Be Informed, Be Aware and Be A Safe Space for Your Kids with Major of Investigations Bureau, Lynette Falzone, of the Ft Lauderdale PD

<p>This week's episode, Be Informed, Be Aware and Be A Safe Space for Your Kids is with Major Lynette Falzone of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. </p> <p>Lynette joined the FLPD in August of 2000 and was assigned to the Special Investigations Division as a Street Narcotics Detective (raiders), prior to being a Narcotics Detection K-9 Handler. She also served on the department’s Honor Guard, Tactical Bicycle Platoon and as a part-time instructor of General Law Enforcement Topics/Tactics, Firearms and Defensive Tactics. </p> <p>In 2006, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and served in patrol until 2012, when she was re-assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division as the Detective Sergeant over Property Crimes.</p> <p>In 2013, she was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. She later was assigned to the Patrol Division, where she served as a shift commander until being promoted to the rank of Captain in 2015. </p> <p>Major Lynette Falzone is currently in charge of the Special Investigations Division of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, teaches in the Public Safety Leadership Academy at Broward College, and is a proud mom of twins~ </p> <p>We have a very informative conversation about:</p> <ul> <li>How the Ft Lauderdale PD has been combating drugs in Broward County.</li> <li>Educational programs & resources available to the community about drug safety.</li> <li>The importance of communicating to our children the finality of drug usage and to speak if they see or hear something.</li> <li>How strong the current drugs are today compared to those of the 70s and 80s.</li> <li>Monitoring the medications are tweens and teens take & finding alternative ways to heal as opposed to taking highly addictive pain medication. </li> <li>How she comparmentalizes work and home life.</li> </ul> <p>Resources mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dea.gov/operation-engage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DEA - Operation Engage</a></li> <li><a