On Patrol with The PPD

On Patrol With the PPD--June 30, 2023 (The Grand Finale)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000

On this final episode of this iteration of On Patrol with the PPD, outgoing Chief Michael Wynn is joined in the studio by Capt. Mathew Hill, Maggie Gregory-Bilotta and Brittany Walsh.

On Patrol With the PPD--June 9, 2023 (Big Changes are Underway)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Captain Kirchner and Chief Wynn discuss the upcoming promotions and command changes.

On Patrol With the PPD (Officer Derby Stops By)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 26 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Officer Derby stops in the studio to talk all things safety related, Operation Copsicle and turns the tables on the Chief.

On Patrol With the PPD--May 5, 2023 (Police Chaplains)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 05 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Chief Wynn chats with Chaplain Ron Ringo, of the Department’s Chaplaincy Program, about his road to becoming a Chaplain and how chaplains serve in public safety.

On Patrol With the PPD (Sgt. Strout turns the tables on the Chief)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Our scheduled guest is Sergeant Marc Strout of the Drug Unit. The Sgt decided to turn the tables and interview Chief Wynn about his career and pending retirement.

On Patrol With the PPD--March 31, 2023 (Co-responders)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

We introduce the members of our expanded mental health co-responder program.

On Patrol With the PPD--March 10, 2023 (We catch up with Chief Sammons about developments at PFD and FD Special Operations)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

On Patrol With the PPD--February 10, 2023 (School Resource Officers)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

We get an update from our SROs on the status and expansion of the program.

On Patrol With the PPD--January 20, 2023 (Meet our new officers)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Chief Wynn speaks with new officers Doyle and Wolters about their recruitment and academy training.

On Patrol With the PPD--January 13, 2023 (We meet our new Intern, Nick S)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Hill and Chief Wynn introduce our listeners and viewers to our new Intern, Nick Sayers.

On Patrol With the PPD--01-06-2023 (Happy New Year! Community Engagement, New Shifts and Assignments)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Officer Derby and Chief Wynn talk about community engagement opportunities, new hires, shift changes, and shift assignments

On Patrol With the PPD--December 9, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Introducing Officer Caleb Cimini, our Department’s newest sworn member.

On Patrol With the PPD--December 2, 2022 (We meet Chief O'Brien of Lenox PD and learn about his LE journey)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

On Patrol With the PPD--November 25, 2022 (We speak with Chief Jiu-Jitsu Instructors Connie and Mark Flynn about the PPD's Law Enforcement Jiu-Jitsu program and why officers should train)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000

On Patrol With the PPD--November 18, 2022 (We meet Chief Derksen of the Lanesborough PD)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000

On Patrol With the PPD--October 28, 2022 (We meet the new MSPCA Law Enforcement Officer for the 4 Western Counties)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000

MSPCA officers conduct investigations and enforce laws regarding animal cruelty, neglect, and abuse. We’re lucky to have a new partner joining us in the Berkshires.

On Patrol With the PPD--October 21, 2022 (We're back after a long break, catching up on recent developments)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000

On Patrol With the PPD--September 9, 2022 (Officer Jessica Godfroy-School Resource Officer and Explorer Advisor)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000

We speak w/ Officer Godfroy about her work as a SRO, SRO training and certification and the PD’s Explorer program.

On Patrol With the PPD--August 12, 2022 (More info on the Digital Forensic Evidence Unit)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Officer Derby speaks with Sgt. Arena and Mr. Munn about the DFEU.

On Patrol With the PPD--August 5, 2022 (We chat with Rebecca Brien of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Morning chat with DPI Executive Director, Becca Brien.

On Patrol With the PPD--July 22, 2022 (Introducing the Department's new Digital Forensic Evidence Unit)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Sergeant Jeff Arena, the plank-holding commander of the Department’s new Digital Forensic Evidence Unit introduces us to the unit, its members and its capabilities.

On Patrol With the PPD--July 8, 2022 (We check in w/ Lt. Carlow of the EPOs)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000

We invited Lt. Carlow of the Environmental Police Department to speak with us about boating safety and laws, as well as off-highway recreational vehicles.

On Patrol With the PPD--July 1, 2022 (Meet Police Sergeant and US Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Williams)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000

We speak with Sergeant Ryan Williams about his police career and his parallel career as a member of a Coast Guard Maritime Boarding Team.

