Trauma Recovery Episodes

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...

Retired New York City Transit Police Officer Christine McIntyre is our guest. Christine talks about the brutal knife attack, the assailant slit her throat, that almost took her life. She explains her long and courageous struggle to recover physically, emotionally and mentally. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. 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 e...

Sheriff Sergeant's Life and Recovery After Hitting Rock Bottom. Joey Rafferty a retired Sheriff's Sergeant talks about his life and recovery after hitting rock bottom as a result of PTSD and alcohol abuse. Joey talks about the program that helped save his life. Plus, his quest to help save the lives of First Responders and others that struggle with substance abuse and PTSD. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Hor...

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...

Australian Police Officer PTSD, Retired, His Recovery and Mission. Shaun O'Gorman a retired Australian Police Officer, recovering from PTSD. He is from Queensland is our guest. He states that American media distorts the truth about gun violence and crime in Australia... it is still a problem. Do Police "Down Under" face the same problems and difficulties as American Law Enforcement? Plus, a frank conversation about P.T.S.D. It's a problem for First Responders and Military in Australia too. Foll...

Police Officer Survived An Ambush Shooting and Protecting K9 Heroes. Miami Gardens Florida Police Officer David Starling talks about surviving multiple gunshot wounds. He was targeted and ambushed for being a uniformed Police Officer. Plus Staci Goveia from Protecting K- Heroes talks about her mission to supply ballistic vests and Narcan first aid kits to K9 units across the United States and abroad. Learn how you can help their efforts by donating or by attending their Brothers In Blue Bash C...

Police Officer PTSD, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Protection. Deborah Louise Ortiz shares her dramatic story about recovery from Law Enforcement related PTSD. Plus, she talks about Code 9 Project's focus on raising awareness about PTSD. They also provide education, support and viable self-help tools to all Public Safety Personnel and their families for the purpose of managing and reducing the compressive stress effects, such as PTSD and suicide. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship...

Police Officer's Traumatic Brain Injury Caused Retirement. Shaun Smotherman, retired Corpus Christi Police Officer discusses Traumatic Brain Injury. T.B.I. is a lesser known, but critical risk to the health of First Responders and Law Enforcement Officers. Plus, he talks about the difficulties of living with this life long disability caused by repeated concussions. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letrad...

Police Officer Shot, Injured During an ambush. Fight with the Town Government.Retired Mahomet Il. Officer Jeremy Scharlow. Shot and permanently injured during an ambush. He was fired by his agency, before he was eventually retired. Fighting a violent criminal and Town Government afterwards to survive. 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 on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Backgr...

Police Officer Shot Many Times, Barely Survived, Tells His Powerful Story. Officer Down - Matt Pearce tells his story of survival and recovery. He was shot multiple times, including the attempted assassination shot to his head. Matt Pearce discusses his long road to recovery and his return to full duty status in the Fort Worth Texas Police Department. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letradio.com. Follo...

Police Officer PTSD Recovery and Helping others. A retired Cop's story. Chris Orton, retired Detective Travis County Sheriff's Officer joins us to discuss his recovery from and how he helps others to recover from PTSD. 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. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@...

Surviving Against the Odds, Shot Multiple Times: Retired Police Officer Stacy Lee's Astonishing Journey. In this gripping episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast we delve into the harrowing story of a courageous police officer, named Stacy Lee. She endured a life-altering experience when she was shot multiple times. Join us as she shares the unimaginable events that unfolded on that fateful night, when this officer was shot multiple times in the line of duty. Through exclusiv...

Police Officer PTSD and TBI, Family After A Severe Injury. Law Enforcement Today Radio Show. A powerful conversation about life for the family after a severe line of duty injury. Daily life for the family impacted by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. Our guest, who wishes to remain anonymous gives insight into the struggles for the family and the retired Police Officer in a way that no one else could. Brought to you by Galls. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend ...

Police Officer Suicides Combatting Deaths and Raising Awareness. With Karen Rodwill Solomon, Author and Founder of Honor Them and Blue Help. An open and honest discussion about preventing Law Enforcement Suicides, the causes and prevention. Be sure to check out our website. 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. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunitie...

Charles "Chuck" Schneider joins us to discuss the memory of his son Officer Jason Schneider, End Of Watch August 28, 2013, Baltimore County Police Department. In addition to sharing the painful and emotional details of Jason Schneider's murder. Chuck also talks about The Blue Valor Foundation that raises money for the educational needs of the children of fallen Officers. Be sure to check out our website. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to ...

Police Officers Killed, Widow and The Family Afterwards. Line of duty deaths and the Family afterwards. Kim Abato Deachilla joins us to discuss the Line of Duty Death of her first husband, Baltimore Police Officer William J. "Billy" Martin. Kim explains the process of coping with the murder of her husband, the departmental funeral and starting her life over for her and her son Patrick. Kim's current husband Paul, is a retired Baltimore Police Officer. Plus their son Patrick is now a Baltimore Po...

Retired Police Officer, Burned Severely, His Inspired Life. Retired Phoenix Police Officer Jason Schechterle is our guest. You may have seen Jason in early episodes of the television show "The First 48". Jason experienced catastrophic injuries when his Patrol Car erupted into flames after an accident. Jason talks about living an inspired life, in spite of extreme adversity. Don't miss this interview with an inspirational man. Be sure to check out our website. If you enjoy the show, please tell...

Retired Police Officer's Struggles With Physical and Mental Injuries. Law Enforcement Today Radio Show with a special guest a retired Police Officer who wants to remain anonymous.This retired officer discusses an incident where he was beaten almost to death, his injuries, PTSD and the ongoing struggle afterwards. Be sure to check out our website. 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 apprecia...