On this episode of the CCW Podcast, we're joined by Ian and Kimberly from the Citrus Family Care Network to discuss foster care in Miami-Dade County. Their organization handles the task of finding homes for our most vulnerable. Find out more about Citrus Family Care Network: https://www.citrusfcn.com/ Subscribe for more Crime Prevention Related Content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2KKgSuCAjVvVNw9ojGVY2w Follow us on all platforms for more updates! CCW Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCWMiamiD...
Nov 17, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On this episode we explore a service organization, Team Rubicon, that allows former police, first responders, and members of the military to continue their dedication to serving their community. David Comesanas is a retired sergeant with the Miami-Dade Police Department and a retired member of the United State Marine Corps. reserve. We talk about the mission of Team Rubicon, what they've done before the pandemic, during, and moving forward. Check out Team Rubicon: https://teamrubiconusa.org/ Sub...
Nov 03, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 16
October has many awareness campaigns during its 31 days. In this episode Joseph Hawk and Executive Director Vivian Havlin discuss Crime Prevention month and how it can be observed. Subscribe for more Crime Prevention Related Content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2KKgSuCAjVvVNw9ojGVY2w Follow us on all platforms for more updates! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCWMiamiDade https://twitter.com/YCWMiamiDade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CCWMiamiDade https://www.instagram.com/YCWMiamiDade ...
Oct 20, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode Executive Director Vivian Havlin joins host Joseph Hawk to discuss October being Bullying Awareness Month. They also talk about wearing blue on October 13th as part of this national initiative to stop bullying. This sometimes very personal conversation sheds a light on the wide spread issue that is bullying. Anti-bullying resources: https://www.stopbullying.gov/ https://www.stompoutbullying.org/ Subscribe for more Crime Prevention Related Content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/...
Oct 07, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's award ceremony had to be done differently. We however still wanted to recognize those in our community making a difference. Congratulations to all of our winners.
Sep 10, 2021•30 min
In this week’s CCW Podcast we are joined by one of CCW’s Crime Prevention Coordinators, Nicole to discuss storm safety. During South Florida’s Hurricane season, it is important to remember the proper steps towards storm preparation and maintaining safety. This episode provides a brief overview of necessities needed prior to storms, what to avoid during an active storm watch, and ways to retrieve information. Do not hesitate to watch this episode!
Jul 14, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Today’s podcast covers Virtual Safety. Specifically Online gaming a topic which parents and children might not even realize they need to educate themselves on. We go over everything from username & password safety to how to spot an online predator. We hope this episode helps you keep you and your family safer.
Jun 30, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Summer is here! With all the kids out of school it is time to get away. Keeping your home safe while on vacation is something most people forget when planning their vacation. Don’t worry, we have you covered in this week’s podcast. It is important to remember the precautions we must take to keep our homes safe while we are out having fun! Make sure you stay tuned until the end for a special announcement. Remember for your giveaway submissions to be valid you must tag us on social media with your...
Jun 16, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Citizens Crime Watch is happy to have Sgt. Joe Bermudez and Ofc. Peter Judge returning to the podcast. This time the dynamic duo is back to talk about RAD Kids (Resisting Aggression Defense). RAD Kids is a personal empowerment safety education program made to not only teach youth how to defend themselves when necessary, but also how to face the everyday challenges of life.
Jun 02, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Special Guest Host Sgt. Joe Bermudez joins us this week to cover the RAD (Rape Defense Aggression) Program with Officer Peter Judge. This is an episode that talks about difficult subjects and the best way to equip yourself in case you’re in a situation that requires self-defense. Ofc. Judge has been in Law Enforcement for roughly 30 years, he is an officer who has dedicated his career to Crime Prevention, he is also a certified instructor with the RAD program. You won’t want to miss this week’s ...
May 19, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This episode of the CCW Podcast we are joined by a very special guest, Director of the Miami Dade Police Department Alfredo Ramirez III! Director Ramirez has been a part of the MDPD for over 26 years! He gives us some special insight on his experience and talks about his core values as a former officer and now Director. He has impacted so many lives on many different levels and has plans to do so much more, this is an episode you do not want to miss!
May 05, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this episode of the CCW podcast we have Major Brian Rafky. Major Rafky is joining us at a very important time since Citizens Crime Watch is acknowledging Child Abuse Awareness month, where we spend the entire month of April advocating for child abuse prevention. Being the Major for the Special Victims Bureau, Major Rafky is the most qualified person to speak on such a heavy subject. We touch on the different forms of child abuse, ways to identify any signs, and how to prevent it. Here at CCW ...
Apr 21, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On this episode of the CCW Podcast Director Vivian Havlin is back to talk about Vacation Safety! Spring is ending and with Summer around the corner. It’s important for everyone to remember the different precautions to take into consideration whenever leaving the home for an extended period of time. We touch on travelling outside of the Country, hotel safety, and tips on what to do in case of an emergency.
Apr 07, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode Sergeant Joe Bermudez will be elaborating on tax fraud. He goes into specific detail about his personal experiences and gives ways to protect yourself from falling victim to these shady practices.
Mar 15, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5
On this episode of the CCW podcast we have a returning guest Sergeant Joe Bermudez! This time Sergeant Bermudez goes into detail about crime prevention programs targeted specifically for youth. With Programs like D.A.R.E. and S.T.A.N.D. Joe talks about the importance of teaching the idea of crime prevention and safety at a young age and how crucial it is to consistently instill the core values and teachings of these programs to the youth of todays world.
Feb 24, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On this episode of the CCW podcast we have a special guest, Sergeant Joe Bermudez! Joe has been a part of the organization for many years with over two decades of crime prevention under his belt. With that kind of experience Sergeant Bermudez is able to share his wisdom and go into great detail about some of the history behind crime prevention. He spends a lot of time talking about the ins and outs of crime watch and going over the fundamentals of crime prevention itself. It’s an episode you won...
Feb 10, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On this episode of the CCW podcast we have longtime CCW team member Joel Mesa! Joel is a has been with the organization for many years and has dedicated his life to pushing the idea of safe living forward. On this episode Joel touches on the history of the CCW and the creation of its sister organization the Youth Crime Watch (YCW for short).
Jan 27, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Kicking off the first episode of the CCW Podcast is none other than Executive Director of Citizens Crime Watch Vivian Halvin! In this Episode Vivian talks about her history and experience with the organization after all these years and some insight on what exactly CCW is trying to accomplish thought its efforts.
Jan 15, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
