Episodes

Couple Overcomes the Challenges of Police Officer Life. Ashlie and Clint Walton talk about the challenges that stem from his career in law enforcement. They discuss how the trauma and stress almost ended their marriage. More importantly, Ashlie and Clint discuss how they have learned to overcome these challenges to have a happier and healthier life. Their experience and successful tactics have led them to help other first responders and military to have healthier lives, through their Tactical Li...

Surviving Violent Assaults on Police Officers. Dennis O’Connor, a retired Police Master Sergeant and Law Enforcement Liaison for Government Training Institute, talks about his experience in surviving violent attacks while working in law enforcement. He also discusses the toll that repeated trauma from these violent encounters takes on our first responders. Dennis talks about his work and GTI's SWAT and tactical training for military and law enforcement officers. Never miss out on an episode of ...

How You Can Help Police K9s And Partners, their Special Work. Kyle Briley, a Career Police Officer and President of the Ga.Police K9 Foundation is our guest. He talks about many aspects of Police K9 work. From breeding, initial training, on going training, the various roles they perform, and the special bond between the K9s and their partners. Kyle also discusses the unique needs of K9 teams across our Country and how you can help. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast...

One Of Our Top Homicide Investigators Now Has A TV. Show. Retired Police Detective Fil Waters and the cases he has solved are the subject of the new show The Interrogator on the ID Channel. He talks about the challenges faced when investigating homicides. Fil also discusses inside tips and strategies he used to gain so many confessions and in the process solve an extremely high number of homicides. He talks about some of his toughest cases and the new television show on the ID Channel. Never mi...

Tracy Melchior, television and film star, talks about her unique documentary project called “Police Work Is Anything But Monochrome”. In addition to being a star on many daytime soap operas, she is an author and activist. Tracy is also married to a career police officer. She talks about the realities that our officers and their families face. Tracy also discusses Hollywood’s misconceptions and portrayals of police. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to ou...

Police Shootings, Separating Facts From Fiction. The Investigation - Police Chief George Filenko joins us to talk about the facts and reality of investigating Officer Involved Shootings. While these shootings are not frequent, fiction and myths perpetuated in the reporting of these events still continue. He talks about the lengths that Departments go through to maintain transparency, while still conducting a thorough and complete investigation to get to the truth. From using outside agencies, to...

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...

Deputy Dinkheller Murder Caught On Video. His Father's Mission. Deputy Kyle Dinkheller was murdered during a car stop. The horrific murder was captured on dash cam video. Kirk Dinkheller, Kyle’s Father is our guest on the show. Kirk discusses the murder of his son. He talks about the type of person Kyle was, as a law enforcement officer, a father, a husband, a son and a friend to many. Kirk discusses how he uses the video of the murder to train countless LEOs across the Country and the World. Be...

NASCAR Plus A Police Officer Plus Children Equals? Within 10 minutes of Police Officer Todd Smith’s first visit to a NASCAR race, he knew he had to do something with motorsports to help children succeed, especially at risk youth. The next day he was on the phone talking to NASCAR race teams to start Fuel For Success. The program involves Police Departments from across the Country, NASCAR and corporate sponsors helping to assist law enforcement and kids. Todd also talks about the common myths peo...

Illegal Immigrant Killed His Son And Politicians Wouldn't Listen. His son, 21 year old U.S. Marine, James Walden III was killed by an illegal immigrant, in a hit and run accident. James Walden states that the killer, an immigrant was in the Country illegally and he had many contacts with law enforcement before the incident. Had he been deported, his son would still be alive. To make matters worse, politicians in this sanctuary area don’t seem to care and won’t listen to him or others. Backgroun...

Shot In The Eye, Police Officer Survived with Brain Injuries. Miracle! Retired Police Officer Aaron Pearson and Amanda Pearson talk about the incident when he was shot in the eye. His chances for survival were minimal and if he did Doctors doubted he would ever walk, or talk again. They discuss their gratitude for excellent medical care, great support from the police department and divine intervention. Aaron and Amanda discuss their long and difficult road to get to where they are today and how ...

