Mental Health Episodes

State Trooper Brother Died By Suicide. Changed Him as a Cop and in Life Jim Banish a 20+ year patrol officer for the Warren County New York Sheriff’s Office is our guest. In 2008 his life and career took on a whole new path after his brother Lt. Joseph Banish NYSP took his life on April 1st. For several years after his life became very tumultuous and he was suffering from deep depression directly related to his job and the traumas that he had experienced over his career. Jim talks about his brot...

Deputy Sheriff Lost To Suicide, She Says His Agency Wasn’t There For Them. Deputy Homero Calderon died by suicide in 2018. Sharonda Calderon, talks about the death of her husband and how she feels that the agency wasn’t there for them. She shares the details of the days and months before his death. Plus, when he reached out for help, she feels that the agency abandoned them. Sharonda talks about the heartbreaking details of his death on the station parking lot, where he had been for days, with l...

Trauma for Police Officers And Other First Responders. Cathy and Javier Bustos, a married couple, have both been law enforcement officers with more than 45 years combined experience. During their police careers they have both been through several traumaticincidents. They discuss the solutions they have found that helped them as individuals and as a couple. Cathy and Javi also talk about their passion for helping law enforcement officers, other first responders with their work as “That Peer Suppo...

Traumas And Stress as a State Trooper, Became A Top Charity Fundraiser. The scars created by his career in the Md.State Police nearly cost him everything, including his marriage. George Wooden talks about the long term effects caused by years of trauma and stress. He also discusses how this affected him and his family. George talks about his ongoing efforts to recover and how he uses this to fuel his passion to help non profits and charities worldwide. Background song Hurricane is used with per...

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 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...

Police Officer Brother's Death By Suicide. John Preston is a Marine Corps Veteran, a career firefighter and a singer - songwriter. In addition to serving our Country and his community, he uses his music and his energy to help prevent Veteran, Law Enforcement and First Responder suicide. He remembers his brother, Police Sergeant Mike Preston, who died by suicide. His Brother’s death inspired his song “Superman Falls” and he says saved his life. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or adverti...

Deputy Sheriff Survived a Gunfight then Spiraled Out of Control. Brian Regan, a former Brevard County Florida Sheriff’s Deputy talks about an incident that ended in a deadly shootout. He talks about the shooting, the immediate events afterwards and how is life eventually began to spiral out of control. The effects of the trauma from the event, led to the end of his career and had profound effects on his mental health. Brian also talks about his mission to help First Responders, Law Enforcement O...

Police Sergeant's Death By Suicide And The Shocking Response From His Department. He was a Sergeant with the Kansas City Kansas Police Department, where he served for more than 15 years. His name was Brett Doolittle and he died by suicide. Lindsey, his widow, talks about the police related stress and symptoms that lead to his death, the incident and the shocking response from the Department. Lindsey also talks about the book she wrote about suicide and her mission to help others. Interested in ...

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...

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...

Stress in Police Officer Family, Movie "American Sniper" Inspired Their Foundation. She was an EMT, and her spouse is a Police Officer. She is part of a first responer family and talks about the stresses, both emotional, physical and financial that first responder families face. When her EMT career was cut short by health problems, she watched the movie "American Sniper" with her police officer husband. Watching the movie and seeing how the stress impacted their marriage she decided to do someth...

Blue Line Holistic Doctor, Dr. Gabbriella A.G. "You protect me, my job is to protect you." Have you heard the old song "Put The Lime In The Coconut" by Harry Nilsson? In the classic tune a mixture of Lime and Coconut would make you feel better. Have you heard of Bulletproof coffee? The old saying you are what you eat holds true.In this special episode of the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast Dr. Gabbriella gives simple tips on how eating differently can help combat the high stress of ...

Unspoken Dangers And Damage of Police and Sheriff Career. Drinking, depression, divorce and the dark days. Patrick Cullinan, a retired law enforcement officer, talks about his struggles from the often unspoken effects experienced by many working in a Law Enforcement career. He also discusses how he overcame those serious life threatening problems and how his work at Southern States PBA helps other LEOs. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to le...

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...

Trauma, He was a Police Officer, Nurse, EMT and Combat Vet. Michael "Mike" Zannitto is a retired police officer. He is a combat Veteran and served as a US Navy Combat Corpsman. He is also an EMT and a Nurse. As a Navy Combat Corpsman, an EMT, a Nurse and a retired Police Officer He Has Seen And Experienced Countless Incidents of Violence and Trauma. Through his organization PeaceKeepersForLife.com he has turned his attention to helping other first responders and veterans. If you enjoy the show,...