Episode: 00135
Release Date: November 28, 2022
Description: For those unfamiliar with Amtrak and their jurisdiction in the United States, this is the episode for you! Our guest, Rachael Songalewski, gives us insight on how Amtrak’s safety and security team operates as well as tips for current and aspiring leaders. Rachael’s badge story involves investigations into human trafficking, child prostitution, and robberies when Rachael was serving on her department’s anti-human trafficking team. Rachael and Jason also discuss the nuances of going from a cowor...
Episode: 00135
Release Date: November 28, 2022
Description: For those unfamiliar with Amtrak and their jurisdiction in the United States, this is the episode for you! Our guest, Rachael Songalewski, gives us insight on how Amtrak’s safety and security team operates as well as tips for current and aspiring leaders. Rachael’s badge story involves investigations into human trafficking, child prostitution, and robberies when Rachael was serving on her department’s anti-human trafficking team. Rachael and Jason also discuss the nuances of going from a coworker to a supervisor, and how to alleviate civilian leadership positions. Rachael is currently a safety & security analytics manager for Amtrak after serving 16 years with the Fayetteville (NC) Police Department.
CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $20 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Leah Heuer (00:54:39), Bethany Tiernan (01:00:16)
Public Service Announcements:
John Ng (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-john-ng-the-evidence-based-analyst/)
Dr. Carlena Orosco (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-carlena-orosco-the-policing-strategist/)
Jennifer Loper (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jennifer-loper-the-junk-drawer/)
Related Links:
https://www.amtrak.com/police/home
https://www.fayettevillenc.gov/city-services/police
https://www.cpted.net/
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-songalewski-4a20443b/
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/h6w2qk/RachaelSongalewski_transcript.pdf
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Rachael
00:07:31 – Crime Prevention Specialist
00:17:01 – CPTED
00:32:47 – Break: John Ng, Dr. Carlena Orosco & Jennifer Loper
00:33:54 – Shipped to Intel
00:35:58 – ABS: Female Trafficker
00:47:19 – Crime Analyst Supervisor
00:55:28 – Amtrak
01:08:05 – LEA Leadership
01:12:33 – Words to the World
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