In this riveting episode of the **Real Estate Jerky Podcast**, hosts Mike Kelly and Ed Parcaut welcome Sheriff Jeff Dirkse to dive deep into a multifaceted discussion surrounding crime, market trends, and safety measures.
**Key Topics:**
🔹 **Illegal Marijuana Grows:** 
– The hidden dangers of illegal pesticides in unregulated grows.
🔹 **Illegal Firearms & Asset Forfeiture:**
– The challenges surrounding the sale and distribution of confiscated firearms and cash.
– Sheriff Dirkse’s insights into the complexities of asset forfeiture and returning stolen property.
🔹 **Social Media & Crime Statistics:**
– How social media only showcases a fragment of law enforcement activities.
– A deep dive into the accuracy of crime rates and statistics, including improvements in homicide resolutions.
🔹 **Water Safety Concerns:**
– Increasing incidents and fatalities due to risky behaviors in water bodies.
– Emphasis on the importance of wearing life jackets and adhering to safety protocols.
🔹 **Market Insights:**
– Mike Kelly and Ed Parcaut discuss the current real estate landscape, national inventory levels, and the impact of political decisions on market trends.
– A shift in commission structures and advice for new agents navigating the evolving market.
🔹 **Gang Activity & Local Crime:**
– Sheriff Dirkse addresses gang presences like MS-13 and Indian gang extortion tactics, highlighting trends in Modesto and surrounding areas.
🔹 **Political Commentary:**
– The intriguing rise in politicians’ wealth, celebrity endorsements, and the impact of public figures’ political opinions.
🔹 **Listener Engagement:**
– Encouragement to read “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” stay financially informed, and connect with hosts for real estate inquiries.
**Key Contacts & Resources:**
– Mike Kelly: 209-968-5633
– Ed Parcaut: 209-404-1915
– Email: radio@RealestateJerky.com
**Broadcast Schedule:**
– Saturdays at noon and Sundays at 10:00 a.m. on Power Talk 1360 KFIV.
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