Episodes

Aug. 27, 2018

COPS Concerns Of Police Survivors, Their Mission and Her Story

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...
Aug. 20, 2018

Service dogs for Police Officers, Military and Other First Responders.

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...
Aug. 13, 2018

School Shooter Incident and Hometown Heroes Alliance

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...
Aug. 6, 2018

Police Officer's Throat Was Slit, PTSD After and First Responder Cruises

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...
July 30, 2018

Motorcycle Police Officer’s Wreck, Devastating Injuries and Addiction.

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...
July 23, 2018

Deputy Sheriff Ambushed, Shot and Survived. He Tells His Story.

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...
July 16, 2018

Police Officer Stabbed Her Throat was Slit.

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...
July 10, 2018

Sheriff Sergeant's Life and Recovery After Hitting Rock Bottom.

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...
July 2, 2018

Police Officer Ambushed and Shot Which Caused Paralysis, Their Life After.

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...
June 25, 2018

Police Officer Husband was Murdered, Remembering Charles Kondek Jr

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...
June 18, 2018

Australian Police Officer PTSD, Retired, His Recovery and Mission.

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...
June 11, 2018

Police Officer Survived An Ambush Shooting and Protecting K9 Heroes.

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...
June 4, 2018

Police Officer PTSD, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Protection

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...
May 28, 2018

Police Officers in America and Ireland

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...
May 21, 2018

Police Officer's Traumatic Brain Injury Caused Retirement

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...
May 14, 2018

Police Officer's Morale, Cop and past Union President

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...
May 7, 2018

State Police Drug Interdictions and Violent Crime with a Retired Sergeant.

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...
April 30, 2018

Police Officer Shot, Injured During an ambush. Fight with the Town Government.

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...