Go behind the scenes of Scottsdale Police Department’s social media strategy and discover how content, consistency, and authenticity are helping build real relationships with the community. From engaging posts and behind-the-scenes storytelling to real-time updates and transparency, Scottsdale PD is redefining how law enforcement connects in the digital age. This episode also highlights how the department’s dedicated recruitment platform, @JoinScottsdalePD, is attracting the next generation of officers by showcasing purpose, culture, and opportunity.

Chief Joe LeDuc and Sgt. Allison Sempsis sit down with Officer Aaron Bolin and Keri Henningsen to break down how Scottsdale PD connects with the community in meaningful ways both online and in person. From everyday interactions to large-scale events, this conversation explores how modern policing goes far beyond the badge, focusing on trust-building, community engagement, and innovative communication strategies that keep Scottsdale safe and informed.

Event season in Scottsdale is more than sunshine, big crowds, and headline events — it’s months (and sometimes years) of planning to keep everyone safe while they’re having fun. In this episode of Shop Talk from the Scottsdale Police Department, Chief Joe LeDuc and Sergeant Allison Sempsis sit down with Commander Matt Evans and Lieutenant Chris DiPiazza, two of the key leaders at the tip of the spear for Scottsdale’s biggest events.

From Barrett-Jackson and the Waste Management Phoenix Open to marathons, festivals, and spring training, the team breaks down how they juggle massive crowds, traffic, and competing events across the city. They talk about long-range planning, after-action reviews, and how strong partnerships with other city departments, neighboring agencies, volunteers, and federal partners all come together to support one mission: ensuring a safe Scottsdale.

Episode 1, Season 2 of Shop Talk with your new host Chief Joe LeDuc

Join Kat Palma and Vanessa Villalobos from the Crime Scene Specialist, or CSS. These highly trained professionals are the backbone of criminal investigations, meticulously documenting and collecting evidence that helps bring justice to victims and closure to families. Far from what you see on TV, the real work of a CSS demands precision, critical thinking, and emotional resilience. Every scene is different, every case unique, and the methods and technologies are constantly evolving keeping the job both challenging and rewarding.

Now for some more info on your new host Chief Joe LeDuc:

-Chief LeDuc was first hired as a police officer in 1991.

-He was promoted to Sgt. in 2005 and worked patrol, AND in the Special Victims’ Unit, and Internal Affairs Unit.

-He was promoted to lieutenant in 2013 and served as a watch commander in patrol before supervising the detectives in the Special Investigations Section.

-In 2016, he promoted to Police Commander and oversaw the Foothills District, then moved to the Downtown District and the Detention Section.

-After being promoted to Assistant Police Chief in 2020, Chief LeDuc was put in charge of the Professional Standards & Investigative Services Division.

-Chief Leduc has a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

-He is also a graduate of the Leadership in Criminal Justice Administration program from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety.

-He is an adjunct Professor for Northern Arizona University AND an Instructor for FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA)