Law Enforcement Today Podcast

Police Detective Daughter's 9-11 Attack Experience and Life After. Susan Fiorentino's story, her book featuring the stories of first responder's children. Susan Fiorentino is our guest. Susan's father is a retired NYPD Detective. She talks about her experiences during the 9-11 attack, and for the months following. Not just the impact it had on her, which was huge, but her family and many of her neighbors in Staten Island, NY. Most of her friends had family members that were either NYPD or FDNY that worked the scene of the attack. Susan discusses her struggles that impacted her greatly and her recovery. Susan has become a huge supporter and volunteer with the Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation and is writing a book featuring the 9-11 experiences of first responder's children and is donating the proceeds to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.  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

Prison Hostage Crisis As a Bomb Squad Cop. State Trooper at Arizona Prison Hostage Crisis and as a Bomb Squad Cop. Police work was the perfect transition for me after leaving the military. We were and are one of the busiest bomb squads in the Country. An Inside Look at being a Police Bomb Squad Tech. Plus, on scene at the nation's longest prison hostage crisis. Ken Emerson is our guest. Ken is a retired Trooper from the Arizona D.P.S. He retired as part of their bomb squad and door entry SWAT team members. He talks about the realities of being a police bomb squad tech, compared to Military E.O.D. and the distortions portrayed by Hollywood. The truths and realities about the explosive devices that police face. As a result of his bomb squad SWAT team duties Ken was on scene at the nation's longest running prison hostage crisis. The stark realities that the hostage corrections officers, and officers faced during the crisis. Ken also discusses his passion for helping law enforcement agencies recruit the best poss

I've worked in Law Enforcement for 46 years. My time as a police cadet as a teenager sparked my interest in a career in Law Enforcement. Public Safety Cadets,  A Win - Win For Teens,  Parents and The Community. Kent Jefferies is our guest. He is a retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer and is the President of the Public Safety Cadets. The Public Safety Cadets is a national US (501c3) program that helps teenagers. Public Safety Cadets is a non-profit organization founded and managed by active and retired law enforcement officers and business leaders dedicated to preparing young adults, ages 14-20 (until 21st birthday), for careers and leadership in the public safety profession. They help teenagers all across the Country with the help of their great partners at Armament Systems & Procedures. 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 u

Police Officer Arrested and Prosecuted Was It Politically Motivated? We had to move because protestors were at our house threatening us after our information was leaked. I know his character and he would never have done what they allege.  Christina Dages is our guest. Christina's husband Matthew Dages was a police officer with the La Mesa California Police Department. Due to the fact that Matthew was facing criminal charges. In 2020 then Officer Matthew Dages arrested a subject which was caught on video. Almost immediately the protests began. Christina talks about how the minimal use of force applied by then Police Officer Dages, her husband, was ruled justified by the Police Department. Someone leaked their information including their address to the public and angry protestors arrived at the door of their home. Then Matthew Dages was fired by the police department and brought up on criminal charges. Christina Dages explains the discrepancies and allegations of exculpatory evidence and prosecutorial misconduc

Police Officer Stereotypes and Myths. Including His Shooting. The defense and media implied that I had tunnel vision and ignored facts... I remember every little aspect of the shooting, including the descriptions of people that I passed during the pursuit. Shattering Myths, Lies and Stereotypes About Police. Including His Officer Involved Shooting.  Anthony McNeil is our guest. He is a retired Police Officer from the Southfield Michigan Police Department. He talks about his law enforcement career, the unusual way he got started in policing. He had no intention of being a law enforcement officer. Anthony discusses the incident where he had to use deadly force during an officer involved shooting, the of the situation compared to the myths perpetuated by the media. He also discusses the many untrue stereotypes about police that are spewed by the media. Anthony is an entrepeneur and also a podcaster. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of th

Retired DEA Agent Survived Being Shot through the head in Afghanistan. Joe Piersante survived, despite his severe injuries, including blindness he lives an inspiring life. Joe Piersante is our guest. He is a retired DEA agent. During his career he was a member of the DEA's FAST (SWAT team) assigned to Afghanistan. Their mission was to eradicate Poppy fields and the industry that turns it into Heroin. That DEA team in Afghanistan encountered numerous violent confrontations with members of the Taliban and those involved in the Heroin industry. During one of those deployments he was shot through the head with a high velocity machine gun round. Though many of his team thought he was killed, thanks to a miracle plus great first aid and surgical teams he survived. His severe injuries, including total blindness have not stopped him. He is a world class blind bodybuilder and much more. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letradio

