Beyond the Badge
Beyond the Badge
Podcast Description
Welcome to Beyond the Badge--the official podcast of the Columbus Police Department. Beyond the Badge takes you inside the world of law enforcement like never before. Hosted by Public Information Officer Brittany Santiago, this podcast features candid conversations with the officers, leaders, and civilian staff who serve our community every day. In our debut episode, we sit down with Chief Stoney Mathis to discuss his journey in law enforcement, his vision for the Columbus Police Department, and his goals for the future of public safety in our city. Subscribe now and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 📲 Follow the Columbus Police Department for updates:🔹 Facebook: www.facebook.com/CPDGA/🔹 Instagram: www.instagram.com/columbusgapolice/🔹 Twitter/X: x.com/CPDGA#cpdga #BeyondTheBadge #ColumbusPolice #LawEnforcement #Podcast #CommunityPolicing #BehindTheBadge
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes such as law enforcement insights, community relations, and public safety initiatives with episode examples including an in-depth discussion with Chief Stoney Mathis on his career journey and his vision for community policing.
Welcome to Beyond the Badge–the official podcast of the Columbus Police Department. Beyond the Badge takes you inside the world of law enforcement like never before. Hosted by Public Information Officer Brittany Santiago, this podcast features candid conversations with the officers, leaders, and civilian staff who serve our community every day. In our debut episode, we sit down with Chief Stoney Mathis to discuss his journey in law enforcement, his vision for the Columbus Police Department, and his goals for the future of public safety in our city. Subscribe now and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!
📲 Follow the Columbus Police Department for updates:
🔹 Facebook: www.facebook.com/CPDGA/
🔹 Instagram: www.instagram.com/columbusgapolice/
🔹 Twitter/X: x.com/CPDGA
#cpdga #BeyondTheBadge #ColumbusPolice #LawEnforcement #Podcast #CommunityPolicing #BehindTheBadge
On this episode of Beyond the Badge, we highlight Columbus Correct Care (Care 2), Columbus’ first co-responder unit focused on mental health-related calls.
The Care 2 Unit responds with a specialized van equipped with a medical triage area staffed by a fire medic and supported by a certified mental health clinician, allowing medical and behavioral health needs to be addressed together on scene.
Officer Arthashika Hughes (Columbus Police Department), Fire Medic Ashley Threatt (Columbus Fire & EMS), and Michael Watson (Valley Healthcare) discuss how Care 2 combines law enforcement, EMS, and mental health services into one coordinated response.
The team explains how this partnership improves crisis response, reduces strain on emergency resources, and connects individuals to care at no cost to the community.
Care 2 is available for outreach, evaluations, and community resource events and can be reached at 762-822-0209. If you or someone you know is in crisis, dial 988. #cpdga
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