UNHOLSTERED
Hosted by Kayla Blakeslee
UNHOLSTERED is an in-depth podcast about how police officers serve their communities and how all people can stand up for the brave men and women who go out every day and put their lives at risk to get their job done. Your hosts Kayla Blakeslee, a Fort Wayne radio personality, and Sofia Rosales-Scantena, a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, join forces to give listeners an unfiltered look at the stories, events, and topics that show how our officers serve and fight for our community every single day. No topics are off-limits! From saving lives to soul-crushing losses and every incredible moment in between, this is a podcast unlike any other as you will hear your police officers as you’ve never heard them before.
All Episodes
Ep 41: America Becoming a Pill-Popping Nation
We live in an age where Americans are quick to look for ways to numb the pain. That often leads to individuals ingesting some form of drug, prescription or otherwise. And yet, political leaders, medical professionals and parents are surprised[...]
Ep 40: Dealing with Line of Duty Deaths
This week is National Police Week. This is a time dedicated to paying our respects to the brave men and women of law enforcement who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. However, as we pause to[...]
Ep 39: WARNING: New Drug 20+ Times Deadlier than Fentanyl
The fentanyl epidemic is raging on across the country and things have gotten so bad the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is starting to warn state, local and federal law enforcement agencies to be prepared for a spike in "mass-overdose events"[...]
Ep 38: Making School Zones Safe
New research shows that school zones can be very unsafe for students, even school zones that have crossing guards present, that according to safekids.org. What can communities, schools, legislators and police officers do to protect kids on the move? It[...]
Ep 37: Your Constitutional Carry Questions Answers Cont.
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Ep 36: Your Constitutional Carry Questions Answered
The term "Constitutional Carry" is being used all across the county. Often times, people quibble over the terminology: “if you can legally own a handgun, you can carry it, open or concealed, without a permit.” When it comes to Indiana,[...]
Ep 35: Murder Police – The Future
Homicide Detectives AKA "Murder Police" are responsible for investigating all deaths or near deaths that appear to be suspicious in nature and all batteries by the use of a firearm. It is imperative that detectives in this division work well[...]
Ep 34: Murder Police – A Day in the Life
Homicide Detectives AKA "Murder Police" are responsible for investigating all deaths or near deaths that appear to be suspicious in nature and all batteries by the use of a firearm. It is imperative that detectives in this division work well[...]
Ep 33: Protective Orders
Protective Orders (PO's) are similar to Restraining Orders, but they are not one and the same. In fact the statues for PO's change yearly. So when you pile the changing statues on top of everything else our officers need to know,[...]
Ep 32: Constitutional Carry – Part 2
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has singed HB 1296 into law. This legislation repeals the handgun permit requirement for the state of Indiana. Meaning come July 1, anyone 18 or older (who is not otherwise prohibited) can carry a handgun without[...]
Ep 31: Law Enforcement & Constitutional Carry
HEA 1296 – Firearms Matter (previously HB 1077) has landed on the desk of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. Similar legislation was just passed in Ohio and Alabama bringing the total number of constitutional carry states to 23. Governor Holcomb[...]
Ep 30: Procedural Justice is Sexy
On the surface procedural justice does not sound “sexy” or “exciting,” but it truly is a positive movement when it comes to how people perceive police departments all across the country. Including in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Procedural justice is the[...]
29: Protecting Yourself
More and more Americans are starting to purchase firearms as more and more Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about their personal safety. According to the latest data from Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting, some 18 million guns had been purchased by[...]
Ep 28: The Power of Yoga
When you think law enforcement, "yoga" is not often the first word that comes to mind. However, yoga is being used to heal our officers right here in our own backyard. The Three Rivers Yoga Foundation in Fort Wayne, IN[...]
Ep 27: Police Killings Reach 20-Year High
Police killings are up and the stats are staggering. According to preliminary year-end data provided by the FBI, in 2021, 73 officers were killed in felonious killings. That is the highest number since 1995, excluding the 9/11 attacks. That number[...]
Ep 26: Social Workers Working WITH Your Local PD
For the past several years police officers have been collaborating with social workers all across the United States. However, several recent high-profile cases involving police officers have divided the country on the topic. What is the answer? A mobile response[...]
Ep 25: Help & Hope for Victims of Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is complicated and confusing – not to mention, difficult to talk about. Sexual assaults are the most under reported (and not talked about) crimes that include rape, fondling, molestation and any other sexual contact that is unwanted and[...]
Ep 24: Investigating & Prosecuting Sensitive Cases
When it comes to the Fort Wayne Police Department's CAPS Division (Crimes Against Persons) it often doesn't get the recognition it deserves. However, the public deserves to know what is exactly going on within the walls of their own communities.[...]
Ep 23: Preventing Suicide
This is the age old family secret that no one is ever going to tell, but it needs to be told. People and families are suffering all across the country from thoughts of suicide. And Officers with the Fort Wayne[...]
Ep 22: Law Enforcement and Drones
The Air Support Unit (ASU) is a new team within the Fort Wayne Police Department. This is the team that is deployed the most and rightfully so as this cutting-edge technology not only saves the department time, but it also[...]
