Law Enforcement Insights Episodes

Police Officer Shortage, Is It A Crisis? Attorney, former Law Enforcement Officer and author Lance J. LoRusso is our guest. While working as a police officer he went to Law School. In addition to many facets of law, he represents law enforcement officers across the country. In his spare time he is also an author and has written several books, including his latest novel “Hunting Of Men”. In addition to his book, he talks about the current state of affairs for law enforcement officers, plus the na...

Police Officer Shot Twice, Including The Face, She Chased And Caught The Suspects. Police Officer Ann Marie Carrizales is our guest. She talks about the night she was shot during a car stop. Although shot twice, including once in the face, she was determined to make sure the suspects didn’t get away with it. Police Officer Ann Marie Carrizales made the decision, in spite of her injuries, to get back into her police car and pursue the shooters. She discusses the event, the heroic drive and determ...

Militarization Of Police. What Police Officers Can Learn From Special Forces. Robert Vaughan, retired U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sergeant and former Law Enforcement Officer is our guest. During his military service he was awarded the Silver Star and three Purple Heart medals. Robert talks about the causes of and need for military style tactics and weapons in civilian law enforcement. He also discusses the need for on going Special Forces inspired S.W.A.T. training. Never miss out on an epi...

Shot In The Head, Police Lieutenant Barely Survived. Abandoned By The Town and State Government. Retired Oologah Oklahoma Police Lt. Neill was shot in the head during a police pursuit. The shot caused him to lose control of the car, which led to a tremendous accident. Thanks to first reponders, medical trauma teams and miraculous intervention he survived. In spite of life long devastating injuries the Town and State Government have failed to take care of him and his family. Read more about him ...

How You Can Help Police K9s And Partners, their Special Work. Kyle Briley, a Career Police Officer and President of the Ga.Police K9 Foundation is our guest. He talks about many aspects of Police K9 work. From breeding, initial training, on going training, the various roles they perform, and the special bond between the K9s and their partners. Kyle also discusses the unique needs of K9 teams across our Country and how you can help. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast...

Tracy Melchior, television and film star, talks about her unique documentary project called “Police Work Is Anything But Monochrome”. In addition to being a star on many daytime soap operas, she is an author and activist. Tracy is also married to a career police officer. She talks about the realities that our officers and their families face. Tracy also discusses Hollywood’s misconceptions and portrayals of police. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to ou...

Police Shootings, Separating Facts From Fiction. The Investigation - Police Chief George Filenko joins us to talk about the facts and reality of investigating Officer Involved Shootings. While these shootings are not frequent, fiction and myths perpetuated in the reporting of these events still continue. He talks about the lengths that Departments go through to maintain transparency, while still conducting a thorough and complete investigation to get to the truth. From using outside agencies, to...

CBP and the Border Patrol, Some Heroes Wear Green. Career Border Patrol Agent Art Del Cueto talks about the realities of the crisis at our southern border. Art also discusses the bravery, heroism and threats that our Border Patrol face on a constant basis. He talks about the many humanitarian and rescue acts that are rarely reported by the news media. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podca...

Spreading Threats from Sanctuary Cities, Counties and States. Chuck Jenkins the Sheriff of Frederick County Md. is our guest. Sheriff Jenkins talks about the many threats associated with sanctuary city and county policies. He discusses how the sanctuary policies of nearby counties affects the safety of the residents of his County. Sheriff Jenkins also talks about the responsibilities Sheriffs have to make sure their citizens are safe. Photo of Sheriff Jenkins courtesy of FrederickNewsPost.com. ...

Threats from the Southern Border due to the Immigration Crisis. Sheriff Mark Lamb and Chief Deputy Matthew Thomas talk about their decades of law enforcement and first responder experience near our Country’s southern border. Unlike the mainstream news media they openly speak about the threats of violent crime, terrorism and the spread of dangerous drugs that is part of the immigration crisis. They also discuss how the immigration crisis is used by the Mexican Drug Cartels. Background song Hurri...

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...

Sheriff, Many Police Administrators Need To Follow His Lead. Ron Hain Sheriff of Kane County, a suburb of Chicago talks about the challenges and difficulties faced by law enforcement officers. He also talks about changes they have made to help take care of the mental and emotional well being of the members of his agency. We must take care of our citizens and our officers as well. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Da...

