Law Enforcement Today Podcast

Police Officer's Suicide, Shocking Response and Her Story. Special Episode. Horribly Shocking Response From the Department. Lindsey’s Inspiring Story, and She also Talks About Her Book. This episode is brought to you in part by Retalk.com "the new social network". He was a Sergeant with the Kansas City Kansas Police Department, where he served for more than 15 years. His name was Brett Doolittle and he died by suicide. Lindsey, his widow, talks about the police related stress and symptoms that lead to his death, the incident and the shocking response from the Department. Lindsey also talks about the book she wrote about suicide and her mission to help others. 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 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 email ne

Unusual Ghost Story, Or Is It? Will You Help Us Find Answers? Special Episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast! This episode is brought to you in part by Retalk.com "the new social network". We have no answers for these unusual and bizarre events that have beenhappening nightly while walking our dogs, at the dead end of our road. Goose bumps, strange smells, odd behavior from one of our dogs, sounds and the nightly unexplainable lights in the trees and occasionally on us. I'm a retired cop and I go by evidence and to date I have not found any explanation for this nightly events. The vast majority of the time, I feel no threat of danger but I always feel like I'm not alone with the dogs in this area. Are these bizarre and unusual nightly events explainable, paranormal or supernatural? We don't know and have not been able to figure them out. Please listen to this special episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast and share it to a paranormal, supernatural investigative group, or person's facebook page and

Retired Police Officer's Life Saved by Christmas Eve Angel. Shot in the line of duty, he survived the life and death attack, but later his life spiraled out of control. A chance encounter with a stranger saved his life. He shares his inspiring story. This episode is brought to you in part by Retalk.com "the new social network". He was on a train on Christmas Eve and had made a decision to end his life later, after arriving at his destination. A chance encounter with a stranger named Erin, who he said wouldn't stop talking, ended up saving his life and changing his direction. Dean Simpson, is a retired police officer from the N.Y.P.D. He was attacked and shot in a life and death battle, the shooting left him with a life long disability. Over the next few years his life began to spiral out of control, alcohol abuse and post traumatic stress took it's toll. He talks about his career, the dark days and how the stranger helped save his life and change it's direction. He also talks about his books. Don't miss Dean'

She Was Injured and Brother Killed. Was Drunk Driver Allowed To Escape? Even after being a fugitive the Court reduced bail and refused an ankle monitor. The accused drunk driver then escaped again and has never been seen since.  This episode is brought to you in part by Retalk.com "the new social network". Her life will forever be divided by the events of October 5, 2011. A drunk driver, who also happened to be an illegal immigrant, struck their vehicle after running a red light. The collision killed her brother and left her with severe injuries. While in the hospital the drunk driver was charged and then escaped. After a period of time he was arrested again. During the court hearing, the bail was reduced, and they refused an ankle monitor, despite the fact that the suspect had fled before and was an illegal immigrant. So the defendant fled and has never been seen since. Did the court's actions allow him to escape again? Chris Storie is our guest, she talks about the collision and the frustrations she has enc

Dr. Michael Swango, Serial Killer and Health Professionals that Murder. Doctors And Nurses That Are Serial Killers. The Investigation and Arrest of Dr. Michael Swango, a Serial Killer. And other health professionals that are Serial Murderers. This episode is brought to you in part by Retalk.com "the new social network". Dr. Joseph Michael Swango, also known the nickname Dr. Death, was an American physician and an admitted serial killer. It is believed that he may have been involved in as many as 60 fatal poisonings. Bruce Sackman, retired Special Agent in Charge of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General is our guest. Bruce talks about the case of Dr. Michael Swango, a Veterans Administration Doctor that was suspected of murdering 60 people by poisoning. He discusses he oversaw the formation of a special team of professionals that investigated health care workers that were serial killers. The unbelievable but true case of Dr. Michael Swango was the first. From the start to the

