California Police Chief- Fall 2013 CPCA_2019_Spring Magazine- FINAL | Page 26

A Different Kind of Police Radio: EDUCATING & ENGAGING THROUGH THE AIR WAVES By Sergeant Chris Adams, Lieutenant Steve Stanfield and Assistant Chief Rick Armendariz E ach day thousands of men and women in law enforcement around the country suit up to protect the streets of their communities. They test their equipment, grab their duty bags and inspect their vehicles even before they take the first call for service. These brave men and women then hit the streets and begin their shift working the beat each and every day. 26 California Police Chief | www.californiapolicechiefs.org