Jose is a twenty-three year veteran of the department. His assignments include patrol officer, community policing officer and supervisor, Gang Intelligence officer, Undercover Narcotics Detective, Gang Unit Detective, Patrol and SCAT Sergeant, Patrol East Watch Commander, and most recently worked as the Patrol South Bureau Commander. Jose’s awards include four Bronze Wreaths of Merit, a Silver Wreath of Valor, a Life Saving Award, four Distinguished Service awards and two safe driving awards. Jose holds two master degrees, an MBA and a Master’s Degree in Military Operational Art and Science through the United States Air Force. Jose is a retired Major from the Kansas Air National Guard, where he served as a Medical Administrator and is a veteran of Desert Storm and the Global War on Terror.

Constable Laurie McCann is an active Law Enforcement officer in a large metropolitan city for the past 23 years. She has been actively involved with Social Media for 11 years now. She has spoken nationally and internationally on Social Media, Cyberbullying, apps and internet safety. Laurie has spoken to students, parents and other police agencies regarding Social Media and the effects of Cyberbullying, Sexting, and safe Internet use.

Officer Paul Estrada Cruz has been with the Wichita Police Department for over eight years. He began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer and specialized enforcement team called Special Community Action Team (SCAT) which focused on drugs and violent crimes. He was promoted to the Public Relations Unit where he works as the Public Information/Social Media Officer, and Liaison Officer for the Hispanic/Latino community of Wichita. Officer Cruz is the municipal government liaison for the radio, television, and print media. Aside from his years as an officer, he has an extensive background in journalism of which he obtained prior to joining the Wichita Police Department. Officer Cruz is known for his leadership, and passion for working with the communities of Kansas. He brings the experience of a former journalist for local television stations and someone who has worked with local non-profits, focusing on work in minority communities. Officer Cruz has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Wichita State University and over 14 years of experience in working with minority communities in Kansas.