Episodes

Are Police Officers Sheepdogs? The Differences. What Dog is a Sheep Dog? An inside look at the everyday heroes behind the badge. And why I don't think the label of sheepdogs really applies well to Police, Military and other First Responders. What are sheepdogs? Do we support them and their special needs? What is the difference? Unpacking the Myth of Police Officers as Sheepdogs. Are police officers still the “sheepdogs” they once were? Explore the question and discover why I don't agree in this...

Police Chief Murdered In Oregon, Officer's Actions That Day. Police Chief Ralph Painter, from Rainier, Oregon was shot and killed. He responded from neighboring Longview, Washington. The shooting, his response and how it affected his life's mission. From Odmp.org on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, "Chief Ralph Painter was shot and killed after responding to a local car stereo shop on Rock Crest Street in which a man was attempting to take a car that did not belong to him. When Chief Painter made co...

Police Officer Charged With Murder. Police Shootings and Close Calls. Daniel Carr is an active duty police officer, he talks about his close calls with shootings and his defense of Police Officer Christopher Schurr who has been Charged with Murder. Daniel Carr is our guest. He is an active duty police officer for a large agency in the southwest United States. Daniel talks about his own close calls with the use of deadly force, that almost led to shootings. He also discusses how this led to his ...

Police Officer Murdered In Texas. Special Episode This is a special episode of the Law Enforcement Today: Crime and Trauma Stories Podcast. The Murder of Police Officer Garrett Hull. Police Detective Mitchell Ellis of the Fort Worth Texas Police Department talks about the murder of his former teammate, friend and brother Police Officer Garrett Hull. He talks about the impact that his murder had on him, the department, his family and the City. Mitchell also talks about what type of Police Office...

Baltimore Police Officer's Life and Death Gunfight Ended His Career. Special Episode Shots fired. I Tell My Story On The Law Matters 1030 Radio Show and Podcast on KVOI AM Radio. In this special episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast John J Wiley is being interviewed by Sherry Harrison of the Law Matters 1030 Radio Show on KVOI-AM radio in Tucson. The violent, life and death incident that ended his police career. The 4 shootings that he was involved in during his police career, gun contro...

Overdoses and Drug Addiction In Her Family. The Police Response. Fortunately everyone survived and is sober now. Pamela states that Police Crisis Intervention Teams played a huge part in their successful resolution. Pamela Brinker is our guest. She talks about the two drug overdose incidents that involved two of her sons. Pamela talks about both incidents, and how the Police Crisis Intervention Teams helped tremendously. She also talks about her own journey and recovery after the drug addiction...

Police Officer's Shooting? Justified? Prison Sentence of 25 Years. Fair Trial? Keelin Darby, Police Sergeant is our guest. She talks about her husband, William Ben Darby’s 2018 Line Of Duty Police Shooting. It was ruled justified by the Department, yet he was tried, convicted and sentenced to prison. Was crucial exonerating evidence suppressed during the trial. Keelin tells her story of the incident, the days after. The trial, conviction and how the Gallagher’s Pipe Hitter Foundation is helping...

Police Officer's Shooting and Career. Toll on their Marriage and Her. Her story, the solutions they both found and their mission to help others. Brian Seitz retired from the Huntington Beach Police Department after a total of 32 years of service. During his police career he was involved in a fatal line of duty shooting. Linda Seitz, his spouse is our guest. Linda talks about the effects of the Trauma on her and the family. Plus she discusses how the overall stress from police work took it's tol...

Police Officers Daughter Started Blue Line Bears at 14, For Families of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers. Her Amazing Story. She has been harassed and threatened but her mission continues. Meet the incredible Megan O'Grady and hear her story. When 5 Dallas Police Officers were ambushed and murdered, and 9 were injured she got inspired to do something. Megan O'Grady is our guest. She is the daughter of a Police Officer and she was only 14 years old when those Police Officers were murdered. That i...

Sheriff's Deputy Shares Tips to Keep Children Safe Online. Children’s Safety, Warning Signs of Child Sexual Predators. How to Keep Your Kids Safe. Retired Deputy that Investigated Child Porn and Sex Predators tells his experience. And what every guardian of Children Should Start Doing Now. Plus, how Investigators deal with the Trauma of Sex Crimes Against Children. Randall Snyder is our guest. He is retired from the Pinal County Sheriff's Department. Randall was assigned to investigate Child Po...

Police Officer Trauma, Murder, Child Deaths. No Preparation For That.A baby murdered, other deaths of children and more had a big impact on him. While still a Police Officer, he is also a College Professor, Trainer and Author. Drew Moldenhauer is our guest. He has 12 years of full-time Law Enforcement Officer experience with the City of Ramsey in Minnesota. He currently is part-time with the City of Osseo. Drew is a Law Enforcement Teacher at the Anoka STEP College. He also is Adjunct Professor...

Police Response to the Massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Danger in his Undercover Federal Agent Law Enforcement Roles. Led to consulting on Miami Vice.

How a Service Dog helps him with Complex PTSD from Military, Police and Firefighting Trauma.

She was ambushed and shot, her partner was killed, while in Field Training for her Police Department.

Firefighter on scene at the Fort Lauderdale Airport Mass Shooting. The Trauma and Life After.

True Crime Stories and Trauma Stories from those that went through it. Season 7 of the show.

Police Officer Shot Through The Eye, Severe Brain Injuries. Miracle. Special Episode. After he was shot through an eye, his chances for survival were minimal and if he did Doctors doubted he would ever walk, or talk again. Retired Police Officer Aaron Pearson and Amanda Pearson talk about the incident when he was shot in the eye. They discuss their gratitude for excellent medical care, great support from the police department and divine intervention. Aaron and Amanda discuss their long and diffi...