Wells Said with Sheriff Rick Wells
In the new podcast Wells Said, Sheriff Rick Wells talks with members of his team about the work they do and the challenges they face every day. 🎧 Honest conversations. 💬 Real stories. ❤️ From the heart of our community.
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Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Behind every solved case is a strategy—and often, a skilled crime analyst connecting the dots. In this episode, Sheriff Rick Wells and Public Information Officer Randy Warren chat with Crime Analyst Manager Elicia Main about how the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office uses data and cutting-edge tools to spot crime patterns, track trends, and close cases.
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Homelessness impacts far too many individuals, but there is hope for those who seek it! In this episode of the Wells Said Podcast, Sgt. Joy Jewett joins Sheriff Rick Wells and Randy Warren to discuss how the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Resource Assistance Program (RAP) is creating pathways from the streets to stability.
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Fraud is on the rise. From online schemes to con artists impersonating law enforcement, Sheriff Rick Wells dives into the growing world of fraud with his studio guest, Sergeant Jason Farrier. Learn how to spot the red flags, protect yourself from the latest scams, and hear what the Manatee County Sheriff's Office is doing to fight back!
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Sheriff Rick Wells talks about responding to calls for service and the different ways deputies in Manatee County, Florida, work to reduce crime while dealing with the challenges of a growing population. His in-studio guest is Captain Brad Johnson, the commander of Manatee County's largest and fastest-growing patrol district. Click now for a candid, well-said discussion about the daily operations of law enforcement.