Public Safety Talk Radio: Recent Episodes
Kenneth Bator
The podcast for all of our heroes in public safety including law enforcement professionals, firefighters, EMTs, corrections officers, healthcare workers, and more. The show is produced by the POCUA and is founded upon its Soundness Initiative.
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 100
Host, Ken Bator, celebrates Public Safety Talk Radio’s 100th episode and shares that the Killed in the Line of Duty (KILOD) Insurance offered by most POCUA credit unions is now available for firefighters as well. The provider, AmTrust, will host the 2023 Public Safety Business Summit in New York in May to celebrate the expanded availability of KILOD to all first responders.
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 099
Crime Prevention Coordinator, Jennifer Danner, and Officer Matthew Roberson of the Seattle PD join us to talk about crime prevention. They share their expertise as well as discuss how the are reaching out to the community to forge long-term relationships. Learn more about the Seattle PD’s Crime Prevention program at http://www.seattle.gov/police/crime-prevention.
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 098
Sarah Ferris, co-host and producer of the Stop the Killing podcast, joins us to discuss what she has learned about preventing mass killings. She also talks about her many high-quality true-crime shows. Learn more about Stop the Killing at https://www.katherineschweit.com/podcast.
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 097
Kevin Lawrence, former law-enforcement professional and current Executive Director of the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA), joins us to discuss how the organization is supporting police officers in the second-most populated state in the US through training and legislation. Learn more about the TMPA at https://tmpa.org/.
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 096
Michael Sugrue, US Air Force Veteran and retired Police Sergeant, joins us again as an expert guest. This time he introduces his groundbreaking book, Relentless Courage – a book every first responder should read. Learn more about Michael at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgtmichaelsugrue/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 095
John Aretos, CEO of Police Mortgage – a provider of Killed in the Line of Duty Insurance, joins us to discuss home buying specifically for first responders. To learn more about Police Mortgage, and why they are specifically for "First Responders that are Second to None," go to https://www.policemortgage.com
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 094
POCUA’s CEO, Ken Bator, gives a salute to first responders in the state of Washington after a recent trip and gives an update on the planning for the Public Safety Business Summit in 2023.
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 093
Lanie Hobbs, host of True Crime Cases with Lanie and co-manager of the True Crime Podcast Festival, joins us to talk about the importance of victim advocacy. She discusses how the needs of victims and survivors take precedence in her podcast and her events as well as why this code of ethics is necessary in the true-crime genre. To learn more about The True Crime Podcast Festival go to https://truecrimepodcastfestival.com/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 092
In Part Two of this two-part series, the hosts of The Prosecutors podcast, Alice and Brett, join us. We discuss misconceptions of the US justice system as well as their new podcast, Legal Briefs. To learn more about The Prosecutors go to https://prosecutorspodcast.com/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 091
In Part One of this two-part series, the hosts of The Prosecutors podcast, Alice and Brett, join us. We discuss the motivation for creating their popular show and the endeavor of educating their listeners on the US justice system. To learn more about The Prosecutors go to https://prosecutorspodcast.com/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 090
Lauren Samples, former law-enforcement professional for the US Navy and current co-host of Paradise After Dark, joins us to talk about her career as well as true-crime podcasting and its connection with policing. To learn more about Paradise After Dark go to https://paradiseafterdark.com/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 089
Randy Sutton from Blue Lives Radio joins us to talk about the Wounded Blue organization and their upcoming 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Survival Summit to be held from 10/11/22 to 10/14/22 in Terre Haute, IN. To learn more about the Wounded Blue and this event go to https://thewoundedblue.org/event/the-2nd-annual-national-law-enforcement-survival-summit/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 088
Retired law-enforcement professional and author of multiple books, Glenn Topping, joins us to discuss writing. He talks about writing both fiction and non-fiction as well as gives a few tips to first responders that are aspiring authors. Learn more about Glenn Topping’s books, including Operation 1600 and Look, A Quarter, on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AGlenn+Topping&s=relevancerank&text=Glenn+Topping&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 087
