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    <title>Opt In NYC</title>
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    <copyright>© New York City Police Foundation</copyright>
    <description>Welcome to Opt In NYC, a podcast produced by young New Yorkers in conjunction with the New York City Police Department and Police Foundation. The podcast explores contemporary issues and stories about New York City neighborhoods. New York City teens sit down with NYPD cops to share perspectives and educate one another. For more information, visit options.nyc. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @Options.nyc.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>Welcome to Opt In NYC, a podcast produced by young New Yorkers in conjunction with the New York City Police Department and Police Foundation. The podcast explores contemporary issues and stories about New York City neighborhoods. New York City teens sit down with NYPD cops to share perspectives and educate one another. For more information, visit options.nyc. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @Options.nyc.</itunes:summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Opt In NYC, a podcast produced by young New Yorkers in conjunction with the New York City Police Department and Police Foundation. The podcast explores contemporary issues and stories about New York City neighborhoods. New York City teens sit down with NYPD cops to share perspectives and educate one another. For more information, visit options.nyc. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @Options.nyc.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:email>optionsvr1@gmail.com</itunes:email>
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      <title>29. Taking the NYPD Test</title>
      <link>https://www.options.nyc/</link>
      <description>As the test deadline of November 3 approaches, Lt. Tiffany Reid from NYPD's Recruitment Section explains the testing and onboarding process at NYPD. For more information, go to https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/careers/police-officers/po-exam.page</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:33:16 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Taking the NYPD Test</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>A Conversation with a NYPD Recruiter</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>As the test deadline of November 3 approaches, Lt. Tiffany Reid from NYPD's Recruitment Section explains the testing and onboarding process at NYPD. For more information, go to https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/careers/police-officers/po-exam.page</itunes:summary>
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      <title>28. The Game is Real: Human Trafficking</title>
      <link>https://www.options.nyc/</link>
      <description>Detective Rosemarie Muckenthaler has seen first-hand how the human trafficking industry preys upon young victims—children who are forced into a life of crime. She has spent the majority of her 23-year career as both an undercover and investigator on different vice squads within the NYPD.  Today she serves on the NYPD-FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>The Game is Real: Human Trafficking</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Meet Detective Rosemarie Muckenthaler</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Detective Rosemarie Muckenthaler has seen first-hand how the human trafficking industry preys upon young victims—children who are forced into a life of crime. She has spent the majority of her 23-year career as both an undercover and investigator on different vice squads within the NYPD.  Today she serves on the NYPD-FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>27. Meet an LGBTQ Community Liaison</title>
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      <description>Police Officer Aaron Ayala works in the LGBTQ Outreach Unit within the NYPD’s Community Affairs Bureau. As a community liaison, he collaborates with advocacy organizations and assists survivors of bias incidents.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Police Officer Aaron Ayala</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>26. Documenting the NYPD's Community Outreach</title>
      <link>https://www.options.nyc/</link>
      <description>As a photographer and videographer for the Rapid Response Unit within NYPD's Community Affairs Bureau, Police Officer Joseph Ryder documents interactions between officers and community members in need of assistance. His behind-the-scenes role gives him a unique lens on the relationship between police officers and the residents of New York City.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Documenting the NYPD's Community Outreach</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Police Officer Ryder</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>As a photographer and videographer for the Rapid Response Unit within NYPD's Community Affairs Bureau, Police Officer Joseph Ryder documents interactions between officers and community members in need of assistance. His behind-the-scenes role gives him a unique lens on the relationship between police officers and the residents of New York City.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>25. A Day in the Life of an FBI Agent </title>
      <link>https://www.options.nyc/</link>
      <description>Meet Special Agent Brian Gander,  who works alongside NYPD detectives on New York City's Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force teams up federal and local officers, who work together to build cases against sex traffickers and help sex trafficking victims.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>A  Day in the Life of an FBI Agent</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:subtitle> Special Agent Brian Gander</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Meet Special Agent Brian Gander,  who works alongside NYPD detectives on New York City's Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force teams up federal and local officers, who work together to build cases against sex traffickers and help sex trafficking victims.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>24. A Conversation with Police Officer Stanton</title>
      <link>https://www.options.nyc/</link>
      <description>Police Officer Lee Stanton works as a Youth Coordination Officer in Public Service Area 7, which covers New York City Housing Authority buildings in the South Bronx. During the pandemic, P.O. Stanton has devised new ways to provide programming to youth in his area.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>24. A Conversation with Police Officer Stanton</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Making Inroads with Youth in the South Bronx</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Police Officer Lee Stanton works as a Youth Coordination Officer in Public Service Area 7, which covers New York City Housing Authority buildings in the South Bronx. During the pandemic, P.O. Stanton has devised new ways to provide programming to youth in his area.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>23. From Traffic Agent to Sergeant</title>
      <link>https://www.options.nyc/</link>
      <description>Sgt. Simmons began her career in 2007 as a New York City traffic enforcement agent. Five years later, she became a police officer. Since then, she has risen through the ranks, first, joining the Detective Bureau and working on a Narcotics squad, and more recently, getting promoted to the rank of sergeant.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>From Traffic Agent to Sergeant</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>One Woman's Rise through the Ranks</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Sgt. Simmons began her career in 2007 as a New York City traffic enforcement agent. Five years later, she became a police officer. Since then, she has risen through the ranks, first, joining the Detective Bureau and working on a Narcotics squad, and more recently, getting promoted to the rank of sergeant.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>22. The NYPD Police Officer Exam Explained</title>
      <link>https://www.options.nyc/</link>
      <description>Have you ever wondered about the process of becoming a New York City Police Officer? Two representatives from NYPD's Recruitment Section explain the application process, which begins with the written exam. Also, our youth host discusses obstacles that the NYPD faces when recruiting young people today.
