<![CDATA[Classic City Blue]]>0ca5a03c-22e0-5ad8-845c-f44d9fad48e3Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:15:06 +0000Captivate.fmAthens-Clarke County Police Departmenthttps://artwork.captivate.fm/68933526-6d23-4ec1-a2fc-fa7c5ce67526/MakybaPh_l5wFhxJzQwkwfZ6.jpgClassic City BlueAthens-Clarke County Police DepartmentAthens-Clarke County Police DepartmentPolicing in the Classic City is dynamic, challenging, and rewarding. Using our Real Time Crime Center, we located a sleepwalking student roaming the streets in the early morning hours. Our chief works hand in hand with the director of a local outreach service, but once went hand to hand with him in the streets of Athens, Georgia. As one of the first agencies to establish a Behavioral Health Unit, our officers discuss the challenges and rewards of working with individuals facing mental health challenges. Learn more about our department, our employees, and their role in making Athens, Georgia, a safe place to work, live, and play. https://21f584b75e36f9755f2bbd.captivate.fmfalseepisodicbc04a330-6258-11f0-ad5e-3f2968465431nopodcastAthens, Georgia USAClassic City Blue - Don't Fall for the Scams: Property CrimesClassic City Blue - Don't Fall for the Scams: Property CrimesThe ACCPD receives a number of fraud and scam reports, and in this episode of Classic City Blue, Sgt. Brian O'Neill from our Property Crimes Unit outlines how to avoid becoming a victim. Along with your host, Lt. Enrique Rivera, O'Neill also describes other crimes that the unit investigates, including burglaries, thefts, and Entering Autos.

]]>The ACCPD receives a number of fraud and scam reports, and in this episode of Classic City Blue, Sgt. Brian O'Neill from our Property Crimes Unit outlines how to avoid becoming a victim. Along with your host, Lt. Enrique Rivera, O'Neill also describes other crimes that the unit investigates, including burglaries, thefts, and Entering Autos.

]]>fa13405f-a2f7-496b-b4e5-bb32271ee2a7Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:15:00 -040017:52falsefull1661Classic City Blue - Chaplains and Peer SupportClassic City Blue - Chaplains and Peer SupportOur officers are there for you in your time of need, but who can our officers turn to when they need help? After a fatality accident or the death of a child, our officers can ask for help from Chaplains, as well as Peer Support Counselors. Jay Ragsdale retired as a Lieutenant from the ACCPD and now leads these programs.

]]>Our officers are there for you in your time of need, but who can our officers turn to when they need help? After a fatality accident or the death of a child, our officers can ask for help from Chaplains, as well as Peer Support Counselors. Jay Ragsdale retired as a Lieutenant from the ACCPD and now leads these programs.

]]>7b5a4ed5-ffd3-48be-9bcb-971cde712213Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:30:00 -040031:24falsefull1551Classic City Blue - Women in the ACCPDClassic City Blue - Women in the ACCPDA special conversation celebrating women in law enforcement. Host Lt. Rivera talks with Sgt. Blair and Officer Hayes discuss what led them to join the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, the challenges and rewards of their careers, and how women are shaping the future of policing. Sgt. Blair also highlights her work with the Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety.

]]>A special conversation celebrating women in law enforcement. Host Lt. Rivera talks with Sgt. Blair and Officer Hayes discuss what led them to join the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, the challenges and rewards of their careers, and how women are shaping the future of policing. Sgt. Blair also highlights her work with the Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety.

]]>46de62fa-6e27-40a4-a41c-d7e3d1c194c8Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:30:00 -040028:18falsefull1441Classic City Blue - One-Time Foes Become Fast FriendsClassic City Blue - One-Time Foes Become Fast FriendsOne-time foes became fast friends, depending on each other for personal and professional growth. This episode features ACCPD Chief Jerry Saulters and Director of the Sparrow's Nest, Jamie Scott. Their interaction on Classic City Blue shows the close bond, trust, and loyalty the two share.

The book mentioned in this episode, "Black and White: Two Different Perspectives: An Honest Conversation About Race in America Today," written by Jamie Scott and Bob Bohler, is available at bookstores.

https://www.sparrowsnestathens.org/

]]>One-time foes became fast friends, depending on each other for personal and professional growth. This episode features ACCPD Chief Jerry Saulters and Director of the Sparrow's Nest, Jamie Scott. Their interaction on Classic City Blue shows the close bond, trust, and loyalty the two share.

The book mentioned in this episode, "Black and White: Two Different Perspectives: An Honest Conversation About Race in America Today," written by Jamie Scott and Bob Bohler, is available at bookstores.

https://www.sparrowsnestathens.org/

]]>9fd59992-761e-4e50-b87f-4f1e850de33eThu, 02 Oct 2025 08:15:00 -040032:08falsefull1331Classic City Blue - K9Classic City Blue - K9This week on Classic City Blue, you’ll meet Bruno and Sergeant Turner with our K9 unit. Host Lt. Enrique Rivera discusses K9 training and the special relationship between officer and K9.

]]>This week on Classic City Blue, you’ll meet Bruno and Sergeant Turner with our K9 unit. Host Lt. Enrique Rivera discusses K9 training and the special relationship between officer and K9.

]]>264341e7-c1f5-4d5f-9137-ccaaf9f405d6Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:45:00 -040024:37falsefull1221Classic City Blue - Real Time Crime CenterClassic City Blue - Real Time Crime CenterIn our debut podcast episode, Crime Analyst Nick Barker discusses our Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and ACCPD’s softball championships with host Lt. Enrique Rivera. They discuss how the center functions, including a success story in which the RTCC assisted uniform patrol officers in locating an early morning sleepwalker in downtown Athens.

]]>In our debut podcast episode, Crime Analyst Nick Barker discusses our Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and ACCPD’s softball championships with host Lt. Enrique Rivera. They discuss how the center functions, including a success story in which the RTCC assisted uniform patrol officers in locating an early morning sleepwalker in downtown Athens.

]]>17a2f5ee-2673-454d-a6c0-4735107c5884Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -040024:58falsefull1111Classic City Blue - Real Time Crime Center First LookClassic City Blue - Real Time Crime Center First LookHere's a short preview of our debut podcast episode, scheduled for release on July 22nd. In the preview, Crime Analyst Nick Barker discusses the Real Time Crime Center with host Lt. Enrique Rivera.

]]>Here's a short preview of our debut podcast episode, scheduled for release on July 22nd. In the preview, Crime Analyst Nick Barker discusses the Real Time Crime Center with host Lt. Enrique Rivera.

]]>a0fd8d33-186c-4b20-aee7-05e849f2447bThu, 17 Jul 2025 10:30:00 -040000:30falsetrailer1111Classic City Blue - TrailerClassic City Blue - TrailerPolicing in the Classic City is dynamic, challenging, and rewarding. Here's a first look at our new podcast series, coming soon.

]]>Policing in the Classic City is dynamic, challenging, and rewarding. Here's a first look at our new podcast series, coming soon.

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