Walking Away From a Twenty Year Police Career, Trauma and Life After. Leaving To Save His Life and Family. The killing of two friends and co-workers started his downhill slide. This episode is brought to you in part by Retalk.com "the new social network". After the line of duty deaths of two friends and law enforcement co-workers his personal and professional life began to crumble. Self destructive behavior and thoughts took over. Dennis Profitt made the decision to walk away from his 20 year law enforcement career to save his life. His personal and family life was on the rocks due to his PTS and behavior. Dennis Profitt is our guest, during his 20 year law enforcement career he served in 3 agencies. Dennis talks about the line of duty deaths of 2 law enforcement friends and how he reacted. After years of self destructive behavior that negatively impacted, him, his family and his law enforcement career he made the difficult choice to walk away.  Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band

Two Police Officers Murdered, Toll on Him. His Story. The Murder of 2 of His Brother Police Officers by a Paroled Convict Took it's Toll on Him. The trauma had him spiraling out of control. He states that his salvation was due in large part to the efforts of one person. This episode is brought to you in part by Retalk.com "the new social network". Police Officers Kevin Burrell and James MacDonald were shot and killed while making a traffic stop. Frederick Reynolds, their friend and fellow Compton Police Officer was assigned to handle the initial investigation and crime scene. The killer was a parolee in possession of a handgun. The subject was able to break free as the officers attempted to handcuff him. He fired at both officers with another gun he still had concealed on his person. Frederick Reynolds, retired Los Angeles County Sheriff's Detective is our guest. He tells us about Kevin Burrell and James MacDonald, the trauma of the murder, and the devastating impact it had on him. The traumatic after effects

Sex Trafficking Victims Rescued By Undercover Couple in Thailand. Ordinary Couple Goes Undercover To Rescue Underage Sex Trafficking Victims. After investigating hundreds of bars and brothels throughout SE Asia with police, they began The Exodus Road. Matt Parker is our guest. He and his Wife started working undercover to investigate, expose and prosecute sex trafficking work in Thailand. They began when they directed a children’s home for girls in rural Thailand. During that time, Matt began networking with  local police about sex trafficking of children. He was deputized by police and started working personally to find those trapped in slavery as an undercover investigator. Armed with hidden body-worn cameras, he posed as a “john,” a man interested in sex for sale, and gathered evidence for police partners. It was gritty work that neither of them expected when they first began their journey. Matt and Laura began The Exodus Road in January of 2012 with the belief that justice is in the hands of ordinary peop

Panic Gripped the City the Arrest of the Shenandoah Rapist. Arresting A Serial Rapist. Panic Gripped The City. The suspect’s victims ranged from 11 - 79 years-old. After his arrest, panic ensued again after he escaped from jail. From 2002 - 2003 the serial rapist preyed on females in Little Havana and the nearby Shenandoah neighborhood. His victims ranged from 11 - 79 years of age. The suspect was able to blend into the community and panic took hold in the City. After months and countless man hours a suspect was arrested, his DNA was matched to samples collected at crime scenes. The relief was short lived because the Shenandoah rapist escaped from jail and the manhunt was on again. Wayne Cox is our guest. He is a detective in the Miami - Dade Police Department. He lived one of the most horrific traumas any law enforcement officer would ever wish to face. Being responsible for putting the public's fear at rest, Det. Cox was challenged with finding and arresting the Shenandoah Rapist in one of the country's lar

Police Officer Shot, Survived and Eventually Became The Police Chief. Shot with a Shotgun, He Survived and Eventually Became The Police Chief.  He purchased soft body armor at his expense before, and that saved his life. He tells his story & his ascension to Police Chief. Early in his police career before Departments issued soft body armor, he was shot with a shotgun. Fortunately for him, he and his wife made the expensive decision to purchase soft body armor at their expense. The soft body armor is what saved his life. Tom tells us about the life and death incident, his recovery and the decision to return to his police career. He continued to serve in the Riverside Illinois Police Department and eventually was promoted to the position of Police Chief. Retired Riverside Illinois Police Chief Tom Weitzel is our guest on the Law Enforcement Today Show. Follow Chief Weitzel on Twitter at @chiefweitzel. Chief Weitzel can also be reached at tqweitzel@outlook.com. Background song Hurricane is used with permiss