The application period for this year's Police Officer Exam is from April 7 through April 27. The test will be administered in June 2021. For more information, go to NYPDrecruit.com.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>The NYPD Police Officer Exam Explained</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>What to Expect if you Take the Test</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Have you ever wondered about the process of becoming a New York City Police Officer? Two representatives from NYPD's Recruitment Section explain the application process, which begins with the written exam. Also, our youth host discusses obstacles that the NYPD faces when recruiting young people today.
The application period for this year's Police Officer Exam is from April 7 through April 27. The test will be administered in June 2021. For more information, go to NYPDrecruit.com.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>21. Meet the Commanding Officer of the NYPD's Photo Unit</title>
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      <description>As the commanding officer of the NYPD's Photo Unit, Lt. Elaine Santiago manages a staff of photographers who cover everything from mug shots to promotion ceremonies. In her off-hours, she remains engaged with her community by coaching youth baseball, organizing senior dominoes tournaments, and DJing at community events.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Meet the Commanding Officer of the NYPD's Photo Unit</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>As the commanding officer of the NYPD's Photo Unit, Lt. Elaine Santiago manages a staff of photographers who cover everything from mug shots to promotion ceremonies. In her off-hours, she remains engaged with her community by coaching youth baseball, organizing senior dominoes tournaments, and DJing at community events.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>20. A Mentor and an MC</title>
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      <description>Police Officer Javarro Long grew up in the South Bronx with deep ties to the music scene there. Besides becoming an MC, he had another ambition since childhood — becoming a cop. Today, he mentors young people in Harlem at the Youth Strategies Division, which is part of the NYPD's Community Affairs Bureau.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Police Officer Javarro Long grew up in the South Bronx with deep ties to the music scene there. Besides becoming an MC, he had another ambition since childhood — becoming a cop. Today, he mentors young people in Harlem at the Youth Strategies Division, which is part of the NYPD's Community Affairs Bureau.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>19. Working as a Graphic Artist at the NYPD</title>
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      <description>Within the NYPD, there are many different jobs for civilians that span almost every profession —from doctors to lawyers to mechanics. Bronx native Titus Thomas works as a graphic artist for the Creative Services Section, which produces internal and external communications materials for the department. Titus talks about what it's like to be a civilian inside NYPD, and some of the work that has defined his career.</description>
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      <itunes:summary>Within the NYPD, there are many different jobs for civilians that span almost every profession —from doctors to lawyers to mechanics. Bronx native Titus Thomas works as a graphic artist for the Creative Services Section, which produces internal and external communications materials for the department. Titus talks about what it's like to be a civilian inside NYPD, and some of the work that has defined his career.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>18. Crime Stoppers </title>
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      <description>Meet Detectives Delacy and McLaughlin, two seasoned investigators who help solve violent crime as part of the Crime Stoppers Squad. They explain how the anonymous tip line works to keep New York City safe for all New Yorkers. Crime Stoppers is a valuable tool in the NYPD’s shared responsibility philosophy, by incentivizing residents to help protect their neighborhoods.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Learn How Crime Stoppers Works to Solve Violent Crime</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Meet Detectives Delacy and McLaughlin, two seasoned investigators who help solve violent crime as part of the Crime Stoppers Squad. They explain how the anonymous tip line works to keep New York City safe for all New Yorkers. Crime Stoppers is a valuable tool in the NYPD’s shared responsibility philosophy, by incentivizing residents to help protect their neighborhoods.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>17. Back to East New York</title>
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      <description>A couple of years ago, Inspector Faison was welcomed in as the Commanding Officer of the NYPD's Youth Strategies Division. Today, he works at the NYPD Community Center in East New York, the neighborhood where he grew up, and oversees youth programming, including an aviation program that he teaches.</description>
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      <itunes:title>Back to East New York</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>After a traumatic childhood experience, Police Officer Casandra Pagan was inspired to become a cop. She spent the first part of her career as a youth officer, where she mentored a number of Bronx youths. Today, she helps provide important resources for the NYPD's cops and civilians in the Health and Wellness Unit.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>We kick off 2021 with a conversation between our hosts and two veteran members of the School Safety Division, School Safety Agent Price and Sergeant Harper, alumni of New York City Public Schools themselves. Among other topics, they discuss the role of the School Safety Division and the implications of removing it from the NYPD.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>In three years, Options.nyc has transformed into a citywide learning program for young New Yorkers. In this episode, our host John — one of the original Options participants — talks with Detective Jason Anazagasty and Sergeant Charles Harper about the program's early days, and how Options adapted to the pandemic by pivoting to remote learning sessions.</description>
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      <description>Our hosts interview Police Officer Mangual, who serves his community in two distinct ways. By day, he works as a patrol cop in the South Bronx. In his off-duty hours, he serves as a pastor to a church community. In this episode, Officer Mangual discusses why he became a New York City police officer, and how he applies the same skill to both jobs: listening to people with "the third ear."</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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