Wells Said with Sheriff Rick Wells

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.

Episodes

November 25, 2025 • 37 mins

On this episode of the Wells Said Podcast, Sheriff Rick Wells and PIO Randy Warren sit down with Sgt. Brett Getman from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Anna Maria Island District. Together, they dive into what it’s like to answer calls for service in one of the most beautiful destinations in America. From the unique challenges of patrolling a popular beach community to the behind-the-scenes stories that tourists never see - Sgt...

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They’re fast, fearless, and four-legged — and they're some of the most trusted partners in law enforcement. On this episode of The Wells Said Podcast, Sheriff Rick Wells and PIO Randy Warren talk with Lt. Jeremy Bertolino about the grit, guts, and greatness of the Manatee County Sheriff's K-9 Unit. 

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September 30, 2025 • 47 mins

Would law enforcement know who to contact if you were involved in a serious emergency?

In this episode of The Wells Said Podcast, Sheriff Rick Wells and Public Information Officer Randy Warren are joined by Christine Olson, founder and president of To Inform Families First (TIFF). Christine shares the powerful story that inspired her to launch TIFF, an initiative dedicated to ensuring that emergency contact information is readily a...

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August 29, 2025 • 43 mins

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.

 

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July 29, 2025 • 43 mins

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.

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June 30, 2025 • 43 mins

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! 

 

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May 28, 2025 • 32 mins

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.

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