Episodes

Police Officers Ambushed and shot by well armed and organized criminals. Joel Willis, retired police officer & retired school teacher is our guest. Joel talks about the night he and other Downey California police officers were ambushed, by a heavily armed and organized criminal gang. The gang was armed with rifles, soft body armor, radios and actively engaged in attacking 4 police. Joel, despite being shot multiple times, and the other officers although outnumbered and outgunned, bravely engaged...

Deputy Sheriff Dinkheller Murdered, What The Dash Cam Didn't Capture. Police officer and filmmaker Patrick W. Shaver, director and producer of the film "Officer Involved", joins to talk about his new documentary "DINKHELLER". Deputy Kyle Dinkheller was murdered during a car stop, E.O.W. 01-12-98. Plus, retired police officer Houston Gass joins us to talk about his law enforcement career, the day that he was shot in the face with a shotgun. And his new mission to help injured officers and their ...

Police Officer and First Responder PTSD Preventing Traumatic Stress Related Mental Health Issues. Brandielee "Lee" Baker talks about Code 9 Project. Their mission and efforts to help Law Enforcement Agencies, families and Officers prevent traumatic stress related mental health issues. Learn about their S.H.A.R.E. workshops, training and how you can help. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never mis...

Retired Deputy Police Chief and now National Executive Director of C.O.P.S. (Concerns Of Police Surivors) is our guest. Dianne talks about the many programs that C.O.P.S. offers to support survivors of fallen Officers. She also talks about her Police career and the line of duty death that changed her. 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 Podcas...

Service dogs for Police Officers, Military and Other First Responders. Tammy from New Hope Assistance Dogs in Warren Pa., is our guest. She discusses the New Hope Assistance Dog program. They train and provide PTS and other needs service dogs for Law Enforcement, First Responder and Military. They also provide and train service dogs for children and others with special needs. Plus, Army Veteran Meegan Dennis joins us to talk about her new service dog. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Fac...

Quinn Cunningham an active LEO and SWAT team member talks about responding to an active Shool Shooter - Killer. He explains what it was like, how it changed him and his mission in life. Plus, Jeff Brown a 35 year active LEO and foudner of Hometown Heroes Alliance joins us. He talks about how and why he, and others at Hometown Hereos Alliance try to help wounded heroes and their families. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from th...

Police Officer's Throat was slit, PTSD after and First Responder Cruises. Retired NYC Transit Police Officer Christine McIntyre returns to the show. She talks about her long and successful recovery from P.T.S.D. after a near death knife attack. Plus, Peter Enns from CESail.com joins us to discuss their incredible First Responder Cruises for First Responders, their families and friends. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, nev...

Motorcycle Police Officer’s Wreck, Devastating Injuries and Addiction. Retired Montgomery County Maryland Police Officer Tammy Hardy joins us on the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show. Tammy talks about the line of duty motorcycle accident that nearly took her leg. She also discusses how the more than 20 surgeries led to a demoralizing addiction to Opiate pain pills. Plus, how she is using her nightmare to help others. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is...

Deputy Sheriff Ambushed, Shot and Survived. He Tells His Story. Author and retired Sheriff's Detective Robert Rangel is our guest on the Law Enforcement Today Show. Robert was shot multiple times in an ambush. He talks about that horrible event and how it inspired his series of books. His books tell the stories of countless Law Enforcement Officers who were in extremely violent gunfights. Some of whom received horrific injuries and those that did not survive. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instag...

Retired New York City Transit Police Officer Christine McIntyre is our guest. Christine talks about the brutal knife attack, the assailant slit her throat, that almost took her life. She explains her long and courageous struggle to recover physically, emotionally and mentally. 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 e...

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...