Trauma Recovery Episodes

Dreaded 911 Calls, Emergency Dispatchers Trauma. Diana Register a career 911 Dispatcher, who lost her police officer husband is our guest. Diana wrote the bestselling book, “Grief Life” and has also written numerous articles for Law Enforcement Today. Diana talks about the most dreaded dispatch calls and experiences. She speaks candidly about the death of her husband and the traumas associated with being a 911 dispatcher. Diana also discusses the lack of benefits and improper classification of d...

Murders and Death. Police Officer's Trauma, When It Becomes Too Much. Everyone working in Law Enforcement or as a first responder has a breaking point. Former New Orleans Police Officer Dylan Warter joins us to talk about his career in law enforcement and why he walked away. He talks about and remembers Officer Daryle Holloway, End Of Watch 06-20-2015. Dylan also discusses the after effects of experiencing so much violence as a Police Officer in New Orleans. If you enjoy the show, please tell a...

Nightmare Attack on a Police Officer Caused Him To Spiral Out Of Control. Former Janesville Wisconsin Police Officer Andrew Smith talks about the "nightmarish" assault, when his service weapon failed to fire. He talks about how his life began to spiral out of control afterwards, which eventually led to his resignation from the force. Andrew hopes that by sharing his story, he can help prevent other officers from going down the same path of self destruction. If you enjoy the show, please tell a ...

Career Police Officer Jonathan Hickory talks about the stress of working in Law Enforcement and how that led to a dependence on alcohol. He discusses how that abuse spiraled into his own struggles with alcoholism. Jonathan details how his alcoholic condition nearly ended his career and marriage. Most importantly he talks about how recovery saved both his marriage and LEO career. In addition to policing Jonathan has written a book about his journey, to try to help others that struggle with alcoho...

Kevin Rouse a career Firefighter and EMT talks about the critical mass casualty incident that caused his physical lifelong injury. He also discusses the mental injury, PTSD, that he received from decades of horrific events. Plus, his ongoing battle with the local government to receive his pension. Don’t miss the details of how he and others were able to get their State to change the law for first responders with PTSD. Since his injuries, Kevin dedicates his life to helping injured First Responde...

Police Officer Eric Brennan talks about the murder of his cousin Police Officer Amy Caprio, the impact and personal loss and the murder of Officer Jason Schneider, another Officer in his Department. Plus, he talks about the Police Emerald Society of Baltimore, what it does in Baltimore and Nationally for both Officers and the community. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here an...

Deputy Sheriff Shot Many Times and Left To Die, Barely Survived. Bobby Dupree, retired Sheriff's Deputy from Texas is our guest. Bobby talks about when he was shot multiple times at point blank range on a car stop. Before he could find out that the driver was a serial rapist, the suspect opened fire and shot him multiple times and left to die on the side of the road. Bobby talks about his near death experience, his lengthy and traumatic medical treatments and the long road to get to where he is ...

Nick Gore talks about his many years of Drug Addiction, felony arrests and the harm he did to others. He explains how he progressed into hardcore addiction and how he got clean and sober. Nick dedicates his life to helping others, with a primary focus on helping First Responders and Military Veterans with substance abuse and PTSD. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scrol...

Police Officer Trauma, Investigating Sex Crimes Against Children. Police Officer Marc Miller talks about psychological injuries caused by the many years of trauma experienced as a Police Officer. In particular the devastating effects of investigating sex crimes against children. He speaks candidly about his battles with and recovery from PTSD. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click ...

Dogs Helping Police Officers and First Responders with PTSD, Training. Jeff Gettings a professional life long dog trainer is our guest. Jeff talks about his organization, comprised of him and his team of professional dog trainers and active and retired Law Enforcement officers that train and provide service dogs to LEOs with PTSD. Jeff also talks about their mission to save shelter dogs and train them to be service dogs. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe...

Police Officers and First Responder Mountain Retreats. Trauma and Stress Treatment. Tina Jaeckle, Crisis - Critical Incident - Trauma Counselor for several law enforcement agencies is our guest. Tina talks about her Blue Ridge Heroes Haven retreats and mountain cabin rentals for first responders. She also talks about the need for continued growth of best practices policies for first responders when dealing with critical incident traumatic incidents. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enfor...

Kevin Hicks, a former EMT for the city of Louisville, Kentucky is our guest. Kevin talks about the physical injuries and debilitating PTSD that he suffered on the job. He also talks about how he has been abandoned by the City, his agency, the union and workers compensation. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Be sure to check out our website. ...

Kay Reyna, wife of retired NC State Trooper Umberto Reyna is our guest. Kay talks about the line of duty accident that caused her husband's permanent and severe traumatic brain injury. She also talks about the unbelievable way that the North Carolina State Highway Patrol have abandoned her and Umberto. In addition to the conversation regarding the care of a TBI family member, she discusses the shocking treatment by Workers Compensation. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk P...

Police Officer Shot 6 Times and Died Twice During Surgery. Miracle Survival. Retired Police Detective Mario Oliveira talks about the incident when he was shot 6 times, point blank and died twice during surgery. He talks about the struggles that injured law enforcement officers face after debilitating line of duty injuries. Mario also discusses how he tries to help others with the Violently Injured Police Officers Organization. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast sub...

Police Officer and Family Abused By Workers Compensation and their Government. April Phillips, wife of retired Officer Richard Phillips is our guest. April talks about the line of duty accident that caused her husband's Traumatic Brain Injury. She also discusses, how her family struggles due to the repeated pattern of abuse and lack of care from Workers Compensation in Pennsylvania. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never mo...

Police Officer Suicide, Max Scherzer. Told by His Widow. April Scherzer, widow of Officer Max Scherzer is our guest. April talks about her husband's suicide, PTSD and the factors that may have contributed. Plus, she talks about life for her and her children afterwards and what all of us should be doing. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Be su...

Police Officer's Throat was slit, PTSD after and First Responder Cruises. Retired NYC Transit Police Officer Christine McIntyre returns to the show. She talks about her long and successful recovery from P.T.S.D. after a near death knife attack. Plus, Peter Enns from CESail.com joins us to discuss their incredible First Responder Cruises for First Responders, their families and friends. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, nev...

Motorcycle Police Officer’s Wreck, Devastating Injuries and Addiction. Retired Montgomery County Maryland Police Officer Tammy Hardy joins us on the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show. Tammy talks about the line of duty motorcycle accident that nearly took her leg. She also discusses how the more than 20 surgeries led to a demoralizing addiction to Opiate pain pills. Plus, how she is using her nightmare to help others. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is...