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October 31, 2023 45 mins

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Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, Undersheriff Steve Mendoza and Detective Joshua Hamner talk with co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney, and co-producer Miranda Jamison about a grant the Ray County Sheriff's Office recently received. Specifically, the law enforcement officers discuss how the funding will help with digital forensics work in investigating crimes against minors involving the use of phones and other electronic communication devices.

Notes: 

  • To read Sophia's story about the grant, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/lerf-board-approves-19000-sheriffs-department. 
  • To read Sophia's follow-up story, published Oct. 27, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/commissioners-clarify-lerf-meaning. 
  • Both stories were free to view through Nov.  7, 2023. 
  • Since this episode was published, Miranda Jamison has moved from sales to being a regular co-host. 
  • "In the Courtroom" has since been discontinued.

Credits:

  • Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn Roney
  • Producers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn Roney
  • Sales director: Sharon Donat
  • Editing: Shawn Roney
  • Musical director: Shawn Roney

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  • Sacred & Secular appear courtesy of Mo-Mutt Music. To sample more of Sacred & Secular's music, check out the following playlists: 
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