Talk'n the Beat
Welcome to "Talk'n the Beat" a podcast where Officers Larry Reynolds and Kevin Coates of the Sterling Heights Police Department share a behind-the-scenes look at the daily lives of police officers and the stories that make their jobs unique, challenging, and rewarding. With a mix of humor and informative discussions, you're sure to learn something new and have a few laughs along the way.
Talk'n the Beat
Episode 27: Getting to Know Chief Satterfield
After an extended break, Talk’n the Beat returns for Season 3! A lot has changed since the end of Season 2, including Sgt. Kevin Coates’ recent promotion and the arrival of a new chief leading the Sterling Heights Police Department. So, what better way to kick things off than by sitting down with the department’s new top cop?
In this episode, Officer Larry Reynolds and Sgt. Kevin Coates welcome Chief Andy Satterfield, who brings nearly three decades of law enforcement experience to Sterling Heights, most recently serving as a captain with the Troy Police Department. Over the years, he has worked as a patrol officer, detective, sniper, honor guard member, and command officer, earning recognition for his leadership in accreditation, crime prevention, and traffic-safety initiatives.
Chief Satterfield also reveals that he was a listener of Talk’n the Beat even before getting the job, tuning in as part of his interview prep!
The conversation offers a first look at Chief Satterfield’s leadership style, his priorities for the department, and a few fun surprises along the way, including the fact that he’s a certified yoga instructor and once appeared as a background actor in the film The Double.
Join us as we kick off Season 3 by getting to know the new chief and what’s ahead for the Sterling Heights Police Department.
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Email us at ttb@sterlingheights.gov and your question may be used in an upcoming podcast episode.