Into the Sheriff's Spotlight

In this special episode of Into the Sheriff's Spotlight, we're joined by investigative journalist and To Catch a Predator and Takedown host, Chris Hansen, for an in-depth conversation on online predators and the collaborative work with law enforcement that helps catch these individuals and protect our communities.

Listener discretion is advised. This episode contains discussion of crimes involving minors that may be disturbing to some viewers.

In this episode of Into the Sheriff's Spotlight, Sheriff Jeff Gahler and Colonel Davis sit down with Warden Daniel Galbraith, Assistant Warden Donald Gividen, and Senior Deputy Russell Winchester to shine a light on one of the most misunderstood roles in the agency: Correctional Deputies.
 
Together, they break down common misconceptions about the Harford County Detention Center and pull back the curtain on what the job truly entails. They'll answer questions about what it takes to become a correctional deputy, and discuss how these deputies play a critical role in protecting public safety and positively impact lives every day.

This week, two years after her tragic death, the man convicted of brutally raping and murdering Rachel Morin on the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air, MD, was finally sentenced.
In this Special Edition of Into the Sheriff's Spotlight, Sheriff Gahler and Colonel Davis sit down with members of our Criminal Investigations Division to revisit the case that not only shook our community, but also captured international attention.
They discuss never-before-released details, from the early hours of the missing persons report, to the heartbreaking discovery of Rachel's body, and the investigation that sparked a nationwide manhunt to bring her killer to justice.
We hope you'll take the time to listen.

In this episode, Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler and Colonel William Davis are joined by Corporal Amanda Ross and Sergeant Buddy Breidenbaugh for an in-depth discussion on school safety and the critical role of the School Resource Officer (SRO). Together, they explore how the Harford County Sheriff's Office responds school threats, the day-to-day responsibilities of SROs, and the challenges law enforcement faces when addressing juvenile crime. They also discuss recent legislation that impacts how agencies can protect both students and staff.

In the first half of this episode, Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler and Colonel William Davis are joined by special guests Captain Andy Lane and Sergeant Chris Maddox to discuss local cold cases in Harford County and how agencies utilize modern tools to solve past crimes.
In the second half, Sheriff Gahler and Colonel Davis speak with Detective Emma Schueler and Detective Chris Sergent about recent scams occurring across the country, how to recognize these scams, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones from them.