The Sheriff's Mic: Cleared to Talk with Sheriff Kory Honea

Butte County Library: A Conversation with Misty Wright

The Butte County Library has faced its share of challenges over the years, but it continues to be an important resource for our community. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mi

The Path to Citizenship: A Conversation with Attorney Sergio Garcia

Attorney Sergio Garcia brings a unique and personal perspective to the topic of immigration. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea sits down wi

🎙️ Emergency Notifications: A Conversation with Lt. Jim Beller

Following the 2017 Oroville Dam Spillway Incident, Sheriff Honea recognized the need for a dedicated Incident Management Team and a BCSO Emergency Manager. Since then, th

Local Elections: A Conversation with Keaton Denlay

Election security has been an important topic of conversation in recent years. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea sits down with Butte Count

Jury Duty Obligations: A Conversation with Judge Rodriguez

Butte County is facing a crisis when it comes to people not showing up for jury duty. At the Butte County Superior Court in Oroville, 21% of people actually show up when

Hands On Training: A Conversation with Jay Wadsworth

Last month, BCSO defensive tactics instructors had the opportunity to participate in an intensive week-long training with Effective Fitness Combatives (EFC), focused on d

CA Gun Legislation: A Conversation with Attorney Bruce Colodny

Bruce Colodny has been practicing law for more than 43 years and, during that time, has carved out a niche representing individuals who have found themselves facing legal

The Second Amendment after Bruen and the state of the law in California

One of our very first podcast episodes on CCW laws turned out to be one of our most popular. After receiving numerous emails and follow-up questions from listeners, we de

Speaking for the Accused: A Conversation with Defense Attorney Nicole Diamond.

This podcast explores the many facets of the criminal justice system, and defense attorneys play a crucial role. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sherif

The Capitol Connection: An Inside Look at How Laws Impacting Public Safety in California are Made: Part 2

In part two of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk with Sheriff Honea, the Sheriff continues his interview with lobbyist Cory Salzillo, about the legislative processes in Sacr

The Capitol Connection: An Inside Look at How Laws Impacting Public Safety in California are Made: Part 1

Our primary role as law enforcement officers is, of course, to enforce the law, but those laws must be created long before they reach us. The legislative process is compl

Deadly Consequences: How Sentencing Reform Changed California’s Jails

Assembly Bill 109, passed in 2011, and Proposition 47, approved by voters three years later, brought significant changes to California’s county jail system and the popula

Stephen Arrington: A Story of Duty, Descent, and the Power of Redemption

Navy veteran, firefighter, convicted felon, and author, Stephen Arrington’s life has been anything but ordinary. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sherif

Homelessness in Butte County: Compassion, Accountability, and the Path Forward

Homelessness continues to be a challenge throughout Butte County and across the nation. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea sits down with Am

Saving Lives, Serving Others: The Volunteers of Search and Rescue

For over 60 years, the Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team has been dedicated to protecting and serving the residents of Butte County. In this episode of Sherif

Inside Watch Duty: How Volunteers Track Wildfires

Over the past decade, California has been hit hard by devastating wildfires, and Butte County is no exception. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff

Too Good to Be True: Protecting Seniors from Scams and Schemes

Some of the most heartbreaking cases that we investigate in law enforcement are when people are the victims of scams, particularly elderly people. In this episode of Sher

In the Public’s Interest: The Media’s Role in Public Safety and Crisis

The media, whether local or national, plays a vital role in keeping our community informed. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea is joined by

Mental Health, Addiction, and Public Safety: A Conversation with Behavioral Health Director Scott Kennelly

In law enforcement, it is not uncommon for our deputies to respond to calls involving people having a mental health related issue or suffering from addiction. In this epi

Cleared to Carry? The Real Story Behind California’s CCW Laws

California Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), which was signed into law in September 2023, significantly revised California's laws regarding concealed carry permits (CCW). In thi