CCW Podcast
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCitizens' Crime Watch is an organization all about promoting public safety in creative ways and this podcast is no different! On the CCW Podcast you'll find different topics ranging from basic safety tips and awareness to heavier subjects like domestic violence and gang activity. With our different partnerships in the public safety space well bring on a new guest every episode to discuss these themes.
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Ep. 33 Frauds and Scams Targeting Seniors
March 01, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by Detective Marcos Rodriguez, from the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Economic Crimes Section, and they talk about current frauds and scams that are targeting seniors. They discuss the latest tactics from utility scams, grandparent scams, lottery scams, to financial invest frauds, and many more. Lots of helpful information and prevention tips are covered so that you can avoid and protect seniors in your family from becoming a victim of fraud. Important...
Ep. 32 What's Going On At CCW: RAD Update With Joe & Vivi
February 02, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by Vivian Havlin, our Executive Director, and they talk about what’s going on at CCW and update everyone on the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Women’s Self Defense Program. CCW has been holding monthly classes for the past year all around the County. You’ll learn about the RAD Program, why it’s so successful and why we are so passionate about providing this service to Miami-Dade County women. For more information on upcoming classes, make sure to contact our...
Ep. 31 Human Trafficking Awareness
December 31, 2023 20:35 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBDid you know that January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month? In this episode, in recognition of this awareness, Joe is joined by Det. Jessica Barriel, from the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Human Trafficking Task Force. They discuss what is Human Trafficking and the various forms such as sexual servitude and labor trafficking. They talk about some signs to look out for as well as some resources available to report Human Trafficking and where to get help. Important Links: National Huma...
Ep. 30 Holiday Safety Tips with Joe & Vivi. Stay Safe While Shopping & Traveling This Holiday Season
November 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn this episode, Joe is joined by Vivian Havlin, our Executive Director, and they talk about safety during the holiday season. They share tips to keep you safe while you are shopping out and about, shopping online, safe ways to get your packages delivered, disposing of old items, and safety while you are traveling. Lots of great information on this episode, so don’t miss it! Also, make sure you listen towards the end to learn how to be entered into a raffle for a FREE RING Doorbell!! Imp...
Ep. 29 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
October 27, 2023 14:14 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOn this episode, we are on location in Lake Buena Vista, FL for the 2023 Florida Crime Prevention Association (FCPA) Crime Prevention Conference and we take a moment to speak with Art Hushen about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). We learn about how CPTED is impacting the world of crime prevention and how it's quickly becoming the strategy for a safer tomorrow. For more information on CPTED and the organizations that were discussed on the podcast, please visit the follo...
Ep. 28 Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
September 29, 2023 15:46 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThis episode we talk with Ivonne Perez-Suarez from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. We learn about all the consumer protection services they provide, as well as, all the regulatory services they are responsible for. For more information, please call the following numbers or visit the links below: Schedule presentations with Ivonne 850-491-5461 Reporting Junk Mail 1-888-567-8688 To Report Fraud or Scams 1-800-HELPFLA (1-800-435-7352) - English 1-800-FLAYUDA (1-80...
Ep. 27 Emergency Management and Hurricane Preparedness
August 11, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThis month we cover all things Emergency Management as well as Hurricane preparedness. For more resources and information see the links below. Miami-Dade Emergency Management website: https://miamidade.gov/dem C.E.R.T. Program: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1473875073344231 FEMA /U.S. Department of Homeland Security site for preparedness: https://www.ready.gov/ Preparedness Webinars: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/individuals-communi...
Ep. 26 Crime Prevention Gadgets
August 07, 2023 16:07 - 57 minutes - 53 MBMake sure to listen till the end to see how you could win a free Ring Device. In this episode Vivian and Joe go over different crime prevention devices. Citizens Crime Watch does not endorse any of these brands and are just giving there opinion on different devices.
Ep.25 What's new with CCW?
June 09, 2022 22:52 - 41 minutes - 38 MBCitizens' Crime Watch is an organization that is always evolving. Watch this weeks blog to hear about all the different programs CCW offers free of charge.
