The Fallen But Not Forgotten Podcast

A Conversation with Police Chief Ruben Moyeno from Puerto Rico

November 04, 2023 Chris Jay
A Conversation with Police Chief Ruben Moyeno from Puerto Rico
The Fallen But Not Forgotten Podcast
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The Fallen But Not Forgotten Podcast
A Conversation with Police Chief Ruben Moyeno from Puerto Rico
Nov 04, 2023
Chris Jay

Chief Ruben Moyeno is the Chief of Police of the Municipal Police of Carolina Puerto Rico with 37-years of experience.  I had the absolute honor to talk to him and talk about his life, experience, his role as a police chief and about the 3 fallen officers that were in his command.

We are joined by a special co-host, Claudia Moreno,  who is a former police officer for Fresno PD in Central California.

(Due to connectivity issues, some portions at the beginning of the podcast are sharply cut and edited)

OUTLINE:
=== Recorded on Sunday Oct 29th 2023===

0:55-Leadership Style

3:25- Background, becoming a cop and moving up the ranks

7:43- Chief Moyeno talks about being a patrol cop in Puerto Rico

10:45 - Chief Moyeno talks briefly about his Narcotics Detail experience

11:43- Police jurisdictional responsibilities in Puerto Rico

12:37- Chief Moyeno talks about his personal officer-involved-shootings and how they have affected his approach as a police chief when his own officers are involved in shootings

20:30- History lesson in Puerto Rican police Identity in relation to the USA.

27:25 - Chief Moyeno talks about the officers he honored during Police Week & The Police Unity Tour.   

31:44- Navigating emotions of a fallen officer as a Chief of Police.

37:25-Advice for police chiefs

39:20- Maintaining motivation and morale within a police family that is simultaneously grieving.

40:48- The Honor Run in Puerto Rico 

Show Notes

Chief Ruben Moyeno is the Chief of Police of the Municipal Police of Carolina Puerto Rico with 37-years of experience.  I had the absolute honor to talk to him and talk about his life, experience, his role as a police chief and about the 3 fallen officers that were in his command.

We are joined by a special co-host, Claudia Moreno,  who is a former police officer for Fresno PD in Central California.

(Due to connectivity issues, some portions at the beginning of the podcast are sharply cut and edited)

OUTLINE:
=== Recorded on Sunday Oct 29th 2023===

0:55-Leadership Style

3:25- Background, becoming a cop and moving up the ranks

7:43- Chief Moyeno talks about being a patrol cop in Puerto Rico

10:45 - Chief Moyeno talks briefly about his Narcotics Detail experience

11:43- Police jurisdictional responsibilities in Puerto Rico

12:37- Chief Moyeno talks about his personal officer-involved-shootings and how they have affected his approach as a police chief when his own officers are involved in shootings

20:30- History lesson in Puerto Rican police Identity in relation to the USA.

27:25 - Chief Moyeno talks about the officers he honored during Police Week & The Police Unity Tour.   

31:44- Navigating emotions of a fallen officer as a Chief of Police.

37:25-Advice for police chiefs

39:20- Maintaining motivation and morale within a police family that is simultaneously grieving.

40:48- The Honor Run in Puerto Rico