Episode 27: Mike Abbey – Tallahassee-Leon County Consolidated Dispatch Agency 

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.

Listen as Putnam County Sheriff Gator DeLoach discusses leadership, resilience and his 25-year career in law enforcement. He and host John Creamer explore the challenges of leading through adversity, building strong relationships within an agency and community, and the role of aviation, drones and partnerships in public safety.

Listen as Lori Alhadeff discusses how she turned unimaginable grief into a mission to make schools safer. In this episode, she shares the story behind Alyssa’s Law, discusses emergency response and school safety training and explains how student-led MOSS Clubs are empowering young people to become advocates for safer schools. Lori also highlights why educators, law enforcement and communities must work together to strengthen school safety and save lives.