and more! Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to [email protected].
Mar 27, 2024•35 min
In episode four of "Inside the Squad", LPD's three Civilian Crime Scene Investigators and Purdue University's Dr. Marcus Rogers, PhD, CISSP, DFCP-F joins us to discuss digital evidence in criminal investigations! Computers can be used for committing crime, and thanks to the increasing science of digital evidence forensics, law enforcement now use computers to fight crime. Tune in to learn about LPD's partnership with Purdue through the High Tech Crime Unit, examples of crimes solved with digital...
Mar 04, 2024•59 min
Due to popular demand, this Valentine's Day, the Lafayette Police Department presents our first True Crime Podcast Episode! This 2005 case was extremely unique and became national news. In 2005, Danlei Chen shot and killed her husband, Lei He, in their apartment in Lafayette, Indiana, over a divorce disagreement. Captain Joe Clyde and Lt. Tim Payne, an officer and detective on this case, join us to help share the story. This episode includes graphic details including dismemberment. Viewer discre...
Feb 14, 2024•56 min
On Episode 2 of "Inside The Squad", Micah Lupa, LPD's Crime Analyst joins the team to discuss "Is Lafayette Safe?". Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to [email protected].
Feb 05, 2024•39 min
It's been two years since our last podcast, and WE'RE BACK! LPD's Community Outreach Unit is starting off Season 3 testing out our new equipment and discussing our vision for this season of Inside the Squad. Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to [email protected]. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: S4IULMKLBFN59RPV
Jan 31, 2024•16 min
The ITS Team interviews newly appointed Chief Scott Galloway on his vision for the department after taking on his new role. Also discussed is hiring and LPD's comprehensive internship. Remember to check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas to [email protected]. Music courtesy of Gene J.B. Title: Rock.Funk.Groove.Guitear https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gene-jb/y2bsessions/rockfunkgrooveguitear/ Title was modified w fade in/fade out. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 I...
Jun 02, 2022•19 min
Ian and Brian's Last Episode! by Lafayette Police Department
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 11 min
In this episode the ITS crew discusses the transition to online crime reports along with other changes both LPD and other departments nationwide are implementing. Check out the Foot Pursuit 5k signup page! https://footpursuit5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=10420 https://twitter.com/LafayetteINPD http://local.nixle.com/lafayette--in-police-department https://nextdoor.com/agency-detail/in/lafayette/lafayette-police-department/ https://www.instagram.com/lafayetteinpd/?hl=en Music: Nathaniel Wyvern...
Sep 29, 2021•54 min
Join the ITS crew as we speak with Officers Liechty and Bushong who share their experiences and perspectives as newer officers with the Department.
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 3 min
On today's episode, amongst other things, the crew discusses catalytic converter thefts and fireworks. Be sure to follow LPD on Nixle, Nextdoor, Instagram and Twitter. Email us questions or show ideas to [email protected]. Fireworks Information: https://www.lafayette.in.gov/725/Fireworks-Safety Music provided under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. Author: Nathanial Wyvern. Album: Distant Starts Track: Distant Stars https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_c...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Join the team as we talk w Captain Joe Clyde, Captain of Detectives. Music provided under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. Author: Nathanial Wyvern. Album: Distant Starts Track: Distant Stars https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_collection/Nathaniel_Wyvern_-_Distant_Stars_-_01_Total_Eclipse
Feb 16, 2021•59 min
Today we discussed the challenges of 2020 that both LPD and the community of Lafayette met head on. We were joined by Lt. Randy Sherer of the Department. Music provided under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. Author: Nathanial Wyvern. Album: Distant Starts Track: Distant Stars https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_collection/Nathaniel_Wyvern_-_Distant_Stars_-_01_Total_Eclipse
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min
This has been Inside the Squad, a podcast from the Lafayette Police Department, in Lafayette, IN. Inside the Squad is a Community Outreach Podcast and is hosted by Sergeant Ian O' Shields and Captain Brian Phillips of the Crime Prevention Unit within the department. Today's episode included School Resource Officer Mark Roberts who discussed his lengthy career with LPD and the School Resource Officer position. Also joining us was Marvin Bills from WLFI TV-18 News. Contact the show at podcast@lafa...
Sep 22, 2020•52 min
In this episode of Inside The Squad, we discuss police officer recruitment- the process, standards and real world requirements for the women and men who want to step up and help make our communities safe places to live. Distant Stars - 01 Total Eclipse by Nathaniel Wyvern is licensed under a Attribution License.
Jul 27, 2020•45 min
On today's episode the team discussed police training, hiring, de-escalation techniques and response to resistance reviews.
Jul 14, 2020•53 min
LPD Pat Flannelly and our hosts discuss the effect of COVID 19 on the department and the City of Lafayette.
May 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min
This is Inside the Squad, a podcast from the Lafayette Police Department, in Lafayette, IN. Inside the Squad is a Community Outreach Podcast and is one of the various tools the Crime Prevention Unit uses here at LPD. On today's show, Specialist Ian O' Shields and Captain Brian Phillips host Part One of our series on Internal Affairs. Who are they and what do they handle? Why does LPD investigate its own officers? What about officer-involved shootings? These questions and more are answered on tod...
Feb 24, 2020•48 min