On Patrol With the PPD--June 24, 2022 (We celebrate Officer Steve Hunt)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Chief Wynn interviews Officer Steve Hunt about his nearly 38 years of service to the PPD and the residents of the City of Pittsfield. We start with his local upbringing, his time in the Air Force, his various assignments within the Department, and his plans for his imminently approaching retirement. Thanks for everything Steve!!!

On Patrol With the PPD--June 3, 2022 (Animal Control showcase)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Chief Wynn and Captain Traversa speak with veteran Animal Control Officer Joe Chague and his successor, rookie Animal Control Officer Levi Lisi

On Patrol With the PPD--May 13, 2022 (We meet Chief Deanna Strout of the Dalton Police Department)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 13 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we speak with Chief Deanna Strout of the Dalton Police Department about her Academy training, her career, and her ascension to the Chief’s Office.

On Patrol With the PPD--May 6, 2022 (All Things 18Degrees)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 06 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Chief Wynn and Lieutenant Hill speak with the team from 18Degrees about our grant funded partnerships and how 18Degrees utilizes Shannon and SSYI funds to deliver youth programing through the Pittsfield Community Connection (PCC).

On Patrol With the PPD--April 29, 2022 (Department of Community Development)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode Chief Wynn speaks with the City’s Director of Community Development about all of the ways the CommDev office assists our residents and other City Departments.

On Patrol With the PPD--April 15, 2022 (Sgt. Maddalena of the Traffic Unit is back)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

The Chief and Captain Traversa speak with Sergeant Maddalena about upcoming education/enforcement campaigns, distracted driving, traffic, calming, and new equipment.

On Patrol With the PPD--March 25, 2022 (Director Andy Cambi of the Department of Public Health, professional development opportunities, and the new defensive tactics/de-escalation training)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Mr. Munn, Lieutenant Hill and Chief Wynn speak with Director Cambi of the City’s Health Department about his local upbringing, his career path within the Health Department, his educational progress, and his plans for the future. Chief Wynn wraps up the show sharing a little bit about his trip to training headquarters to get updated […]

On Patrol With the PPD--March 18, 2022 (We introduce the new Administrative Assistant in the Chief's Office, Ms. Brittany Walsh

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Chief Wynn, Lieutenant Hill, and Mr. Munn introduce Ms. Walsh of the Chief’s Office to our viewers and listeners.

On Patrol With the PPD-March 11, 2022 (Elliott Greenblott of the AARP Fraud Watch Program)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

On today's episode Lt. Hill, Captain Traversa, and Chief Wynn speak with Mr. Elliott Greenblott of the AARP VT's Fraud Watch Program about the crime of fraud and scams that occur online, by phone, by e-mail and social media. Anyone can be a victim and everyone should take precautions.

On Patrol With the PPD--March 4, 2022 (We've got people in training, so we recorded this one)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

In this pre-recorded episode, we speak with Lt. Jeff Bradford about his career and his recent hike on the Long Trail in Vermont.

On Patrol With the PPD--February 25, 2022 (We catch up with Michelle Lopez from BIC)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

We speak with Executive Director Lopez of the Berkshire Immigrant Center about her path to the BIC, immigrants and languages in the Berkshires and the Work and Family Mobility Act.

On Patrol With the PPD--February 18, 2022 (Officer Derby's social media break, Officer Winston is on Patrol, officer health and wellness)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Today Officer Derby and Winston joined Lieutenant Hill, Captain Traversa, and Chief Wynn for an unscripted conversation. We talked about Officer Derby’s decision to take a break from social media, officer health and wellness, and the importance of 1st Responder self-care.

On Patrol With the PPD--February 11, 2022 (Our cross-over episode w/ DAS Roberta Mcculloch-dews)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

In the first segment our our historic cross-over event, Chief Wynn interviews Director of Administrative Services, Roberta Mcculloch-dews (while Captain Traversa trains Lieutenant Hill on the board). Following this segment, a pre-recorded episode of “Backstory-Let’s Hear It” airs with Roberta interviewing the Chief.

On Patrol With the PPD--February 4, 2022 (We've got some weather, we're hiring some support staff, and we learn about French bulldog puppies)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

On Patrol With the PPD--January 28, 2022 (Meet Lt. Hill, the test is coming up, violence against officers across the country)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Captain Traversa and Chief Wynn introduce Lieutenant Hill and we talk about current events.

