About this episode
Sheriff Shawn Becker discusses community safety, policing updates, and local events in Wood County.
Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker talks about community safety and policing updates. Sheriff Becker pays tribute to former Sheriff Robert Bodette, reflects on the effectiveness of Crime Stoppers, and highlights the relentless training and community support for canine units. With a nod to the chaos of road construction causing traffic headaches, he emphasizes safety patrols on key highways. Sheriff Becker spotlights jail programs fostering inmate rehabilitation, from GEDs to addiction treatment. The episode wraps with community events like Bluegrass at the Lake and Andrew Mueller’s car show, supporting local causes and honoring those lost too soon. Guests: Melissa Kaye, Shawn Becker
People in this episode
Guests: Shawn Becker, Melissa Kaye
Topics covered
- community safety
- policing updates
- inmate rehabilitation
- traffic safety
- local events
Keywords
- Wood County
- Sheriff
- community safety
- Crime Stoppers
- inmate rehabilitation
- traffic safety
- local events
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Crime Stoppers
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