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Cape CopCastAuthor: Cape Coral Police Department
Welcome to "The Cape CopCast," the official podcast of the Cape Coral Police Department. Hosted by Officer Mercedes Simonds, and Lisa Greenberg from our Public Affairs team, this podcast dives into the heart of Cape Coral PD's public safety, community initiatives, and the inner workings of our police department. Each episode brings you insightful discussions, interviews with key community figures, and expert advice on safety. Language: en-us Genres: Government, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Chief's Chat #29: Update on Armed Robbery Investigation & Project 35
Friday, 9 January, 2026
A jewelry store robbery, a spouse watching a live surveillance feed, and a suspect arrested across the state before the day was over—this is what happens when real law enforcement partnerships are built long before a crisis. In this episode of the Cape CopCast 'Chief's Chat,' we pull back the curtain on how our FBI Violent Crime Task Force detective, close coordination with the U.S. Marshals, and a ready-to-go network of resources turned a violent incident in our city into a swift, safe resolution for the community.From there, we zoom out to the bigger picture: how do you keep pace with a fast-growing city without sacrificing service, response times, or trust? We share an update on our Project 35, a data-driven plan that designs the agency we need by the year 2035 and then reverse engineers every year between now and then. We share how we align staffing, technology, vehicles, and training with actual demand instead of guesswork. You’ll also hear how we tie strategy to dollars so budgets aren’t wish lists but accountable, measurable investments.