On Patrol With the PPD--January 21, 2022 (Promotions, hiring, support vacancies, and mental wellness)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Captain Traversa, Captain Dawley, and Chief Wynn discuss our current recruiting drive, recent promotions, working to fill vacancies in support services, and having a bad day.

On Patrol With the PPD--January 14, 2022 (Civil Service and Recruitment)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Sgt. Mazzeo joins Lt. Traversa to update us on the upcoming Civil Service Examination and our ongoing recruitment efforts.

On Patrol With the PPD--January 7, 2022 (Happy New Year and we speak with our DV liaison)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Chief Wynn is finally back in studio after a holiday break, and he and Lieutenant Traversa speak with Sergeant Callahan and Ms. Russell about our collaboration with the Elizabeth Freeman Center and our joint work on intimate partner violence and sexual assault cases.

On Patrol With the PPD-December 17, 2021 (Sgt. Maddalena of the Traffic Unit returns)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Sgt. Marc Maddalena, commander of the PPD Traffic Unit, returns to talk about all things Traffic related, including some upcoming campaigns.

On Patrol With the PPD--December 10, 2021 (Juvenile Probation)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Chief Wynn remotes in from Boston to join Lt. Traversa and Ofc. Derby. Our guest is Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Jim Hunt.

On Patrol With the PPD--December 3, 2021 (Janice Broderick from EFC)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Our guest is Janice Broderick, Executive Director of the Elizabeth Freeman Center. She speaks with us about their programs and our partnerships directed at countering cases of domestic violence and sexual assault.

On Patrol With the PPD--November 19, 2021 (Commissioner Morales of the Department of Public Works [Public Services and Utilities]) us.

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn speak with Commissioner Morales about bike lanes, traffic calming, engineering, site lines, snow removal and ongoing projects.

On Patrol With the PPD--November 12, 2021 (New stuff at the Y!)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Our guest is Jessica Rumlow from the Pittsfield YMCA.

On Patrol With the PPD--November 5, 2021 (Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center and Girls, Inc. of the Berkshires)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn speak with Kelly Colvin Marion, Executive Director, of the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center about the history of the Center and their wide array of programming.

On Patrol With the PPD--October 29, 2021 (Mr. Joe McGovern comes in to chat about the Boys' and Girls' Club)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Executive Director Joe McGovern sits down to talk with the Chief and Mr. Munn about the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of the Berkshires and some of their innovative programming

On Patrol With the PPD--October 22, 2021 (We talk mental health co-responders and Chiefs' In-service)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn speak with Ariel and Tess about the PPD’s mental health co-responder program and the Chief talks a little bit about this week’s in-service conference.

On Patrol With the PPD--October 15, 2021 (All Things Animal Control)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lt. Traversa and Mr. Munn talk with ACO Chague about All Things Animal Control…including the recent ACO Academy!

On Patrol With the PPD--October 1, 2021

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

(It’s October…Pink Patch Project time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we meet Julie MacDonald of ServiceNet and learn about efforts to assist the unhoused in the City)

On Patrol With the PPD--September 24, 2021 (Meet Officer Winston and we catch up on PPSD health, safety and security.

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa introduce our audience to Comfort Dog Officer Winston. Then we catch up with Mr. Lamoureaux, of the Pittsfield Public School District on all things related to health, safety and security in our schools.

On Patrol With the PPD--September 17, 2021

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

We’re joined by the High Sheriff of Berkshire County, Sheriff Thomas Bowler. We chat about his time at Ground Zero following September 11, 2001, the current class of future CO’s at the Sheriff’s Academy, and the food wellness program being run out of 2nd Street. Plus…we’re getting a dog!

On Patrol With the PPD--September 10, 2021 (Berkshire County Special Response Team)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn speak with Sergeant JP Murphy, Commanding Officer of the Berkshire County Special Response Team, about the Team’s history and their recent success at the Connecticut SWAT Challenge.

On Patrol With the PPD--September 3, 2021 (Pittsfield Community Connection and 18 Degrees Youth Development Services)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn are joined by Mr. Gary Doughty and Mr. Orrin Powell of 18 Degrees and Pittsfield Community Connection, who share their work with the Shannon and SSYI grants to intervene with gang impacted youth.

On Patrol With the PPD--August 27, 2021 (Introducing Officer Farnham, School is starting, and we've got weather coming)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Commanders introduce our newest officer, Officer Matt Farnham, a lateral transfer to PPD. Lt. Traversa reminds us that school is back in session next week. Hurricane Ida is inbound.

