Allison Stephanouk

Special Agent in Charge Anita Ivy discusses the GBI Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit and the work it is doing across the state. Tackling the $32 Billion human trafficking industry in Georgia involves law enforcement, prosecutors and community member cooperation. Learn how the public can recognize and help end this crime affecting Atlanta and the […]

A 2nd Chance has strong ties to building better communities. Jeff Wood and Zachary Hiatt join their fellow Cobb Neighborhood Safety Commission member and Back Your Blue co-host Daniel Matalon to discuss how the group works to promote safer neighborhoods through community input.

Police legitimacy comes about when the public gets to know the police department and officers. “Unity in the Community” is a theme taken seriously in Kennesaw where officers give back to the community they serve with numerous charitable and public awareness events. Officer David Buchanan, Public Information Officer for the Kennesaw Police Department, talks about

Flynn Broady became District Attorney of the Cobb Judicial Circuit on Jan. 1, 2021 with a vow to hold violent criminals accountable while restoring nonviolent offenders to productive lives. DA Broady believes wider community engagement, including expanded access to accountability courts and more visible victim advocacy, are essential to that effort. He discusses programs and

Cobb Public Information Officer, Sgt Jeremy Blake, joins A 2nd Chance CEO Daniel Matalon on the inaugural Back Your Blue show to discuss community engagement efforts and why and how his department makes it a priority. He also discusses the sheriff office’s recently obtained CALEA accreditation and other positive law enforcement happenings in Cobb County.