Season 2

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

Dec. 31, 2018

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 …

S2E57: Critical Incident Treatment and Mountain Retreats for First Responders.

Dec. 27, 2018

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 t…

S2E56: EMT Injured and Abandoned by his City and Agency.

Dec. 24, 2018

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 Cit…

S2E55: Abandoned by NC State Highway Patrol and Abused By Workers Compensation.

Dec. 20, 2018

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 w…

S2E54: Shot 6 Times and Died Twice During Surgery.

Dec. 17, 2018

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…

S2E53: Workers Compensation abuses injured First Responders and their families, Pennsylvania.

Dec. 13, 2018

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 rep…

S2E52: First Responder Suicides - Police Officer Max Scherzer.

Dec. 10, 2018

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…

S2E51: The investigation that took down many members of MS 13 in a sanctuary city.

Dec. 6, 2018

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 Fra…

S2E50: The shocking way Cities treat their injured Police Officers, Norwalk Ct.

Dec. 3, 2018

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 ar…

S2E49: Roll Call Training to help save Children, Cops and First Responders.

Nov. 29, 2018

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 Enforcemen…

S2E48: Why Police in Baltimore and similar Departments Can't Stop Crime.

Nov. 26, 2018

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 ot…

S2E47: The Media and Public's Misguided Perception of Law Enforcement Officers.

Nov. 22, 2018

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 written…

S2E46: Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders Need To Be Treated With Respect.

Nov. 19, 2018

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 als…

S2E45: Dr. Stephanie Conn, a former Law Enforcement Officer and Psychologist talks about First Responder Related Trauma

Nov. 15, 2018

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

S2E44: State Trooper Shot From The Mexican Border Is Still Looking For Answers

Nov. 12, 2018

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 th…

S2E43: K9s United - The death of Police K9 Baron inspired a charitable organization

Nov. 7, 2018

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…

S2E42: The Incident that killed Oklahoma State Trooper Nick Dees and injured Trooper Burch

Nov. 5, 2018

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 eff…

S2E41: The Gunfight and Murder of Whittier Police Detective Michael Lane

Oct. 29, 2018

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…

S2E40: He was shot at 10 times and left to die on the side of the road

Oct. 22, 2018

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 the Wound…

S2E39: Law Enforcement in America and Ireland, do they face the same problems?

Oct. 15, 2018

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 ot…

S2E38: Officer Down - remembering Charles Kondek Jr

Oct. 8, 2018

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 Hurric…

S2E37: In Pursuit - The Hunt For The Beltway Snipers

Sept. 24, 2018

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, ret…

S2E36: Outnumbered - Outgunned - Ambushed - Shot - Joel Willis and other Officers lived to tell their story

Sept. 17, 2018

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…

S2E35: DINKHELLER - What The Dash Cam Didn't Capture

Sept. 10, 2018

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. 01-1…

S2E34: Code 9 Project - Preventing Traumatic Stress Related Mental Health Issues.

Sept. 3, 2018

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. worksh…

S2E33: Dianne Bernhard - Executive Director of C.O.P.S.

Aug. 27, 2018

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 a…

S2E32: New Hope Assistance Dogs - providing service dogs to First Responder and Military plus others in need.

Aug. 20, 2018

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. T…

S2E31: Responding to an Active School Shooter & Hometown Heroes Alliance

Aug. 13, 2018

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 …

S2E30: Retired Officer Christine McIntyre - her recovery from PTSD & Peter Enns from First Responder Cruises

Aug. 6, 2018

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 …

S2E29: Retired Officer Tammy Hardy - an on duty accident led to devastating injuries and addiction.

July 30, 2018

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…

S2E28: Ambush survivor Robert Rangel - retired L. A. County Sheriff's Dept.

July 23, 2018

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. Hi…

S2E27: Officer Down Christine McIntyre - Her throat was slit in a brutal attack.

July 16, 2018

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 stru…

S2E26: Retired Sgt. Joey Rafferty - his life and recovery after hitting rock bottom.

July 9, 2018

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 s…

S2E25: Cris Okulanis and James Kuzak - After the ambush

July 2, 2018

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 passi…

S2E24: Officer Down - Remembering Charles Kondek Jr

June 25, 2018

S2E23: Shaun O'Gorman Retired Australian Police, recovering from PTSD.

June 18, 2018

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 prob…

S2E22: Officer Down - Surviving The Ambush - David Starling and Staci Goveia from Protecting K9 Heroes.

June 11, 2018

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 he…

S2E21: Deborah Louise Ortiz from Code 9 Project

June 4, 2018

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 s…

S2E20: Police Officers in America and Ireland - are there similar struggles?

May 28, 2018

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

May 21, 2018

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 d…

S2E18: Steve Loomis - Officer and past President of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association

May 14, 2018

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 w…

S2E17: George Wooden Md. State Police Retired and a special guest

May 7, 2018

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 Pol…

S2E16: Officer Down - Jeremy Scharlow Shot and permanently injured during an ambush.

April 30, 2018

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.…

S2E15: Officer Matt Pearce, shot multiple times. He tells his powerful story.

April 23, 2018

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 …

S2E14: Rose Borisow 30 Year Police Veteran Memorializes Every Fallen Officer and K-9

April 16, 2018

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…

S2E13: The challenges of Investigating Homicides with Rod Demery.

April 2, 2018

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. …

S2E12: School Resource Officers, Fighting Violent Crime

March 26, 2018

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 ba…

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

March 19, 2018

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. Ausin Glickman, Police Officer and …

S2E10: Frank Gross Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

March 12, 2018

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 lin…

S2E9: Two guests Jennifer Swartout and Jeffrey M. Epstein

March 5, 2018

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…