Mutual Aid Podcast

A podcast produced by the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association to help Sheriffs better serve and protect South Carolina’s citizens.

SEASON 2022

• Episode One - 1.21.2022            Quiz for credits
  This episode, which is sponsored by Off Duty Management, features a discussion with Kassy Alia Ray of Serve and Connect. Kassy shares how her husband, Forest Acres Police Officer Greg Alia, is still making a positive impact across South Carolina years after his line of duty death. Greg's Groceries, a program run by Serve and Connect, is available statewide and is helping law enforcement agencies and officers build trust relationships in under-served communities.
  This episode is proudly presented by Off Duty Management

SEASON 2021

• Episode Four - 7.27.2021             Quiz for credits
  In this episode, we discuss the new "Open Carry with Training Act" and how law enforcement agencies are preparing for this shift in public policy. Major Mike Nunn with the Florence County Sheriff's Office and Ms. Kathy Ward with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office join Executive Director Jarrod Bruder to talk about the new law and what they are doing to prepare the public and their deputies for this new statute, which goes in to effect on August 15, 2021.
  This episode is proudly presented by GunBusters Southeast
  
  
• Episode Three - 3.22.2021             Quiz for credits
  In this episode, Executive Director Jarrod Bruder is joined by Zorrina Harmon, Member Benefits Director with the SC Firefighters' association, and Chief Robert Stewart (Retired), former Chief of SLED, to discuss mental wellness. Specifically, we discuss assistance that is offered through a budget proviso to first responders across the state.
  This episode is proudly presented by All Pro Solutions
  
  
• Episode Two - 2.1.2021             Quiz for credits
  In this episode, Executive Director Jarrod Bruder chats with Kevin Atkins, Commander of the South Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce. The two talk about the increasing threat against children via the internet and how Sheriffs' Offices can help combat this disturbing trend.
  This episode is proudly presented by United Badges Insurance Services.
  
  
• Episode One - 1.20.2021      Quiz for credits
  In this inaugural episode of Mutual Aid, we feature a discussion about cultural diversity in law enforcement today. SC Sheriffs' Association President, Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw, and Mr. Dan Holland, Diversity Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff's Office, share with our host, Jarrod Bruder, exactly how a focus on cultural diversity has impacted the Oconee County Sheriff's Office and how other Sheriffs' Offices can implement similar measures.
  This episode is proudly presented by United Badges Insurance Services.