Bridging the Gap

In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Officer Darryn Chenault and Public Information Officer Kelly Cantwell sit down with UC Fire Inspectors Rob Schrand and Mike Walker to talk about what it really takes to keep the University of Cincinnati safe from fire.

Listeners will learn:

• What UC’s Fire Prevention Unit does across all campuses, including inspecting more than 140 propertie...

In this episode, hosts Darryn Chenault and Kelly Cantwell sit down with UCPD Detectives Matt Kackley and Maurice Milton to tackle the growing issue of scams targeting the University of Cincinnati community. From employment and housing scams to threats aimed at international students, the detectives share real stories and practical advice to help students, faculty, and staff protect themselves. The conversation covers red flags to w...

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 game...

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 journey from patrol officer to city c...

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 commitment to excellence. After ear...

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 safe.

From how camera locations are selec...

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 preparedness and scenario-based exercises to I...

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 protect your belongings—whether you live in a...

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 one of our conversation, part two will be re...