Behind the Star Podcast
1) Turning Drug Dealers' Money Into Crime Prevention
Director of Strategic Communications Michelle Guido joins the podcast to talk about a program that has taken on real importance at the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The Community Crime Prevention Aw...Show More
2) Rooted in Resilience: Deputy Romaine Campbell
Deputy Romaine Campbell opens up about the loss of his young son, how that tragedy reshaped him, and the long, uneven process of finding purpose again. He talks about the job, the pain he tried to out...Show More
3) Mounted Unit: Patrolling on Horseback
In this episode of Behind the Star, we visit the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit to learn what it’s really like to patrol on horseback. Master Deputy Lindsay Gonzalez and Corporal Niko Vel...Show More
4) Hostage Team: Voices that Defuse
In this episode of Behind the Star, we sit down with Hostage Negotiation team leaders Lieutenants Abby Hilley and Bill Bartlett for a look inside one of the most intense and high-stakes units at the O...Show More
5) CSI in Real Life: Inside Forensics at OCSO
In this episode of Behind the Star, we visit with Crime Scene Investigator Mikayla Overholtzer and Forensic Firearms Specialist Marriah Herro to uncover what forensics work really looks like at the Or...Show More
6) Mission from Above: Drone Tech in Law Enforcement
In this episode of Behind the Star, we sit down with Drone Coordinator Mike Kleinfelt to learn how drones are transforming law enforcement at the Orange County Sheriff's Office. From assisting in crit...Show More
7) Teen Academy: Not your average summer camp
In this episode, we take you inside the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy — a unique, hands-on summer experience for local teens. You’ll learn how the program started, who it's for, and what...Show More
8) Finding the Missing: Deputy Keller and K9 Wyatt
In this episode, we sit down with K9 Deputy Angie Keller to explore the incredible work she does with her Bloodhound, Wyatt. Together, they achieved 23 successful finds in 2024. Angie shares stories f...Show More
9) SWAT: Behind the Scenes with OCSO's Elite
In this episode, we sit down with Sergeant Ryan Donovan and Master Deputy Jovi Santos from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team. They share insights into the purpose and history of SWAT, what ...Show More
10) Inside the 911 Call Center
In this episode of Behind the Star, Garbrielle Griffith, an Emergency Communications Specialist, and Nikaela Phillip, a 911 Supervisor, share their experiences from the front lines of emergency respon...Show More