First Responder Stories Episodes

NYC Police Officer At Ground Zero. Retired NYPD Detective David Chianese talks about the realities and trauma of working for days at the WTC after the 9/11 terror attack. He discusses the memories and nightmares that never go away. David also talks about how the politicians and some command staff that are ruining the N.Y.P.D. and ultimately making the city less safe for all of it’s citizens and visitors. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never mi...

Ambushed And Shot For Being A Uniformed Police Officer. Police Sergeant Charles Lowe talks about the night he was working in uniform, when he was targeted in an ambush attack. He talks about being in a fight for his life, during a gun battle from the front seat of his car. Charles discusses both the physical and emotional recovery for him and his family. Plus, Charles talks about how this incident and his recovery afterward has inspired him to help law enforcement officers and others affected by...

Service Dogs Life Savers For Cops, First Responders and Veterans with PTSD? Kevin Doncaster talks about his experiences in combat as a U.S. Marine. He also discusses his respect and appreciation for Law Enforcement Officers, plus the similarities and differences between the experiences of law enforcement officers, first responders and combat veterans. He talks about the life saving mission of Warhawk P.T.S.D. Service Dogs. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurric...

PTSD Care for Police Officers, First Responders and Veterans. Samuel King is a combat veteran who has served in the U.S. Marine Corps and Army. After his military experience he chose to pursue studies in social work, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). He helps law enforcement, first responders and veterans who struggle with mental health challenges; trauma, depression, grief , and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He explains E.M.D.R. and the range of treatment options they offer ...

When Police Officers See Too Much Trauma? Call Me Trooper. PTSD. C. K. Roberts a retired State Trooper talks about his life as a Law Enforcement Officer. He discusses some of the horrifying traumatic incidents that he handled as a Trooper. C. K. explains the devastating effects of Post Traumatic Stress from these events and how it changed his life. He also talks about how this motivated him to write a book about his life as a State Trooper. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Back...

Shot On SWAT Call Severely Injured Sergeant And Their Uncertain Future. Police Sergeant Matthew Schoolfield was shot multiple times with a rifle, during a SWAT call out. He talks about the incident when he was shot. Matthew discusses the severity of his catastrophic injuries, the lengthy recovery process for him and his family and the uncertain future he has with his department. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dar...

Shot To Pieces - Retired NYPD Michael O'Keefe. During his career he was shot at a dozen times. In one particular arrest the suspect tried to kill him. During the life or death battle over a gun, he was forced to shoot the suspect, who died from the injuries. The reaction from the Mayor at the time, and the news media reports led to riots. Politicians pursued a homicide investigation against Michael, who was eventually cleared by a Grand Jury. Don't miss this riveting interview with Michael O'Kee...

Trauma, Violence and Stress the Long Term Effects. Jessie Holton is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, he was a law enforcement officer in the Brevard County Florida Sheriff's Office for many years, before joining the Bozeman Montana Police Department as a Police Officer. Jessie talks about the short and long term effects of repeated stress and violent trauma and how this motivates him to help others. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with perm...

Deputy Sheriff Shot, Lost An Eye And Needed A Miracle Transplant To Save His Life. Sheriff Sgt. Davd James talks about the attack when he was shot 5 times by a 16 year old. He lost one eye, much of the vision in the other eye and in addition to his other injuries he developed kidney failure. His first transplant failed after a few years. He received his life saving transplant under miraculous and heroic circumstances. Plus, he talks about his mission to help first responders. Interested in bein...

Police Officer Shot, Blinded In A Gunfight, He Tells His Story. Retired Police Officer Robert DeNapoli got a call for an armed robbery at a jewelry store. When he arrived he was met by two suspects, one of which opened fire on him. Early in the gunfight Robert was blinded and his gun hand was injured. He wasn't able to see the felon, who continued to shoot him. Retired Officer DeNapoli stayed in the fight, he survived to help other police officers catastrophically injured by violence. Intereste...

State Trooper Brother Killed, Remembering Christopher Shea. US Marine Corps Veteran Timothy Shea talks about the line of duty death of his brother Delaware State Trooper Christopher Shea. He discusses the similar problems that Military Veterans and Law Enforcement Officers face. Timothy also talks about his non profit and his extreme running that promotes awareness about PTSD and suicide prevention for Law Enforcement Officers. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportuniti...

Police Officer Stabbed and Her Throat Was Slit, with 911 Audio. Retired Police Officer Tells Her Story. Hartford Police Officer Jill Kidik was stabbed multiple times, her throat and trachea were slit and one of her tear ducts was ripped out during a sudden and totally unexpected assault. It was a routine call for service that left her in a fight for her life. She talks about the attack, her near death experience, the physical and emotional recovery and her valiant efforts to try to return to ser...

