JD Dhein does many safety seminars. When visiting a company that had been the victim of a number of car break-in's and JD Dhein discussed methods to improve your automobile safety.

Are carjackers leaving flyers on the back window of your car? No. JD Dhein debunks this urban legend.

Check out the Snopes.com article as well.

Tim received a Newsletter at work with some suggestions what to do when you go on vacation. JD Dhein discusses the points and tells you if you should take this advice. (Part 2 of 2)

Tim received a Newsletter at work with some suggestions what to do when you go on vacation. JD Dhein discusses the points and tells you if you should take this advice. (Part 1 of 2)

JD Dhein answers a listener's question about Road Rage--is it on the upturn or not?

JD Dhein discusses a scam that involves the Economic Stimulus Checks.

I checked Snopes.com after we recorded this and it hasn't shown up there yet.

As you know, the great Midwest has been the victim of terrible storms causing flooding throughout the region. JD Dhein gives out some valuable information about how to drive in flooding conditions.

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J.D. Dhein answers questions about his recent stints recruiting cops at Job Fairs.

Be safe when behind the wheel with your buddy and pal, Crime Prevention Specialist J.D. Dhein!

We know you're online. Afterall, you listen to podcasts....

Learn some tricks from J.D. Dhein to stay safe when purchasing online. Keep your private information--private!

How can you avoid getting ripped off while on the job?

J.D. Dhein will tell you how. He's just that kind of guy!

You know those little auto registration stickers you put on your license plate? Did you know thieves target those? Learn how to keep yours safe and keep the bad guys from getting yours from J.D. Dhein!

Is my child old enough to be left home alone? The only person that can answer that question is you--but here's some things to think about when making that determination.

Yes! It is the time of year--again--when scam artists go door-to-door pretending to be home improvement contractors. How can you recognize them? Find out from J.D.!

YOU NEVER KNOW who might be listening in on your discussions in a public place. Listen to the true story relayed to us by JD Dhein that starts with a scam artist listening in on a conversation at a store...

100 episodes? Who thought it was even possible?

JD Dhein and Tim Kretschmann discuss the genesis of the program and what, exactly, JD has been up to the last week or two that delayed this episode.

WARNING to our REPODCASTERS: This episode is 17 minutes long. You might not want to broadcast this episode in its entirity in your program this week. Don't worry--we have some excellent normal length programs on their way!

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J.D. Dhein discusses that old scam--the phony lottery.

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Joel Dhein picks up that phone again and starts dialing for scammers!

An excuse for playing lots of GOLF--by saying FORE! you can stay safe!

Our producer, Tim Kretschmann, was named "Volunteer of the Year" by the Wisconsin Crime Prevention Practitioners Association (WCPPA) on September 20, 2007. The purpose of the WCPPA is to establish and support a permanent network of Crime Prevention Practitioners who will provide leadership, foster cooperation, encourage information exchange and seek involvement from all segments of society to extend and improve crime prevention participation through the development of programs throughout Wisconsin.

A lot of people have e-mailed asking how to have JD come and address your group...

Your answer is on today's show!

You can find out a lot about 900 numbers by checking out the brochure at http://www.ftc.gov/

Did you know just by applying for credit you might be putting your identity at risk? What is your name worth?

EVERYTHING!

To protect yourself, you can call 888-567-8688 or opt out by going to http://www.optoutprescreen.com/

What should you do in the Parking Lot to remain safe? Sometimes by preparing before you go into the parking lot, you can improve your safety!

How can you tell a real police badge or ID? JD Dhein tells you what you ought to be doing...

Get that out of your head! Not that type of Pigeon Drop--we've discussed them before...This time, JD Dhein brings in a real local police report and shares the harrowing tale of a real Pigeon Drop. Listen up and be warned!

All music is provided by the Podsafe Music Network.

1. If Every Day Were Christmas by Podsafe for Peace
2. Just Stockings On by Munk
3. Batholomew goes to Vegas
4. Christmas Wish by gidgets ga ga
5. Christmas Feeling by the Ben Vaughn Singers - Satisfaction Records
6. A Soldier's Christmas by Jay Goeppner
7. Bartholomew pulled over for speeding
8. The Greatest Xmas Song Ever Written by American Heartbreak
9. O Holy Night by Allison Crowe
10. White Christmas will be Blue by Beatrice Ericsson
11. Toilet Stockings
12. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town by Dokken  - Monster Ballads Xmas
13. Sleigh Ride by thehipcola
14. Bartholomew meets J.D.'s Taser
15. Give Me A Second Chance For Christmas by Candy Butchers
16. Do You Hear What I Hear by Jill Parr
17. Silent Night - German & English by Karmyn Tyler

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J.D. Dhein tells you how to be safe in a parking building or lot this season.