On Patrol With the PPD--August 13, 2021 (Friday the 13th, Heat Wave, PPD TV, APP, and more...)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Mr. Munn, Lt. Dawley, and Chief Wynn catch up on some projects. We talk about the superstition of Friday the 13th, the ongoing heat dome, our Monday film project, Applied Patrol Procedures, the new HUB project and much more.

On Patrol With the PPD--August 6, 2021 (NNO, Academy VR, upcoming special events)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Mr. Munn and Chief Wynn describe Tuesday’s National Night Out events, talk about how PPD supported the Academy this week, future training opportunities and the Faith & Blue initiative for October)

On Patrol With the PPD--July 30, 2021 (News, mental health and resiliency, National Night Out, and more)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Mr. Munn and Chief Wynn talk about yesterday’s fire, impacts on 1st Responders, this week’s Coffee With a Cop, next week’s National Night Out and more.

On Patrol With the PPD--July 23, 2021 (News, CPTED, Tech Projects, and more)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Mr. Munn and Chief Wynn talk about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, ongoing and upcoming tech projects, last week’s SRT callout and plans for the weekend.

On Patrol With the PPD--July 16,2021 (The 2 Gary's are away...response to recent gunfire incidents, reports of issues Downtown, POST-C)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Smart Gary and Awesome Gary were both off, so Officer Derby and Chief Wynn discuss Tuesday’s briefing to the Council, recent reports of quality of life issues Downtown, and the recent work of the POST-C.

On Patrol With the PPD--July 2, 2021 (Happy 4th of July, SRO update, road trip and more)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn provide an update on the SRO program, discuss the Chief’s trip to the new Homeland Security Operations Center, share the 1st set of guidance put forth by the POST Commission, and talk about plans for the upcoming weekend.)

On Patrol With the PPD--June 25, 2021 (Good cases, future of the SRO program, POST-C updates and special events)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about a couple of recent cases, what may be in store for School Resource Officers going forward, increasing requests for Special Events support, and recent activities of the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.

On Patrol With the PPD--June 18, 2021 (Current events, POST-C, and crisis response)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about some current events, changes in the weather, the Chief’s trip to Boston for the POST Commission, and critical incident training)

On Patrol With the PPD--June 11, 2021 (Maritime enforcement on the lakes with the EPOS)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

On Patrol With the PPD--June 4, 2021 (Current events, POST-C developments, and we reflect on our friend Chief Roosa)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about a recent surge in shooting incidents, including one near tragedy. We talk about some recent work of the new POST Commission. We spend a few minutes remembering our friend and teammate, Chief Jeffrey Roosa of Lee PD.

On Patrol With the PPD--May 28, 2021 (Chief Wynn remotes in from the Cape & Former Commissioner Gross joins in)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 28 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lt. Traversa and Officer Derby are in studio while the Chief remotes in from the annual Mass Major Cities Chiefs’ retreat. We discuss the retreat subjects, recent cases and some community engagement activities.

On Patrol With The PPD--May 21, 2021 (Support Services, Open Data, and updates on POST-C)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 21 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn take a pause to catch up, talk about some vacancies in Dispatch and Support Services, and update on some long term projects that are coming to fruition.

On Patrol With The PPD--May 14, 2021 (Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Ambassadors, Police Week, and the POST Commission

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 14 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn speak with Cheryl Mirer of DPI. Then we talk about our 2nd virtual Police Week and the 1st official meeting of the POST Commission.

On Patrol With the PPD--April 30, 2021 (Final FTEP unit in this rotation, upcoming exam, and current events)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn talk with Officers Virgilio and Horne. We finish our press for people to take the civil service exam, and we talk about some current events.

On Patrol With The PPD--April 16, 2021

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

We invite Officer Jumeau back to talk about his journey from his childhood in Haiti to his service with the PPD.

On Patrol With the PPD--April 9, 2021 (Field Training, Public Service recruiting expo, and we learn something about the MA National Guard)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn speak with Officer Dorr and Officer Bernal, then we’re joined by SSgt Hunt of the MA National Guard to talk about next week’s career expo.

