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Ep#312 - Faith and Public Safety: Meet TPD Chief Chris Vallejo

Safety isn’t just a statistic, it’s about trust, relationships, and whether people truly feel secure in their community.

In this episode, Chief Chris Vallejo shares how he’s leading in Topeka with transparency and a strong focus on connection, while working to modernize the department and build trust. The conversation also explores how local partners respond to urgent situations affecting those experiencing homelessness and addresses difficult realities like camping bans and the lack of available options for people in crisis.

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