WARNING: This week's show is almost 15 minutes long!

This week, JD grabs a classic "Nigeria scam" e-mail and calls them up. You can hear, safely, what these guys sound like and what the scam is all about...

What affords better home security--a moat or a home security system?

The answer awaits...

The great debate: when on vacation, should I pull the drapes or not? How best to make the house look lived in?

Find out from Crime Prevention expert, JD Dhein.

Today, producer Tim Kretschmann interviews All Star from the Twins and Brewers Larry Hisle about his community outreach activities.

This interview was taken at the WCPPA award banquet. For more photos, visit our photo album.

Tim peppers JD Dhein with some tough questions about Halloween. What's the truth and what isn't???

Everyone is concerned about kids at Halloween, but adults can be every bit at risk as the little ones. JD explains as only JD can.

Trick or treating is a big deal for the smallest members of the family. JD shares some tips to keep 'em safe and happy!

Our producer, Tim Kretschmann, was named "Volunteer of the Year" by the Wisconsin Crime Prevention Practitioners Association (WCPPA) on September 20, 2007. The purpose of the WCPPA is to establish and support a permanent network of Crime Prevention Practitioners who will provide leadership, foster cooperation, encourage information exchange and seek involvement from all segments of society to extend and improve crime prevention participation through the development of programs throughout Wisconsin.

You can see photos of the event at our Webshots gallery by clicking here.

Again, JD Dhein urges people to check with Snopes.com to see if e-mails, even serious ones detailing rings that rape women, are real.

Should a twelve-year-old be allowed on MySpace? JD Dhein answers a listener's question.

Don't you just hate it when people run yellow and increasingly, red, lights?

JD Dhein discusses the trend.

Putting ICE on a cell phone sounds like a great way to get electrocuted...or end up with a soggy cell phone.

Road Rage. Not pretty. JD Dhein explains what you should do to avoid it yourself and if you are a victim, how to cope.

You get a lot of e-mails about missing kids...but only some of them are real. How do you know which ones to trust?

JD Dhein explains that you must use http://www.snopes.com/ or http://www.missingkids.com/ to be sure!

How far is over? When is over enough? Yes, you see an emergency vehicle come up from behind, but what is a safe amount to move over and still provide movement for the vehicle.

JD Dhein takes away the mystery in this episode.

JD Dhein responds to a phone call on this episode. A merchant discusses the importance of secure websites and JD offers his own 2 cents worth.

Men aren't immune from scams. Most scams are aimed at the elderly or women, but one scam out there targets men. JD Dhein breaks it down for you.

Be very careful with the 3 digit code found on the back of your credit card! Officer and Crime Prevention specialist JD Dhein explains!

You would think...you would think...that an e-mail named Policeonthescene@yahoo.com would be free from spam mucking up the works. You'd think the scammers would just avoid it...

You thought wrong.

The news is out! Using drugs makes you, yes you, a loser! JD Dhein reads from a recent report.

That's right. It's a sequel. More mythbusting by JD Dhein.

We all get them. Safety tips in e-mail. But are they right?

JD Dhein analyzes a recent e-mail making the rounds and tells you the facts of the matter.

Remember those Nigerian phone scams JD is always warning you about? Well, we have one of their telephone numbers and JD's calling card...

JD Dhein answers an e-mail from podcaster Mark Baars (check out his show at http://www.markbaars.com/) regarding popular social networking website, Twitter.

While JD is off hunting bad guys, we're playing some classic "Police on the Scene with a Crime Prevention Lean" episodes...

No. J.D. is not attempting to quote Shakespeare. This is one of the most frequently asked questions of law enforcement officers. If a criminal is holding a gun on you and commands you to get into a car, should you? In short, to go or not to go?

While JD is off hunting bad guys, we're playing some classic "Police on the Scene with a Crime Prevention Lean" episodes...

Our friend, Mark Baars from the Netherlands, called JD Dhein with a question about how to secure his laptop when travelling. JD comes up with a number of strategies.

This is SO wrong. Ow! JD Dhein presents the latest stupid criminal story.

Our friends at Snopes.com bust another urban legend...typing in your pin number backwards DOES NOT immediately dispatch police to your ATM location. JD Dhein explains the story.

