Running Code

by Newport News Police Department

Government Society & Culture

Season 1

Running Code, Episode 28: K9 Officer Kelly

K9 Officer Nicholas Kelly is featured on the 28th edition of Running Code. Officer Kelly is the son of a former NNPD Assistant Chief who was also a K9 officer. In this show, Officer Kelly talks about his new four-legged partner, what it was like growing up the son of an NNPD officer and how it shaped his career goals.

Running Code, Episode 27: Capt. Dunbar

Captain Terrence Dunbar has done a bit of it all in his lengthy professional career. From seeing the world, including jumping out of an aircraft as crew chief of the Golden Knights, to appearing on an episode of COPS with NNPD, this 20-year veteran of the Department has had a decorated career. He talks about these topics and much more in this edition of Running Code.

Running Code, Episode 26: Dispatcher Valerie Atkinson

Valerie Atkinson, Public Safety Communications Supervisor from the Newport News Emergency Communications Center, is our guest on this episode of Running Code. A 25-year veteran of the 911 center, Atkinson discusses what led her to become a dispatcher, her most memorable call for service, why she enjoys training new dispatchers, what she still enjoys about her job and what it’s like being married to a police officer.

Running Code, Episode 25: Chief Drew

Chief Steve Drew is the guest for Episode 25 of Running Code. In his far-reaching conversation, Chief talks about his life growing up in Ohio, how his 30+ year career in law enforcement, his vision for NNPD and more. And he may make mention of his love of Ohio sports teams once or twice!

Running Code, Episode 24: Capt. Spencer

Captain Wayne Spencer is our guest for episode 24 of Running Code. Capt. Spencer is a 28-year veteran of NNPD, having served in a variety of roles with the department. In this show, he talks about his family’s history in law enforcement, his work in some key investigative roles with NNPD, his baseball background and police softball career, and much, much more.

Running Code, Episode 23: Asst. Chief Hires

Assistant Chief Eric Hires joins us for Episode 23 of the Running Code podcast. Chief Hires talks about his upbringing as a preacher’s kid in rural Georgia, his career in the military and transition to NNPD, leadership and learning, and much more in this latest show.

Running Code, Episode 22: Sgt. Lou

In this episode of Running Code, we meet Sgt. Andrew Lou from NNPD’s North Precinct and Tactical Operations Unit. In this wide-ranging conversation, Sgt. Lou talks about his Chinese heritage, his unexpected start to his law enforcement career, his love of fitness, canines and cosplay, and more.

Running Code, Episode 21: Lt. Spence

Lt. Thomas Spence is the featured guest in this episode of Running Code. In this show, he talks about how he had never planned to become a cop until a memorable ride-along one night changed his whole outlook. He also talks about his experience in the training academy, his division’s important work in the city, his passion for law enforcement, and much more.

Running Code, Episode 20: Det. O'Neill

Detective Anne O'Neill is our guest in the 20th installment of Running Code. Now a detective in NNPD's Aggravated Assault Unit, Detective O'Neill talks about how she joined NNPD, her new assignment, her role as an instructor in NNPD's Training Academy, and her love of fine dining.

Running Code, Episode 19: Officer Williams

Officer Tiffany Williams is our guest in this episode of Running Code! Officer Williams has served with NNPD for approximately 2 years. She became interested in law enforcement after tragedy struck her family when she was young. Her dream of becoming an officer was delayed, but not denied. In this show, she talks about her unconventional career path, her desire to help people, her career goals, being a military spouse and much more.

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