Running Code

Laphea Morrison’s whole adult life to this point has been one of service. From joining the Air Force when he was 17, to 20+ years as a youth football coach and now five years into his NNPD career, Det. Morrison has made his impact on the community in a variety of ways. Hear more about his career and interests and what it’s like being a “girl dad” in this episode of Running Code.

If you asked a young Kahlia Walker where she’d be at 22 years old, serving as an NNPD officer probably wouldn’t have been her guess. But after a recommendation from her admittedly police-averse father, Officer Walker joined the department in 2025 and hasn’t looked back.
In this episode of the Running Code podcast, Officer Walker discusses how the job has already impacted her in positive ways, her connection with youth and that all-important nudge from her father.

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.