Law Enforcement Today Podcast

He Killed Two People While Driving Drunk. Martin tells the cautionary story of that night, and takes full responsibility for his actions. Plus, how he changed his life and mission while in prison. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Martin Lockett is our guest. He was driving drunk when he struck a vehicle, killing 2 people and injuring another. He served almost 18 years in prison for Manslaughter and tells us the story. The people that he killed were sober and in recovery. He talks about his drinking problem, what led up to that night and how his actions motivated him to change his life. Plus, how it inspired him, and still does to work to reduce driving while under the influence. While incarcerated, Martin continued his education and has written several books. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@le

Was She Unfairly Prosecuted and Jailed by the D.O.J.? Ex-Police Officer. Special Episode. She received a Presidential Pardon after serving a 10-year sentence in prison. Stephanie Mohr tells all. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Did the D.O.J. go out of their way to make an example of her? You be the Judge. Ex-Police Officer and K9 handler Stephanie Mohr is our guest. She talks about the routine call for backup as a police K9 Officer that eventually launched an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. Stephanie talks about the extraordinary steps they took to prosecute her, including a retrial and bringing back an illegal immigrant from another country to testify in the trial against her. She talks about the eventual conviction, incarceration, and her efforts to get a pardon. Stephanie Mohr eventually received a Presidential Pardon after serving a 10-year sentence. Interested i

Shot 6 Times, Police Officer Died 3 Times During Surgery. Near Death Miracle. Mario Olivera tells his story and details the unique path that led to writing and publishing the book “Gunrunner”.  Sometimes the Helpers Need Help. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Do you believe in miracles? His story can only be described as a miracle. Mario Oliveira, a retired Police Officer makes a return appearance as our guest. While assigned to the ATF he was shot by a suspect 6 times. Medical reports state that he died three times during treatment. Mario talks about the shooting, and the out-of-body experiences he had during his medical treatment, that coincided with the reported clinical deaths. He also talks about his long physical and mental recovery, and the impacts it had on him and his family, from the extreme physical wounds and PTSD. Mario also discusses his difficulty getting retirement and

Police Chief was Murdered and His Killer was Given a Plea Deal During The Trial. Alan Painter talks about the murder of his Brother, Police Chief Ralph Painter. The plea deal and the organization that helps him and other survivors. Sometimes the Helpers Need Help. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. Police Chief Ralph Painter was shot and murdered in the line of duty. Alan Painter, his brother, talks about the murder of his brother. He tells us about the type of person Ralph was and his service to the community. Alan explains the murder, the notification, plus the families' life before and after. He also talks about the impact of his death on him, his entire family, and the community. Plus, he talks about the plea deal that his killer received. Alan also discusses the group that helped him and his family, and their national organization that helps police survivors all over the Country. I

Disasters 9-11 and TWA Jet Crash, NY Cop Tells Her Powerful Story,  “The Dust Never Settles”. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Sometimes the Helpers Need Help.  She was a rookie Police Officer when her volunteer service as a DMORT specialist for the Federal Government led her to be pressed into service on the TWA Flight 800 Crash. Then years later was assigned to and worked the Pile at Ground Zero for 23 days.  Stacey Goodman is our guest, she is a retired Suffolk County New York Police Officer. Stacey talks about the grim and rarely discussed responsibilities of recovering human remains from victims at mass casualty sites. She also discusses her way of handling conspiracy theorists and how the demands of the job affected her, which she details in her book "The Dust Never Settles".   Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and pr

The Special Needs of Police K9s, Their Partners, and How You Can Help. Sometimes the Helpers Need Help. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Police Officer Kyle Briley talks about many aspects of Police K9 work. From breeding, initial training, on going training, the various roles they perform, and the special bond between the K9s and their partners. Kyle Briley, a Career Police Officer and President of the Ga.Police K9 Foundation is our guest. He also discusses the unique needs of K9 teams across our Country and how you can help. 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. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to leav

Shot Many Times Police Officer's Paralysis and Amputations. Shot multiple times by a killer that was released early from prison. Kevin Holtry was left with paralysis from the waist down and amputations. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Sometimes the Helpers Need Help. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Shot multiple times by a fugitive he barely survived. He and another officer on the team were shot by the suspect who was killed by backup officers. Retired Police Sergeant Kevin Holtry is our guest.  A fugitive, who was released from prison early had shot multiple people and was on the run. As part of the Boise Police SWAT Team, now retired Police Sergeant Kevin Holtry and his team were searching for the suspect when he opened fire. He was left with paralysis from the waist down and eventually had both legs amputated. Kevin tells the story of the shooting and his powerful story of recovery from the incident and his insp