Illegal Immigration and Anti-Police Policies, Contributing To Increased Crime Sheriff Thomas Hodgson from the Bristol County Massachusetts Sheriff's Department is our guest. Are Government Policies Making Us All Less Safe? Are Anti-Law Enforcement, And The Immigration - Southern Border Crisis Policies Contributing To Increased Crime? Since 1998, Sheriff Hodgson has been on the front lines calling for responsible immigration reform that helps law enforcement keep communities safe. He has worked with state and local leaders to put national security ahead of appeasing illegal aliens. President Joe Biden and his anti-law enforcement, administration abruptly cancelled Sheriff Hodgson’s partnership with ICE after more than two decades. After 20-plus years of cooperation with ICE; after 20-plus years of stellar federal audit reports; after 20-plus years of protecting the people of Bristol County from criminal illegal aliens; and after 20-plus years of advocacy from local community meetings to state legislatures, Con

 Son and Two Others Murdered. Is A Sanctuary County To Blame?The sanctuary county wouldn’t hold the suspect on a prior charge and let him out. Deborah Elkins is our guest in this special episode from the Feet 2 The Fire Radio Row event in Washington, DC. An Angel Mom whose son was shot 23 times and killed while sitting on a sofa at a friend’s house. The gunman was able to engage in this heinous crime because he was protected from removal from the U.S. by a New Jersey community’s sanctuary policies. Months earlier, the suspect was incarcerated in Middlesex County, New Jersey and ICE had issued a detainer to take custody of him. Due to the sanctuary status of that area, they released him prior to his being picked up by ICE. He had been arrested for domestic violence charges when they chose to release him because ‘Middlesex County does not honor ICE detainer holds’. After New Jersey officials let him go, he left the area and came to Springfield, Missouri, where he killed her son, Aaron Joshua Hampton, along with

Open Borders and Anti-Police Politicians, Sheriffs Uniting To Protect America.Sheriff Scott H. Jenkins is our guest. He is the Sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia, since 2012. He talks about the recent anti-law enforcement riots and the impact of the southern border crisis on his community. Sheriff Jenkins serves on the Advisory Board of Protect America Now, in this special episode from the Feet 2 The Fire Radio Row event in Washington, DC. Sheriff Jenkins is a recognized thought leader in the areas of secure borders, secure communities, constitutional government and law enforcement. He is recognized for his no-nonsense but compassionate approach to law enforcement. His thoughtful leadership in these areas has resulted in him being invited to the White House numerous times for briefings with the Executive Branch. He also speaks at local, state, and national conferences on these issues. He has numerous appearances on Fox News, local network affiliates of the major networks, international media, and digital me

Suspect Arrested for Killing Her Daughter,  But Never Tried. Even though he was an illegal immigrant, with prior arrests, he was given a low bail and he has never been seen since. Special episode from the Annual Feet 2 The Fire Radio Row Event in Washington, D.C.  Michelle Root is our guest. Her daughter, Sarah Rae Ann Root, was killed January 31, 2016 by an illegal immigrant who was driving with a blood alcohol level of .241 (several times the legal limit) and reported to be street racing at more than 70 miles per hour. Sarah had just graduated from college the day before with a 4.0 GPA. While stopped at a red light, her car was slammed at high speed by the other driver, who came to this country illegally and unaccompanied at the age of 16. He had several prior run-ins with the law, including failure to appear before a judge, and more. Despite all of this his bond was set at $50,000, he posted the required $5,000 a few weeks after killing Sarah and hasn't been seen since. Background song Hurricane is used wi

Her Son's Killer Was He Enabled by US Policy? Maureen Maloney’s 23-year-old son, Matthew, was killed on August 20, 2011 by an illegal alien who was drunk and driving without a license when he ran through a stop sign and collided with Matthew, who was on his motorcycle. Matthew should have survived the collision with just abrasions and bruises. However, while fleeing the scene, the illegal alien ran over Matthew causing him to become lodged under the truck. Matthew was dragged a quarter of a mile to his death while horrified witnesses were banging on the truck and screaming for the driver to stop. Since losing her son, Maureen has become an advocate for enforcement of U.S. Immigration Laws. Was Her Son's Killer Enabled by US Policy? Maureen Maloney talks about the tragic killing of her son Matthew. His death inspires her mission.  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 leave an h

