Trending Topics
Sponsored Content

An advertising executive’s exceptional public service as a law enforcement advocate

Alicia Wadas recently received a first-ever recognition for her impact while serving as president of the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association

Sponsored by
New Policing Matters Podcast Thumbnail (13).png

Download this week’s episode on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Spotify or via RSS feed, and watch the video version on Police1’s YouTube channel.

In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by OfficerStore.com, host Jim Dudley speaks with Alicia Wadas, who has been honored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for her exceptional service in the public interest.

The award is a one-time, first-ever recognition that spotlights her impact while serving as president of the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA), an FBI community outreach partner.

Alicia Wadas is a successful businesswoman with Lavidge, a Phoenix advertising agency, where she has been for 20 years and is currently the chief operating officer and executive vice president.

Alicia Wadas and brother Charles R Smith FBINCAAA GC at FBIHQ.jpg

Alicia Wadas and her brother Charles R. Smith at the FBINCAAA General Conference at FBI HQ.

Photo/Alicia Wadas

About our sponsor

This episode of the Policing Matters podcast is sponsored by OfficerStore. Learn more about getting the gear you need at prices you can afford by visiting OfficerStore.com.

Top quotes from this episode

There are citizens who believe in what law enforcement is doing and supports them.”

When I hear my neighbors talk about what is going on in the news and ask ‘Why didn’t he just tase him?” I encourage them not to fall in to that social media frenzy and to step back for a moment.”

more information on the FBI Citizen’s Academy

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/outreach

Rate and review the Policing Matters podcast

Enjoying the show? Please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Contact the Policing Matters team at policingmatters@police1.com to share ideas, suggestions and feedback.

Policing Matters law enforcement podcast with host Jim Dudley features law enforcement and criminal justice experts discussing critical issues in policing