Steve Hough, retired law-enforcement professional and current COO of First H.E.L.P, joins us to discuss reducing the mental health stigma for first responders through education, advocating for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledging the service and sacrifice of public-safety professionals lost to suicide, assisting officers in their search for healing, and bringing awareness to suicide and mental health issues. Learn more about First H.E.L.P at https://1sthelp.org/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 086
The physical and emotional stress that public-safety professionals face is unlike most other professions. No one knows that better than the founder of Yoga for First Responders, Olivia Mead. Olivia joins us to discuss how they teach yoga to specifically help police officers, firefighters, and many others in public safety. Learn more about Yoga for First Responders at https://www.yogaforfirstresponders.org/
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Dr. Donnie Hutchinson joins us In Part 2 of this two-part series as he provides tips on how first responders can better find work-life balance. To learn more about Dr. Donnie go to https://donniehutchinson.com/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 084
Dr. Donnie Hutchinson joins us for an in-depth conversation on work-life balance for first responders. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we examine what work-life balance looks like. To learn more about Dr. Donnie go to https://donniehutchinson.com/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 083
In Part 2 of this two-part series, Chris Littrell Community Services Sergeant and podcaster, continues the discussion to talk about PTSD – the brain’s normal response to processing things that aren’t normal. To learn more about the Two Feet on the Ground – Gravity Podcast go to http://gravityct.com/podcast/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 082
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Chris Littrell Community Services Sergeant and podcaster joins us. In this episode he discusses the background of the show he created with his wife, Jaimie, and how it helps first responders throughout the country. To learn more about the Two Feet on the Ground – Gravity Podcast go to http://gravityct.com/podcast/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 081
Alexandra Nigolian, Executive Director of the Nassau County Police Department Foundation, joins us to to discuss the NCPD Center for Training & Intelligence in New York. The new Joint Emergency Training Institute (JETI), which was discussed last week in episode 080, looked to this facility as an example. To learn more about the NCPD Center for Training & Intelligence at https://ncpdfoundation.org/ncpdacademypaverprogram/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 081
Alexandra Nigolian, Executive Director of the Nassau County Police Department Foundation, joins us to to discuss the NCPD Center for Training & Intelligence in New York. The new Joint Emergency Training Institute (JETI), which was discussed last week in episode 080, looked to this facility as an example. To learn more about the NCPD Center for Training & Intelligence at https://ncpdfoundation.org/ncpdacademypaverprogram/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 080
Captain Reggie Rader of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department joins us to discuss the new Joint Emergency Training Institute, a state-of-the-art center designed to prepare first responders for the challenges of the 21st century. To learn more about the JETI go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClxncLeXPshvzH1El1sOKaw
To schedule a tour of the JETI call 702-828-9758
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 079
In part two of this two-part series, the management of Blue Star Security joins us to discuss how law enforcement has changed and how they are providing a different path to many police retirees. Learn more about Blue Star Security at https://bluestarsecurityltd.com/.
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 078
In part one of this two-part series, the management of Blue Star Security joins us to discuss the difference they offer as current and former law-enforcement professionals of the Chicago PD. Learn more about Blue Star Security at https://bluestarsecurityltd.com/.
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 077
Joan Brody, President at Joan L. Brody Grant Writing & Development, joins us to discuss the complexities of obtaining grants for law-enforcement, fire-fighting, and other public safety organizations in 2022. Learn more about Joan at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-brody-garkisch-0349149/
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 076
The first episode of Season Four brings us a great conversation with the Savannah Police Department. Chief Minter and Lt. Wiggins join us to discuss their relationship building approach to policing in their community.
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 075
Our final episode of Season Three appropriately covers all Four Pillars of Soundness as we speak with the publisher of CRACKYL Magazine, Kory Pearn. Learn more about CRACKYL at https://crackylmag.com/
Do you host a first-responder related podcast and want to collaborate with other like-minded podcasters? Then come join us for the Public Safety Podcast Summit on May 2, 2022, in Las Vegas! For information or to register email Ken Bator at kbator@policecreditunions.net.
