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The Steve Warneke Show


Steve honorably retired after over 15 years on the Denver Police Department. During that time, he worked in 5 of the 6 districts as a street officer.  His assignments included neighborhood police officer, field training officer, financial crimes detective, sergeant, internal affairs investigator, trained and certified hostage negotiator, and a supervisor in the social media and media relations department. 

Steve has won 2 Heartland Emmy Awards and 4 Edward R Murrow Awards for his outstanding work with the Denver Police Department 's media relations efforts. He was also a recipient of 2 Denver Police Department Distinguished Service Cross Medals and was he was nominated for a Presidential Medal of Valor.

Steve was the first openly gay talk show host on Denver's premier 50,000-watt clear-channel radio station 850 KOA. You can find Steve now as a police expert on various different media outlets. 

Steve's latest project involves assisting police officers by providing research and support for those suffering from Law Enforcement Distress Syndrome. 

Jun 20, 2020

Part 3/4 of Policing in America - The Existing Systems of Policing and Oversight. Today, we talk about police use of force. Who examines it? Who reviews it? What oversight is in place? Hear chilling police audio of a shootout and a breakdown of the current levels of transparency. To hear more of the Policing in America episodes, order your book, or learn more about Steve and his work, head to www.stevewarneke.com