Behind the Star

Behind the Star is the official podcast of the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the largest law enforcement agency in Central Florida. From forensics to dispatch to the deputies on patrol, we share stories and talk to the brave men and women of law enforcement.

Behind the Star is a government podcast hosted by Orange County Sheriff's Office, with 84 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Orange County Sheriff's Office hosts Behind the Star, a government show with 84 episodes published.

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  Episode #83

  Turning Drug Dealers' Money Into Crime Prevention

  Dec 4, 202526 minS2

  <p >Director of Strategic Communications Michelle Guido joins the podcast to talk about a program that has taken on real importance at the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The Community Crime Prevention Awards use seized drug money to support groups that give young people guidance and improve safety in neighborhoods.</p> <p >Michelle explains how the idea started and how it grew into a reliable source of support for local organizations. She also walks through how applications are reviewed and why this program has become a steady point of connection between the agency and the community.</p> <p>0:00 – How the Community Cr...

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  Episode #82

  Rooted in Resilience: Deputy Romaine Campbell

  Nov 14, 202531 minS2

  <p>Deputy Romaine Campbell opens up about the loss of his young son, how that tragedy reshaped him, and the long, uneven process of finding purpose again. He talks about the job, the pain he tried to outrun, the help he finally accepted, and the work he's doing today to support others walking through their own darkness.<br /> <br /> 0:00 – Getting into law enforcement<br /> 2:40 – The night he got the call about his son<br /> 7:55 – Working nonstop to outrun the pain<br /> 9:35 – Realizing he wasn't healed<br /> 15:11 – Getting help and starting to process everything<br /> 19:17 – Time in the courthouse and as an SRO<br />...

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  Episode #81

  Mounted Unit: Patrolling on Horseback

  Jul 15, 202544 minS2

  <p >In this episode of Behind the Star, we visit the Orange County Sheriff's Office Mounted Unit to learn what it's really like to patrol on horseback.</p> <p >Master Deputy Lindsay Gonzalez and Corporal Niko Velazquez share how they joined the mounted unit, what it takes to train for the job and the strong bonds formed between deputies and their horses. </p> <p >Lindsay and Niko talk about patrol work, crowd control, parades, and how horses play a role in community engagement and search and rescue. They also discuss training challenges, funny stories from the field, and what it's l...

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  Episode #80

  Hostage Team: Voices that Defuse

  Jul 1, 202540 minS2

  <p >In this episode of Behind the Star, we sit down with Hostage Negotiation team leaders Lieutenants Abby Hilley and Bill Bartlett for a look inside one of the most intense and high-stakes units at the Orange County Sheriff's Office.</p> <p >Abby and Bill share insights into the psychology, preparation, and pressure behind the badge.</p> <p >Segment Breakdown:</p> <p >0:44 – Lt. Bartlett shares a real callout story and explains when the Hostage gets involved<br />3:49 – Who joins the team, how they train, and how the 20-person roster is managed<br />9:03 – The pressure of knowing lives are on the line<b...

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  Episode #79

  CSI in Real Life: Inside Forensics at OCSO

  May 30, 202553 minS2

  <p >In this episode of Behind the Star, we visit with Crime Scene Investigator Mikayla Overholtzer and Forensic Firearms Specialist Marriah Herro to uncover what forensics work really looks like at the Orange County Sheriff's Office.</p> <p >Mikayla and Marriah break down how they got into the field, what it's like to work in their unit and how forensics plays a key role in solving everything from shootings to suspicious deaths. Marriah shares how firearms are test-fired, linked to crimes using NIBIN, and even restored when serial numbers are destroyed. Mikayla walks us through her process at crime scenes...

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