Running Code

How does a man with a suspect driving record and aversion to police end up a respected sergeant and driving instructor for NNPD? Give a nod to his significant other. Sgt. Deaver is the guest on this episode of Running Code podcast. He talks about his unlikely road to becoming a police officer in this episode, his love for motorcycles, serving in the NNPD Honor Guard, his family and much more.

From growing up in The Philippines to careers in the Navy and then with NNPD, Sgt. Tommy Allen has exemplified professionalism. On this episode of the Running Code podcast, Sgt. Allen talks about the fulfillment he found in his detective roles, his newer responsibility as a patrol sergeant, and the importance of fitness and presentation.

Sergeant, soon-to-be Lieutenant, Richard Thweatt is our next guest on the Running Code podcast. While his assignments have varied over a career spanning nearly 30 years, some things have remained consistent for Sgt. Thweatt: his commitment to community and his desire to help mentor and train the younger officers in the department.

Det. Carl Neidengard is the guest in Episode 52 of the Running Code podcast. His adult life has been marked by several leaps of faith. Seventeen years ago, he moved across country to begin a law enforcement career with NNPD. Since then, he has moved to a homestand to raise a menagerie of goats, chickens and geese, in addition to taking on roles as a church deacon and Troopmaster with Trail Life USA.

Officer Greymi Zapata, a 5-year veteran of NNPD, is the featured guest on the 51st episode of the Running Code podcast. The native of the Dominican Republic moved to Newport News at age 11 and became interested in a law enforcement career while attending college. Now, she faithfully serves Newport News’ South Precinct, often serves as a Spanish-speaking translator for the department while interacting with the city’s growing Hispanic population and teaching NNPD’s Hispanic Citizen Police Academy.