Episodes

Police Officer Husband Died by Suicide Just Before Retirement. Molly High is our guest. She shares their tragic story. Her husband Phil High died by suicide just months before reaching retirement from his career in law enforcement. She talks about the impact of all the trauma he experienced during his career and the impact it had on his mental health and their relationship. Compounding the tragedy of his death, she was trying to find a treatment facility that could help him with his PTSD. Molly ...

Waco Raid, Retired ATF Agent Was There. Paul Smith, retired ATF agent, also retired Coast Guard Officer and former police officer is our guest. Paul talks about his book "The Night Police, Beyond The Line Of Duty" that he co-authored, about his early days of being a Police Officer. Paul became an ATF agent. He was one of the many law enforcement personnel at the raid on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco Texas. Paul talks about the realities and his experience of what happened that terrible da...

Retired Police Detective Sergeant Pat Postiglione is our guest. Pat retired from the Nashville Police Department, where he spent most of his career in the Homicide unit. He talks about his transition from New York to Nashville and his progression from police work to starring on a television show. Pat discusses the many difficulties of investigating homicides, arresting murderers and serial killers. Plus he talks about the importance of getting justice for the victims and their families. If you ...

Became A Police Officer After Retiring from the U.S. Air Force. David Allen Duke is our guest. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, he decided, at the age of fifty-one, to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer. He states that he had no idea what he was getting into, how hard it would be, and no idea of how much he was going to enjoy it. David talks about both of his careers and the book that he wrote, which was inspired by his time as a police officer. If you enjoy the show, please t...

Police Officer Shot and Lack of Prosecution, A Mystery. He left the potential of an NFL career to become a Police Officer. While investigating an armed home invasion he was shot and suffered life long injuries. He returned fire and was able to injure the shooter. Though the suspect was arrested and charged he never stood trial for the attempted murder of Police Officer Niki Cooper. The shooter could have been extradited a few times but for unknown reasons that never happened. Lori Cooper, daught...

Trauma for Police Officers, First Responders And Veterans. Ace Baker is our guest. Ace is a former police officer and spent years teaching military at S.E.R.E. School. He talks about the unspoken traumas he faced and many other law enforcement officers endure. Ace talks about the levels of trauma that our veterans and first responders face. And how they can find brotherhood, understanding and healing at the Warriors2Us Foundation Camp. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or thre...

Customs Officers Risks, Are Bureaucrats Making It Worse? U.S. Customs Officer and President of the Arizona chapter of the National Treasury Employee Union is our guest. She talks about the dangerous policies that can potentially increase the Covid-19 risks for all of us. Patricia also discusses the effects of the pandemic on our Country’s defense via the U.S. Customs and CBP. She also talks about the important tasks that U.S. Customs and CBP performs daily to keep us and our nation’s economy hea...

Police Officers During The Pandemic, Realities They Faced. An active duty Law Enforcement Officer is our guest on the show. Due to the fact that he is an active officer we must call him John Doe to protect his identity. He talks about the current situation of policing during the global Covid-19 pandemic. From P.P.E. use while on duty, to the risks that our law enforcement officers and other first responders face. Plus the added stress for them and their family members. If you enjoy the show, pl...

Heroin and Opiods Battle, Effects of Trauma on First Responders. Filmmaker Conrad Weaver and Police Officer Desiree Palmer are our guests. While filming the documentary Heroins Grip, Conrad met Desiree. They describe the devastation caused by the heroin and opiate addiction problem. During the filming of that documentary, he became aware of the crushing PTSD problem that is occurring within our first responder ranks, and he started to work on his next film PTSD911. Off. Palmer talks about her ef...