Captain Terrence Dunbar has done a bit of it all in his lengthy professional career. From seeing the world, including jumping out of an aircraft as crew chief of the Golden Knights, to appearing on an episode of COPS with NNPD, this 20-year veteran of the Department has had a decorated career. He talks about these topics and much more in this edition of Running Code.
Valerie Atkinson, Public Safety Communications Supervisor from the Newport News Emergency Communications Center, is our guest on this episode of Running Code. A 25-year veteran of the 911 center, Atkinson discusses what led her to become a dispatcher, her most memorable call for service, why she enjoys training new dispatchers, what she still enjoys about her job and what it’s like being married to a police officer.
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Running Code, Episode 25: Chief Drew
Chief Steve Drew is the guest for Episode 25 of Running Code. In his far-reaching conversation, Chief talks about his life growing up in Ohio, how his 30+ year career in law enforcement, his vision for NNPD and more. And he may make mention of his love of Ohio sports teams once or twice!
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Running Code, Episode 24: Capt. Spencer
Captain Wayne Spencer is our guest for episode 24 of Running Code. Capt. Spencer is a 28-year veteran of NNPD, having served in a variety of roles with the department. In this show, he talks about his family’s history in law enforcement, his work in some key investigative roles with NNPD, his baseball background and police softball career, and much, much more.
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Running Code, Episode 23: Asst. Chief Hires
Assistant Chief Eric Hires joins us for Episode 23 of the Running Code podcast. Chief Hires talks about his upbringing as a preacher’s kid in rural Georgia, his career in the military and transition to NNPD, leadership and learning, and much more in this latest show.
Go behind the badge and meet members of the NNPD in the podcast, Running Code. We introduce you to various members of the NNPD, allowing the viewer to learn about their stories and see what policing looks like through their eyes.
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