Season 2

Dec. 31, 2018

S2E58: Do Military Police Get The Same Respect As Civilian Police?

Our guest Aaron Weaver, says Military Police are not respected the same as civilian police. Aaron an Army Infantry and Military Police veteran is our guest. He talks about his law enforcement experience as a Military Police a...

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Dec. 27, 2018

S2E57: Trauma and Stress Treatment, Her Mountain Retreats for First R…

Tina Jaeckle, Crisis - Critical Incident - Trauma Counselor for several law enforcement agencies is our guest. Tina talks about her Blue Ridge Heroes Haven retreats and mountain cabin rentals for first responders. She also ta...

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Dec. 24, 2018

S2E56: Injured EMT Abandoned by his City and Agency.

Kevin Hicks, a former EMT for the city of Louisville, Kentucky is our guest. Kevin talks about the physical injuries and debilitating PTSD that he suffered on the job. He also talks about how he has been abandoned by the …

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Dec. 20, 2018

S2E55: Abandoned by State Highway Patrol and Abused By Workers Compen…

Kay Reyna, wife of retired NC State Trooper Umberto Reyna is our guest. Kay talks about the line of duty accident that caused her husband's permanent and severe traumatic brain injury. She also talks about the unbelievable wa...

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Dec. 17, 2018

S2E54: Shot 6 Times and Died Twice During Surgery.

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 ...

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Dec. 13, 2018

S2E53: Police Officer and Family Abused By Workers Compensation and t…

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 repe...

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Dec. 10, 2018

S2E52: First Responder Suicides - Police Officer Max Scherzer.

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 ...

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Dec. 6, 2018

S2E51: MS 13 in a sanctuary city. Criminal Investigation took down ma…

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 Fran...

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Dec. 3, 2018

S2E50: Injured Police Officers, shocking way they're treated by their…

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...

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Nov. 29, 2018

S2E49: Saving Children, Cops and First Responders with Roll Call Trai…

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...

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Nov. 26, 2018

S2E48: Can Police in Baltimore and similar Departments 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 oth...

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Nov. 22, 2018

S2E47: Does The Media Guide The Public's Misperceptions of Police?

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 …

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Nov. 19, 2018

S2E46: Respect for Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders

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...

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Nov. 15, 2018

S2E45: Former Cop and Psychologist talks about First Responder Trauma

Increasing Resilience In Police and Emergency Personnel with Dr. Stephanie Conn. Dr. Stephanie Conn, a former Law Enforcement Officer, Psychologist and author joins us to talk about the unique challenges of First Responder Ps...

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Nov. 12, 2018

S2E44: Shot From The Mexican Border State Trooper Is Still Looking Fo…

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...

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Nov. 7, 2018

S2E43: Death of Police K9 Inspired a Charitable Group - K9s United

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 …

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Nov. 5, 2018

S2E42: State Trooper Killed and Another Seriously Injured, His Story.

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 effo...

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Oct. 29, 2018

S2E41: Gunfight and Murder of Police Detective 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....

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Oct. 22, 2018

S2E40: 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 …

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Oct. 15, 2018

S2E39: Police in America and Ireland, do they face 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 oth...

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Oct. 8, 2018

S2E38: Police Officer 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. The theme song Hurrica...

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Sept. 24, 2018

S2E37: Killers, The Hunt, Investigation and Arrest, Beltway Snipers.

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, reti...

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Sept. 17, 2018

S2E36: 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 ...

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Sept. 10, 2018

S2E35: Deputy Dinkheller, 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...

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Sept. 3, 2018

S2E34: Preventing Traumatic Stress Related Mental Health Issues for …

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. worksho...

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Aug. 27, 2018

S2E33: 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 al...

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Aug. 20, 2018

S2E32: Service dogs for First Responder and Military plus others in n…

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. Th...

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Aug. 13, 2018

S2E31: 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 …

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Aug. 6, 2018

S2E30: PTSD Recovery this Cop's Throat was slit and First Responder C…

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 t...

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July 30, 2018

S2E29: Police Motorcycle accident led to devastating injuries and add…

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 ...

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July 23, 2018

S2E28: Ambushed, Shot and Survived - retired L. A. County Sheriff's D…

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...

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July 16, 2018

S2E27: Officer Down, Her Throat was Slit in a Brutal Attack.

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 strug...

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July 9, 2018

S2E26: Cop'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 …

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July 2, 2018

S2E25: Ambush Shooting 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 passio...

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June 25, 2018

S2E24: Police Officer Husband was Murdered - Remembering Charles Kond…

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. The theme song Hurrica...

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June 18, 2018

S2E23: PTSD, Retired Australian Police Officer His Recovery and Missi…

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 probl...

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June 11, 2018

S2E22: Cop Survives An Ambush Shooting- 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...

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June 4, 2018

S2E21: PTSD, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Protection for Cops

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 se...

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May 28, 2018

S2E20: Irish and American Police, similar challenges?

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 oth...

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May 21, 2018

S2E19: Police Traumatic Brain Injury - Retired Corpus Christi P.D.

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 di...

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May 14, 2018

S2E18: Police Morale Problems, 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 wi...

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May 7, 2018

S2E17: Drug Interdictions and Violent Crime with a Retired State Poli…

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 Poli...

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April 30, 2018

S2E16: Shot and injured during an ambush. His fight with the Town Gov…

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. ...

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April 23, 2018

S2E15: Survived, Shot many times Police Officer tells his powerful st…

Officer Down - Matt Pearce tells his story of survival and recovery. He was shot multiple times, including the attempted assassination shot to his head. Matt Pearce discusses his long road to recovery and his return to full d...

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April 16, 2018

S2E14: Police Veteran Memorializes Every Fallen Cop and K9

30 year Police veteran Rose Borisow joins us to discuss current perceptions of Law Enforcement. Plus, her unique way of memorializing every fallen Officer and K-9 . Also, Kyle Reyes joins us to talk about Operation Innocence ...

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April 2, 2018

S2E13: Homicide Investigations with Rod Demery - ID Channel.

Rod Demery, star of the hit show " Murder Chose Me " on the ID Channel, is our guest. Rod talks about the challenges of investigating and solving Homicides. Plus, the realities of being a Law Enforcement Officer in America. …

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March 26, 2018

S2E12: Violent Crime In Schools.

Police Chief Tom Weitzel, Riverside Illinois Police Department is our guest. We discuss School Resource Officers, Fighting Violent Crime, Community Policing and much more. Theme song Hurricane, used by permission from the ban...

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March 19, 2018

S2E11: Active Shooters how to stop them and the L.E.O. Weekend

James Gaffney, Police Officer, College Professor and expert on Active Shooters and Police Use of Force is one of our guests. He explains the phases of Active Shooters and how to stop them. Austin Glickman, Police Officer and ...

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March 12, 2018

S2E10: Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

Frank Gross, retired Chicago Police Commander and Director of Operations for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is our guest. Frank talks about the unique mission of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, the recent line...

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March 5, 2018

S2E9: Helping children of fallen Military and Law Enforcement Officers

We are joined by two special guests who are both helping children. Jennifer Swartout, Elementary School Teacher, Mother, Police Spouse and author of the children's book " The Little One Behind The Badge ". Jeffrey M. Epstein,...

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