{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ask A Kansan","title":"On Patrol with Kansas State Trooper Joe Owen | Serving Kansas","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bbd4393d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3399,"description":"\nWhat does it mean to stand in the gap for your community? Discover the journey, challenges, and unexpected stories behind Kansas State Troopers as we sit down with Joe Owen, lead recruiter for the Kansas Highway Patrol. From the rigorous training academy to the lighter side of law enforcement, and even a detour into ham radio, this episode is packed with insights, humor, and heartfelt moments that will change the way you see those who serve and protect Kansas.\nHighlights\nThe unique path Joe Owen took from Oklahoma to Kansas and into law enforcement\nWhat it’s really like to become a Kansas State Trooper: selection, training, and the meaning behind the uniform\nThe broader role of the Kansas Highway Patrol beyond policing highways—including supporting federal and local agencies, and running the state’s Criminal Justice Information System\nThe importance of integrity, humility, and discipline in recruiting new troopers\nHow ham radio became a surprising passion and its relevance to emergency communications\nWinter driving safety tips every Kansan should remember\nHow major events like FIFA coming to Kansas City impact law enforcement collaboration\nPersonal stories of loss, resilience, and the deeper meaning behind wearing the badge\nAmusing and quirky moments from Kansas history, including windowless churches and blue laws\nChapters\n\n0:00 – Kansas Comedy: Kathleen Madigan’s take on Kansas toll booths\n2:18 – Welcome & Introduction to Kansas State Troopers\n3:20 – Interview with Joe Owen: Background and Journey to Kansas\n4:30 – Joe’s Path into Law Enforcement\n6:07 – Lessons from the Road: No Stop is Insignificant\n15:21 – The Many Roles of Kansas State Troopers\n26:36 – Training, Recruitment, and What Makes a Good Trooper\n29:50 – Pop Culture, Agency Collaboration, and Favorite Law Enforcement Depictions\n44:14 – Ham Radio: A Trooper’s Unexpected Hobby\n49:34 – Winter Driving Safety Tips\n59:01 – FIFA’s Impact on Kansas City Law Enforcement\n1:03:01 – Reflections: The Meaning of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/31uDhQmE-73zaqpWjXtwnyYffNMsUnDPiL6GtjTddEQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNzBm/YzFkNDBkODVjNGM2/MzMwMGViYjhmZTY4/Nzc0Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}