In this episode of Seven Points, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down inside the DPS Employee Health & Wellness Center with special guest Joe Carson, one of the agency’s new wellness coaches. Joe shares his powerful personal journey, including how he lost 180 pounds through discipline, education, and a commitment to sustainable lifestyle changes. That transformation sparked a nearly 25-year career in health and fitness, where he has helped hundreds of people achieve lasting results.

Joe discusses the mission behind DPS’s expanded wellness initiative and how it aims to support employees across the state with personalized fitness and nutrition guidance. From building custom workout plans to offering one-on-one coaching and group classes, the program is designed to meet employees wherever they are in their journey, whether they are just starting out or looking to improve performance.

The conversation highlights common barriers to success, including misinformation and lack of support, while emphasizing the importance of education, accountability, and mindset. Joe also addresses how to overcome intimidation in a gym environment and encourages employees to take advantage of the free resources available to them.

This episode offers practical insight, motivation, and a behind-the-scenes look at how DPS is investing in the long-term health and well-being of its workforce.

In this episode of Seven Points, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee take the podcast on location to a working hangar at Falcon Field to talk about one of the fastest-growing technologies in law enforcement. Their guest is Sgt. Brian Hon, Aviation UAS Program Manager for the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Sgt. Hon shares his journey from growing up in Tucson to serving in law enforcement for more than two decades. Along the way, he describes how a career that began in patrol and the Vehicular Crimes Unit eventually led him to pioneer DPS’s drone program. What started with a single off-the-shelf drone used to document crash scenes has grown into a statewide program that supports investigations, tactical operations, disaster response, and public safety missions.

Listeners will learn how drones are helping troopers map crash scenes in minutes instead of hours, locate suspects during searches, assist SWAT operations, and safely assess hazardous situations. Sgt. Hon also explains how drones were deployed during major flooding in Globe, helping crews search damaged areas and assess infrastructure.

The conversation also addresses privacy concerns and the strict policies that guide drone use. Sgt. Hon makes it clear that drones are response tools designed to improve safety for officers and the public.

It is a fascinating look at how emerging technology is transforming modern policing in Arizona.

In this episode of Seven Points, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down with Lt. Col. Jason Leonard, Assistant Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigations Division, for an in-depth conversation about the critical work happening behind the scenes to keep Arizona’s communities safe.

Lt. Col. Leonard shares his personal journey into law enforcement, from his early years in rural Northern Arizona and service near the Navajo Nation to leading one of the most complex investigative divisions in the state. He discusses how his diverse career experiences, ranging from highway patrol and SWAT leadership to large-scale special events, shaped his leadership philosophy and commitment to mentorship.

Listeners are given an inside look at CID’s four major bureaus, including intelligence, gang enforcement, drug investigations, and major crimes. The conversation highlights the division’s role in combating fentanyl trafficking, dismantling organized criminal networks, investigating road-rage shootings, supporting local agencies, and deploying specialized SWAT and bomb squad resources statewide.

The episode also explores how modern investigative technology such as license plate readers, ballistic databases, and community-provided digital evidence helps solve serious crimes and prevent future violence.

This episode offers a powerful reminder of the dedication, innovation, and teamwork required to protect Arizona, and why the men and women of CID truly represent the best of the best.

Learn more about the Arizona Department of Public Safety: https://www.azdps.gov/department-information