Law Enforcement Today Podcast

Shot On Breonna Taylor Raid. Police Officer Tells His Story. John was the Sergeant supervising the Breonna Taylor Raid. He was shot during the raid. He tells what happened, during & after. Brought to you by 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. We've all seen the headlines and controversy about the Breonna Taylor raid. John Mattingly was the Louisville Metro Police Sergeant that was supervising the raid. He was the officer that was shot during the gunfight during the raid. He tells us what happened prior to and immediately after being shot during the raid. John talks about his physical and emotional recovery from the shooting. And he also discusses what he calls the mistruths and lies that were told about the raid and spread by the media. John wrote about his experiences in the book "12 Seconds in the Dark: A Police Officer's Firsthand Account o

Domestic Violence  Caused Lifelong Disabilities and 100 plus Surgeries. Victoria shares the horrific story and breaking free to build a fulfilling life. Plus, how she uses her experience to help others. Brought to you by 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. Little did she know that she married a violent psychopath who took both her and her unborn daughter to death’s door on more than one occasion. Victoria Coure is our guest. She had no idea that her marriage would become one of extreme domestic violence. Victoria has endured 100+ surgeries, and lifelong disabilities as a result of the violent assaults. She shares her horrific story, and how she broke free to build an amazing life. Victoria wrote a book about her life which is titled "Who Kicked First A Memoir". She also continues to work to help others at A Contagious Smile. Supporting families wi

Trauma, Police Officer, Life and Death in a Small Town. From Norman Rockwell Community Policing scenarios to life and death working in smaller police agencies. Brought to you by 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. Steven Gould is a police sergeant in a smaller agency in New England. Steve talks about his passion for policing. He left the profession and couldn't stay away. He works in a smaller less busy police agency where community policing is the norm. Even with a slower less crime-filled way of life, he still encounters the traumas of police work. 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 Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer

A Horrible Car Accident Took The Lives of Her Husband and One of Her Daughters. Overcoming her battles with suicidal thinking, PTSD, finding her passion and how it motivates her to help others. Brought to you by 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. She lost her husband and one of her twin daughters in a car crash caused by a drunk driver. Her two surviving daughters,  were left permanently injured. Jennifer Tracy is our guest. She was later diagnosed not only with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) but also a brain malformation. Jennifer shares her story and how it motivates her to help others. You can also get more information about Jennifer and contact her here. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll

Police Officer's Homemade Trauma Kit, Saved The Life of a Shooting Victim. Special Training and a Trauma Kit That This Cop Made On His Own Saved The Life Of A Shooting Victim. His agency and others are making the trauma kits part of their issued equipment. Saving lives and the underreported realities of police work. Brought to you by 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. After his years of police experience and attending special active shooter training, he knew he had to create his own emergency trauma wound kit. Prospect Park Police Officer Dave Voorhees is our guest. He talks about seeking advice from Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, and Military Combat Medics about which products he needed to buy to add to his trauma kit. On a call for a shooting, he used this homemade trauma kit to save the life of a 17-year-old shooting victim. His agency and surro

Tips For Keeping Kids Safe From Online Predators. He worked as an undercover cop for years, then transitioned into investigating child pornography and online predators. Brought to you by 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. He worked as an undercover cop for years, conducting dangerous investigations into Drug and Weapons organizations in the Pacific Northwest. He transitioned into the trauma-filled world of investigating child pornographers and arresting online predators. Former police officer Brett Shavers is our guest. He talks about the harsh realities of working undercover among some of the Country's most brutal organizations. Brett discusses how he transitioned into the traumatic world of investigating child pornographers and online predators. You can get more information about his consulting and digital forensics work and industry-specific b

National Police Officer Shortage, Is The Crisis Point Here? Special Episode. According to many news agencies, law enforcement agencies across the country are facing extreme challenges, in recruiting and retaining top-level law enforcement officers. While the 911 calls don't stop, and in many cases are growing, the people to answer those emergencies is dwindling. This leads us to ask Is The Crisis Point Here, in regards to the Police Officer Shortage? Brought to you by 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. Former Law Enforcement Officer, now an Attorney that specializes in defending police officers, and author Lance J. LoRusso is our guest. While working as a police officer he went to Law School. In addition to many facets of law, he represents law enforcement officers across the country. In his spare time, he is also an author and has written severa

