Talk'n the Beat

In this special episode of Talk’n the Beat, Sgt. Kevin Coates and Officer Larry Reynolds sit down with actor Jack Kesy for a conversation that steps outside the usual police topics while still finding some surprising common ground.
Kesy, known for roles in Deadpool 2 and Hellboy: The Crooked Man, opens up in a candid and personal conversation about his path into acting. He talks about feeling lost as a young man and how discovering acting gave him something that finally felt right. With an upcoming project tied to law enforcement, they also touch on what it takes to portray a police character in a way that feels real.
Away from the screen, Kesy talks about his love for the outdoors, especially salmon fishing, and shares that he tends to keep to himself, offering a quieter contrast to the roles he plays.
As always, Coates and Reynolds keep things relaxed, share a few laughs and give Kesy space to be real.
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In this episode of Talk’n the Beat, Officer Larry Reynolds and Sgt. Jassin Hakim sit down with Lt. David Sarvello to talk about a life in law enforcement. Sgt. Hakim, who has previously appeared on the show as a guest, steps in to co-host for this episode alongside Officer Reynolds.
As Lt. Sarvello approaches the end of his career, he offers a unique perspective on policing from the other side of the journey. After being sponsored through the police academy by the Sterling Heights Police Department, he joined the city in 1996 and has served the community for nearly three decades.
In this conversation, Lt. Sarvello reflects on the experiences, lessons, and relationships that shaped his career. Widely respected within the department as a mentor, coach, and leader, he shares insight gained from a lifetime behind the badge while preparing to pass the torch to the next generation of officers.
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In this special edition of Talk’n the Beat, Sgt. Kevin Coates and Officer Larry Reynolds sit down with Lt. Dave Allen to discuss the Sterling Heights Police Department’s active recruitment campaign. SHPD is seeking to hire 12 new police officers and encourages qualified candidates to apply.
To connect directly with potential applicants, the department will host two Recruitment Nights on March 26 and April 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. Officers from across the department will be available to answer questions, explain the hiring process, and highlight opportunities in specialized units such as SRT, Traffic, and the Detective Bureau. A virtual option will also be available for those who cannot attend in person.
Applications are open March 3 through May 2, 2026. Candidates must pass the EMPCO exam with a score of at least 80% prior to submitting an application through the City of Sterling Heights website. Applicants who meet the requirements will advance in the selection process, with 12 candidates ultimately selected to join the department.
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In this episode of Talk’n the Beat, Sgt. Kevin Coates and Officer Larry Reynolds sit down with Lieutenant Craig Cole to discuss the Sterling Heights Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team, also known as CIT.
CIT programs are designed to improve how law enforcement responds to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers complete a specialized 40 hour Crisis Intervention Team training course focused on de-escalation, recognizing signs of mental illness, and connecting individuals to treatment and community resources rather than defaulting to arrest. Lieutenant Cole explains how this approach helps calm situations, reduce risk for everyone involved, and create better outcomes for families.
The department is also participating in a special needs registry that allows families to share important information in advance, helping officers respond more safely and appropriately when called to a home.
This episode highlights how training, collaboration, and preparation are shaping a more thoughtful response to mental health emergencies in Sterling Heights.
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Once in a while, Sgt. Kevin Coates and Officer Larry Reynolds take a detour from the usual police discussions to talk with interesting people from around the community and in this episode, that detour happens to be delicious. Because after a shift, you don’t need a citation. You need a meal!
In this episode of Talk’n the Beat, the guys sit down with Chef Jared Bobkin, a two time Hell’s Kitchen contestant who appeared on Season 15 and later returned for Season 17 All Stars. Jared shares what it was really like behind the scenes, what the experience taught him, and how it shaped the way he approaches the kitchen when the heat is on.
They also talk about how he fell in love with cooking in the first place, and what he is juggling now, from guest chef work and local projects to launching his own food truck, The Dump Truck, where he specializes in Asian style dumplings.
The guys brought their appetite to this one, and if you are up for an off course episode with plenty of laughs and a little kitchen chaos, we think you are going to eat this one up.
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