Her Husband Sheriff’s Detective, Died From Cancer. He started in law enforcement later in life... when we got the diagnosis we thought we had a lot more time. Line Of Duty Cancer That Took The Life Of Her Husband, Sheriff’s Detective Mitch Speed. Vickie Speed is our guest. She tells her story of watching her husband gradually get worse from the line of duty cancer that eventually took his life. Sheriff's Detective Mitch Speed started his law enforcement career at an age where he was much older than most recruits. Vickie talks about his law enforcement career, his passion for service and dedication to his faith and family. After some health concerns he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Vickie talks about his decline, gradual at first and then rapid towards the end. She also discusses how their law enforcement family supported them and helped wherever and whenever they could. She talks about her life and her family's life after his death. Vickie met Tania Owen they wrote a book together and through their loss

Federal Agent Shot Many Times And His Partner Was Killed in Mexican Ambush. Cartel Ambush in Mexico. Federal Agent Shot Many Times And His Partner Was Killed. We were on the road in one of the most notoriously violent sections of Mexico when we were run off the road and ambushed. Federal Agent Shot Multiple Times And His Partner Was Killed In An Ambush By The Zeta Cartel. Victor Avila is our guest. He is a retired US Federal Agent and author of the book Agent Under Fire. Victor tells the horrific story of the incident when he and his partner, Federal US I.C.E. Agent Jaime Zapata where ambushed and shot on a Mexican road by members of the Zeta Cartel. During the violent attack they were both shot multiple times and Jaime Zapata was killed. Victor tells the traumatic story of the attack, having to wait for almost 40 minutes before aid responded. The terrifying security concerns in the Mexican hospital and worst of all the treatment he, and his family received from US Federal Agencies when he returned and was tr

In Germany She was Sexually Assaulted as a Teen, Her Amazing Life After. The alarm bells were going off... I didn't feel like I could tell anyone. Every time the effects of the trauma came up, I put them away until I could deal with them better. Sexually Assaulted As A Young Teen, She Not Only Survived, She Prospered. Cat Corchado is our guest. She is retired from the US Air Force, after serving for 20 years. Cat is also a podcaster, she works to help veterans and is a personal trainer in NC. She was a dependent in a Military family, while the family was deployed in Germany, as a young teenager she was sexually assaulted by someone that the family knew. Cat talks about the assault, her life afterwards and her refusal to allow the effects of the trauma to dictate the quality of her life. She also discusses how she handled the trauma after until she was able to seek help on her terms. After retiring from the US Military, Cat dedicates her life to helping others, including her work with WOVEN and her podcast.  I

Sheriff Sergeant Husband Murdered,  She's a retired Deputy. He stood over my husband Sgt. Steve Owen and assassinated him. The brutal murder of Sgt. Steve Owen told by Tania Owen, his widow and retired Deputy. Tania Owen is our guest. She is a retired L.A. Deputy Sheriff and an immigrant from El Salvador. Tania talks about the brutal assassination style murder of her husband, Sheriff's Sergeant Steve Owen. The criminal first wounded him, then stood over him and fired four more rounds into the his body. Tania talks about her career, her experience during the murder and life for the entire family afterwards. She also talks about her passion and mission that was inspired by the murder.  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

England, Police Fighting Organized Crime, Terrorism, overcoming adversity. When someone said I was too young, I just outworked them. Simon Osamoh is our guest. He is a former police officer in England. He talks about his law enforcement career in the United Kingdom. Simon discusses the misconceptions that many Americans have about violent organized crime and investigating terrorists in Great Britain. Now living in the USA, he discusses his mindset and hard work approach that has helped him accomplish his goals in life. From British Law Enforcement Officer to American security consultant, author and podcaster nothing prevents him from his goals.  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 leave an h

Husband Police Officer's Suicide.  She tells their story to save lives. When she saw two N.Y.P.D. chaplains approaching the house, that's when it hit her, he was gone. Her husband, veteran of the N.Y.P.D. died by suicide. Maryann tells their story to save lives.  MaryAnn Maginnis is our guest. In 2002 her husband, NYPD Sergeant Peter Maginnis died by suicide. MaryAnn tells the story of his death, what she experienced on that tragic day. She also talks about the events that led up to and contributed to his death. Most importantly MaryAnn tells us about life for her and their children afterwards. MaryAnn explains her mission in telling their story is to help save lives and prevent future suicides. 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 tw

I've been looking for the right co-host for the True Crime Fighters podcast and she was right in front of me all the time. Special episode - Introducing the new co-host of the True Crime Fighters Podcast. In this special episode of the podcast I'll introduce you to the new co-host of our sister podcast the "True Crime Fighters" podcast. After much consideration I decided to make some changes to the format of the "True Crime Fighters" podcast, not in regards to the basic format of the show Check, but to the hosts. Introducing Stephanie Wiley the new co-host of the "True Crime Fighters" podcast.  Be sure to check out the article about the "True Crime Fighters" show in the June 2021 edition of Podcast Magazine. 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. If