Did Police Work Kill His Marriage? His Amazing Journey From Cop to College Professor and Author. Brought to you by 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. The hours, stress, and demands of his police career in Texas took a toll on his marriage. He eventually left police work to save his relationship. Former Police Officer turned College Professor Will Moravits is our guest.  Be sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook. If you enjoy the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast, please tell a friend or two, or three about it.  Will has a candid, forthright conversation about the toll that being a police officer took on his marriage. It wasn't the big critical incidents, it was the hours, shift work and time away from his family that was the big issue. He also discusses the truth about policing that contradicts the narrative presented by the news media

Police Officer's Gunfight and Unrest After in NYC. Special Episode. A fight over a gun almost claimed his life. Shot To Pieces. He’s a retired Cop, A Poet and an Author. During his career as a cop with the NYPD he was shot at a dozen times. In one arrest the suspect tried to kill him. During the life or death battle over a gun,  he was forced to shoot the suspect,  who died from the injuries. The reaction from the Mayor at the time, and the news media reports led to riots. Politicians pursued a homicide investigation against Michael, who was eventually cleared by a Grand Jury. Shot To Pieces - Retired NYPD Michael O'Keefe.  Don't miss this riveting interview with Michael O'Keefe, Author - Poet and Detective. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Be sure to check out our website. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunitie

Undercover ATF Agent - Seizing Guns and Arresting the Most Dangerous and Violent Criminals. The realities of his life working undercover investigating the most dangerous groups of armed criminals. His life as a long-term undercover agent for the A.T.F. working storefront stings. An insider's perspective about investigating and seizing thousands of guns from the most dangerous and violent criminal organizations. Lou Valoze, retired A.T.F. Agent tells his story about his Federal Law Enforcement Career. He describes the highly effective storefront undercover stings where he was able to convince these organized crime groups that he was a gun runner. Lou discusses the successes of the long-term undercover work and the toll it took on him. All of which is documented in the book "Storefront Sting: An Atf Agent's Life Undercover".  Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down

Arresting a Serial Killer, the Intense Investigation. Special Episode. The Difficulties and Challenges in the Investigation of and Arrest of a Serial Killer.  A serial killer plagued this city for several years, shooting 30 people at random and killing at least 4 of them. The serial killer was nicknamed "the midnight slayer" by local news agencies. Because the majority of random shootings took place after midnight. Retired Police Lieutenant Dan Baker gives an insider's look into the investigation and arrest of the killer. He also talks about the racial unrest, riots, and extremely violent time for American Cities, especially those like his. Dan also talks about how he documented the important details in his book "Blood in the Streets - Racism, Riots and Murders in the Heartland of America". Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Be sure to check o

Police Officer Husband Shot. Recovered Then Killed In A Plane Crash a Few Years Later. She tells their story, her life before and after. Plus, how her experience motivates her to do her radio show. Sherry Harrison is the host and driving force behind the Law Matters 1030 Radio Show in Tucson Arizona. She worked for the Chicago Police Department as an Identification Technician and her husband worked as a burglary detective for the Chicago Police Department. Sherry's Husband had been shot while serving a warrant at a high crime housing project. About 2 years later he was killed in a plane crash.  Sherry tells us about their story, their life before the shooting, and after. She also discusses the impact that his death had on her and her future. A few years after moving to Arizona she explains how her experience motivates her to do her Law Matters 1030 radio show. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week

Jaws of Life and Cold Water Rescues Took A Heavy Toll. His Frightening Bottom & Amazing Recovery. He was the assistant fire chief, years of trauma led to PTSD, Meth and Alcohol Abuse plus severe PTSD. After losing almost everything he became suicidal. After help & EMDR he has a great life. Scott Geiselhart is our guest. His years of experience as a Volunteer Firefighter in a small community began to take a toll, especially when extracting victims from severe vehicle accidents and cold water rescues. He talks about the realities of rescuing victims from these severe incidents. Scott began to develop PTSD, which led to substance abuse and the deterioration of his personal relationships. He has a candid discussion about how his Methamphetamine use added to his mental health decline. After becoming suicidal he eventually found help and tremendous relief from E.M.D.R. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 is

