Episodes
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
In Episode 13, Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering and West Metro Fire Chief Sarah Larson honor Women’s History Month with guests Crystal Police Records Manager Sue Setter, Crystal Police Officers Anna Futterer, Amara Murphy and Daniella Romo and West Metro Firefighters Madison Morrow and Alyssa Anderson. The group discusses reasons for choosing public safety careers and how to prepare for it; and the differences between men and women, and women's leadership roles in the field.
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
In Episode 12, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson talk to Rachael Peterson, a mental health expert who assists the Crystal Police Department and West Metro Fire-Rescue District with crisis debriefing and mental wellness.The group discusses Peterson's primary role with the two departments and the benefits a having a mental health wellness program both for public safety and for the community.
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
In Episode 11, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson talk to Savanna Farmer, a mental health social worker embedded in the Crystal Police Department.The group discusses how the community benefits from having an embedded social worker, the primary role of the position and why building relationships with officers and firefighters is important.
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
In Episode 10, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson celebrate Women’s History Month with guests New Hope Mayor Kathi Hemken, and Crystal City Council members Therese Kiser and Traci Kamish.The group discusses their reasons for choosing public safety careers, its benefits and challenges, and the differences between men and women in the field.
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
In Episode 9, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson offer winter safety tips for residents and outline the numerous upcoming holiday community events that include the police and fire departments.
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
In Episode 7, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson celebrate Women’s History Month with guests Crystal Police Officer Lauren Roll and West Metro Fire Firefighters Krista Nielson and Elisha Wolfman. The group discusses their careers, the differences between men and women in public safety, and their experiences working in a male-dominated field. The group also looks at how women can prepare themselves for a career in public safety.
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
In Episode 6, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson discuss what residents can do to keep themselves and their family's safe and secure during the winter months. Revering and Larson touch on how to avoiding home fires and car thieves, carbon monoxide detectors, car safety kits and winter public safety programs and events.For more information, visit crystalmn.gov.
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
In Episode 4, Police Chief Revering and Fire Chief Larson welcome Crystal City Engineer/Public Works Director Mark Ray, as they discuss the teamwork between public works and public safety and the communication methods each department uses to keep the public informed.
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
In Episode 3, Police Chief Revering and Fire Chief Larson discuss residential safety, especially during the holidays. They look at how to avoid fires and other dangers inside and outside your home, how to make your home and property more secure from burglars, and how to make your home easier to find for first responders.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
This first episode features an introduction of Chief's Chat hosts Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering and West Metro Fire-Rescue Fire Chief Sarah Larson.Chief Revering and Chief Larson also discuss what led them on their career paths, why they enjoy serving in their respective organizations, and some of the community programming and priorities that will keep them busy in 2020.