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 074
Joe Salemme, Director of Operations for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, joins us to discuss how the organization is supporting the law-enforcement families of the second largest police department in the United States. Learn more about the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation at https://cpdmemorial.org/
Do you host a first-responder related podcast and want to collaborate with other like-minded podcasters? Then come join us for the Public Safety Podcast Summit on May 2, 2022, in Las Vegas! For information or to register email Ken Bator at kbator@policecreditunions.net.
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 073
Sarah Gura, a licensed clinical professional counselor that focuses on the wellness of first responders, joins us to discuss why she chose to focus on public-safety professionals. She also discusses her podcast, First Responder Psychological Support, which was listed along Public Safety Talk Radio as one of the top 12 podcasts cops should listen to in 2022 by Police1. Learn more about Sarah at https://selfcarepath.com/sarah-a-gura/
Do you host a first-responder related podcast and want to collaborate with other like-minded podcasters? Then come join us for the Public Safety Podcast Summit on May 2, 2022, in Las Vegas! For information or to register email Ken Bator at kbator@policecreditunions.net.
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 072 New York City Police Officer Austin Glickman, the founder of LEO Weekend, joins us about the idea of creating an event specific for law enforcement officers and their families which would allow them to participate in an array of events and activities. As of December 31st, 2021, Law Enforcement Officers Weekend has assisted 42 families, representing 22 different law enforcement agencies from 13 different states. Learn more about LEO Weekend at https://leoweekend.com/
Do you host a first-responder related podcast and want to collaborate with other like-minded podcasters? Then come join us for the Public Safety Podcast Summit on May 2, 2022, in Las Vegas! For information or to register email Ken Bator at kbator@policecreditunions.net.
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 071
Former ATF Agent, Lou Valoze, discusses his new book, Storefront Sting. He details the fictitious businesses that allowed his team of undercover agents to take thousands of weapons out of circulation and millions of dollars of drugs off the street. He also explores the dark reality of living a double life. Learn more about Lou at https://louvaloze.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2022-conference
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 070
Frank Borelli, the Editor of Officer Magazine and 40-year law-enforcement professional, joins us to talk about the unique value of the publication and the future of policing. Learn more about Officer Magazine at https://www.officer.com/magazine
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2022-conference
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 069 Alain Burrese, the author of Survive a Shooting and the Active Defense Training Division Director for Reflex Protect, joins us to talk about non-violent solutions to violent situations. He shares some of his defense expertise as well as the unique benefits of Presidia Gel as a self-defense spray for both law-enforcement professionals and civilians. Learn more about Reflex Protect at https://reflexprotect.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2022-conference
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 068
Scott Medlin, law-enforcement professional as well as author and speaker, joins us to define exactly what personal wellness should mean to public-safety professionals. He shares what he has learned on the job and from some of his own struggles. Learn more about Scott at https://thescottmedlin.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 067
Glen Williams, retired law-enforcement professional and author of Bridging the Gap, joins us to share some of his triumphs over PTSD. He also provides sound advice for first responders today on how to enhance their relationships and the warning signs that things aren’t quite OK. Learn more about Glen at https://www.glenwilliamspublicspeaker.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 066
Jim Sorgi and Joey Vandever, to former professional athletes, discuss the philosophy of the company they cofounded – ProTeam Tactical Performance. They discuss why it’s imperative to provide the same top-of-the-line preventative and rehabilitative care to first responders that star athletes receive. Learn more about ProTeam Tactical Performance at https://www.proteamtactical.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 065
We continue with the insightful interviews conducted from the Talus booth during the SHOT SHOW. In this episode hear interviews with Julie Willis of Zendira, Jeffery Penn of Sightron, Scott Bennett of Missing Link Tactical, Jamie McCormick of HighCom Armor, and Adam Nogueira and John Ruff of Clothing in Armor.
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 064 During one of the first major events of 2022, Talus Ridge invited us to conduct interviews from their booth during the SHOT SHOW. In this episode hear interviews with Talus Ridge CEO Sara Hall, NASCAR Driver Kyle Weatherman, Chad and Steven from Veterans Help Foundation of Wyoming, and a very special guest.