Why are some banks refusing to allow people to wear hats and glasses in their establishments? JD Dhein answers.

Part 2 of interview with Dennis Gladwell, Identity Theft Crime Prevention professional.

Dennis is a member of the National Crime Prevention Council (makers of McGruff) and Vice President of Wisconsin Crime Prevention Practitioners Association.

Also mentioned in this episode is FreeCreditReports.com

Part 1 of interview with Dennis Gladwell, Identity Theft Crime Prevention professional.

Dennis is a member of the National Crime Prevention Council (makers of McGruff) and Vice President of Wisconsin Crime Prevention Practitioners Association.

JD Dhein talked about this quite a while ago, but this scam refuses to die! Learn about the Jury Duty scam again with this informative episode.

J.D. Dhein reacts to an e-mail we received about ATM Skimmers.

J.D. Dhein answers an e-mail about the Charlie Check First program.

Obviously, you can learn more about Charlie at his website:
http://www.safetykids.org/charlie.htm

In this classic episode, JD tells you how to not get taken when the USG is already taking your cash in taxes.

Another visual aid from Snopes - an ATM Skimmer



Learn more from J.D. Dhein or check the Snopes page

Time for a dumb criminal. How dumb is this one? Find out!

Take responsibility for your own security. Learn how from Officer J.D. Dhein!

Even with the Christmas shopping season behind us, we're still in the store for returns and after-Christmas doorbusters. Find out how to navigate those malls safely with J.D. Dhein.

Gift Cards can be dangerous!!!

Check it out on Snopes.com or listen to J.D. Dhein break it down for you in a quick 3 minute episode!

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JD Dhein, host, and Tim Kretschmann, producer, discuss some of the most recent developments with the program and hopes on where the show will go. A little listener mail, a holiday wish and a safety tip to boot!

Well, cell phones are a part of our life. Anyway, you look at it, they are here to stay. Now figure out how to keep them. Like, on your person--instead of with a crook.

Hey!

Who's crashing the police house?

Could only be one guy.

Stupid Criminal story coming . . .

Is this famous carjacking story an urban legend? Listen to find out.

Source: http://www.snopes.com/

It's that scary time of year...again. Halloween can be dangerous without common sense. JD gives you a shot of common sense right here.

Want to make sure you NEVER miss an episode? You need to subscribe to Police on the Scene with a Crime Prevention Lean. Producer Tim Kretschmann breaks it down for you:

1) Download iTunes

2) Click the button
3) Enjoy!

Or check out our website
http://www.policeonthescene.com
and listen to it online.

And make us a friend on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/policeonthescene

Your favorite: Stupid criminal stories! We have two this time--one at a college campus involving the theft of DVD players and the other at a strip club shortly after a bank robbery!

How do you lock a patio door anyway? Learn how in this last of three podcasts about "Target Hardening" your home.

Making your home safe doesn't need to cost millions of bucks. "Target Harden" your home with these easy tips.

JD Dhein begins a three part series about "Target Hardening" your home against theft. Today's show discusses the value of outdoor lighting.

After our program, we've included a promo for a new Police podcast: podCop.

Our friend, Mark Baars from the Netherlands, called JD Dhein with a question about how to secure his laptop when travelling. JD comes up with a number of strategies.

This is part two of a two part interview with Joe LaBarbera of the LaBarbera Media Group. Joe is an expert in media training, teaching the police how to deal with the media. JD Dhein helps Joe at his training sessions as you can see by the photo on their brochure.

To reach Joe LaBarbera directly, you can e-mail him from his website. My Odeo Channel (odeo/9499fb710daafa3b)

This is part one of a two part interview with Joe LaBarbera of the LaBarbera Media Group. Joe is an expert in media training, teaching the police how to deal with the media. JD Dhein helps Joe at his training sessions as you can see by the photo on their brochure.

To reach Joe LaBarbera directly, you can e-mail him from his website.

Seemingly, Home Improvement scams will never end either. J.D. Dhein fills us in as to how we can recognize and avoid these scams.

J.D. Dhein reminds everyone of the seeming neverending scam that is the "Nigerian e-mail scam."

We have a special treat today with Police on the Scene with a Crime Prevention Lean. J.D. Dhein interviews Milwaukee's NBC affiliate investigative reporter, John Mecure. John ran a story that took down sexual predators online and the stories took some very dangerous goons off the streets.

This show is a little longer than usual, but well worth the download.

