Episodes

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...

The unbelievable but true way that Norwalk Ct. abandons their injured Police Officers. Police Officer Phil Roselle was accidentally shot during a training exercise. Debbie Roselle joins us to discuss the horrible way they are being treated by Norwalk Ct. This is a wife’s journey through the valley of despair. 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 newsletter,...

Saving Children, Police Officers and First Responders with Roll Call Training. Rich Wistocki, retired Naperville Il. Police Officer talks about saving children from cyber predators both on the job and after with Roll Call Training. He also discusses how he uses Roll Call training to help Law Enforcement Officers and first responders struggling with PTSD and substance abuse problems. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode o...

Police Officers in Baltimore and other Departments, Can They Stop Crime? Mark Tomlin, retired Baltimore Police, former Chief of Police from another department in Maryland and Investigator for a State Agency, is our guest. Mark talks about the problems facing the Baltimore Police Department and other similar departments and Cities across the US. 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 subs...

Misperceptions of Police Officers influenced by Media Bias? Robert Phillips a 30 year veteran of Law Enforcement and author of the book "Pig Tales" joins us for a candid look at his career in Law Enforcement. He also discussed his book, the inspiration, the unusual way to was written and the public's misguided perception of Law Enforcement Officers. 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...

Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders need to be treated with respect by the courts, public and media. Lance LoRusso, former Law Enforcement Officer and Attorney, known as the Blue Line Lawyer is our guest. He is also an author, litigator and expert witness in Police use of force. He talks about the unreasonable demands put on Law Enforcement Officers today and what you can do to help. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on ...

Police Officer Now a Psychologist talks about First Responder Trauma. Increasing Resilience In Police and Emergency Personnel with Dr. Stephanie Conn. Dr. Stephanie Conn, a former Law Enforcment Officer, Psychologist and author joins us to talk about the unique challenges of First Responder Pschology. Dr. Conn also talks about how her Law Enforcement Career influenced her mission to help First Responders deal proactively with traumatic stress. Background song Hurricane is used with permission ...

State Trooper Shot From The Mexican Border, Still Looking For Answers. Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Daniel Shaw and Melissa Shaw talk about the injuries he received after being shot by what is presumed to be Mexican Forces, from across the border. They talk about the lack of cooperation from the Mexican Government. Danny and Melissa talk about his paralyzing injury and their journey of recovery as a couple and family. Plus, the amazing way that Texas Department Of Public Safety has taken care of...

The death of Police K9 Baron inspired a charitable movement and organization. Debbie Johnson joins us on the show and explains how the death of Police K9 Baron inspired her to start K9s United. And more importantly, how you can help our K9 Law Enforcement Officers and their handlers. 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 newsletter, never more than 2 issues ...

The death of Oklahoma State Trooper Nick Dees and injury of Trooper Burch as told by Deputy William Wheeler who was at scene. Deputy Wheeler also talks about Nick's Promise Foundation to end distracted driving. Plus, his efforts to help first responders with P.T.S.D. 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 newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. C...

Police Detective Murdered, the Gun Battle and Killing of Michael Lane. The gunfight and murder of Police Detective Michael Lee Lane as told by his partner at the scene retired Police Sergeant Mike Willis. Mike, also a Vietnam veteran talks about the effects of repeated trauma during Police Work. Also Tom Berry talks about his career as a MP in the U.S. Army and the soon to be national Blue Alert System. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never mi...

State Trooper Shot at 10 times and left to die on the side of the road. Dub Gillum was shot at 10 times and left to die on the side of the road. After numerous surgeries his sight was restored and he still serves his Community as a State Trooper. Plus, former Officer Jennifer Hill from the Wounded Blue joins us to talk about Norwalk Connecticut's horrible treatment of Officer Roselle after he was shot in the line of duty. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Hor...

Police Officers in Ireland and America, similar problems? 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. Background song Hurricane is used ...

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. 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 newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Be sure to check out our...

In 2002 the deadly duo, known as The Beltway Snipers, kept the Country in a state of fear with their deadly killing spree. They murdered 17 and injured 10 others during their 10 month reign of terror. David Reichenbaugh, retired Maryland State Police Lieutenant and Author of the book joins us. He talks about the intense investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of the deadly pair. And the execution of one of the snipers. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band ...