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Lori Morrison, private investigator and host of The Unlovely Truth podcast, joins us to discuss her journey of helping others, solving cases, and faith. Learn more about Lori at https://www.theunlovelytruth.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Jason Sautel, former firefighter and author of The Rescuer: One Firefighter’s Story of Courage, Darkness, and the Relentless Love That Saved Him, joins us to discuss a number of critical subjects. Among those topics are his career as a public-safety professional in Oakland, CA; his motivations to write his book and pass along important teachings to other first responders; and his love of donuts and how exactly they should be served. Learn more about Jason at https://jasonsautel.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Shawn Thomas and her husband Jeff Thomas, both law-enforcement professionals, share their story of launching 1st Responder Conferences. They discuss the health and wellness training they provide for everyday heroes through their events. They also share the challenges of offering their much-needed live conferences throughout the pandemic in 2021 and what they have planned for first responders in 2022. Learn more about 1st Responder Conferences at https://1stresponderconferences.org/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
POCUA CEO, Ken Bator, wishes all public safety professionals an awesome 2022 and details some of the in-person events planned for next year.
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In Part Two of Facing Evil, Scott and Liz Brown talk about the aftermath of Scott’s ordeal, how they dealt with it as a law-enforcement family, and how they have strengthened their marriage since. Learn more about Scott and Liz at https://www.scottandlizbrown.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
In Part One of Facing Evil, Scott and Liz Brown talk about their motivation for writing the book of the same name as this episode. They also share the harrowing story from October 24, 2014 when Deputy Scott Brown lost his partner to a cold-blooded killer. Learn more about Scott and Liz at https://www.scottandlizbrown.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Joshua Gallo, active NYC Firefighter and Regional Manager for OMNICOMMANDER, joins us to talk about how businesses serving first responders can better connect with the men and women of the profession. He also talks bout the best pizza in New York. Josh will be one of our Subject Matter Experts during the Public Safety Business Summit in March. Learn more about OMNICOMMANDER at https://omnicommander.com/
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In Part Two of our discussion with Dave Robertson, founder of FIRE-EDGE, we discuss the art and science of mentoring tomorrow’s first responders as well as what those aspiring to be public-safety professionals should be doing today. Learn more about Dave at https://www.fire-edge.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
In Part 1 of our discussion with Dave Robertson, founder of FIRE-EDGE, we delve into his passion for delivering the very best candidates to the fire service. As a former fire chief, mentoring is more than a career for him. Learn more about Dave at https://www.fire-edge.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Sara Hall, former dispatcher and current CEO and founder of Talus Ridge, talks about her passion in serving first responders through her business. She explains how “Where Comfort Meets Courage” is much more than words on paper for their culture. Learn more about Talus Ridge and their flagship product, the Talus Airflow System which is a support shirt worn under the gear of first responders, at https://talusridge.com/.
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Dr. Thomas Shea, former US Marine and law-enforcement professional, joins us on the week of Veterans’ Day to discuss realistic approaches to police department reform. As current entrepreneur and Assistant Professor of Police Graduate Studies at Seton Hall University, he offers insight into the leadership needed in law enforcement today. Learn more about Tom at https://www.verry-shea.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Treasha McManes-Weimer, Certified Juvenile Probation Officer and Author, discusses her journey from a troubled young girl to a professional who helps youth get back on track. Learn more about Treasha in her recent co-authored book From No Worth to Self-Worth: https://www.amazon.com/No-Worth-Self-Worth-Sean-Douglas-ebook/dp/B095LJMS2Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1772F7DXSGORF&dchild=1&keywords=from+no+worth+to+self+worth&qid=1635907221&sprefix=From+No+Worth%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-1
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Season Three kicks off with a discussion with entrepreneur and police detective, Kevin Reynolds. He didn’t like the forensic products he had at his disposal so he created a company to provide better options to all crime-scene professionals. Learn more about it at www.tactionusa.com
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Tom Kovach, Executive Director of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation, discusses the Positive Community Engagement Report, how to run a non-profit like a business, and the upcoming Police Foundation Summit in October 2021. Learn more about the report at https://lvmpdfoundation.org/ and register for the summit at https://form.typeform.com/to/poMQahPL.