On Patrol With the PPD--April, 2, 2021 (We meet Officer Wheat, Talk about the upcoming exam, and share some breaking news)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn catch up with Ofc. Gariepy and Ofc. Wheat in the current Field Training cycle, share an arrest in yesterday’s convenience store robbery, talk about all the efforts going into recruiting for the upcoming exam, and talk about Chief Wynn’s appointment to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.

On Patrol With the PPD--March 19, 2021 (Field Training, Spring is here, case reviews, and Training)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn speak with Officer Derby and Officer Henault about the Academy, Field Training, hopes to get to the Motor Unit and more.

On Patrol With The PPD--March 5, 2021 (News, Jiu-Jitsu, Background Checks, and the Upcoming Test)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Sergeant Mazzeo and Officer Gariepy join Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn for a wide-ranging conversation. We cover a couple of notable news items, including a recent report out of Marietta, GA about requiring officers to train in jiu-jitsu. After that we talk about changes in the background investigation process and our plans to generate interest in the upcoming Civil Service Exam.

On Patrol With the PPD--February 26, 2021 (Field Training, New Station progress, and news about re-opening phases)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn are joined in studio by Field Training Unit FTO Sawiki and Probationary Officer Dube. We talk about changes in the weather, items in the news, dive into details of the Field Training and Evaluation Program, and get a short update on the new station project.

On Patrol With the PPD--February 19, 2021 (We track down Officer Dorr, meet our 1st new Training Team, and talk about Suspicious Activity)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

On Patrol introduces Officer Dorr, we talk about our new Suspicious Activity Reporting Guidelines, and Officer Torra and Officer Steinmann come in to talk about transitioning from the Academy to Field Training.

On Patrol With the PPD--February 12, 2021 (Health Update, New Officers, a new Chief next door, and the Day Detective Squad)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Lt. Traversa is joined in studio by Ofc. Derby and Lt. Soules. Dr. Kulber Zoom’s in for the public health update and after technical difficulties, the Chief joins via Skype. We talk about vaccination progress, the new system for accompanying eligible vaccine recipients, new personnel moves at PPD and Dalton and lots of fraud.

On Patrol With the PPD--February 5, 2021 (Health update, tech changes, New HQ back on track, and more.

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Mr. Munn joins Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn. Laura Kitross from the Berkshire County Board of Health Association updates us on the vaccine clinic plans, and we discuss some upcoming changes on Suspicious Activity responses.

On Patrol With the PPD--January 29, 2021 (Health Update, Midnight Shift changes, and a growing equipment inventory)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Dr. Kulberg updates us on public health matters and the vaccine rollout. Lt. Roccabruna joins Lt. Traversa and the Chief to talk about what is going on on Squad C and in-service training. The equipment inventory has taken on a life of it’s own and the Annual Report will be finished today.

On Patrol With the PPD--January 22, 2021 (Stuck in Traffic, Health Update, and Shift Changes)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Chief Wynn gets stuck in traffic on the way to the studio again, Dr. Kulberg emails in a public health update, the Police Advisory Review Board met this week, Lt. Dawley talks about this week’s shift changes and we talk about K-9 re-deployments.

On Patrol With the PPD--January 15, 2021 (1st Responder Vaccine Clinic Update, annual Shift Changes pending, training changes based on the Police Reform legislation)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Captain Kirchner joins Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn. We talk about this week’s successful 1st Responder vaccine clinics, frequently asked questions about future vaccine roll-outs, upcoming shift changes with the annual bid and training updates.

On Patrol With the PPD--January 08, 2021 (Happy New Year! Health Update, The Week's Events in Washington, DC, Police Reform and more)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Dr. Kulberg joins us for a Public Health update. Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn discuss the need for a detailed after-action-review of the security failures in D.C. and the opportunity for lessons learned. We go back to online in-service training and introduce a new policy module.

On Patrol With the PPD--December 18, 2020

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:00:06 +0000

Commissioner Morales joins Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn to update listeners and viewers on the City’s new Parking regulations, efforts to clean up from yesterday’s storm and new Snow Emergency Protocols. We also discuss Holiday projects that the PD has been involved in this month. This will be our last new show before 2021. Happy Holidays!

On Patrol With the PPD--December 11, 2020 (Chief Wynn Skypes in to learn how PPD is supporting contact tracing efforts and police reform sees movement)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 09:00:01 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa is in studio with Student Officer Nick and we discuss contact tracing and the Governor’s response to the police reform bill.

On Patrol With the PPD--December 4, 2020 (COVID-19 Health Update, promotional assessments, Santa visits PPD, more virtual training opportunities)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:00:33 +0000

Dr. Kulberg joins Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn to provide a timely health update about restaurant re-openings, the LT talks about this week's promotional Assessment Center, Officer Derby receives toys for members' children and to share in the community, and the Chief talks about this week's virtual training summit.

On Patrol With the PPD--November 20, 2020 (Health Update, No Shave November and reading recommendations)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:00:25 +0000

Chief Wynn Skypes in for Dr. Kulberg's Health update and Lt. Traversa and Ofc. Derby discuss No Shave November and Darren's request for book recommendations.

On Patrol With the PPD--November 13, 2020 (Friday the 13th, COVID update and Range Week)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:00:20 +0000

Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about the newest COVID-19 restrictions, impact on the Department's operations and call taking, and 3 very different days on the range.

On Patrol With the PPD--November 6, 2020 (COVID-19 Health Update, new Governor's orders, and Training

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:00:47 +0000

Dr. Kulberg provides an update on the current state of COVID in the community and the Governor's new restrictions and guidance and Lt. Traversa and Chief Wynn discuss the pandemic's impact on PD staffing.

On Patrol With the PPD--October 30, 2020 (Crowd Management Training, next week's election, and Halloween)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:00:48 +0000

Officer Derby, Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about crowd management training, the upcoming election, higher education, Halloween safety tips...and we bid farewell to Supt. McCandless.

On Patrol With the PPD-October 23, 2020 (A new Community Health Update from Dr. Kulberg)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn get started with a comprehensive Health Update from Dr. Kulberg, then talk about the training that they've each been participating in this week.

On Patrol With the PPD-October 16, 2020 (School is in session...training too...and we get ready for Beard Season)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:00:07 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn discuss possible changes to the School Resource Officer program and the upcoming school schedule. We look at the Fall training season for our instructors and officers, and talk about the Pink Patch Project and No Shave November.

On Patrol With the PPD--October 9, 2020 (Recent high profile cases, this week's weather event and the recent changes to traffic patters Upstreet)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:00:30 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about high profile cases from the past week, Dispatchers stepping up to make a difference in emergencies, the high winds and rain we receive on Wednesday and the ongoing clean up efforts and recent changes to the patterns on North Street creating some public safety concerns and driver confusion.

On Patrol With the PPD--September 25, 2020 (We won something and school started)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:00:09 +0000

Officer Derby brought his partner, Officer Benner to chat with the LT. They talk about returning to school, school checks during remote learning, GBPD's new therapy dog and our friends Officer Donut and Officer Clarence from Greenfield. Plus, the LT provides a short COVID update. Oh...and we won a programming excellence award from WTBR and PCTV for this program.

On Patrol With the PPD--September 18, 2020 (Traffic Stops, WAM, and firearms creds)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn talk about traffic stops, officers' discretion, Walk a Mile to support the Elizabeth Freeman Center, and details of the firearms licensing process.

On Patrol With the PPD--September 11, 2020 (We recognize the 19th anniversary of the 9/11/2001 attacks)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 09:00:26 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and the Chief reflect on their memories of September 11th, 2001, changes to law enforcement since then, and our new training cycle.

On Patrol With the PPD--September 4, 2020 (Registry Immediate Threats and New Student Officers)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:00:48 +0000

Officer Derby, Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn have a discussion about filing immediate threat petitions to remove someone's driving privileges and we talk about the diverse composition and experiences of our newest student officers who are beginning the Academy on Tuesday.

On Patrol With the PPD-August 28, 2020 (We speak with Ellen Maxon, Chair of the Police Advisory Review Board and talk about the process of onboarding 10 new Student Officers this week)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and the Chief Skype with Ms. Maxon of the Police Advisory Review Board and talk about all the work that has occurred this week to get 10 new student officers on-board and ready for the upcoming academy.

On Patrol With the PPD-August 14, 2020 (Dispatch updates, a bad day at the office, thoughts on a Letter to the Editor)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Mr. Munn and the Chief talk about the implementation of the new Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) software, other tech upgrades, concern about a couple of our officers who had a bad day, emotional resilience and self-care.

On Patrol With the PPD-August 7, 2020 (Current Events)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Chief Wynn and Gary Munn discuss the ongoing pandemic, the move for police reform, issues of homelessness in the City, and the aftermath of TS Isaias...and the convergence of all of this.

