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APD Pod Squad

Rick Rice
Asheville Police Department
Community Engagement
Hurricane Helene
Law Enforcement
Community Engagement Division
Community Resilience
Family Justice Center
History Minute
Citizens' Police Academy
Women's History Month
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville
Special Olympics
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Asheville Police Academy
Law Enforcement Training
Line Of Duty Death Of Major Worley
Mental Health Awareness Month
Asheville Fire Department
News Radio 570 WWNC

Meet the men and women behind the badge at the Asheville Police Department. Cold cases, conversations, community engagement, and questions and answers with Police Chief Mike Lamb. Hosted by Public Information Officer Rick Rice.

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In this episode, with May being Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Sergeant Justin Booth, who is an avid rider.

We’ll get to know Senior Police Officer Travis Pisani. May 13th was National 3rd Shift Workers’ Day. Now, technically, ... more

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In this episode, Captain Joe Silberman of the Criminal Investigations Division. We’ll recap some recent big cases that were assisted by technology like LPR’s and drones.

We’ll get to know K9 Unit officers Sergeant Scott Muse and Se... more

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In this episode, Interim Chief Jackie Stepp and Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams sit down for an important and timely discussion about technology and its vital role with the Asheville Police Department and the DA’s of... more

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In this episode, with April 30th being National Honesty Day, we’ll get to know Detective Phil Allen, who has a way to determine if you’re telling the truth. You guessed it, he administers the polygraph examinations at the Asheville ... more

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Captain Joe Silberman
Captain, Criminal Investigations Division
Asheville Police Department
Episode: Season 2, Episode 18; Capt Joe Silberman, Sgt Scott Muse, Senior Police Officer II Nathaniel Smith, and Property & Evidence Manager John Perez.
Scott Muse
Sergeant, K9 Unit
Asheville Police Department
Episode: Season 2, Episode 18; Capt Joe Silberman, Sgt Scott Muse, Senior Police Officer II Nathaniel Smith, and Property & Evidence Manager John Perez.
Nathaniel Smith
Senior Police Officer, K9 Unit
Asheville Police Department
Episode: Season 2, Episode 18; Capt Joe Silberman, Sgt Scott Muse, Senior Police Officer II Nathaniel Smith, and Property & Evidence Manager John Perez.
John Perez
Property & Evidence Manager
Asheville Police Department
Episode: Season 2, Episode 18; Capt Joe Silberman, Sgt Scott Muse, Senior Police Officer II Nathaniel Smith, and Property & Evidence Manager John Perez.
Jackie Stepp
Interim Chief of the Asheville Police Department
Asheville Police Department
Episode: Season 2, Episode 17; Interim Chief Jackie Stepp with Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams, Capt. Jonathan Brown, and Sgt. Noland Brown
Todd Williams
Buncombe County District Attorney
Buncombe County District Attorney's Office
Episode: Season 2, Episode 17; Interim Chief Jackie Stepp with Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams, Capt. Jonathan Brown, and Sgt. Noland Brown
Noland Brown
Sergeant, APD; Community Housing/Engagement work
Asheville Police Department
Episode: Season 2, Episode 17; Interim Chief Jackie Stepp with Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams, Capt. Jonathan Brown, and Sgt. Noland Brown
Detective Phil Allen
Detective who administers polygraph examinations at APD
Asheville Police Department
Episode: Season 2, Episode 16; Detective Phil Allen, Stephanie Bierce, Senior Police Officer Justin Lewis, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman
Stephanie Bierce
Administrative Services Manager, Records and Information Services
Asheville Police Department
Episode: Season 2, Episode 16; Detective Phil Allen, Stephanie Bierce, Senior Police Officer Justin Lewis, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman

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Rick Rice
Public Information Officer with extensive role as host of the department-focused podcast series.

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Season 2, Episode 12; Senior Deputy Fire Marshal Charley Cox, Det. Aaron Buyanovsky, SPO Blake Fadler, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman
Q: What motivated Charley Cox to pursue the cross-agency BLET internship with APD?
She explains that after many years in fire and a lack of a sworn arson investigator, she pushed for the cross-training to reduce time lost between departments and to strengthen investigative continuity.
Season 2, Episode 13; Detective Zoe Vertefeuille, Sgt Ian Cooper, and MPO Debbie LeCroy
Q: What has retirement looked like in practice, and what comes next?
Retirement is described as bittersweet but exciting, with plans to spend more time with family and a growing menagerie on the new farm, including a therapy dog partner and a pig named Polly.
Season 2, Episode 13; Detective Zoe Vertefeuille, Sgt Ian Cooper, and MPO Debbie LeCroy
Q: How early in life did you know you wanted to be in law enforcement?
The guest described a gradual realization sparked during the Police Academy experience and early careers, with a clear sense of purpose developing during training and subsequent assignments.
Episode 15; Deputy Chief Jackie Stepp, retired Lieutenant Rae Ferguson, Senior Police Officer Justin Lewis, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman
Q: As the first female deputy chief, do you feel extra pressure?
There is a sense of responsibility to set an example, representing progression for women in law enforcement.
Episode 15; Deputy Chief Jackie Stepp, retired Lieutenant Rae Ferguson, Senior Police Officer Justin Lewis, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman
Q: What do you take away from your experience during Hurricane Helene?
The community came together remarkably, and officers showed their resilience despite personal challenges during the crisis.

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What is APD Pod Squad about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-contact, community-oriented series that spotlights the Asheville Police Department and its personnel through practical everyday policing topics, leadership insights, public safety initiatives, and community engagement efforts. Episodes mix personal stories from officers and staff, updates on recruitment and training, and timely discussions around crime prevention, domestic violence awareness, and historical context relevant to policing. A recurring thread is collaboration with the community—through events, educational programs, and transparency efforts—often featuring guests from within the department and occasional historians, chaplains, or local business owners connected to public safety. Noteworthy is the format's balance of pract... more

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1. Captain Joe Silberman
2. Scott Muse
3. Nathaniel Smith
4. John Perez
5. Jackie Stepp
6. Todd Williams
7. Noland Brown
8. Detective Phil Allen

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