May 28, 202617 minS0
<p>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.</p><p>The Care 2 Unit responds with a specialized van...
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Beyond the Badge
Hosted by Columbus Police Department · government · EN
About this Podcast:
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/ 🔹 Tw
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Booking probability
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What is Beyond the Badge about?
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.
Who hosts Beyond the Badge?
Beyond the Badge is hosted by Columbus Police Department. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
What has Beyond the Badge covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Beyond the Badge: Inside Columbus’ Care 2 Mental Health Response Unit" (28 May 2026, 17 minutes), "Beyond the Badge: A First-Year Officer, a Special Needs Mom, and What It Takes" (30 April 2026, 21 minutes), and "Beyond the Badge (Women’s History Month): Assistant Chief Joyce Dent-Fitzpatrick" (1 April 2026, 38 minutes).
How often does Beyond the Badge publish?
Beyond the Badge publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 18 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Beyond the Badge?
Booking probability for Beyond the Badge is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond the Badge requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond the Badge's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Beyond the Badge?
The strongest fits for Beyond the Badge are Courts, Police & Public Safety. Beyond the Badge has a government audience.
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Columbus Police Department hosts Beyond the Badge, a government podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Apr 30, 202621 minS0<p>Officer Alexandria Hicks is a first-year officer and mother of two, raising her daughter Ester Grace, who is on the autism spectrum (level three, profound) with additional health challenges.</p><p>She speaks candidly...
Apr 1, 202638 minS0<p>We’re closing out Women’s History Month with Assistant Chief Joyce Dent-Fitzpatrick, our highest-ranking female at #TeamCPD.</p><p>With more than 30 years in law enforcement, she reflects on the people who shaped...
Mar 31, 202619 minS0<p>As part of our Women’s History Month series, we sat down with 911 Director Tracie Abell.</p><p>Just over a year into the role, she talks about leading the center, the pressure dispatchers face, and how she works to...
Mar 30, 202623 minS0<p>Sgt. Danielle Danforth doesn’t say much, but when she does, it matters. In this episode of Beyond the Badge, we talk with one of five women in our Violent Crimes Unit. She shares her Augusta roots (the real 706, as...
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Beyond the Badge (Women's History Month): Cindy Ware’s Return to Preserve #TeamCPD History
Mar 26, 202619 minS0<p>After retiring from the Columbus Police Department’s budget office, Cindy Ware could have called it a career. Instead, she came back...this time to lead and manage #TeamCPD's Heritage Center.</p><p>In this Women’s...
Mar 23, 202618 minS0<p>In this episode of Beyond the Badge, we sit down with Cpl. Amanda Cobbs, our Hit & Run Investigator with #TeamCPD’s Motor Squad.</p><p>From her roots in Buena Vista, GA to her role today, she shares what it takes to...
Episode #11
Beyond the Badge (Women's History Month): Lt. Jane Edenfield on Property Crime, Scams, & More!
Mar 13, 202651 minS0<p>In recognition of Women's History Month, this episode of Beyond the Badge features Lt. Jane Edenfield, who leads #TeamCPD’s Property Crimes Unit.</p><p>Lt. Edenfield discusses the types of cases her unit...
Mar 5, 202632 minS0<p>In this episode of Beyond the Badge, we talk with Sgt. Max Todd and Sgt. Richard McLaughlin about the technology powering the Columbus Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center. From drones to the camera registry...
Feb 17, 202626 minS0<p>Cpl. Darquis Brown with #TeamCPD's Property Crimes Unit talks about his path through the department—from Patrol to Special Operations and now Property Crimes—and the experiences that shaped him along the...
Jul 18, 202548 minS0<p>In this episode of Beyond the Badge, we sit down with Deputy Chief Lance Deaton ahead of his promotion to Assistant Chief. With nearly three decades of service, Deaton reflects on lessons learned, leadership...
Jun 23, 202522 minS0<p>In this episode of Beyond the Badge, we sit down with Officers Anden Howell and Ulises Hernandez — two of #TeamCPD’s newest officers who started their journey as cadets. Hear how their time in the cadet program...
Episode #6
Beyond the Badge with the Waldie Brothers - Family, Public Safety, and a Little Bit of Music
May 13, 202527 minS0<p>What’s it like when three brothers work in one place? Meet the Waldies—Zachary (911 Supervisor), Logan (Motor Squad), and Bradley (Sergeant)—each serving in a different role, but all under one roof at CPD.</p><p>In...
Apr 30, 202520 minS0<p>In this episode, we sit down with newly promoted Lieutenant Alicia Hoover to talk about her path through the Columbus Police Department, her leadership style, and what drives her work.</p><p>With April being Child...
Apr 18, 202559 minS0<p>In this episode of Beyond the Badge, Sergeant Sherman Hayes from #TeamCPD’s Violent Crimes Unit joins us to talk about justice—both served and still in progress. He walks us through a recent case that ended in...
Episode #3
Assistant Chiefs Debra Kennedy & Joyce Dent-Fitzpatrick – Breaking Barriers, Leading Boldly
Apr 1, 202539 minS0<p>In this episode of Beyond the Badge, we sit down with Assistant Chief Debra Kennedy and Assistant Chief Joyce Dent-Fitzpatrick, two trailblazers within the Columbus Police Department. </p><p>They reflect on their...
Mar 24, 202528 minS0<p>In this episode of Beyond the Badge, we sit down with Captain William Turner, a true legend at the Columbus Police Department. With 50+ years of service, Captain Turner shares his journey—from starting as a cadet in...
Mar 8, 202537 minS0<p>Welcome to the debut episode of Beyond the Badge, the official podcast of the Columbus, GA Police Department! In this episode, host Brittany Santiago sits down with Chief Stoney Mathis for an in-depth conversation...
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Michael Watson
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Dr. William Turner
Assistant Professor of African & African-American Studies, Columbus Police Department
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Arthashika Hughes
Columbus Police Department
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Ashley Threatt
Columbus Fire & EMS
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