Ep 21: Text Talk
From ending the cash bail system to the U.S. Capitol Breach, listeners texted in numerous questions to be addressed on Unholstered. Hear the thoughts and comments from Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department Sofia Rosales-Scatena on a variety of[...]
Ep 20: A Look Ahead at the FWPD for 2022
Despite a lot of challenges and unpredictable events taking place in 2021, there is still a lot to look forward to as we cautiously start to walk into 2022. Fort Wayne Police Chief Steve Reed is back taking a look[...]
Ep 19: A Look Back at the FWPD in 2021
2021 was another year full of unpredictable events for everyone, including officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department. From challenges to accomplishments, Police Chief Steve Reed is taking a look back at the FWPD in 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener[...]
Ep 18: Holiday Crime Prevention
'Tis the season for holiday crimes. Every year the holiday season sees an increase in robberies, thefts, scams, and incidents involving impaired driving. To try and keep this uptick in crime from stealing your holiday cheer we are passing along[...]
Ep 17: Impaired Driving
Throughout the country 28 people die everyday from impaired driving. When you hear the words "impaired driving" most people typically think drunk driving, but the definition of impaired driving can mean multiple things. For example, it can mean driving under[...]
Ep 16: Leaving a Living Legacy
We are getting into the holiday spirit with a feature on the "Leaving a Living Legacy" fund. It was established by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge in Allen County after members of the lodge recognized multiple growing needs within[...]
Ep 15: Replacing Police with Social Workers
Activists, city leaders, state officials and even the President of the United States have been making calls to defund the police. This idea of defunding the police gained momentum after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota and all[...]
Ep 14: Special Operations
Today there are over 1,200 SWAT teams nationwide and one of those teams is right here in northeast Indiana. Each department is different and here in Fort Wayne, these team members go above and beyond regular duties expected as an[...]
Ep 13: The Art of Negotiation
Learning the art of negotiation is no easy task, especially for negotiators on the Crisis Response Team with the Fort Wayne Police Department. The Crisis Response Team respondsto hostage situations, barricade situations, or suicidal incidents. Often times, these calls require[...]
Ep 12: Become a Police Officer
For the first time the Fort Wayne Police Department has put together a Recruitment Team. Initially it was thought recruiting could be accomplished with six members, but considering the need is so great, there are now 13 FWPD members that[...]
Ep 11: Sofia’s Story – Sacrificing for Her Community
From patrolling the streets, to becoming a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, Sofia Rosales-Scatena has spent over 27 years as an officer with the Fort Wayne Police Department. The love she has for her community runs deep, but there[...]
Ep 10: Permission to Shoot
There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to owning a firearm in the state of Indiana. Hence why setting the record straight is so important as there has been a huge influx in the number of people trying[...]
Ep 9: First-Time Shooters
Owning or shooting a firearm for the first time can be intimidating. For some it's scary to even be in the same room with a person who is carrying a gun as most people are inherently afraid of what they[...]
Ep 8: Police Need Help Too
While calls are being made nationwide to change how police officers respond to someone in a mental health emergency. However, we need to change how we respond to police officers dealing with their own mental health. We need to face[...]
Ep 7: Mom of an Addict
Addiction takes a toll on the entire family. If your child, regardless of age, is or has been entangled with drugs or alcohol, you may feel alone and may not be sure where to turn for support. You may spend[...]
Ep 6: Getting Familiar with Fentanyl
When it comes to drugs. Times have changed. The opioid epidemic that emerged in the late 90’s and early 2000’s has shifted to a fentanyl epidemic. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, and it is inside almost every street drug that[...]
Ep 5: Policing Post-9/11
The September 11th attacks have fundamentally changed policing, each police officer's approach to policing and each city's relationship with the police department. Some for the better, some for the worse. One major in change within the Fort Wayne Police Department[...]
Ep 4: Police, Mental Health & Drugs
Police interactions with mental illness and drug addicts have skyrocketed in just the last 12 months. Not just across the country, but also in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Since the beginning of 2021, the Fort Wayne Police Department[...]
Ep 3: Law Enforcement in Schools
Students and staff perform best in school when they are surrounded by a safe environment. Surely that is something we can all agree on. Yet when it comes to discussing armed School Resource Officers or SROs the topic often becomes[...]
Ep 2: Tracking Your Digital Footprint
Day by day we are getting closer to a post-COVID world and everyone is using digital more now than ever. Whether we want to or not. By using all of this technology we are leaving behind a digital footprint. Today[...]
Ep 1: Policing Matters
Policing is a job where you never stop learning and every citizen relies on law enforcment to keep them safe. Get to know one of your local police officers and one of your Unholstered hosts, Sofia Rosales-Scatena, Captain with the Fort[...]
Introducing Unholstered
Meet your Unholstered hosts. Kayla Blakeslee is a veteran radio host and media personality in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sofia Rosales-Scantena is a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department serving over 20 years on the force. This podcast was born[...]