Inside the Case: Sarah's Story

Podcast Description:
Welcome to the first-ever episode of Off the Record, the official podcast from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office! Hosted by Deputy District Attorney Catrina Ranum, this brand new podcast dives into the inner workings of our justice system and showcases the dedicated professionals working to keep Sacramento safe. In this premiere episode, Catrina is joined by Deputy District Attorney Courtney Martin and Sacramento City Police Department Detective Jason Collins to discuss how prosecutors and law enforcement collaborate to pursue justice and protect the community. Don’t miss this insightful and engaging debut!

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Episode Title:
Inside the Case: Sarah's Story

Description:
In the inaugural episode of Off the Record, the official podcast from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, host Deputy District Attorney Catrina Ranum sits down with Deputy District Attorney Courtney Martin and Sacramento City Police Department Detective Jason Collins. Together, they discuss the vital partnership between prosecutors and law enforcement, share challenges in pursuing justice, and reflect on what drives their commitment to serve the community. The case discussed features real evidence including a 911 call, video from the assault, and more. This is a part of our Human Trafficking Awareness campaign in partnership with Get Help Sacramento, a tool that provides FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, AND SAFE resources for our community. Visit www.gethelpsac.org to find help near you.

Topics Discussed:

• How prosecutors and police work hand-in-hand to protect Sacramento
• The challenges and triumphs of criminal investigations
• Insights into the day-to-day realities of serving justice
• Ways the community can help protect and prevent this type of crime

Guest Info:

Catrina Ranum – Deputy District Attorney, Host

Courtney Martin – Deputy District Attorney, Guest

Jason Collins – Detective, Sacramento City Police Department, Guest

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https://linktr.ee/saccountyda

Snippet Highlights:

"The Role of a Detective" (5:20-6:10): Detective Jason Collins breaks down the detective’s role in gathering evidence and building a strong case for prosecution.

"The Justice System’s Impact" (12:45-13:30): Deputy District Attorney Catrina Ranum discusses how collaboration between detectives and prosecutors ensures justice is served and strengthens community trust.

Resources:

https://www.sacda.org/in-the-community/community-programs/

https://www.sacda.org/victim-services/

https://gethelpsac.findhelp.com/search/text?term=human+trafficking&postal=95814&language=en

https://www.my-sisters-house.org/getting-help/programs-services/

https://www.weaveinc.org/

https://cashsacramento.org/