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...