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Chat with the Chief is a podcast hosted by Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche. Each episode features conversations with Sarasota Police Department members and community leaders, offering a closer look at the initiatives shaping life in our city. The podcast was created to open the lines of communication with our community, discussing topics you may not always see but that impact all of us, from traffic safety and investigations to homeless outreach and beyond. There’s a lot happening behind the scenes to keep the City of Sarasota safe and connected. This is our chance to share those stories and to chat about what matters most to you.
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Signup to Generate a PitchChat with the Chief is a podcast hosted by Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche. Each episode features conversations with Sarasota Police Department members and community leaders, offering a closer look at the initiatives shaping life in our city.
Chat with the Chief is hosted by Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Chat with the Chief: Back to School with Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Terry Connor" (15 September 2026, 32 minutes), "Chat with the Chief: Smooth Sailing into Summer Safety with Marine Patrol" (24 June 2026, 21 minutes), and "Chat with the Chief Podcast: Inside the Sarasota Police Department's Real-Time Operations Center" (18 May 2026, 47 minutes).
Chat with the Chief publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 23 episodes.
Booking probability for Chat with the Chief is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Chat with the Chief requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Chat with the Chief's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Chat with the Chief are Courts, Police & Public Safety. Chat with the Chief has a government audience.
Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche hosts Chat with the Chief, a government podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Episode #23
Send us Fan Mail School has been back in session for about a month, so how is the new school year going across Sarasota County? On this episode of Chat with the Chief, Chief Troche sits down with Sarasota County Schools...
Episode #22
Send us Fan Mail Ready to hit the water this summer? Join Chief Troche and the Marine Patrol Unit for an important conversation about boating safety, waterway awareness and the simple steps that can make all the...
Episode #21
Send us Fan Mail The Sarasota Police Department Real-Time Operations Center (ROC) is a centralized hub that enhances public safety by bringing together live technology and real-time intelligence. It integrates tools...
Episode #20
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Chat with the Chief, we're humbled to welcome Commissioner Bill Bratton to our podcast. Former leader of NYPD, Boston PD and LAPD. He’s a dedicated leader who cares deeply about...
Episode #19
Send us Fan Mail As the 2025-2026 school year continues, Sarasota Police and Sarasota County Schools are teaming up to talk about what safety really means on and off campus. Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Terry...
Episode #18
Send us Fan Mail Chief Troche sits down with Sarasota County Emergency Manager Sandra Tapfumaneyi for an important conversation about hurricane season including what we learned from the historic 2024 season, how our...
Episode #17
Send us Fan Mail We’re pleased to announce the return of the Sarasota Police Department’s podcast, Chat with the Chief. After a brief pause, we're excited to resume sharing conversations, insights and stories from our...
Episode #16
Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this Chat with the Chief episode, Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche continues the conversation with Western Australia Police Force Detective Senior Constables Jamie Auhl and Brandon Jeffries...
Episode #15
Send us Fan Mail In this special two-part Chat with the Chief episode, Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche hosts three distinguished guests: Western Australia Police Force Detective Senior Constables Jamie Auhl and Brandon...
Episode #14
Send us Fan Mail In this Chat with the Chief episode, Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche is joined by North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison to reflect on the devastation of Hurricane Ian, two years after it made landfall...
Episode #13
Send us Fan Mail In this Chat with the Chief episode, Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche welcomes Officer Trip Schwenk, who took home gold and silver medals in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA. Officer Schwenk...
Episode #12
Send us Fan Mail In this Chat with the Chief episode, we're excited to welcome Chuck Wexler, the Executive Director of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). Chuck shares the story of where his love for law...
Episode #11
Send us Fan Mail In this Chat with the Chief episode, we're thrilled to host Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. Attorney General Moody's presence at the April 18, 2024, swearing-in ceremony for nine new officers...
Episode #10
Send us Fan Mail Joining Chief Troche on the podcast this episode is Denise Schonwald, a nationally licensed mental health counselor, published author, and public speaker in Sarasota, with over 30 years of experience as...
Episode #9
Send us Fan Mail Joining Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche on the podcast for this episode is Lashelle Williams, the Civilian Volunteer Coordinator. She works closely with the Community Relations (CRU) and Crime...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail Lieutenant Richie Schwieterman of our Support Services Division (SSD) is joining Chief Troche for this episode. The Support Services Division comprises the critical infrastructure components like the...
Episode #7
Send us Fan Mail Joining Chief Troche on the podcast this episode are two members of the new Community Relations Unit (CRU), Sergeant Comac and Officer Grochowski. Our CRU officers are dedicated to addressing...
Episode #6
Send us Fan Mail Joining Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche on the podcast this month are Officer Dixon and Officer Skinner of the Marine Patrol Unit. Learn about the many things their unit is tasked with, like enforcing...
Episode #5
Send us Fan Mail Joining Chief Troche on the podcast this episode is our top-notch recruiting team, Jack Carter and Enrique Nazario. Law enforcement continues to offer exciting career opportunities while meeting the...
Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail Joining Chief Troche on the podcast this episode is Captain Armstrong. He oversees the entire Patrol Division, which is considered by many to be the backbone of the Sarasota Police Department. With four...
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Attorney General of Florida, Florida Office of the Attorney General
mental health counselor
Sarasota County Schools
Police Executive Research Forum
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