Unholstered
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsUNHOLSTERED is an in-depth podcast about how police officers serve their communities and how all people can stand up for the brave men and women who go out every day and put their lives at risk to get their job done. Your hosts Kayla Blakeslee, a Fort Wayne radio personality, and Sofia Rosales-Scantena, a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, join forces to give listeners an unfiltered look at the stories, events, and topics that show how our officers serve and fight for our community every single day. No topics are off-limits! From saving lives to soul-crushing losses and every incredible moment in between, this is a podcast unlike any other as you will hear your police officers as you’ve never heard them before.
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Ep 17: Impaired Driving
December 03, 2021 15:24 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThroughout the country 28 people die every day from impaired driving. When you hear the words "impaired driving" most people typically think drunk driving, but the definition of impaired driving can mean multiple things. For example, it can mean driving under the influence of prescription drugs. Or it can mean driving under the influence of illicit drugs. Because the definition of impaired driving has changed significantly over time, impaired driving has created its own set of challenges for...
Ep 16: Leaving a Living Legacy
November 24, 2021 14:09 - 27 minutes - 25 MBWe are getting into the holiday spirit with a feature on the "Leaving a Living Legacy" fund. It was established by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge in Allen County after members of the lodge recognized multiple growing needs within their community. Through outreach, fundraising and final support from residents, businesses and organizations, the fund is able to support underserved children and their families right here in Allen County. Within the fund are four major programs: Coats f...
Ep 15: Replacing Police with Social Workers
November 17, 2021 14:47 - 27 minutes - 25 MBActivists, city leaders, state officials and even the President of the United States have been making calls to defund the police. This idea of defunding the police gained momentum after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota and all yes were on Minneapolis earlier this month as the future of the Minneapolis Police Department was put on the ballot. The city voted on an amendment that would have replaced the Minneapolis Police Department with a "Public Safety Office." The idea w...
Ep 14: Special Operations
November 11, 2021 14:40 - 27 minutes - 25 MBToday there are over 1,200 SWAT teams nationwide and one of those teams is right here in northeast Indiana. Each department is different and here in Fort Wayne, these team members go above and beyond regular duties expected as an officer. A SWAT team is a group of highly trained police officers who deal with very dangerous situations, from hostage situations to serving high risk warrant situations. In the case of Fort Wayne, the SWAT team has 29 members, including Lieutenant Kevin Zelt, a ...
Ep 13: The Art of Negotiation
November 02, 2021 14:35 - 27 minutes - 25 MBLearning the art of negotiation is no easy task, especially for negotiators on the Crisis Response Team with the Fort Wayne Police Department. The Crisis Response Team responds to hostage situations, barricade situations, or suicidal incidents. Often times, these calls require the use of negotiators. Negotiators have special talents and training that allow then to thrive in the face of chaos and uncertainly. Officer James Payne is one of those negotiators. The ultimate goal is for him to...
Ep 12: Become a Police Officer
October 29, 2021 13:55 - 26 minutes - 24 MBFor the first time the Fort Wayne Police Department has put together a Recruitment Team. Initially it was thought recruiting could be accomplished with six members, but considering the need is so great, there are now 13 FWPD members that go above and beyond their normal work hours to serve. They are available to help you see yourself holding the title of Police Officer. As becoming a Police Officer requires many things... eduction, skill and physical training. If you are looking for a care...
Ep 11: Sofia's Story - Sacrificing for Her Community
October 22, 2021 18:03 - 42 minutes - 39 MBFrom patrolling the streets, to becoming a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, Sofia Rosales-Scatena has spent over 27 years as an officer with the Fort Wayne Police Department. The love she has for her community runs deep, but there was a time in her career when that love was tested. After being in a car accident while on the job, her career was nearly ended. Many thought she would never return. From a wheelchair, to a walker, and then to crutches, it took Sofia nearly a year ...
Ep 10: Permission to Shoot
October 14, 2021 12:36 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThere are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to owning a firearm in the state of Indiana. Hence why setting the record straight is so important as there has been a huge influx in the number of people trying to obtain their license to carry permits. According to the Crime Prevention Reach Center (CPRC) concealed carry gun permits have spiked to more than 21.5 million. That is a 48% increase since 2016 and a 10.5% increase compared to the number of permits counted a year ago in 2020. Most...