Deputy Sheriff Survived A Murder Attempt, Only To Fight His Agency and County. Retired Sheriff’s Corporal Eddie Richardson talks about the incident where a suspect tried to murder him with a motor vehicle. He survived but the suspect did not. He talks about the permanent devastating injuries that caused his retirement. Eddie also discusses the lengthy battles he had to fight with the agency and County that he worked for and almost died for. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or...

Died Twice, Sheriff's Deputy Shot Left Paralyzed And Still Serves. Detective Dan Brite was shot by a heavily armed and suicidal man on a SWAT call out. The high power rifle round entered through the side of his vest, causing catastrophic, life threatening injuries. He died twice during emergency treatment, the trauma medical team brought him back from death. Dan was left paralyzed from the waist down. Dan talks about the incident, the struggle to survive and recover and why he feels it is so imp...

Travis Browning is an active duty law enforcement officer and one of the members of Heroes Behind The Line. He talks about the mission of Heroes Behind The Line, which is first responders helping first responders. Their network provides peer support, critical incident debriefing and much more. Travis talks about the difficulties of being a law enforcement officer and first responder. He also discusses how he has learned to deal with the traumatic incidents they face. Be sure to check out our we...

Hector Delgado, retired federal Law Enforcement Officer, retired US. Navy and former SEAL is our guest. He has taken his experience as a SEAL and Law Enforcement Officer and dedicates his life to trying to protect children at school. We discuss how he dedicates himself to saving lives in active shooters at schools and other locations, plus his experience in Law Enforcement and the Military. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and produ...

Former Police Officers Working To Help First Responders. Kimberly DeFiori and Sara Laszaic join us to discuss their Law Enforcement experience. Plus, what they've learned in their police careers that dives them to help first responders. Learn about the Badges United Foundation and how they have dedicated their lives to increased wellness for all first responders. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a w...

Police Officer and an MMA Fighter. She Tells Her Story. Career Law Enforcement Officer and Professional Invicta FC Fighter Ashley "Smashley" Cummins is our guest. Ashley dedicates all her pro MMA fights to fallen Law Enforcement Officers and their families. She talks about her experience as a Law Enforcement Officer in St. Louis and the San Diego area. She talks about losing fellow officers that were killed in the line of duty and how she dedicates her fights to the fallen. Ashley also talks abo...

Saving Children, Police Officers and First Responders with Roll Call Training. Rich Wistocki, retired Naperville Il. Police Officer talks about saving children from cyber predators both on the job and after with Roll Call Training. He also discusses how he uses Roll Call training to help Law Enforcement Officers and first responders struggling with PTSD and substance abuse problems. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode o...

The death of Police K9 Baron inspired a charitable movement and organization. Debbie Johnson joins us on the show and explains how the death of Police K9 Baron inspired her to start K9s United. And more importantly, how you can help our K9 Law Enforcement Officers and their handlers. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues ...

State Trooper Shot at 10 times and left to die on the side of the road. Dub Gillum was shot at 10 times and left to die on the side of the road. After numerous surgeries his sight was restored and he still serves his Community as a State Trooper. Plus, former Officer Jennifer Hill from the Wounded Blue joins us to talk about Norwalk Connecticut's horrible treatment of Officer Roselle after he was shot in the line of duty. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Hor...

Service dogs for Police Officers, Military and Other First Responders. Tammy from New Hope Assistance Dogs in Warren Pa., is our guest. She discusses the New Hope Assistance Dog program. They train and provide PTS and other needs service dogs for Law Enforcement, First Responder and Military. They also provide and train service dogs for children and others with special needs. Plus, Army Veteran Meegan Dennis joins us to talk about her new service dog. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Fac...

Deputy Sheriff Ambushed, Shot and Survived. He Tells His Story. Author and retired Sheriff's Detective Robert Rangel is our guest on the Law Enforcement Today Show. Robert was shot multiple times in an ambush. He talks about that horrible event and how it inspired his series of books. His books tell the stories of countless Law Enforcement Officers who were in extremely violent gunfights. Some of whom received horrific injuries and those that did not survive. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instag...

Police Officer Ambushed and Shot Which Caused Paralysis, Their Life After. Police Officer Jim Kuzak was shot multiple times in an ambush, which caused paralysis. Cris and Jim talk about their "new normal" life as a couple, and a family after his catastrophic injury. They also talk about their passion for helping other individuals, including Police Officers and their families after critical incidents. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permis...