Episodes

NYC Police Officer at a Terror Attack, Group Brothers Before Others. Michael "Mike" Burke, responding to and working the scene at the first World Trade Center terrorist attack. What it was like working as a Police Officer in America's largest city. Plus, the organization Brothers Before Others, their mission, their purpose their ongoing fight against false attacks on law enforcement officers across America. Be sure to check out our website. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, o...

"I loved police work, but I wanted to help even more people on a larger scale." Former Police Officer Adam Davis is our guest. He went from handling homicides and fighting crime as a police officer to being a prolific author. In addition to writing his faith based books, he is an in demand motivational speaker and life coach. Adam talks about his commitment to service and how the demands and stresses of police work negatively effects officers. Be sure to check out our website. If you enjoy the...

Tony Blauer from Blauer Tactical Systems is our guest. Tony is an expert in hand to hand combat, self defense and the martial arts. He teaches his SPEAR system self defense and hand to hand combat to Military, Law Enforcement and civilian groups. Tony talks about popular misconceptions about law enforcement use of force, from handcuffing to subduing resisting suspects. Plus, the amazing lack of sufficient self defense training for Law Enforcement Officers across the Country. Be sure to check ou...

Travis Browning is an active duty law enforcement officer and one of the members of Heroes Behind The Line. He talks about the mission of Heroes Behind The Line, which is first responders helping first responders. Their network provides peer support, critical incident debriefing and much more. Travis talks about the difficulties of being a law enforcement officer and first responder. He also discusses how he has learned to deal with the traumatic incidents they face. Be sure to check out our we...

Hector Delgado, retired federal Law Enforcement Officer, retired US. Navy and former SEAL is our guest. He has taken his experience as a SEAL and Law Enforcement Officer and dedicates his life to trying to protect children at school. We discuss how he dedicates himself to saving lives in active shooters at schools and other locations, plus his experience in Law Enforcement and the Military. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and produ...

Saving A Hero's Place With Police Officer Tommy Capell. In addition to being a full time Police Officer, Tommy Capell is also one of the founders of Saving A Hero’s Place. They create honor chairs to memorialize fallen law enforcement officers across the United States. These hand built honor chairs are donated and delivered free of charge to the agencies of the fallen LEOs. He also discusses the task and challenges of juggling a full time law enforcement career and running a charity organizatio...

Major Dave McDowell, Assistant Sheriff and second in command of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department is our guest. He talks about the challenges faced by law enforcement officers and his agency. Dave discusses the role of the community and their deputies in creating safe neighborhoods. He also talks about the changes he has seen in his 27+ year career and how his passion has led to his own Law Enforcement themed t-shirt company. Be sure to check out our website. If you enjoy the show, please...

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...

Former Police Officers Working To Help First Responders. Kimberly DeFiori and Sara Laszaic join us to discuss their Law Enforcement experience. Plus, what they've learned in their police careers that dives them to help first responders. Learn about the Badges United Foundation and how they have dedicated their lives to increased wellness for all first responders. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a w...

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 and an MMA Fighter. She Tells Her Story. Career Law Enforcement Officer and Professional Invicta FC Fighter Ashley "Smashley" Cummins is our guest. Ashley dedicates all her pro MMA fights to fallen Law Enforcement Officers and their families. She talks about her experience as a Law Enforcement Officer in St. Louis and the San Diego area. She talks about losing fellow officers that were killed in the line of duty and how she dedicates her fights to the fallen. Ashley also talks abo...

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 ...

Emergency Dispatchers, Are They First Responders? Chelsea Parham a career dispatcher and member of a Law Enforcement Family says yes, dispatchers should be considered first responders. She talks about the challenges and difficulties of emergency dispatching. Plus, she discusses her non profit program Operation Juice Box which helps bridge the gap between Law Enforcement Officers and children. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter...

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...

Our guest Aaron Weaver, says Military Police are not respected the same as civilian police. Aaron an Army Infantry and Military Police veteran is our guest. He talks about his law enforcement experience as a Military Police and how that has not helped him get hired as a civilian Law Enforcement Officer. 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 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...

Operation Devil Horns, the true story about the investigation that took down many members of MS 13. Ray Bolger, journalist and author of the book Operation Devil Horns joins us to discuss the Federal Investigation in San Francisco that took down many members of MS 13. He talks about Federal Agent Michael Santini's (pen name) determination and peristance in a sanctuary city to investigate and arrest these violent criminals. Plus, Ray talks about his new found respect for and changed opinion abou...