Deep Undercover Police Officer Fighting Violent Organized Crime. Working Deep Undercover To Tackle Violent Organized Crime. Retired Police Lieutenant Ray Hassett talks about his 3 year deep undercover assignment to infiltrate and take down a violent organized crime syndicate. From assuming a new identity, to leaving all signs of being affiliated with a Police Department, plus the challenges, difficulties and danger. Ray also talks about how this experience transitions to de escalation in Law Enf...

With the recent violence at so-called protests in American cities, and the threats of increasing violence from groups like Antifa, normal protests can turn into life and death battles quickly and without notice. Neil Pollock, is a retired Constable and Public Order Management Trainer and Tactical Advisor from The Metropolitan Police in London, UK. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letradio.com. Follow us...

Patrick Welsh is a Lawyer and retired Law Enforcement Officer. He was working as an assistant County Prosecutor before becoming a Police Officer in Dayton Ohio. His career in the Dayton Police Department spanned 26 years, during that time he worked in Patrol, Narcotics, and Investigations Division. He retired at the rank of Major. After retiring he joined the Colorado Springs Police Department for a few years working undercover investigating Human Trafficking cases. Interested in being a guest,...

Law Enforcement Agencies Forcing Out Injured Officers. Former Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputy Travis “TJ” Miller talks about his career ending injury. One of the most common in Law Enforcement and simple things that departments can do to decrease the frequency of these injuries. He talks about the lack of support that he and others receive from their agency. Plus, the surprising and successful career options he found after Law Enforcement. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising...

Sheriff's Deputies Retired, Now ID Channel TV Stars. Retired Sheriff J.B. Smith and retired Detectives Pamela Dunklin and Joe Rasco went from Law Enforcement Officers to stars of the new television show Lone Star Justice, on the Investigation Discovery Channel. They talk about their unique bond and history in Law Enforcement, plus the challenges of presenting an accurate as possible portrayal on the television show. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an e...

Investigating Homicides, Serial Killers and Baby Murderers. Doyle Burke, who witnessed his first murder at age 9, later became Ohio’s pre-eminent homicide investigator. He joins us to discuss the difficulties and misconceptions about investigating homicides. He also talks about two extreme murder cases, one involving a woman who murdered her baby with a microwave and the other was a group of serial spree killers. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an emai...

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...

Dr. Robert E. "Bob" Douglas Jr, is our guest. Prior to his 25 year career in Law Enforcement he was a US Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam. He has a Masters degree in Criminal Justice, continued his education to get his Doctorate, became a Pastor and dedicates his life to preventing Law Enforcement and First Responder suicides. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to leave an honest rating and, or, review it would be appreciated. Inter...

Do Police Officers Have The Same Constitutional Rights As Everyone Else? Lance LoRusso a former Law Enforcement Officer that went back to school to get his law degree is our guest. Known as the Blue Line Lawyer in part due to his legal representation of Law Enforcement Officers. Lance talks about Constitutional protections that apply and some that have been restricted for Law Enforcement Officers. Plus, he discusses how Departments and Jurisdictions are contributing to and in some cases causing ...

Politician Shut Down a Successful Police Task Force Unit. Former Police Detective Robert Young joins us to give a unique inside look into the operations of one of America’s most successful Drug Investigation Task Force Units. He sheds light on their extensive use of wiretaps to make massive seizures and arrests of upper echelon drug dealers. More importantly Robert explains how an elected politician got the unit and investigations shut down. Which resulted in increased violent crime in their are...

Self Defense and Use of Force Training for Police Officers. Amir Khillah states that widespread insufficient Use Of Force - Self Defense Training for Law Enforcement Officer makes our officers and communities less safe. Amir Khillah is a retired professional MMA fighter, is a registered Police Officer, Firefighter, and Medical First Responder. He has been a subject control instructor for Law Enforcement. Amir holds a Masters degree in Human Performance from Western Michigan University and a Bach...

Police Officer Fighting Crime, She Breaks Media Stereotypes. Rebecca Hendrix grew up in a dysfunctional family with one alcoholic parent and another in prison due to drug related crimes. She was determined to break that cycle to become a law enforcement officer. Rebecca has gone from fighting crime to fighting cancer. She has worked in Law Enforcement with deployments as a defense contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan. Don’t miss her inspiring story of determination to change her life and to return...