We mention a number of links during the show. Here they are:

Today's TMJ 4
John Mecure's blog: Mecure Uncut
Internet Predator Story Response
Original Story: Internet Predators
TMJ4 I-Team Special Reports

Where did JD Dhein get the nickname "The E"? You will only learn it here on Police on the Scene with a Crime Prevention Lean . . .

Thanks to Mark Baars for the question!

This isn't actually a stupid criminal story. It's something...else. You can see the original story at this link: http://cbs2.com/video/?id=19869@kcbs.dayport.com

J.D. Dhein breaks down the "Inheritance" e-mail scam.

No. J.D. is not attempting to quote Shakespeare. This is one of the most frequently asked questions of law enforcement officers. If a criminal is holding a gun on you and commands you to get into a car, should you? In short, to go or not to go?

Tim Kretschmann, producer, admits to J.D. Dhein he has been the victim of a scam.

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It's stupid criminal time!

The title of this one says it all. You can check out the entire article here and see the photos of the perps:

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JD Dhein rolls out some summer ripoffs you should be wary of. Listen and have a safe and happy summer!

JD Dhein and producer Tim Kretschmann discuss ways to keep your credit card number safe.

JD Dhein updates you on some of the big scams going on:

1. Medicare/Medicaid
2. Security for Credit Cards
3. Bird Flu
4. Work at Home scams
5. Jury Duty scam
6. ATM cameras
   

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Learn how you can keep your home safe while you take a trip out of town. JD Dhein reveals the facts and fallacies of many "Vacation Checklists" commonly used by companies or sent around in e-mail.

What do you get when you have a babysitter and a full moon? Ask JD Dhein. . . . and he has a phone in his hand again.

What makes a burgular tick? What's the difference between a robbery and a burgulary?

Check out this podcast as JD Dhein breaks it down for you.

Did you ever get an e-mail asking you if you've recently purchased a cellphone? Have you? Before you respond to it--listen to this podcast! JD Dhein explains how this seemingly helpful e-mail could cost you--big time!

We received a phone call on our comment line (you can join the fun by calling us at 206-339-TKPN) to go through some summer safety tips. JD Dhein discusses the things you should keep in mind this summer and invites you to come out to our new website: http://www.policeonthescene.com

JD Dhein tells us his latest stupid criminal story with this holiday tale of an Easter Bunny gone bad. JD decides to investigate the story behind the story and that's where the fun begins.

Ever been called to contribute to your local law enforcement agency? Is that money going where it ought? JD Dhein tells you what to look out for and how to identify cheats. He also explains the right way to make these much needed contributions.

With today's increased security measures, only an idiot--well, listen to the podcast!

So you like dumb criminal stories? This is a doozy brought to you by national crime prevention specialist, JD Dhein.

JD Dhein lays the smack down on phony tax preparation schemes!

Not all stupid criminals are young punks. JD Dhein explains in this podcast.

Now this one is scary. Imagine a telephone call that sounds so legitimate from your credit card company that they know your name, address and credit card number. But it could be a scam! Learn from JD Dhein how to identify this very frightening and NEW scam.

JD Dhein wraps up his discussion of Auto Accident scams in this informative program.

Police officer JD Dhein tells us about the Swoop & Squat staged auto accident. It's important to be able to tell the signature of this type of fraud so you are not a victim of this scam.

Ah, love. It makes for such lovely creations all around the world. And it makes stupid crooks--even stupider.

JD Dhein discusses plans to keep your family safe. If you have feedback, call us at 1-206-339-TKPN (8576).

JD Dhein tells us another local stupid criminal story featuring all the naked facts.

JD Dhein attempts to channel David Letterman with a Dumb Criminal Top 10. You judge if it is humorous or a crime in itself.

JD Dhein tells listeners how to use an ATM without attracting the criminal element.

JD Dhein shares some stupid criminal stories with a stickup gone bad and an amazing speeding moron.

JD Dhein shares some stupid criminal stories and auto theft avoidance advice.

JD Dhein describes the latest purchasing scam.

JD Dhein invites podcasters to include his program in their shows! It's free and it's fun!

JD Dhein shares some stupid criminal stories.

We're putting out this special Bonus episode as a Christmas gift to our listeners. This is the story of Christmas Elf that learns the true meaning of Taser.

JD Dhein tells us about a nasty scam spreading across the nation having to do with phony Jury Duty phone calls.

JD Dhein tells listeners how to stay safe this holiday season.

JD Dhein, Crime Prevention Professional, promotes his new podcast. The show will focus on crime prevention, scam alerts, safety tips and, to lighten the mood from time to time, stupid criminal stories.