Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap

The University of Cincinnati Public Safety Department has created a podcast to better connect with students, employees, and parents to increase understanding of various safety topics and the department's services.

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May 4, 2026 23 mins

Former Cincinnati firefighter and current UC emergency management leader Ed Dadosky joins hosts Darren Chenault and Kelly Cantwell to talk about how UC prepares for and manages emergencies of all kinds. Ed walks through how UC coordinates with campus departments and external partners like police, fire, and UC Health; how the Emergency Operations Center supports major events like football...

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In this episode of Bridging the Gap, hosts Darryn Chenault and Kelly Cantwell sit down with University of Cincinnati Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Eliot Isaac for an in-depth conversation about leadership, service, and keeping an urban campus safe.

With 37 years in law enforcement—including serving as Chief of the Cincinnati Police Department—Chief Isaac reflects on his jour...

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In this episode of Bridging the Gap, UC Public Safety goes inside the world of police accreditation — what it means, why it matters, and how it strengthens trust, transparency, and professionalism.

Chief of Staff John DeJarnette joins the conversation alongside Nicole Haberer, UCPD’s Clery Compliance Specialist, to discuss the University of Cincinnati Police Division’s continued commitme...

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We’re kicking off 2026 with a deep dive into campus safety and technology on this episode of Bridging the Gap. Hosts Darryn Chenault and Kelly Cantwell are joined by Kawanda Dedrick-Thomas, Director of Technical Operations for Public Safety IT, and Noah Rezene, Project Coordinator, to break down how cameras, access control, and digital infrastructure help keep the university community sa...

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In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Lt. Rob Gutierrez joins hosts Darryn Chenault and Kelly Cantwell for a candid look inside the training that shapes University of Cincinnati Police Division (UCPD) officers. With nearly 25 years of experience on campus, Lt. Gutierrez breaks down the wide range of required and elective training UCPD officers complete each year—from active threat prepare...

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In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Officer Darryn Chenault and Public Information Officer Kelly Cantwell sit down with Lieutenant Jennifer McMahon and Crime Analyst Rachel Kleindorfer from the University of Cincinnati Police Division to talk about burglary prevention on and around campus.

They break down recent trends, common mistakes students make, and simple, effective ways to protec...

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We're back for part two of our conversation with the UC Police Division's Community Engagement Unit and UC parent Heather Tenney to discuss common questions parents have about safety on and around campus.

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Join us for the first episode of Bridging the Gap, a new podcast from the University of Cincinnati Public Safety Department. In this episode the hosts of Bridging the Gap, Darryn Chenault and Kelly Cantwell, sit down with the UC Police Division's Community Engagement Unit and UC parent Heather Tenney to discuss common questions parents have about safety on and around campus. This is part...

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August 28, 2025 31 secs

Find out what the new podcast from the University of Cincinnati Public Safety Department is all about!

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