Beyond the Badge

• Beyond the Badge with Deputy Chief Deaton: Next Chapter

  In this episode of Beyond the Badge, we sit down with Deputy Chief Lance Deaton ahead of his promotion to Assistant Chief. With nearly three decades of service, Deaton reflects on lessons learned, leadership challenges, and the people who helped shape his career. Hear his thoughts on the department’s future and what drives his commitment to public safety.#cpdga #BeyondTheBadge #TeamCPD #Leadership

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• From Cadets to Cops: Anden Howell & Ulises Hernandez Step Into the Badge

  In this episode of Beyond the Badge, we sit down with Officers Anden Howell and Ulises Hernandez — two of #TeamCPD’s newest officers who started their journey as cadets. Hear how their time in the cadet program prepared them for the academy, what surprised them most about becoming officers, and what motivates them as they begin their careers in law enforcement. This is what commitment to service looks like from the ground up.

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• Beyond the Badge with the Waldie Brothers - Family, Public Safety, and a Little Bit of Music

  What’s it like when three brothers work in one place? Meet the Waldies—Zachary (911 Supervisor), Logan (Motor Squad), and Bradley (Sergeant)—each serving in a different role, but all under one roof at CPD.In this episode of Beyond the Badge, the brothers open up about family dynamics at work, public safety from three unique angles, and what it’s like to balance duty and brotherhood. Expect laughs, stories, and maybe a little friendly roasting.And yes—one of the Waldies has bars. 🎶 Check out Zachary Waldie’s music on SoundCloud: https://m.soundcloud.com/hashtagraps🎧 Listen now: https://rss.com/podcasts/beyond-the-badge-pod1/#cpdga #BeyondTheBadge #TeamCPD #FamilyBusiness #WaldieBrothers #HashtagRaps

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• Beyond the Badge with Lt. Alicia Hoover - Advocacy, Impact, and Child Protection

  In this episode, we sit down with newly promoted Lieutenant Alicia Hoover to talk about her path through the Columbus Police Department, her leadership style, and what drives her work.With April being Child Abuse Prevention Month, Lt. Hoover also shares her experience investigating cases involving both adults and children, and the critical role CPD plays in protecting vulnerable victims. She highlights the department’s partnership with Children’s Treehouse and how the community can get involved to support their mission.From leadership to advocacy, Lt. Hoover offers a powerful look at what it means to serve and why compassion is just as important as command.

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• Beyond the Badge with Sgt. Sherman Hayes: Justice Served.

  In this episode of Beyond the Badge, Sergeant Sherman Hayes from #TeamCPD’s Violent Crimes Unit joins us to talk about justice—both served and still in progress. He walks us through a recent case that ended in conviction, highlighting the behind-the-scenes work that led to the courtroom win. We also dig into CPD’s high solvability rate, why it matters, and what sets the department apart. Plus, Sgt. Hayes shares what keeps him up at night—cold cases that still don’t have answers.We also shine a light on his new television project, Beyond the Yellow Tape, airing soon on WXTX Fox 54, which aims to give the public an inside look at how detectives work some of the city’s toughest cases. It’s a candid conversation about justice, persistence, and the people behind the investigations.

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