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Scott Savage, law-enforcement professional and entrepreneur, joins us to discuss a more modern level of training for police officers. He discusses the evidence-based and enjoyable training his firm offers that is far from the “death by PowerPoint” presentations many have unfortunately come to expect. Learn more about Scott at https://savagetraininggroup.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
POCUA CEO, Ken Bator, makes a special announcement about the rescheduling of the Public Safety Business Summit to March 27 – 29, 2022 in Savannah, GA. He also explains why this event will be the most dynamic and interactive one of the year for executives of businesses serving law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, health care professionals, and more.
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Being a mental health advocate is never easy. One person who knows all about that is Randi-Lee Bowslaugh. This author and fitness expert shares some of her own struggles with mental health as we apply them to the professions of public safety. Learn more about Randi-Lee at https://www.rbwriting.ca/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Melanie Lentz at 22 years of age became one of the youngest female Secret Service agents ever. She joins us to discuss her career as well as some of her trials and tribulations that led to the writing of Agent Innocent and Advance Work. Learn more about Melanie at https://www.melanielentz.com
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 045
Florence Chung joins us to discuss Engage Public Safety, a civic engagement nonprofit organization she founded with a mission to engage everyday people - the public - in addressing the public safety challenges in our cities. Learn more at https://www.engagepublicsafety.org/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Gilbert Moore, Senior Advisor for the Office of Community Policing for the US Department of Justice, joins us to discuss what “community policing” looks like in 2021. We also discuss The Beat, A COPS Office Podcast Series he produces. Learn more at https://cops.usdoj.gov/thebeat
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
In part two, the discussion Dr. Laura Pettler continues to share her expertise as a forensic criminologist as she explains some of her inventions including the Murder Room Methodology, the Kaleidoscope Recon System, and, of course, the Victim Centered Death Investigation Methodology. Learn more about Laura and her business at http://laurapettler.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
In part one of a two-part discussion, Dr. Laura Pettler talks about how she fell in love with blood stains and her expertise in investigating staged crime scenes. Learn more about Laura and her business at http://laurapettler.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Retired law-enforcement and corrections professional, Brenda Dietzman, joins us to discuss resiliency and how today’s first responders can retire from the job stronger than when they started. She also shares her shift to entrepreneur as the CEO of Wayfinder Consulting. Learn more about Brenda at http://wayfinderconsulting.info/index.html
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
Wendy Hummell, Retired Police Detective and Host of the Guns and Yoga Podcast, joins us to share how a focus on mindfulness, resiliency, and wellness helped her in both the job and in life. Learn more about Wendy and her show at https://gunsandyoga.podbean.com/
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference
In part two of a two-part discussion, founders of Sheepdog Resume, Kristina Kolerich and Kim Triplett-Kolerich, share valuable tips for first responders interested in transitioning to corporate life or a career outside of public safety. Learn more about Sheepdog Resume at https://www.sheepdogresume.com/.
If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com
In part one of a two-part discussion, founders of Sheepdog Resume, Kristina Kolerich and Kim Triplett-Kolerich, share backgrounds as well as their pride in their blue families. Both of them also detail some of the challenges law-enforcement professionals have today in transitioning into a different career. Learn more about Sheepdog Resume at https://www.sheepdogresume.com/.
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Ali Rothrock, enjoying more than a decade as a firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician, joins us to discuss On the Job and Off – an organization for first responders providing online training to prepare them for what they take home. She details how her program builds resiliency in public-safety professionals. Learn more about Ali at https://onthejobandoff.com/.
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Sean Douglas joins us to discuss his new collaborative book, From No Worth to Self-Worth. Twelve authors, some from military and public safety backgrounds, share their struggles and how they persevered to accomplish something special. Learn more about Sean and his books at https://www.thesuccesscorps.com/
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Michael Sugrue, US Air Force Veteran and retired Police Sergeant, joins us to discuss his work as a mental-health advocate. He shares his experiences as a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat as well as advice for first responders dealing with PTSI. Learn more about Michael at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgtmichae...