Harsh Realities of Being a Police Officer In a Violent Riot. We’ve seen riots on the news. Get An inside look at the danger, injuries, and stress from the constant threats of violence. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Sometimes the Helpers Need Help. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. He was just a few weeks out of field training when he was called into action to control violent riots. Bill Broadway, a Police Officer is our guest.  The violent riots happened when he was a police officer in  Charlotte North Carolina. He now works for a different agency. Bill gives us his first-hand perspective of every phase of the riot. From his arrival, the removal of their police vehicles, the injuries, and the stress from the constant threats of violence during the riots. 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, Twitt

Former Police Officer and Retired FBI Agent's Victory over Alcoholism. Which Is Common For Many First Responders. Alcoholism and substance abuse! Which is still not frequently discussed. This retired FBI Agent and former D.C. Police Officer’s story and his powerful life of recovery. Sometimes the Helpers Need Help. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders.   Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. He is a retired FBI Agent, a former Washington D.C. Metro Police Officer, a Former Corrections Officer, and a US Navy Veteran. He is also living a life of recovery. Michael Van Meter is our guest. Michael tells his story of alcohol abuse and how it permeated his life in the military and in Law Enforcement. He discusses the substance abuse's impact on him, his professional and personal life, and his life of sobriety. Michael also discusses his mission to help, first responders, the military, and others get sober and live a fulfilling life.

Special Forces Military Career ended by TBI. Dark Days and Mission to Help Others. The Reality, Dark Days, and Mission to Help Others. Misconceptions about T.B.I. How he was injured, his life after, his mission to help others through speaking, and the Green Beret Foundation. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. Sometimes the Helpers Need Help.  Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. He was a member of the elite Green Beret Special Forces unit of the U.S. Army. After being injured in beach invasion training he was diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury and his military career was over.  Nick Ward, retired U.S. Army is our guest. Now a TEDx speaker and ambassador for the Green Beret Foundation, he discusses his Traumatic Brain Injury. He sheds light on the many misconceptions that most people have about T.B.I. From his initial injury to the dark days after injury, to his recovery and life now with T.B.I. Nick offers rare insight

Police Corporal Shot and Died In Her Arms. After PTSD She Was Abandoned By The Police Agency They Both Served. Her Fiancee, Police Corporal Jacai Colson, Was Shot and Died In Her Arms. After Sustaining PTSD She Was Abandoned By The Police Agency They Both Served. Miriam “Bev” Perez tells the heartbreaking story of the accidental killing of her fiancee Corporal Colson. She was on duty and rushed to the scene. She was abandoned by her own agency and struggled for years. Sometimes the Helpers Need Help. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders.  Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Mirian "Bev" Perez is a former Prince George's County Maryland Police Officer. She and Police Corporal Jacain Colson were engaged to be married. Jacai was working as an undercover police officer and had driven to the police headquarters building to bring her some food.  Mirian was working when a call came out for an active shooter at the P.G. County Polic

Gunfight In A Robbery, Severe Injuries, Including Partial Blindness. Special Episode.  Unable to see where his would-be killer was, he stayed in the fight. Robert tells his amazing story and how he helps others. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. Because sometimes the Helpers Need Help.  Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. “I was shot and couldn’t see, my hand wasn’t working and I didn’t know where the shooter was… but he kept shooting me… I couldn’t see…”  Retired Police Officer Robert DeNapoli is our guest. He got a call for an armed robbery at a jewelry store. When he arrived he was met by two suspects, one of which opened fire on him.  As he got out of his police car while responding to a call for a robbery at a Jewelry store, Robert DeNapoli was shot six times, in the hand, arms, legs, and left eye. The first to arrive on the scene, Bob immediately exchanged gunfire with the suspect, hitting the suspect twice as DeNa

Deputy Sheriff “Baby He Couldn’t Protect” and Deadly Fight.  Traumas that Shaped Him. These and Other Traumas That Shaped his Career.He tells us about these two incidents, and other life-threatening incidents that led him down a dangerous path where he became his biggest threat. Sometimes the Helpers Need Help. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. John Kelly, a retired Sheriff's Sergeant, is our guest with 30 years of experience. He talks about a life and death fight and the severely abused baby that shaped his career in Law Enforcement. John also talks about the violence and trauma took their toll leading him to self-destructive behavior. John also talks about how he became the biggest threat to his own life, his redemption, and how he uses his experience to help others through his book, speaking, and online presence. Be sure to check out our website. Interested in being a guest, sponsor