Border Crisis, Illegal Immigration Impacts On Communities Far Away. Does the Southern Border Crisis negatively impact communities far away? Canyon County Idaho Sheriff Donahue talks about how the Border Crisis and Immigration Policies affects his community far from the border and impacted his family directly. Sheriff Kieran Donahue is our guest in this special episode from the Feet 2 The Fire Radio Row Event in D.C. He is the Sheriff of Canyon County Idaho, about which is a long way from the US Southern Border. Yet the crisis and immigration policies have a direct criminal impact on his and other communities far southern border. Sheriff Donahue discusses the direct impact that immigration policies had on his family, with the death of his nephew. In addition he talks about his Man Up Crusade to combat domestic violence.  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 leave an honest rati

Illegal Immigration Is It Making Us All Less Safe? Special episode from the Feet 2 The Fire Radio Row Event in D.C. Sheriff A. J. Louderback talks about the real impact on his community and others across the Nation. Sheriff A. J. Louderback is our guest in this special episode of the show coming from F,A.I.R.'s annual Feet 2 The Fire Radio Row event in Washington DC. When it comes to immigration and law enforcement, Sheriff Louderback is widely recognized as one of the nation’s foremost experts. Working in one of the country’s busiest human trafficking corridors, Sheriff Louderback explains how the Southern Border Crisis and Immigration Policies from D.C. are contributing to violent crime, narcotics and overdose deaths. As a law enforcement officer, he explains why it is important for state, local, and federal law enforcement officers to all work together. Sheriff Louderback has been serving the citizens of Jackson County since 2005 and has over 35 years of law enforcement experience. Background song Hurrican

Illegal Immigration and Anti-Law Enforcement Policies Impact on Local Communities, Part 1. Sheriff Johnson Alamance NC & Sheriff Page of Rockingham NC are our guests in this special episode of the show. Increases in Violent Crime, drug overdoses, plus the recruiting and retention problems for Law Enforcement Agencies caused by Washington DC's Anti-Law Enforcement and Southern Border policies. Special episode of the show coming from F,A.I.R.'s annual Feet 2 The Fire Radio Row event in Washington DC. We are joined by two special guests. Sheriff Terry S. Johnson from Alamance County North Carolina and Sheriff Samuel S. Page from Rockingham North Carolina. Don't miss their perspective and experiences. 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 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 Podca

Shot and Paralyzed Reportedly by Unlikely Source. Deputy Sheriff tells his story. His powerful story, his inspiring life before and after the shooting. Plus, how you can help. Jaime Morales is our guest. He is a Special Deputy with the Scott County Kentucky Sheriff's Department. As a Deputy he was assigned to the County's Special Response Team (SWAT). During an assignment to take a serial bank robber into custody a gunfight erupted. Deputy Morales was shot by an unlikely source, he states it was from another law enforcement officer on the team. His life and death injuries caused permanent paralysis and he is confined to a wheelchair. Jaime talks about the preventable incident, his devastating injuries and inspiring life after. Plus, we talk about the simple ways that we all can help him with his life from here on out. 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 leave an honest rating

Terrifying Ride with a Serial Killer Murderer. As a teenager she caught a ride with a person who turned out to be a Serial Killer. Her life and death struggle, her journey afterwards and successful life today. Ride With A Serial Killer, Her Terrifying Ordeal.  Constance M. Drew is our guest. She tells her terrifying story of survival and her path to success today. When Constance was a teenager she accepted a ride from a man. During the car ride the man began to threaten to torture, rape and kill her. She tells her story of the life and death situation and how she managed to escape the killer. A few years later, she and a friend saw the same man was wanted for being a serial killer of many young women. Constance talks about the impact this had on her life, the decisions and journey she took to build a better life and her success today. She coaches businesses, has a podcast and has written a book titled "A Drive with a Serial Killer". Inside of Car photo by Dave_7. Background song Hurricane is used with permiss