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
Host of the Within the Trenches podcast, Ricardo Martinez II, continues our discussion with a further look into the job of a 9-1-1 dispatcher. Learn more about Ricardo and his podcast at https://www.withinthetrenches.net/
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
Host of the Within the Trenches podcast, Ricardo Martinez II, joins us to discuss the nuances of being a 9-1-1 Dispatcher as well as the genesis of his show. Learn more about Ricardo and his podcast at https://www.withinthetrenches.net/
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
Host of the Things Police See podcast, Steve Gould, joins us to discuss the challenges of policing today. He also shares a number of stories from his show, both harrowing and humorous. Learn more about Steve and his podcast at https://thingspolicesee.com/.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
Robert Garland has many roles: CEO of FundtheFirst.com, Chairman of the Fallen First Reserve, Host of the Heroes First Podcast, and, most important, NYPD Detective. He joins us for an insightful and, many times, funny conversation on crowdfunding, podcasting, detective work, and even skateboards! Learn more about Robert and his entrepreneurial pursuits at https://fundthefirst.com/, https://fallenfirstreserve.org/, and https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/heroes-first-podcast/
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
Scott Edwards - a law-enforcement husband, former comedy-club owner, and current insurance expert - shares his experiences being married to a female police officer. He shares some funny stories as well as a few insurance tips for law-enforcement families. Connect with Scott, and his comedy podcast, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sactotalent
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
Retired law-enforcement professional and owner of OfficerPrivacy.com, Pete James, joins us to discuss the need for police officers to keep their information off of the internet. In these times it is necessary to protect your family so that those who would do harm can't easily find you or cause chaos in your life. Learn more about Pete and his business at https://officerprivacy.com/pocua/
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 028
John Jay Wiley, host of Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast, discusses his police officer career and his transition to radio. Learn more about the LET Podcast Network at https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
Tina McDermott, Weight-Loss Coach and Inspirational Cook, joins us to share recipes for quick and nutritious meals for busy public-safety professionals. In Part Two she teaches how to build salads to go even days ahead of time as well as chia pudding parfaits. Tina also shares many more quick tips as well as a free gift you can find at https://www.tinamcdermott.com/jg
The video version of this episode can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy9l973mJfw
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Tina McDermott, Weight-Loss Coach and Inspirational Cook, joins us to share recipes for quick and nutritious meals for busy public-safety professionals. In Part One she reveals her Marvelous Mexican Soup that is perfect for the firehouse as well as busy law-enforcement families. Learn more about Tina at https://www.tinamcdermott.com/
NOTE: Video of Tina in her kitchen for this episode is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcvzHwV3zFI&feature=youtu.be
This episode covers the Physical Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
POCUA CEO, Ken Bator, wraps up Season One of Public Safety Talk Radio with former guest Rhonda Y. Williams by looking ahead to 2021. Rhonda shares her unique perspective from working in healthcare and working with law enforcement on what challenges our public safety professionals will face and how to overcome them next year.
This episode covers the Emotional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
POCUA CEO, Ken Bator, shares a conversation earlier this year with Vince LeVien – Project Manager of The Finest Service Organization which a Double Platinum Sponsor of the organization. The episode highlights Vinny’s service to law enforcement and first responders in New York in 2020 and the Killed-in-the-Line-of-Duty Insurance his organization offers through most of our POCUA credit unions to law-enforcement families. Learn more about this service by finding a POCUA credit union near you at www.policecreditunions.com.
This episode covers the Financial Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Former healthcare executive, Rhonda Y. Williams, joins us to discuss her Emotional Intelligence for Law Enforcement program. As the “Stress-Free Leader” she offers tips for all leaders in public safety during these troubled times. Learn more about Rhonda at https://thestressfreeleader.net/.
This episode covers the Emotional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
POCUA CEO and host of the podcast, Ken Bator, offers both holiday wishes and appreciation this Thanksgiving as well as gifts for potential POCUA members. Details on the new program for Public Safety Podcast Partners are also announced.
This episode covers the Professional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Darren Burch joins us to discuss his 30-year law-enforcement career as well as his entrepreneurial pursuits in retirement. He is the author of Twisted But True and the co-host of the Badge Boys podcast. Learn more about Darren at twistedbuttrue.com.
