Episodes

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...

Police Officer Husband was Murdered, Remembering Charles Kondek Jr Teresa Kondek joins us to remember her Husband Charles Kondek Jr., Tarpon Springs Fl. Police Department E.O.W. 12-21-2014. A powerful story about his murder, plus life for her and the family afterwards. 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 email ne...

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...

Amanda Coleman, the "Irish Angel" and Law Enforcement Today's Ambassador to Ireland talks about the similar struggles of Police Officers in Ireland and America. Plus, how our worldwide family of blue can learn from each other. Also, retired Police Officer Rocco Besednjak talks about life after permanent, career ending, line of duty injuries. Plus, how he finds purpose in helping other injured Officers. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the h...

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's Morale, Cop and past Union President. Steve Loomis - Police Officer and past President of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association joins us on the L.E.T.show. Steve discusses how the D.O.J. Consent Decree is making Cleveland less safe. Is this a trend that will spread across the U.S.? Plus, he talks about politicians are damaging positive police interactions with their communities. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the h...

State Police Drug Interdictions and Violent Crime with a Retired Sergeant. George Wooden - Maryland State Police Retired talks about fighting violent crime, interdicting and arresting large violent drug gangs. Plus, how he gives back by raising hundreds of thousands of Dollars for charities and Police Organizations. Also, an anonymous Officer,in the early part of their career is a guest. They talk about adapting to a Law Enforcement career after being in the U.S. Military. Interested in being a...

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...

Retired Police Officer Memorializes Every Fallen Cop and K9. 30 year Police veteran Rose Borisow joins us to discuss current perceptions of Law Enforcement. Plus, her unique way of memorializing every fallen Officer and K-9. Also, Kyle Reyes joins us to talk about Operation Innocence Task Force solutions to protect our Children and Schools. 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 Me...

Rod Demery, star of the hit show "Murder Chose Me" on the ID Channel, is our guest. Rod talks about the challenges of investigating and solving Homicides. Plus, the realities of being a Law Enforcement Officer in America. 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. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Neve...

School Officers Fighting Violent Crime In Schools. Retired Police Chief Tom Weitzel, Riverside Illinois Police Department is our guest. We discuss School Resource Officers, Fighting Violent Crime, Community Policing and much more. 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. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Fly...

James Gaffney, Police Officer, College Professor and expert on Active Shooters and Police Use of Force is one of our guests. He explains the phases of Active Shooters and how to stop them. Austin Glickman, Police Officer and founder of the Law Enforcement Officers Weekend in Lake George New York, joins us to talk about this great getaway - event. 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...

Frank Gross, retired Chicago Police Commander and Director of Operations for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is our guest. Frank talks about the unique mission of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, the recent line of duty death of Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer and much more. 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. Background song...

We are joined by two special guests who are both helping children. Jennifer Swartout, Elementary School Teacher, Mother, Police Spouse and author of the children's book "The Little One Behind The Badge". Jeffrey M. Epstein, President of HealingTheWounds.org and their mission to help children of fallen Military and Law Enforcement Officers. 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 Me...

Retired Philadelphia Police Sergeant William Britt and two executive producers of the television show Homicide City, on the Investigation Discovery Channel are our guests. William Britt discussed three homicide cases he worked that are featured in the first season. The Executive Producers of the show, talk about the challenges of creating a realistic crime reenactment show, plus their perspective on Law Enforcement Officers. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities ...

Retired Police Officer is also the First Iranian Embassy Hostage. Ken Kraus, Retired Roswell Police Detective, he was the first Iranian Embassy Hostage as a USMC Sergeant is our guest. Ken details the attack on the Embassy on Valentine's Day 1979, his life saving actions and the torture he endured when he was a hostage. Read a recent article from Ken. Plus another article from Ken Kraus. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and produce...

Police Officers and Military Experience Often Creates Good Business Leaders. Eli Crane, former U.S. Navy Seal now CEO and founder of www.BottleBreacher.com is our guest. Eli talks about their appearance on the tv show Shark Tank, he also discusses how Military and Law Enforcement Experience can help create great entrepeneurs. 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 be...

Michele McPhee, investigative journalist, police beat reporter, author and talk radio show host is our guest. She talks about the frightening facts revealed in her article in Newsweek. 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@letradio.com. Follow us on MeWe, ...

Retired Police Officer Fighting Crime, Funny Stories. Author and College Professor. Law Enforcement Today Radio Show with guest Larry Casey. He is an Author, College Professor and Retired Chicago Police Sergeant. He is a very funny guy with great stories and keen insight into the crime problems in the Chicago area. Plus, he has a very special and unique way of teaching College students. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to leave an honest rat...

Jeff a retired Police Officer and Zanna Wolfgang join us to discuss their nationwide money saving Real Estate Program for active and former First Responders and Military. They also discuss the act of violence that ended Jeff's Police career. Get more details about their Real Estate Program at www.HonorTheBrave.com. 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...