Ep 9: First-Time Shooters
October 08, 2021 14:11 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBOwning or shooting a firearm for the first time can be intimidating. For some it's scary to even be in the same room with a person who is carrying a gun as most people are inherently afraid of what they don't know or don't understand. Heaving a healthy fear of guns is a good thing as they are dangerous tools. If mishandled a firearm can possibly take a life; We see that everyday. However, like most things, education is key. Mike Vanover, self-defense instructor and firearms expert, spend...
Ep 8: Police Need Help Too
October 01, 2021 13:50 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWhile calls are being made nationwide to change how police officers respond to someone in a mental health emergency, there should be calls about people changing how we respond to police officers dealing with their own mental health. We need to face the facts, police officers need help too. Over an officer’s career, on average, they are exposed 188 times to a critical incident, (defined as any situation outside the usual human experience.) For example, already in Fort Wayne for 2021 we have...
Ep 7: Mom of an Addict
September 23, 2021 15:01 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBAddiction takes a toll on the entire family. If your child, regardless of age, is or has been entangled with drugs or alcohol, you may feel alone and may not be sure where to turn for support. You may spend your nights lying in bed wondering if your son is alive or thankful your daughter is in jail because you know she isn't living on the street. Jennifer Hope, "The Mom of an Addict" founder, understands what living this life is like, and she wants you to know that she has been there. "T...
Ep 6: Getting Familiar with Fentanyl
September 16, 2021 13:27 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBWhen it comes to drugs. Times have changed. The opioid epidemic that emerged in the late 90’s and early 2000’s has shifted to a fentanyl epidemic. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, and it is inside almost every street drug that is considered an opioid. It is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Even though fentanyl is wreaking havoc across the nation and here in Fort Wayne, it is something that many people are not familiar with. Which is concerning. Something e...
Ep 5: Policing Post-9/11
September 08, 2021 11:20 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThe September 11th attacks have fundamentally changed policing, each police officer's approach to policing and each city's relationship with the police department. Some for the better, some for the worse. One major in change within the Fort Wayne Police Department was how fallen comrades were honored. The Fort Wayne Police Pipe and Drum Brigade was founded in 2004 to honor our local heroes killed in the line of duty, inclduing Police Officers, Firefighters, Military and Dignitaries. Tod...
Ep 4: Police, Mental Health & Drugs
September 03, 2021 15:52 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBPolice interactions with mental illness and drug addicts have skyrocketed in just the last 12 months. Not just across the country, but also in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Since the beginning of 2021, the Fort Wayne Police Department has seized 4,297 grams of fentanyl. For the entire year of 2020 the FWPD seized 905 grams. A number of changes have led to this increase between police and persons with addiction, but a big contributing factor in Fort Wayne is mental illness. See omny...
Ep 3: Law Enforcement in Schools
August 27, 2021 15:34 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBStudents and staff perform best in school when they are surrounded by a safe environment. Surly that is something we can all agree on. Yet when it comes to discussing armed School Resource Officers or SROs the topic often becomes controversial. Deputy Chief Mitchell McKinney with the Fort Wayne Police Department leads the SRO program in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Today he is highlighting the positive contributions School Security Officers and School Resource Officers have on our children as they a...
Ep 2: Tracking Your Digital Footprint
August 16, 2021 14:46 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBDay by day we are getting closer to a post-COVID world and everyone is using digital more now than ever. Whether we want to or not. By using all of this technology we are leaving behind a digital footprint. Today we meet Detective John Helmsing, the man behind tracking that footprint. He is a Certified Digital Forensic Examiner with the Fort Wayne Police Department and has been examining digital content with the department for 23 years. The internet is forever and Detective Helmsing is usi...
Ep 1: Policing Matters
August 16, 2021 14:43 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBPolicing is a job where you never stop learning and every citizen relies on law enforcment to keep them safe. Get to know one of your local police officers and one of your Unholstered hosts, Sofia Rosales-Scatena, Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department. If you want to know more about some of the challenges facing law enforcement or if you are curious about what their work-lives are like, Sofia shares some of the ups and downs in Episode 1 of Unholstered. Hopefully this podcast will ...
Introducing Unholstered
August 13, 2021 15:34 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBMeet your Unholstered hosts. Kayla Blakeslee is a veteran radio host and media personality in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sofia Rosales-Scantena is a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department serving over 20 years on the force. This podcast was born out of the desire to highlight police officers and show how together we can stand up for these brave men and women who go out every single day and put their lives at risk to get the job done. In order to do this, Sofia and Kayla have joined forces ...