{"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":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3399,"description":"What 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.HighlightsThe unique path Joe Owen took from Oklahoma to Kansas and into law enforcementWhat it’s really like to become a Kansas State Trooper: selection, training, and the meaning behind the uniformThe broader role of the Kansas Highway Patrol beyond policing highways—including supporting federal and local agencies, and running the state’s Criminal Justice Information SystemThe importance of integrity, humility, and discipline in recruiting new troopersHow ham radio became a surprising passion and its relevance to emergency communicationsWinter driving safety tips every Kansan should rememberHow major events like FIFA coming to Kansas City impact law enforcement collaborationPersonal stories of loss, resilience, and the deeper meaning behind wearing the badgeAmusing and quirky moments from Kansas history, including windowless churches and blue lawsChapters0:00 – Kansas Comedy: Kathleen Madigan’s take on Kansas toll booths2:18 – Welcome & Introduction to Kansas State Troopers3:20 – Interview with Joe Owen: Background and Journey to Kansas4:30 – Joe’s Path into Law Enforcement6:07 – Lessons from the Road: No Stop is Insignificant15:21 – The Many Roles of Kansas State Troopers26:36 – Training, Recruitment, and What Makes a Good Trooper29:50 – Pop Culture, Agency Collaboration, and Favorite Law Enforcement Depictions44:14 – Ham Radio: A Trooper’s Unexpected Hobby49:34 – Winter Driving Safety Tips59:01 – FIFA’s Impact on Kansas City Law Enforcement1:03:01 – Reflections: The Meaning of the Badge1:09:28 –...","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}