This episode covers the Professional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
POCUA CEO and host of the podcast, Ken Bator, expresses his appreciation for all veterans in this special Veterans’ Day episode. He also shares the Top 25 Veteran-Hosted Podcasts as recently featured in the November issue of Podcast Magazine. Ken also shares more details about one of the POCUA’s Public Safety Partners, Serve & Protect, and their 24/7 Crisis Line for public-safety professionals – 615-373-8000.
Learn more about Serve & Protect at www.serveprotect.org.
Learn more about this episode’s sponsor at www.podcastmagazine.com.
This episode covers the Emotional and Professional Pillars of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Katie Nelson, Social Media and Public Relations Coordinator for the Mountain View Police Department, discusses the value of using social media to engage with the public. She also discusses the podcast she co-hosts for the department, The Silicon Valley Beat. Learn more about Katie and the podcast at https://shows.acast.com/the-silicon-valley-beat/
This episode covers the Professional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
The host of The Firefighter Deconstructed, Christy Warren, joins us to dig into PTSD with first responders. As a retired fire captain and paramedic, she shares details from her own battle with the disorder and how she found the help she needed. Learn more about Christy and The Firefighter Deconstructed at firefighterdeconstructed.com.
This episode covers the Emotional and Professional Pillars of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Police Chaplain and author, Dr. Francis Mpindu, explains the principles of conflict-resolution culture. He shares tips for police departments to create better relationships both internally an externally. Learn more about Dr. Mpindu and his book, Community Policing: The Path to Healthier Relationships…a Police Chaplain’s Perspective, at www.amazon.com/Community-Policing-Healthier-Relationships-Perspective
This episode covers the Emotional and Professional Pillars of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Former Chief of Police, Brian Leslie, shares his expertise on interrogation and interview techniques. He explains how faulty identifications of suspects occur and how flawed police investigations can be responsible for charging the wrong suspects in some cases. Learn more about Brian at www.criminalcaseconsultants.com.
This episode covers the Professional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
This episode covers all four pillars of The Soundness Initiative by providing portions of interviews for multiple shows produced by Bator Training & Consulting:
Financial: Becky Landis on Killed in the Line of Duty Insurance from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJjHorl_TI4
Physical: Monica Villareal on losing over 150 lbs from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCvT8pLrKy4&t=10s
Emotional: Dr. Sheri Prentiss on Focusing on What You Have from https://anchor.fm/kenneth-bator/episodes/Creating-Physical--Emotional-Health-and-Healing-in-the-Workplace-eciguc
Professional” Sean Wyman on Change with Law Enforcement from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33N6dQ6vocw&t=1s
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Health and fitness expert, Nate Palmer, provides advice on exercise and diet regimens for three different public-safety professions. Learn why a firefighter, an ER nurse, and a police officer need to cater their programs to their unique careers. Learn more about Nate at n8trainingsystems.com/group
This episode covers the Physical Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Former EMT, Joseph B. Devlin, joins us as an expert in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. As someone who has personally walked the path of sobriety, he provides guidance for public-safety professionals and their families that struggle with addiction. Learn more about Joe at https://josephbdevlin.com/
This episode covers the Emotional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Retired police officer and pastor, Robert Thibodeau, discusses the role of faith in the unrest between many communities and law enforcement in our country. Learn more about Robert at www.evangelismradio.com.
This episode covers the Emotional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Nurse and improv specialist, Nanciann Horvath, joins us to discuss how humor can help both you mood and your mind. She also shares with us how powerful the words “Yes, and” can be in many difficult conversations. Learn more about Nanciann at http://www.improvforhealth.com/
This episode covers the Emotional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
POCUA CEO and Host of Public Safety Talk Radio comments on the future of law enforcement and the idea of developing a new approach to policing together. Any program that allows more police officers and more citizens of all races to go home safely to their families should be welcome. Also more funding should be going to the mental and psychological well-being of law enforcement to prevent incidents from happening before they happen.