Undercover Police, Threats to Him and His Family. I was 2nd in command and my co-workers didn't know where I was. The only person in our agency that knew what I was working on was the Sheriff. Due to his undercover police work, threats to him and his family still exist. Adam Wills is our guest. He is the former undersherrif for an agency that we won't name due to potential threats on his and his family's life due to his Undercover work. He was the 2nd in command of a small agency, and when an undercover investigator was needed for a large scale cartel based drug organization he was the only officer that wasn't recognizable. Adam talks about the complex undercover operation and other challenges faced by small law enforcement agencies. He also talks about his passion to help law enforcement officers transition into new careers in business. 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. F

Grow the Podcast? You can help. Not with money, just a few minutes of your time. Are you enjoying the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast? If you enjoy the podcast version of 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. The syndicated version of the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show is now broadcast on 110 radio stations across the US, with a combined population of more than 35 million people. You can help us add the show to more stations, and it won't take much of your time. 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. 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 wo

Real Donnie Brasco, Deep Cover, Former  FBI Joe Pistone. The movie took some liberties... I never lost my moral compass... Even while working undercover with the NY Mafia. A revealing comfortable conversation with an icon of American Law Enforcement. The True Donnie Brasco - Joe Pistone Retired FBI. Joe Pistone is our guest. He became famous for his undercover work for the FBI and infiltrating the NY Mafia as Donnie Brasco. He talks about his life growing up in Patterson NJ and how that helped influence his undercover career. Joe discusses the truth about his character in the movie Donnie Brasco and how the "Hollywood" portrayal took liberties with the truth. From his law enforcement career, working undercover, his family life, the books, movie and his top ranked podcast are all in this 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@letr

Canadian Military Retired,  Mission Is Training, To Help Keep Them And Us Safe. Some people complained about what they thought or was rumored to be the subject of our training... they are all invited to attend and see for themselves. Adam Kinakin is our guest. He is a retired Canadian Armed Forces Infantry Officer. His career was ended due to injury. His mission is to train, coach, Law Enforcement Officers around the world and  Agencies across Canada. Adam talks about his military ending injury, his transition into civilian life and why his mission is to help train law enforcement officers to investigate crimes to help keep all of us safe. He also focuses on tactical training for law enforcement officers to help keep them safe. 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

Police Officer's Career the 9-11 Attack at the WTC to Shootings. I couldn't believe that he was shooting at me... it all happened so fast. From Shootouts to the 9-11 Attack at the World  Trade Center, His Police Career. Phil Grimaldi, a retired NYPD Detective is our guest. He gives an inside look at the 2 shootouts during his police career and the reality of what happens when people are trying to kill you. Phil also talks about responding to and working the scene of the 911 terror attacks at the World Trade Center. He discusses the trauma of those days and the physical effects after. 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. 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

Police Officer Attacked, Surgeries, Retirement, Addiction. His Inspiring Recovery. His Inspiring Recovery. She threw the truck into reverse and hit me, causing serious injuries. Brock Bevell, a retired Mesa Arizona Police Officer is our guest. He talks about his career in law enforcement and a violent act that caused career ending serious injuries. During the multiple surgeries and the rehabilitation process he was prescribed opiate pain killing medication. He developed a severe addiction to the pain killing medication. Brock talks about the depths that his addiction and lifestyle took him to. He also talks about his recovery process where he got clean and sober and how he uses his experience to help others recover and rebuild their lives.   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

Staging a Murder to Protect a Witness, Deadly Explosion of Fentanyl. We seized enough Fentanyl last year to kill every person in the Phoenix area. Staging a Murder to Protect a Witness From Organized Crime, Plus the Deadly Explosion of Fentanyl. Cheri Oz is our guest. She is the supervising agent in charge of the Phoenix DEA Office. She talks about her career in Law Enforcement. In particular Cheri discusses a case where she and her team had to stage the murder of a witness to protect them from a contract issued by a prominent and deadly organized crime group. She also talks about the never ending investigation of deadly drugs and the violence that comes from the drug gangs. From Fentanyl, Methaphetamine, Cocaine, Heroin and more she gives an insider's look into the challenges, danger and fulfillment that comes from her work in law enforcement. Her career started as a Police Officer and then she joined the DEA as an Agent and is now the Supervising Agent of the Phoenix office of the DEA.  Be sure to check out