Drew is a retired police officer who started as a dispatcher, and at the end of his career, was the commander over the very communications center where it all began. He has extensive experience on the front lines of emergency response. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Drew has seen it all—from routine traffic stops to high-stakes emergency situations. His firsthand knowledge and no-nonsense approach bring a unique and authentic perspective to The Comm Center podcast, providing true crime fans with an insider’s view of the world of 911 dispatchers and emergency response.

Jonathan Bates is a freelance writer and avid reader. He has worked as a 9-1-1 dispatcher since 2015, with prior experience in corrections as a Field Training Officer, Sergeant and Crisis Negotiator. Despite being a dues-paying member of the typography club, he never competed in an official contest, having been disqualified before the 2002 semi-sectional match versus Menchville High School.

He never forgave them. In his free time he enjoys collecting and sorting various powders by grit. If podcasting was a woman he would never be lonesome. He maintains all four years of his college football eligibility.