Law Enforcement Insights Episodes

NYPD In Afghanistan, School Threat They Stopped Before The Attack. During the Afghanistan War, a few New York reporters were kidnapped. As a member of the NYPD, he was deployed to Afghanistan to locate and help rescue a reporter. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest episodes and news. Retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith is our guest. He doesn't share details about the identity of the kidnapped reporter or the tactical aspects of the rescue, but ...

Close Call Sniper Shooting and Saving Lives as a Reserve Sheriff. He had a very close call with the Beltway Snipers, exiting a restaurant just a few moments before another person was shot by the Snipers. He shares his harrowing experience during the Beltway sniper attacks. Plus the efforts that he and other Deputies went to save lives. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest and other social media platforms. He was a reserve part-time deputy and worked without pay...

Are State Prison Policies Unsafe For Corrections Officers and Inmates? We all know that State Prisons can be very dangerous places. But are prison policies in the State of Nevada placing corrections officers in vulnerable positions? Do they increase the risk of injury for both officers and inmates? Our guest says yes. He recalls an incident in the Las Vegas area of Nevada where he was injured during a violent cell extraction and forced medication routine with an inmate. This attack left him with...

Police In Baltimore, Four Gun Fights. Impact of TV News. Special Episode. The intense and often misunderstood world of a Baltimore Police Officer. This episode sheds light on the trauma and realities faced by cops in Baltimore, debunking the myths spread by TV news and social media like Facebook and Instagram about police work in American cities. In this special episode John J. Wiley sits down with Abby Ellsworth on her "On Being A Police Officer" podcast to share his harrowing experiences duri...

TV Show About Gangs, California Police Warnings. Retired L.A.S.D. Gang Expert talks about the alarming growth of violent criminal gangs across America. Retired Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) Sgt. Richard Valdemar, a renowned expert on gang violence. Tells shocking truths and crucial warnings about the rise of violent gangs across Southern California and the rest of the USA. Richard Valdemar, who retired in 2004 after a 33-year career with the LASD, brings his extensive experienc...

Journey From Trauma Surgeon to Police Officer: His Amazing Story. We explore the remarkable journey an orthopedic trauma surgeon took and also became a police officer. He maintained his medical - surgical career including trauma care while also being a police officer. Based in the Chicago, Illinois, area his career transitioned dramatically following a tragic incident that shook the nation. Available as a free podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms. Dr. ...

Dallas Police To TV Star on First 48, To a Salt Water Fishing Captain. The Forensic Interview. Starting as a police officer in Dallas, he rose to become a Homicide Detective and later gained fame as a TV star on the A&E series "First 48". Renowned for his forensic interview expertise, he retired from the Dallas Police Department to teach forensic interviewing to Federal Agents. Simultaneously, he pursued his passion for saltwater fishing and now works as a charter boat captain in Georgia. Listen...

What it's like to be a Police Officer. I was a guest on WGN Radio, The Karen Conti Show. Special Episode. What traits make for a great police officer? What character traits prevent some people from being good police officers? Does a College Degree make a better police officer. Police use of deadly force, shootings. My reaction to the so-called controversy regarding Chicago Police firing 91 rounds in 41 seconds during a car stop. In this special episode I was a guest on the Karen Conti Radio Sho...

Cop to Homicide Detective to ATF. His Lung Cancer from the WTC after 9-11, To On Scene at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. He weathered a tumultuous career marked by adversity and trauma. From battling lung cancer stemming from his Ground Zero efforts post 9/11 to confronting the horrors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, Peter Forcelli's journey is a testament to resilience. Despite facing backlash and personal hardships, Forcelli emerg...

Police Shootings Explained, Politicians Often Make It Worse. Special Episode. With a focus on debunking misconceptions around terms like "excessive force" and "police brutality," Lance sheds light on the legal boundaries governing law enforcement actions. He also highlights how responses from departments and cities can escalate rather than resolve such incidents. Available in Apple Podcasts or most major podcast platforms. Attorney Lance LoRusso, a former law enforcement officer turned practici...

Life For Police Officer's Families, His Badge, My Story. Life for police officers and their families, their spouses is a very unique journey, filled with both joy and hardship. The traumas and dangers of the job can have a profound impact on the officer, the family and their spouses. Listen to this for free in Apple Podcasts or most major podcast platforms. Vicki Gustafson is our guest, married to Jay, a dedicated law enforcement officer in Texas, this life has been her story, her book, her tes...

Mayhem on the Mountain and The Walking Tall Murder Mystery. The harrowing tale of his days as a rookie West Virginia State Trooper, thrust into the midst of mayhem on the mountain. What began as a simple call for a robbery at a hotel soon escalated into a hostage situation and ultimately, murder. The perpetrators, a married couple, plunged the narrative into a realm reminiscent of Hollywood thrillers, yet this was stark reality. #Free #Podcast #Radio Oakley Dean Baldwin joins John Jay Wiley. Am...

