A Conversation with Police Chief Ruben Moyeno from Puerto Rico

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