Ep. 24 Online Dating Safety
May 19, 2022 16:23 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWith todays day and age online dating has become the new norm. Watch this weeks podcast to learn how to stay safe while navigating through the dating world.
Ep. 23 Business Safety- Business Watch
April 20, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBSgt. Bermudez is back to share his expertise on how to keep you business safe. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode.
Ep. 22 Lt. Quiñones Miami-Dade School Police- Autism Awareness Month
April 06, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBApril is Autism Awareness Month. Lt. Quiñones from Miami-Dade School Police, has experience and is trained is on on how to identify and assist people with Autism who might be in crisis. We hope this helps inform the community while also highlighting the amazing work Miami-Dade School Police does with the schools. #Autism #Awareness #eyesandears #ccwmiamidade #ycwmiamidade
Ep. 21Staying Home Safety tips- Spring Break
March 24, 2022 19:30 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this weeks episode Sgt. Bermudez and Kathy go over when it is safe to leave kids home alone as well as what parents can do to prepare and keep there kids safe.
Ep 20. Teen Dating Violence
February 19, 2022 03:49 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBFebruary is Teen Dating Violence Month. We have our Coordinators Angie and Larix on this episode talking about past experience and the best ways to show support. If you have any topics you want us to talk about please let us know!
Ep. 19 Stalking Awareness
February 03, 2022 17:58 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBJanuary is Stalking Awareness month. We will be covering how to identify stalking and the different ways to prevent and protect yourself.
Ep. Stalking Awareness
February 03, 2022 17:58 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBJanuary is Stalking Awareness month. We will be covering how to identify stalking and the different ways to prevent and protect yourself.
Ep. 18 Human Trafficking-MDPD
January 12, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBJanuary is Human Trafficking Month. We are happy to have Sgt. Bermudez hosting this weeks important episode. He is joined by Special Projects Administrator Caridad Mas-Batchelor from the South Florida Human Trafficking Task Force at MDPD. They cover all the different forms of Human Trafficking as well as what the public can do to assist, more importantly they go into how victims of Human Trafficking can be helped and many of the resources available to them. Human Trafficking Hotline 1-(888) ...
CCW Podcast Ep. 17 Citrus Family Care Network
November 17, 2021 13:48 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBOn 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.co...
CCW Podcast Episode 16 Team Rubicon with David Comesanas
November 03, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBOn 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....
CCW Podcast Ep. 15 Crime Prevention Month
October 20, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBOctober 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.insta...
CCW Podcast Episode 14 Bullying Awareness Month
October 07, 2021 15:10 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBIn 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.yout...
2021 Citizens' Crime Watch Awards Ceremony
September 10, 2021 13:05 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBDue 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.
CCW Podcast Episode 13 Storm Safety
July 14, 2021 20:15 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBIn 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!
CCW Podcast Episode 12 Virtual Safety
June 30, 2021 20:32 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBToday’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.
CCW Podcast Episode 11 Vacation Safety part 2
June 16, 2021 21:36 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBSummer 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 w...
CCW Podcast Episode 10 RAD Kids With Sgt. Joe Bermudez and Pete Judge
June 02, 2021 18:38 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBCitizens 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.
CCW Podcast Episode 9 RAD With Sgt. Joe Bermudez and Pete Judge
May 19, 2021 19:28 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBSpecial 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 wee...
CCW Podcast Episode 8 Director Alfredo Ramirez III
May 05, 2021 20:39 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBThis 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!
CCW Podcast Episode 7 CA with Major Brian Rafky
April 21, 2021 15:38 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBOn 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 ...
CCW Podcast Episode 6 Vacation Safety
April 07, 2021 21:08 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBOn 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.
CCW Podcast Episode 5 Taxes With Sgt Joe Bermudez
March 15, 2021 13:33 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBIn 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.
CCW Podcast Ep. 4 DARE and other Youth Programs (w Sgt Joe Bermudez)
February 24, 2021 17:10 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBOn 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.
CCW Podcast Episode 3 Joe Bermudez
February 10, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBOn 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...
CCW Podcast Episode 2 Joel Mesa
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBOn 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).
CCW Podcast Ep.1 Vivian Halvin
January 15, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBKicking 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.