Seven Points Podcast

Seven Points Podcast

In the Seven Points Podcast, hosts Sergeant Eric Andrews and Detective Sherod Harris ask guests seven specific questions, allowing guests to share their experiences as Arizona Department of Public Safety employees and what it means to be a part of the law enforcement family.

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June 9, 2025 40 mins

As the primary agency responsible for patrolling and enforcing laws on Arizona's highways and interstates, AZDPS troopers regularly respond to major collisions involving serious injuries or fatalities. Depending on the circumstances, the involved driver(s) may face criminal charges, especially when impairment is involved. This is when our Vehicular Crimes Unit (VCU) detectives step in, utilizing a foundation of math and scienc...

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We've discussed our rescue helicopters on the show before, but did you know the AZDPS also operates a small fleet of fixed-wing airplanes?  From getting detectives to critical incident scenes to transporting the governor to her next event, this unit helps state employees save valuable time traveling all over Arizona. In this episode you’ll hear from one of our longest tenured state troopers, Frank Valenzuela, the chief fixed-w...

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Detectives commonly work with squads of other detectives, but did you know they have another teammate who works alongside them every day in their cases?  Criminal Intelligence Analysts and Intelligence Research Specialists are core members of every investigative team, and Tracy Foster has been doing it for years. Hear her story as she talks about what these critical members of the AZDPS team do and how you can be an integral part o...

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April 28, 2025 60 mins

It is not secret that those who choose law enforcement as a career face risks regularly on the job.  There are a select few, though, who spend years in very specialized training to become members of one of the riskiest units in law enforcement - the bomb squad.  Join us as we have a conversation with AZDPS' currently longest-serving hazardous device technician, Sergeant Tony Vazquez!  Tony shares what it means to be a member o...

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April 14, 2025 57 mins

Did you know the AZDPS operates multiple rescue helicopters statewide? In this episode we speak with Trooper Paramedic Mike Snyder, a longstanding crew member on our Ranger rescue helicopters. He shares what it takes to be a part of the AZDPS Aviation Bureau, his most memorable rescue, and life as a member of this elite unit. 

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March 31, 2025 66 mins

Most AZDPS troopers patrol in vehicles with doors and four wheels, but a select few are destined for a different kind of ride. 🏍️ From their vehicles to their uniforms, AZDPS motorcycle troopers—otherwise known as 'motors'—are truly set apart. Tune in to today’s episode as we chat with Trooper John Simon about the unique opportunities and challenges of being a motor!

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March 17, 2025 59 mins

In this episode of "Seven Points", we speak with Detective Henry Rodgers, a member of the AZDPS' elite Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team.  Trooper Rodgers comes with a wealth of experience both within SWAT as well as other areas with the AZDPS.  

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Today, we talk to Sgt. Marc Snyder, currently a squad supervisor in the AZDPS' Major Incident Division (MID) who is tasked with investigating officer-involved shootings for agencies throughout the state.  Sgt. Snyder, like our other guests, has had experiences throughout the department and throughout the state.  Join as we discuss what brought him to the AZDPS and the MID.  

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February 18, 2025 55 mins

It's the episode that has been mentioned in almost every other episode...the AZDPS living legend, Captain Tony Mapp!  Join us as he discusses the groundbreaking roles he has had at our agency and the experiences that led him to where he is today.  

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February 3, 2025 35 mins

Join us as we discuss what life is like for new State Trooper Academy graduate, Trooper Kevin Bynum.  Kevin gives us insight into life in the hiring process, life in State Trooper Academy, and his time in field training so far.  

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Join us as we talk to Sergeant Ken Norton about what it means to lead a fresh group of recruits hoping to become Arizona State Troopers.  Sgt. Norton shares expectations of the training staff and what recruits can expect while in the AZDPS State Trooper Academy.

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January 6, 2025 54 mins

Join us as we have a discussion with K9 Trooper Brandon Hainke.  Trooper Hainke discusses life with a furry partner and everything that it entails.  

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Join us for our third episode of Seven Points, where we sit down and talk with Phoenix Communications Center Manager Jill Swanson.  Jill shares her experiences as a dispatcher and call taker with the department and the importance mental health plays in the daily life of dispatchers in public safety.  

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December 2, 2024 42 mins

Join us as we discuss what the daily life of a State Trooper entails while we interview Trooper Harkins, assigned to central Phoenix in the Highway Patrol Division.

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Get to know the two hosts of the Seven Points podcast a little better as AZDPS Public Information Manager Warren Trent interviews Sergeant Eric Andrews and Detective Sherod Harris.

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November 18, 2024 52 mins

Welcome to our first episode of the Seven Points Podcast!  In this episode, we interview Arizona Department of Public Safety Director, Colonel Jeffrey Glover.  

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