He almost got away with it. Almost, but not quite. Listen to the stunning conclusion of what happens when suspect Daniel Garcia is asked to simply tell the truth about what happened to Saba Girmai back in 1985. This is the final episode of our first limited edition series, Silicon Valley Beat: Major Crimes. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ [[Disclaimer: The Silicon Valley Beat, Major Crimes, is a podcast that deep-div...
Mar 18, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Finally, when it seems like investigators are closing in on a man who may be connected to Saba Girmai's murder nearly thirty years later, it all begins to fall apart. In an hours-long interview with Fresno resident Daniel Garcia, detectives learn just how his DNA ends up under Saba's fingernails, and it's a perfectly plausible explanation. Once so full of hope, now investigators think that once again, Saba's killer may have slipped free. This is the fourth episode of our special edition podcast ...
Feb 24, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Nearly 25 years after Saba was killed, a lead on this decades-old cold case emerges. But with this new hope comes an almost "too good to be true" feeling for one detectives. "Who in their right mind would admit to killing someone?" he wonders. But, he has a lead to follow, a case to build. It just comes down to one thing -- whether or not the man whose DNA is under the victim's fingernails admits to what he's done or, some believe more likely, provides the perfect seed of doubt to bring down the...
Feb 18, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The case seemed open and shut -- someone was lying. Or was it that simple? It doesn't seem like a long time ago, but it's been more than 30 years since Saba's death, and in that time, technology has advanced at a rate far faster than most developments. So we have to ask ourselves -- could this case, as it was, have been solved with the tools of the trade at the time? This is the second episode of our special edition podcast series, Silicon Valley Beat: Major Crimes. _____________________________...
Feb 11, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2
It was a dewy January morning, just two days before the Bay Area would host its first Super Bowl, right in Mountain View's backyard at Stanford Stadium. When a man picking through the trash comes across a body while hoping to find some cans to earn a few extra bucks, the police are called. The story starts like this: A young woman, strangled to death, seemingly without any identity whatsoever. Her case baffles detectives. As they slowly learn about who the woman was, and where she came from -- h...
Feb 03, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Who comprises your tribe in the fight against cancer? What is your 'why' as you fight? And, how does the Pink Patch play a part of that? Settle in to our latest, and very special, podcast as we chat with Jodie Pierce, the founder of the Pink Patch Project here at the Mountain View Police Department. Pierce, a cancer survivor herself, talks about her battle, what the Pink Patch means to her, and even more so, how the Pink Patch connects us all. We're here to fight with you. We're here to stand up...
Oct 08, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Have you had your 'a ha' moment today? That's what Mother Champion, our chaplain here at the Mountain View Police Department, talks about as she discusses the chaplain program, the power of laughter, and the reasons why she loves to care for others on this latest episode of the Silicon Valley Beat. Mother Champion delivers an incredible conversation about why mental health for first responders matters so much, and how heavy their burdens can be. She also talks about how chaplains help provide a ...
Sep 20, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 12
They like us. They real, really like us. The feeling's mutual, Mountain View. We love our bike team as much as you do! On this edition of the Silicon Valley Beat, we chat with two of our bike team members about bike safety, why they joined the team, what's it is like to be a police officer who rides a bike everywhere (can you say F-I-T, and why this role has broken down barriers for department members with those in the community. Roll on up, Mountain View, and enjoy this new episode! Hosted on A...
Sep 09, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 11
School is officially back in session, which means so are our School Resource Officers! MVPD is proud to be able to have a robust school resource officer program, where officers are assigned specifically to Mountain View schools to help keep students and staff safe. Get to know one of the most beloved SROs -- Officer Bobby Taylor -- as he talks about his journey to becoming a part of the unit, some of the trends he is seeing that could impact your child's safety, and he also provides some tips on...
Aug 26, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
So you wanna start a drone program ... The City of Mountain View is looking to start a UAS -- that's Unmanned Aircraft System -- program for three divisions within the City -- Public Works, the Fire Department, and the Police Department. But what goes into even starting one of these things? And why might it benefit Mountain View? What can these departments do with drones, and more importantly, what can't they do? We've got a very special guest on this episode of the Silicon Valley Beat -- Scott ...
Aug 13, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Can you get that DNA result back in a hour? Like, does the good cop/ bad cop thing even work? Ok, what about solving a crime with ... wait for it ... a commercial break? On this episode of the Silicon Valley Beat, we bust those myths that you see on TV, watch in those movies, and read in those books about how crimes are solved, how law enforcement solves those crimes, and whether anything Hollywood portrays is actually right. Buckle up, SVB fans, it's gonna be a ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Jul 09, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
So you wanna be a cop. Now what? Believe it or not, the process to being hired at any police department can have its fair shares of twists and turns. BUT DON'T FREAK OUT. We got you. On this next edition of the Silicon Valley Beat, we have one of the best recruiters in the business talk about the tips to follow, the pitfalls to avoid, and the in's and out's of the recruitment process that can help those who dream big become the best candidates possible for a job with any PD -- even the best one ...
Jun 25, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7
No time like your morning commute to hear from the subject matter expert on all things traffic. On this episode of the Silicon Valley Beat, we hear from our very own traffic officer, Kevin Solomon, on how he came to the traffic unit, what traffic officers do (it's way more than you probably think), and how they work to keep our roads in Mountain View safe. You'll also learn some fun facts about road speeds, and you may even pick up a new technique or two as the team talks about just how difficul...
Jun 11, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
One word -- puppies. Yup, this podcast is all about man's best friend, the greatest and fuzziest partner a police officer could have -- K9s! Get to know our most senior officer, Dorene Hansen, and hear all about our K9 program, where our K9s come from, how they train (hint: it's a lot), and why they are such important members of our police department. Also, hear some fun facts about how our team came together, how the K9 program began here in the Silicon Valley, and even a bit about how powerful...
May 27, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
As we honor all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our community, we take this unique opportunity to interweave old interviews with former MVPD officers into a very special podcast to see how policing has changed since our inception in 1902. We also get the incredible chance to speak with two of our newest officers and how their journeys to becoming police officers has sculpted how they want to help define a better future for all. Sit back, relax, and be inspired by the past a...
May 14, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Raise your hand if you're a fan of that TV show 24 and if you're an even bigger fan of 24's Chloe O'rBrian? Oh really? Us too! And guess what, we've got the real deal -- meet MVPD's very own crime analyst Kelly Knauer, who makes sense of every number, stat, and trend to help make our department better serve you. Plus, she's a huge fan of cat videos. Like, who isn't? We'll deep-dive into Kelly's job and take a look at how understanding and investigating crime has changed over time as technology a...
Apr 29, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and we've got a very special guest to highlight the "first" first responders at our agency. Join Saul and Katie, along with dispatcher Courtney, as they talk about the "why" behind becoming a dispatcher, saving lives one phone call at a time, and being there for total strangers when they need help the most. We'd like to take a moment to thank all those who serve our communities as 911 dispatchers. We couldn't do this job without you. This podca...
Apr 16, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Hello, hello? Is this thing on? Well hey, Mountain View! We're thrilled to be back with our revamped, reinvigorated and highly caffeinated podcast -- The Silicon Valley Beat. In this recording, we'll re-invite you to learn more about the Mountain View Police Department, co-hosted by PIO Katie Nelson and Lt. Saul Jaeger. We'll also highlight topics of discussion here in Mountain View, what listeners can look forward to in upcoming podcasts, and we'll even laugh at a few of our own jokes. This is ...
Mar 20, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1
