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Welcome to the FIVE-EAU Podcast
Where the Eau Claire Police Department brings you conversations that matter to our community. Hosted by Shannon Hoyt and Ben Hundt, the podcast explores crime prevention, community safety, policing innovation, and local events, giving you an inside look at how ECPD serves Eau Claire.
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EPISODE 3: Podcast is in Session
In this episode of the FIVE-EAU Podcast, we sit down with two School Resource Officers to talk about what it’s really like to serve inside our schools. From building daily relationships with students and staff to responding in high-pressure situations, our guests share how their roles go far beyond enforcement.
EPISODE 2: The Future is Taking Shape
In this episode, ECPD's Chief of Police joins us to share major news about transformative projects (an expanded K9 program, updated tech and a new facility) that will begin to take shape for our department and community in 2026. From new initiatives to long-term investments in safety and service, you won’t want to miss this conversation. After that, we asked YOU to ask our Chief what YOU want to know. Stick around for a rapid-fire Q&A.
EPISODE 1: Pilot
This episode dives deep into technology in modern policing, featuring guest Officer Josh Miller. Officer Miller discusses the department’s drone program, launched in 2017, and explains how a 22-member team uses drones for search and rescue, missing persons, large events, and officer and public safety. He covers training requirements, drone capabilities, real-world uses, and the policies in place to ensure privacy, accountability, and community trust.