Talk'n the Beat
Welcome to Talk’n the Beat, a podcast hosted by Officer Larry Reynolds and Sgt. Kevin Coates of the Sterling Heights Police Department. Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people and stories that help shape public safety and community life in Sterling Heights. From police officers and first responders to city leaders and community members making a difference, the podcast explores the moments that are meaningful, challenging, and rewarding. With a mix of humor, honest conversation, and insight, you’re sure to learn something new and share a few laughs along the way.
Podcasting since 2023 • 33 episodes
Talk'n the Beat
Latest Episodes
Episode 33: SHPD is Hiring
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 officer...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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39:33
Episode 32: Crisis Intervention Team
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 designe...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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59:25
Episode 31: Detours - Jared Bobkin from Hell’s Kitchen
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 sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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Episode 30: Financial Crimes with the FBI
In this episode of Talk’n the Beat, Sgt. Kevin Coates and Officer Larry Reynolds are joined by FBI Supervisory Special Agent Bryan Drake for an eye opening conversation about the growing world of financial crimes and how every...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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Episode 29: Changing the Response to Addiction
In this episode of Talk’n the Beat, Officer Larry Reynolds and Sgt. Kevin Coates sit down with Linda Davis, Executive Director of Face Addiction Now (FAN), to talk about how policing in Sterling Heights has changed over the past decade...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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57:17