First Aired November 19, 2022

Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker speaks optimistically about a largely new staff of officers at the BCPD. He also offers frank perspective on the role of mental illness-related calls the force deals with regularly.

Episode Resources

Battle Creek Police website

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Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8-8:30 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.

Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln.

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