May is Mental Health Awareness Month!! So, in this episode, Joe is joined by Major Melissa Barosela, from the Miami-Dade Police Department Mental Health & Wellness Bureau.  They talk about the recent increase in mental health issues and what resources families have to get a person in crisis help.  They also discuss what new tactics MDPD has to deal with a mental crisis call and what new efforts do they have to help their own officers with mental health concerns.   Important Links and Contact Numbers:   MDPD Community Mental Health Section 305-471-3000   Miami-Dade ..read more

In this episode, Joe is joined by Special Agent in Charge Matt Line, from the Internal Revenue Service, Miami Field Office.  They talk about what is considered Tax Fraud and how these criminals are targeting their victims.  They discuss some of the tactics from stolen information for fraudulent returns to shady tax accountant scams.  The IRS provides lots of helpful information and prevention tips so that you can avoid and protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud.    Important Links:   Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov   Federal Trade Commission (F ..read more

In this episode, Joe is joined by Detective Marcos Rodriguez, from the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Economic Crimes Section, and they talk about current frauds and scams that are targeting seniors.  They discuss the latest tactics from utility scams, grandparent scams, lottery scams, to financial invest frauds, and many more.  Lots of helpful information and prevention tips are covered so that you can avoid and protect seniors in your family from becoming a victim of fraud.    Important Links:   Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) www.finra.org www.savean ..read more

In this episode, Joe is joined by Vivian Havlin, our Executive Director, and they talk about what’s going on at CCW and update everyone on the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Women’s Self Defense Program.  CCW has been holding monthly classes for the past year all around the County.  You’ll learn about the RAD Program, why it’s so successful and why we are so passionate about providing this service to Miami-Dade County women.   For more information on upcoming classes, make sure to contact our office and follow us on our social media platforms. Important Links: To sign up fo ..read more

Did you know that January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month? In this episode, in recognition of this awareness, Joe is joined by Det. Jessica Barriel, from the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Human Trafficking Task Force. They discuss what is Human Trafficking and the various forms such as sexual servitude and labor trafficking. They talk about some signs to look out for as well as some resources available to report Human Trafficking and where to get help. Important Links: National Human Trafficking Hotline – POLARIS 1-888-373-7888 MDPD Human Trafficking Website www.miamidade.gov/humantra ..read more

In this episode, Joe is joined by Vivian Havlin, our Executive Director, and they talk about safety during the holiday season. They share tips to keep you safe while you are shopping out and about, shopping online, safe ways to get your packages delivered, disposing of old items, and safety while you are traveling.  Lots of great information on this episode, so don’t miss it! Also, make sure you listen towards the end to learn how to be entered into a raffle for a FREE RING Doorbell!! Important Links:   National Crime Prevention Council – “Go For Real” Campaign https://www.ncpc.org ..read more

On this episode, we are on location in Lake Buena Vista, FL for the 2023 Florida Crime Prevention Association (FCPA) Crime Prevention Conference and we take a moment to speak with Art Hushen about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). We learn about how CPTED is impacting the world of crime prevention and how it's quickly becoming the strategy for a safer tomorrow. For more information on CPTED and the organizations that were discussed on the podcast, please visit the following sites: Florida Crime Prevention Association http://www.floridacrimeprevention.org National Instit ..read more

This month we cover all things Emergency Management as well as Hurricane preparedness. For more resources and information see the links below.       Miami-Dade Emergency Management website:  https://miamidade.gov/dem C.E.R.T. Program: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1473875073344231      FEMA /U.S. Department of Homeland Security site for preparedness: https://www.ready.gov/ Preparedness Webinars: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/individuals-communities/preparedness-webinars       ..read more

Make sure to listen till the end to see how you could win a free Ring Device. In this episode Vivian and Joe go over different crime prevention devices. Citizens Crime Watch does not endorse any of these brands and are just giving there opinion on different devices ..read more

With todays day and age online dating has become the new norm. Watch this weeks podcast to learn how to stay safe while navigating through the dating world ..read more