This episode covers the Professional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Heather Ashley, the daughter of a police officer with over three decades of service, joins us to discuss growing up in a law-enforcement family. She also shares her experiences in working with police departments to produce her highly-ranked podcast - Big Mad True Crime. Learn more about Heather and her show at https://bigmadtruecrime.podbean.com/
This episode covers the Emotional and Professional Pillars of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
The Division President of the National Police Credit Union, Jim Bedinger, provides straightforward tips all public safety professionals can use to raise their credit scores. Learn why not all credit scores are created equal as well as some of the biggest credit mistakes you can make.
This episode falls under the "financial pillar" of the four pillars of the POCUA's Soundness Initiative.
Learn more about the National Police Credit Union at https://www.nationalpolicecu.com/
Learn about additional credit unions available to serve first responders at https://www.policecreditunions.com/pocua-police-cus
“The Iron Jen” joins us to talk about budgets, fitness, emotional connections, and building your career even through the worst of times. Jen McDonough – who can speak from both a first-responder and healthcare-professional perspective – speaks about overcoming many obstacles including a medical condition of one of her children causing both emotional and financial distress as well as transforming herself from a couch potato to an Ironman athlete. Learn more about Jen at https://theironjen.com
This is the first episode of Public Safety Talk Radio to cover all Four Pillars of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Founder and CEO of the Crisis Ready Institute, Melissa Agnes, provides sound advice for the law enforcement in the wake of anti-police chaos. She shares tactics that allow us to strategically begin to repair community relations. Learn more about Melissa at https://crisisreadyinstitute.com/.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Becky Landis, CEO of State Highway Patrol FCU and spouse of a retired police officer, discusses how first-responder families can best plan for financial emergencies. This even includes the worst-case scenario by taking advantage of Killed in the Line of Duty Insurance.
This episode falls under the "financial pillar" of the fours pillars of the POCUA's Soundness Initiative.
Learn more about State Highway Patrol FCU at www.patrolcu.com
To find a POCUA Credit Union outside of Ohio go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
James McNeil - Army Veteran, author, and two-time suicide survivor - joins us to explain how to help a person suffering from suicidal thoughts. He also empowers friends and family to go beyond just saying "reach out if you need help" and to take the first steps that can literally save lives.
This episode falls under the "emotional pillar" of the fours pillars of the POCUA's Soundness Initiative.
Learn more about James McNeil and his book, Finding Your Personal Mission on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-Personal-Mission-Transforming/dp/B0891ZYQTC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UA5LA43B380G&dchild=1&keywords=finding+your+personal+mission&qid=1595299358&sprefix=finding+your+personal+%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-1
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Two lending experts from Police FCU of Omaha - Mary Johnson, CEO, and Tiffany Michel, VP of Lending - talk about their approach to financial guidance with their "Blue Review." Both provide tips on everything from car financing to doing the proper research before you buy.
This episode falls under the "financial pillar" of the fours pillars of the POCUA's Soundness Initiative.
Learn more about Police FCU of Omaha at www.opfcu.net
To find a POCUA Credit Union outside of Nebraska and Iowa go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
Sean Wyman - Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Tallahassee Police Department and the CEO of Going Beyond the Call, LLC - joins us to discuss the Tactical Emotional Adversity Management System for Public Safety Professionals. This program provides a solution to the psychological, physiological, and relationship impacts of stress, mental health, and social emotional trauma on and off the job.
This episode falls under the "emotional and professional pillars" of the fours pillars of the POCUA's Soundness Initiative.
Learn more about Going Beyond the Call at www.gbtc911.com.
To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
Wendy Tariff, CEO of Greater Hartford Police FCU, provides financial tips that every first responder should learn while in the academy. This episode falls under the "financial pillar" of the fours pillars of the POCUA's Soundness Initiative.
Learn more about Greater Hartford Police FCU at www.ghpfcu.org.
To find a POCUA Credit Union outside of Connecticut or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecreditunions.com.
POCUA CEO and Co-Founder, Ken Bator, discusses the motivation to launch Public Safety Talk Radio. He also covers the Soundness Initiative and the four pillars of Financial, Physical, Emotional, and Professional that will provide the framework for choosing the guests and topics for each episode.
Learn more about the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/