In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Mike Abbey of the Leon County Consolidated Dispatch Agency about the response to the April 17, 2025, active shooter incident at Florida State University. Abbey shares how the event unfolded from a communications and command perspective, highlighting the critical role 911 telecommunicators and dispatch centers play in the earliest moments of a crisis. The conversation also explores the challenges of managing a large-scale emergency while routine calls for service continue, and emphasizes how preparation, coordination and experienced dispatchers are essential to an effective response during critical incidents.

Episode 41: Grady Judd – Polk County Sheriff
Listen as Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd discusses Florida’s proposed Amendment 3 and its potential impact on local government funding and public safety. He and host John Creamer explore the importance of responsible fiscal planning, the challenges of funding law enforcement and emergency services, and the potential consequences for communities, including smaller cities and counties, if local tax revenues are reduced.