On Patrol With the PPD-July 31, 2020

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Lieutenant Traversa and Chief Wynn discuss some of the PPD internal conversations and discussions about what type of calls for service (CFS) that with further analysis, maybe Police shouldn't go on.

On Patrol With the PPD-July 24, 2020 (Chief Wynn Skypes in from Post-vacation quarantine)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000

The trip of a lifetime results in a 2-week quarantine under the current travel restrictions, so the Chief has to work from home.

On Patrol With the PPD-June 26, 2020 (Officer Derby and Lt. Traversa speaks with ADS Quinn of the BCSO)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000

The LT and Ofc Derby speak with Assistant Deputy Superintendent Jack Quinn of the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office about this weeks Water Rescue Operation, the recent Motor Officer Certification Course and other ongoing activities.

On Patrol With the PPD-June 19, 2020 (Weekly Public Health Update and All Things New Downtown)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000

We get a weekly public health update from Health Department Director Gina Armstrong, then talk about the new paradigm for Downtown Dining, Culture, and Retail.

On Patrol With the PPD--June 12, 2020 (Unscripted conversation)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000

The Chief and IT Specialist Gary Munn catch up on local and national current events.

On Patrol With the PPD--June 5, 2020 (Scams and Financial Crimes, Public Health Update)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000

This week the Chief delivers the weekly public health update, then we're joined by Lt. Soules who explores a variety of financial exploitation and scams, including some that have come about as a result of current crises.

On Patrol With the PPD--May 29, 2020

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 29 May 2020 09:00:22 +0000

We get a weekly health update from Dr. Kulberg, speak with DMH, and meet newly promoted Lieutenant Roccabruna.

On Patrol With the PPD-May 22, 2020 (We speak with the Brien Center about mental health services during the pandemic)

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 22 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we get a weekly Public Health Update from Dr. Kulberg, some valuable information about not keeping hand sanitizer in a closed vehicle as the weather gets warmer and speak with three of our community partners from the Brien Center:

Becca Phelps-Smith - Division Director of Acute Services (the Crisis Team)

Jim Mucia - Division Director of Child and Adolescent Services

Megan Eldridge Wroldson - Division Director of Adult and Family Services

On Patrol With The PPD-May 15, 2020

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Chief Wynn and Lieutenant Traversa try their hand at simulcasting the show on PCTV while getting a Public Health COVID-19 update from Health Department Director Gina Armstrong and Board of Health Chair, Dr. Alan Kulberg

On Patrol With the PPD-May 8, 2020

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 08 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Chief Wynn and Lieutenant Traversa have our first weekly Public Health update with Health Department Director Gina Armstrong and Board of Health Chair, Dr. Alan Kulberg.

On Patrol With the PPD-May 1, 2020

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000

PPD's COVID-19 update.

On Patrol with The PPD – April 24, 2020

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:00:03 +0000

Chief Wynn and Lt. Traversa discuss how to stay fit during the COVID-19 crisis. They then continue their series with students of the Western Massachusetts Police Academy, speaking with Falmouth native Student Officer MacDonald.

On Patrol with The PPD – April 17, 2020

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:00:51 +0000

Chief Wynn and Lt. Traversa take an opportunity to talk about some of the cultural events that are happening in the Pittsfield area in spite of the COVID-19 crisis, as provided by the fantastic folks at the Department of Cultural Development. They are then joined by Student Officer Jumeau, who discusses his interesting career experiences that have lead to his joining the PPD.

On Patrol with The PPD – April 10, 2020

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:00:23 +0000

Chief Wynn and Lt. Traversa take a few minutes discussing the COVID-19 situation, and then are joined by Student Officer Jones. During their "staff profile," they learn about the Becket-native who is currently assigned to the Central Berkshire Coordinating Center, after completing about half of his time at the Western Massachusetts Police Academy.

On Patrol with The PPD – April 3, 2020

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:00:25 +0000

Chief Wynn and Lt. Traversa are joined by IT Specialist Gary Munn - topics of discussion include continued COVID-19 response in Pittsfield and the surrounding area, and the ways that the PPD is pivoting to best care for our community.

On Patrol with The PPD - March 27, 2020

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Chief Wynn and Lt. Traversa are joined by IT Specialist Gary Munn - topics of discussion include COVID-19 response updates, and the setup of the Central Berkshire Multi-Agency Coordinating Center.