Police Officer at only 19, His Frequent Exposure to Trauma. Extreme trauma early in his police career impacted him and shaped his law enforcement career path. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Sometimes the Helpers Need Help. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. He was a Police Officer at 19-years-old in Tallahassee Florida. Early in his career he frequently faced extreme stress and trauma. Michael A. Laidler is our guest.  Michael talks about two of the many traumatic events that happened early in his career. He also discusses how he and other officers handled the effects of trauma, and how it impacted his life, shaped his law enforcement career decisions. Michael explains how his experience motivates him to give back and help others with his leadership training.  Be sure to check out our website. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@

Threat To His Life Came after Police Work and From Himself. Hitting rock bottom and Shatterproof the First Responder treatment program saved and helped him rebuild his life. Sometimes the Helpers Need Help. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health.  For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. He is a retired Police Commander and host of the Criminal Justice Evolution podcast. The effects of years of trauma and stress took its toll on him years after retiring from Police Work. Symptoms of exposure to repeated trauma became obvious. Alcohol abuse, depression, PTS symptoms, marital problems, and more. Patrick talks about how he hid the decline from everyone until he hit rock bottom and reached out for help. He also discusses how SHATTERPROOF First Responders’ Program came to his aid. Patrick discusses how their world-class treatment for first responders saved his life and put him on a course to rebuild his life. Be sure to check out our we

Murder, Manipulation and More, Threats to Jail Ministers. Unspoken Cost and Threats for Jail Ministers. From Murder to Manipulation and More. The cost he paid for being a jail minister. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Because sometimes the Helpers Need Help. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. After converting to Christianity, he found a calling to minister to jail inmates. His work with criminals and thieves took a toll on his relationship at home and eventually played a role in the loss of his marriage.  He talks about manipulative criminals and one that he took under his wing that returned to his violent ways. The criminal convinced him and others that he was no threat then he murdered a woman and made him feel threatened. Be sure to check out our website. 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, Twit

Her Police Officer Husband Was Killed in a Police Helicopter Crash. Keira Knox shares the moving story about the death of her husband Police Officer Jason Knox. The aftermath and how this motivates her to help other first responder families. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. Because sometimes the Helpers Need Help. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Houston Police Officer Jason Knox was the helicopter tactical flight officer was killed in a helicopter crash on May 2, 2020. The helicopter unit had been requested to search for two bodies that were supposed to be in the area. The helicopter developed an issue and crashed. Keira Knox joins us to share her moving story about his death, the notification, funeral, and life after. Her experience led to her involvement in writing The Guide for first responder families and departments and is a driving force for her work with the Blue Bow Foundation. Be sure to check out our websi

Murder, Dynamite, Shootings in Baltimore. Things Police See. Special Episode. Strippers armed with Dynamite? Daily shootings and too many murders to be able to remember. John Jay Wiley is a guest in the Things Police See podcast, hosted by Police Sergeant Steve Gould. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. Because sometimes the Helpers Need Help. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. In this special episode of the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast, I talk about my career as a Baltimore Police Officer and Sergeant. Real stories from my law enforcement and first responder career. A huge thanks to Steve Gould for having me as a guest on the Things Police See: First Hand Accounts podcast, I hope you enjoy it. Be sure to check out our website. 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, Fac

Truth about HSI, CBP & ICE. Retired Agent Now a TV Star, Music Producer and more. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. Because sometimes the Helpers Need Help. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Retired Director of Homeland Security, Louis Gregory rose through the ranks. He worked in the trenches, protecting our borders from the rank of trainee all the way to Director, in the largest law enforcement agency in America. He is a world-famous music producer. Louis is also an actor on the hit television show The Goldbergs and more. From Law Enforcement, to challenge coins, music and acting business don't miss this special episode of the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast. Be sure to check out our website. 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. Background song Hurrican

Infiltrating a Violent Organized Crime Group as an Undercover Police Officer.  Special Episode. Infiltrating and Arresting a Violent Organized Crime Group. His Years as a Deep Undercover Police Officer. He worked for years as a deep undercover police officer and was able to infiltrate and take down a violent organized crime group. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. Because sometimes the Helpers Need Help. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Retired Police Lieutenant Ray Hassett talks about his 3-year deep undercover assignment to infiltrate and take down a violent organized crime syndicate. From assuming a new identity to leaving all signs of being affiliated with a Police Department, plus the challenges, difficulties, and danger. Ray also talks about how this experience transitions to de-escalation in Law Enforcement and other industries. Be sure to check out our website. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or adver