Cops on Mic
Wilmington Police Department
A weekly podcast brought to you by the Wilmington (NC) Police Department.
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Chief and Sheriff talk BLM Movement
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06/12/20 • 19 min
Wilmington Police Department Interim Chief Donny Williams and New Hanover County Sheriff Ed McMahon sit down to talk about the recent Black Lives Matter protests, law enforcement training, arguments to defund the police, and more in this special season premiere of Cops on Mic.
WPD History
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03/12/20 • 14 min
Why did Wilmington's first female police officer arrest a man in a theater? What happened when a circus elephant got loose and ran rampant through the city? On this week’s Cops on Mic, WPD’s resident history buff, Lt. Stephanie Boucher, shares some of her favorite stories and explains why it’s important to teach new recruits both the good and the bad of the Wilmington Police Department’s past.
Meet the Interim Chief
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02/06/20 • 13 min
While Donny Williams is new to the role of Interim Chief, he certainly isn't new to the Wilmington Police Department or the city. Who inspired him to become a police officer? What assignments has he had over his 29 years with WPD? What's his favorite movie? Place to eat? Tune in to get to know your new police chief.
How to Become a Police Officer
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01/16/20 • 17 min
On this week's episode, Ofc. Jennifer Rhoads is back to talk about the process of becoming a police officer, how to land yourself on a special team like S.W.A.T. or K9, and how officers advance through the ranks. If you're thinking of joining WPD, this episode is for you!
Haynes-Lacewell Training Facility
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11/14/19 • 8 min
Wilmington's Haynes-Lacewell Police and Fire Training Facility will officially open on Monday, December 2. On this week's Cops on Mic, Assistant Chief Donny Williams talks about the bells and whistles - including a special surprise for fans of the K-9 unit - and how WPD is modernizing law enforcement training.
SABLE Aviation Unit
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11/07/19 • 8 min
Ever wonder why a police helicopter is flying over your neighborhood? Are you interested in becoming a helicopter pilot but don't know where to start? On this episode of Cops on Mic, SABLE Chief Pilot Paul Letson talks about what his day-to-day is like flying for the Wilmington Police Department, the missions he'll never forget, and more.
Halloween Special 2019
Cops on Mic
10/31/19 • 6 min
Happy Halloween! On this episode of Cops on Mic, Lt. Matt Ingram stops by to talk about what a typical Halloween night is like for Wilmington police, safety tips for trick-or-treaters, and whether or not the holiday should be moved to the last Saturday of the month.
Ask the Chief: Traffic
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10/10/19 • 7 min
In the pilot episode of Cops on Mic, Wilmington Police Chief Ralph Evangelous talks traffic, pedestrian fatalities and what WPD is doing to keep people safe on the roads.
Holiday Safety
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12/05/19 • 8 min
Capt. Ben Kennedy guest-stars on this week's "Cops on Mic," which is all about holiday safety. What is WPD doing to prevent theft during the holiday season? How can citizens protect themselves and their homes? Tune in to find out.
Special Victims Unit
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07/24/20 • 21 min
On this week's episode, Criminal Investigation Division Captain Thomas Tilmon talks about the WPD Special Victims Unit. What's it like working on such sensitive cases, including a cold case from 1996? How does the reality of the work differ from TV? And how have things changed since the advent of the "me too" movement? Tune in to find out.
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What is the most popular episode on Cops on Mic?
The episode title 'Special Victims Unit' is the most popular.