US History's Worst Mass Killing, Las Vegas, His Police Career. A seasoned Police Officer with a dedicated career in Nevada, found himself thrust into the heart of history's worst mass killing on American soil. The Mandalay Bay massacre in Las Vegas, Nevada, etched a permanent scar upon his psyche and the collective consciousness of the nation. Listen to the #Free #Podcast from the National #Radio Show. Off duty, Allyn Goodrich responded to the harrowing call for assistance that fateful October ...

Stopping Mass Shootings, Is It Possible? We talk about the escalating crisis of mass shootings in America and how they have ignited urgent conversations about prevention and response strategies. We explore the core of the issue, we delve into actionable measures to combat the epidemic of mass killings. In particular the Washington Navy Yard and Holocaust Museum shootings. #Free #Podcast #Radio We're joined by Katherine Schweit, a retired FBI agent renowned for her exhaustive investigations into...

Do Blue Lives Matter in NYC, How About the United States? Special Episode. Exposing the Reality of Policing in NYC Amidst Political Turmoil. In the heart of New York City, amidst its towering skyline and bustling streets, lies a truth often overshadowed by mainstream media narratives and political agendas, the stark reality of policing amidst mounting challenges. Here, the voices of Dr. Darrin Porcher, a retired NYPD Lieutenant, and Joseph Imperatrice, a seasoned NYPD Sergeant, emerge as beacons...

Police and Car Stops, Drugs, Guns and Safety Explained. Special Episode. Police and Car Stops, Drugs, Guns and Safety Explained. Why Police Officers Do What They Do on Car Stops And Dangerous Criminal Interdiction Stops. Do you accidentally show the signs of a smuggler, raising police suspicion. #Free #Podcast #Radio Police interdiction teams, composed of specially trained officers, deputies, and troopers, supported by canine units, are strategically positioned across Georgia's highways and int...

NYPD Officers Experience at the WTC and Morale Problems. Special Episode. A retired NYPD Detective and first responder during the 9/11 terror attacks, possesses a wealth of experience garnered from serving in multiple boroughs of NYC and various commands. Despite sustaining a disabling injury in the line of duty, he continues to advocate for police and for truthfulness in the news media. #Free #Podcast #Radio David Chianese transitioned to the auto industry while maintaining a fervent dedicatio...

Police Officer Violently Attacked, Shock from the City. Special Episode. L.A.P.D. Officer Shares Horrific Tale of Assault: Betrayal by City of Los Angeles. In a shocking turn of events, a dedicated police officer of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has come forward to reveal the harrowing details of a vicious assault that left her disabled for life. Listen to the #Free #Podcast from the National #Radio Show. Bri Kaplan, a resilient member of the force, was tragically attacked, resulting...

Cop Killer Paroled, The Hearing for Them and Others. Insight into crucial parole proceedings as an Alternate Parole Board member for the New Jersey State Parole Board, Dr. Paitakes brings to bear his extensive 50-year background, which includes stints as a probation officer, esteemed professor at Seton Hall University, and author. Listen to the #Free #Podcast from the National #Radio Show. Recalling a grim chapter in New Jersey's annals, Dr. Paitakes revisits a fateful summer night in 1963 when...

Police Officers Killed, Violence, Trauma During His Career. His Police Career involved a lot of violence and murders of Police Officers. As a Seattle Police Officer, pervasive violence and trauma accompanied Officer Jeremy Wade. In the early stages of his career, a fellow officer met a tragic end, and their trainee was left wounded by gunfire. A month later, a sinister ambush claimed the lives of four Lakewood Police Officers in a coffee shop. Tragically, a Deputy from a neighboring agency also ...

Stay Safe Around Criminals, Attacked While Working in Prisons. Much of her career was spent studying psychopaths, sociopaths, criminally insane, serial criminals in the California Jails and Prisons. During one assessment at a state-locked psychiatric hospital, she experienced a violent attack by an inmate, an incident she candidly shares alongside other instances of adversity. Drawing from these encounters, Dr. Dobson imparts invaluable tips to stay safe when dealing with individuals exhibiting ...

Arresting Corrupt Officers First Day As US Marshal. Plus, Anti terrorism mission overseas to Middle East. One of them was killed on 9-11. Arresting two Law Enforcement Officers on my first day as the US Marshal marked the beginning of an extraordinary Federal career. This journey led me to undertake anti-terrorism missions overseas in the Middle East, where one of my colleagues fell victim to the 9/11 terror attacks. Astonishingly, the echoes of those tragic events persist, with some of the same...

Do Police Have Compassion? Yes, It's Rarely Reported. He talks about compassion during a SWAT call out. Compassion for the family member of the suspect that was shot and killed. Plus compassion for the sniper officer that was forced to shoot to save lives. Compassion in Law Enforcement has been an integral part of the job. It has been part of the decision making and handling of calls for all police officers, sheriff's, constables, troopers across the Country. #Free #Podcast #Radio In exploring ...

State and US Government Shock, Police Officer Almost Killed. In an unexpected assault that transpired in Connecticut, Jill Kidik, a devoted officer with the Hartford Police Department, experienced a life-altering incident. Answering a disturbance call on May 17, 2018, in a downtown Hartford apartment, Officer Kidik found herself the target of a violent attack. The assailant, a resident of the apartment, left her unconscious after multiple stabbings in the neck and other parts of her torso. Liste...