Terrorists, Drugs and Cartels Connection Explained. Retired D.E.A. Supervising Agent. The effects of Cartels, the impact of Terrorist Organizations and Drug Gangs around the USA, examining the frightening connections. Drug Cartels, Street Sales and Terror Groups, Is There A Connection? Retired D.E.A. Supervising Agent Tells All. Retired D.E.A. Special Agent In Charge Derek Maltz talks about the threats posed by violent drug cartels and their involvement in the immigration crisis at the souther...

CBP and the Border Patrol, Some Heroes Wear Green. Career Border Patrol Agent Art Del Cueto talks about the realities of the crisis at our southern border. Art also discusses the bravery, heroism and threats that our Border Patrol face on a constant basis. He talks about the many humanitarian and rescue acts that are rarely reported by the news media. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podca...

Spreading Threats from Sanctuary Cities, Counties and States. Chuck Jenkins the Sheriff of Frederick County Md. is our guest. Sheriff Jenkins talks about the many threats associated with sanctuary city and county policies. He discusses how the sanctuary policies of nearby counties affects the safety of the residents of his County. Sheriff Jenkins also talks about the responsibilities Sheriffs have to make sure their citizens are safe. Photo of Sheriff Jenkins courtesy of FrederickNewsPost.com. ...

Shooter Screamed "I F'ing Hate Cops" Before Ambushing Officer Shopping For Groceries. "I F'ing Hate Cops" Man Screams Before Ambushing Officer Shopping For Groceries. Drew Stokes, a career law enforcement officer, talks about when he was ambushed and shot while shopping for groceries. Drew is a federal law enforcement officer and is assigned as part of a long range flight crew. After buying food for their next flight, an attacker screamed that he hated cops and shot him 5 times. Drew talks about...

Threats from the Southern Border due to the Immigration Crisis. Sheriff Mark Lamb and Chief Deputy Matthew Thomas talk about their decades of law enforcement and first responder experience near our Country’s southern border. Unlike the mainstream news media they openly speak about the threats of violent crime, terrorism and the spread of dangerous drugs that is part of the immigration crisis. They also discuss how the immigration crisis is used by the Mexican Drug Cartels. Background song Hurri...

His Police Officer Grandfather Was Murdered, He Became a Cop too. Police Officer Scott Savage talks about his career in law enforcement. Scott’s grandfather, Lemuel D. Savage was a Police Detective in the Amarillo Texas Police Department. He was shot and killed on March 15, 1945. One of his convicted killers later murdered two Corrections Officers and was eventually executed in 1948. Scott talks about how the murder of his grandfather affected his family and the realities of Police Work today. ...

NYC Police Officer At Ground Zero. Retired NYPD Detective David Chianese talks about the realities and trauma of working for days at the WTC after the 9/11 terror attack. He discusses the memories and nightmares that never go away. David also talks about how the politicians and some command staff that are ruining the N.Y.P.D. and ultimately making the city less safe for all of it’s citizens and visitors. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never mi...

Near Fatal Shooting of Police Sergeant, the Family Nightmare. Johnna Schoolfield, wife of Police Sergeant Matthew Schoolfield talks about the incident where her husband was shot multiple times and nearly killed. From the notification, to seeing her husband near the scene of the shooting. She talks about their long road of recovery from his catastrophic, life long injuries. Plus, Johnna talks about how she and her family have been abandoned by Police Administrators and face an uncertain future. ...

Police Officer Murdered. 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 Officer, Father, Husband and friend Garrett Hull was. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss ou...

Ambushed And Shot For Being A Uniformed Police Officer. Police Sergeant Charles Lowe talks about the night he was working in uniform, when he was targeted in an ambush attack. He talks about being in a fight for his life, during a gun battle from the front seat of his car. Charles discusses both the physical and emotional recovery for him and his family. Plus, Charles talks about how this incident and his recovery afterward has inspired him to help law enforcement officers and others affected by...

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...

Murder of his Police Officer Father, Miguel Soto. Career Police Officer Miguel Soto, stopped to help what appeared to be a disabled motorist, who turned out to be a wanted felon. The felon shot Officer Soto once, then when he was down, approached and fired a fatal shot. Miguel “Mike” Soto Jr. his son, tells us about the murder of his Dad. He also discusses the profound effect the murder had on his entire family. Mike also shares about the organization that has helped him and his family heal. Fo...

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 ...