Four Officer Involved Shootings as a Baltimore Cop. Special Episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. The reality of being a Cop in Baltimore. Shattering myths spread by the media about Police in American Cities, especially Baltimore. Telling truths about Police Officers and the misreporting about Use Of Force. In this special episode, John J Wiley is a guest on the "On Being A Police Officer Podcast" with Abby Ellsworth. John talks about the realities of his career in the Baltimore Police Department. During his career, he was involved in four officer-involved shootings, contrary to what the news media reports about police, the first two he never returned fire. The last two were prolonged, life and death gunbattles, the last ended his police career due to injuries. In this special episode of the podcast, he talks about the myths and mistruths that the news media reports about police, and police use of force. A special thanks to Abby Ellsworth for having John J Wiley, the host of the Law Enfo

Murder Investigation. A CSI On Scene at Caylee Anthony Death. Being a Crime Scene Investigator on the Caylee Anthony Case. Alina Burroughs a retired C.S.I. talks about the difficulties and trauma she and other investigators endured on this extremely high-profile and traumatic case. She discusses her involvement in investigating the Pulse Nightclub massacre. Alina discusses her career in Law Enforcement with the often unreported and unheralded work of Crime Scene Investigators. She also talks about her new tv show “Crime Scene Confidential” on the ID Channel. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. 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 Hurricane is used

Florida, Suspect yelled "I hate f------ Cops" Before Shooting. Ambushed and Shot Many Times at a Grocery Store. Special Episode of the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast. Drew Stokes, a career law enforcement officer, talks about being ambushed and shot while shopping for groceries. Drew is a federal law enforcement officer and is assigned as part of a long range flight crew. After buying food for their next flight, an attacker screamed that he hated cops and shot him 5 times.  Drew talks about the shooting incident, the people that saved his life, the long road to recovery for he and his wife and his valiant efforts to return to full duty.  Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. 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@l

Police Officer Partner Died, He Spiraled Out Of Control. The Traumas Of His Law Enforcement And Military Service Became Too Much When His Police Partner Was Killed. Work With Horses Saved His Life And Gave Him A New Mission To Help Others. His Police Officer Partner, a rookie that he was responsible for training was killed while responding to a call to back him up. When he saw his partner's lifeless body, combined with a failing marriage, and all the cumulative trauma, it took an immediate toll on him. From that point on, he began to spiral out of control, self medicating to excess with alcohol and other destructive behaviors. Over a period of time he began to have suicidal thoughts which came to a point when he tried to take his own life. Thanks to a handgun failure he was not successful.  After some time and seeking help, he became involved in caring for horses thanks to a new girlfriend. The horses helped him turn his life around and now he uses his experience to help others with his podcast and much more.

Shelter Dogs To Service Dogs. Police and Military K9 Combat Contractor. Dogs From the Shelter To Service Dogs. Police and Military K9 Combat Contractor. Training Rescue Dogs To Be Service Animals. Plus, His Experience as a Police and Military K9 Contractor, Combat and His Own PTSD Recovery. They also train rescue dogs to assist with other issues. Brett Simon from Big Dog Ranch Rescue, in Palm Beach County Florida is our guest. He has many years service as a Police K9 Handler and then years as a Military Combat Contractor K9 handling and training in combat zones. Brett shares his own PTSD recovery story and his trauma experience. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. 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

Police Officer's Shooting Nightmare and Life After.  The incident that lead to a deadly police involved shooting. How he and other cops survived and the horrors that followed. The real life incident, similar to those from horror movies,  lead to a fatal police officer involved shooting. And he was one of the police officers that fired their weapon that night. Mike Failace, retired Lyndhurst NJ Police Lieutenant is our guest. He describes the horrifying incident in vivid details. Mike talks about his use of deadly force to neutralize the threat in the crime, and the investigation after. He also discusses the long term effects that the shooting had on him and his family. Mike also discusses how this motivates him to help others with his podcast and speaking. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to leave an honest rating and, or, review it would be appreciated. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast subscribe to our free e

His Approach To Healing From His P.T.S. Is It Unique Way To Help Others? Combat Veteran and PHD, Matthew Burke shares his story, his way of getting healthy and helping others reclaim their lives. Matthew Burke, shares his story of the effects of combat related trauma on him after his Air Force career. He is a  combat Veteran serving for 13 years and 4 deployments. He talks about the effects of trauma on him and his family. And the solution he found that helped him reclaim his life. Matthew has taken that same approach to helping people rebuild their lives after the effects of trauma, with his organization "10 Can Outdoors". Matthew got his Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin in Emergency Management. MA in Youth Ministry. BS in Criminal Justice. He is also the Author of Saving Heroes and Raising Outdoorsmen.  If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to leave an honest rating and, or, review it would be appreciated. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement