Law Enforcement Today Podcast

Former Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputy Travis “TJ” Miller talks about his career ending injury. One of the most common in Law Enforcement and simple things that departments can do to decrease the frequency of these injuries. He talks about the lack of support that he and others receive from their agency.Plus, the surprising and successful career options he found after Law Enforcement. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Sheriff J.B. Smith and retired Detectives Pamela Dunklin and Joe Rasco went from Law Enforcement Officers to stars of the new television show Lone Star Justice, on the Investigation Discovery Channel. They talk about their uniquebond and history in Law Enforcement, plus the challenges of presenting an accurate as possible portrayal on the television show. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was an EMT, and her spouse is a Police Officer. She is part of a first responer family and talks about the stresses, both emotional, physical and financial that first responder families face. When her EMT career was cut short by health problems, she watched the movie "American Sniper" with her police officer husband. Watching the movie and seeing how the stress impacted their marriage she decided to do something to help. I still get nervous when my husband heads out to his patrol vehicle; but I take comfort knowing that I am doing what I can to support him, his fellow officers, and their families. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doyle Burke, who witnessed his first murder at age 9, later became Ohio’s pre-eminent homicide investigator. He joins us to discuss the difficulties and misconceptions about investigating homicides. He also talks about two extreme murder cases, one involving a woman who murdered her baby with a microwave and the other was a group of serial spree killers. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"You protect me, my job is to protect you."  Have you heard the old song "Put The Lime In The Coconut" by Harry Nilsson? In the classic tune a mixture of Lime and Coconut would make you feel better. Have you heard of Bulletproof coffee? The old saying you are what you eat holds true.In this special episode of the Law EnforcementToday Radio Show and Podcast Dr. Gabbriella gives simple tips on how eatingdifferently can help combat the high stress of working in Law Enforcement, the Militaryand other First Responder fields. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Police Officer Robert DeNapoli got a call for an armed robbery at a jewelry store. When he arrived he was met by two suspects, one of which opened fire on him. Early in the gunfight Robert was blinded and his gun hand was injured. He wasn't able to see the felon, who continued to shoot him. Retired Officer DeNapoli stayed in the fight, he survived to help other police officers catastrophically injured by violence. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Marine Corps Veteran Timothy Shea talks about the line of duty death of his brother Delaware State Trooper Christopher Shea. He discusses the similar problems that Military Veterans and Law Enforcement Officers face. Timothy also talks about his non profit and his extreme running that promotes awareness about PTSD and suicide prevention for Law Enforcement Officers. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hartford Police Officer Jill Kidik was stabbed multiple times, her throat and trachea were slit and one of her tear ducts was ripped out during a sudden and totally unexpected assault. It was a routine call for service that left her in a fightfor her life. She talks about the attack, her near death experience, the physical and emotional recovery and her valiant efforts to try to return to serve the citizens. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Sheriff’s Corporal Eddie Richardson talks about the incident where a suspect tried to murder him with a motor vehicle. He survived but the suspect did not. He talksabout the permanent devastating injuries that caused his retirement. Eddie also discusses the lengthy battles he had to  fight with the agency and County that heworked for and almost died for. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drinking, depression, divorce and the dark days. Patrick Cullinan, a retired law enforcement officer,  talks about his struggles from the often unspoken effects experienced by many working in a Law Enforcement career. He also discusses how he overcame those serious life threatening problems and how his work at Southern States PBA helps other LEOs. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sherry Graham - Potter talks about how her husband was killed in the line of duty, how she was notified and all that encompasses the departmental funeral. She discusses the emotional hardship that she and her two sons endured. Sherry elaborates on how a chance encounter with another law enforcement officer widow, helped her through the grieving process, to find their new normal. She also discusses her life today and how she dedicates much of her time to help family members of fallen law enforcement officers through her work with Concerns Of Police Officers (C.O.P.S.). Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detective Dan Brite was shot by a heavily armed and suicidal man on a SWAT call out. The high power rifle round entered through the side of his vest, causing catastrophic, life threatening injuries. He died twice during emergency treatment, the trauma medical team brought him back from death. Dan was left paralyzed from the waist down. Dan talks about the incident, the struggle to survive and recover and why he feels it is so important to continue to serve the Law Enforcement and First Responder family. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Robert E. "Bob" Douglas Jr, is our guest. Prior to his 25 year career in Law Enforcement he was a US Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam. He has a Masters degree in Criminal Justice, continued his education to get his Doctorate, became a Pastor and dedicates his life to preventing Law Enforcement and First Responder suicides. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelli Hill-Lowe learned that her police officer husband had been shot and had no idea if he was dead, alive or if his condition was life threatening. Charles, a career law enforcement officer, was ambushed and shot in a pre-planned attack. She shares their powerful story, the recovery afterwards and how this motivates her to help others in her role as President of the National Police Wives Association. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lance LoRusso a former Law Enforcement Officer that went back to school to get his law degree is our guest. Known as the Blue Line Lawyer in part due to his legal representation of Law Enforcement Officers. Lance talks about Constitutional protections that apply and some that have been restricted for Law Enforcement Officers. Plus, he discusses how Departments and Jurisdictions are contributing to and in some cases causing new officer recruiting and retention problems in their own agencies. Additionally, Lance LoRusso talks about his most recent book Parrallax - True Crime Stories and how the proceeds from all his book sales benefits Law Enforcement related charities. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael "Mike" Zannitto is a retired police officer. He is a combat Veteran and served as a US Navy Combat Corpsman. He is also an EMT and a Nurse. As a Navy Combat Corpsman, an EMT, a Nurse and a retired Police Officer He Has Seen And Experienced Countless Incidents of Violence and Trauma. Through his organization PeaceKeepersForLife.com he has turned his attention to helping other first responders and veterans. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Giuntini is on the front lines working with local, state and federal agencies helping to develop products that that easily detect low levels drug, explosives and gun crime residue. Greg and his team are experts in helping law enforcement, the military, private business and even individuals protect themselves from these ever present threats. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diana Register a career 911 Dispatcher, who lost her police officer husband is our guest. Diana wrote the bestselling book, “Grief Life” and has also written numerous articles for Law Enforcement Today. Diana talks about the most dreaded dispatch calls and experiences. She speaks candidly about the death of her husband and the traumas associated with being a 911 dispatcher. Diana also discusses the lack of benefits and improper classification of dispatchers. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Police Detective Robert Young joins us to give a unique inside look into the operations of one of America’s most successful Drug Investigation Task Force Units. He sheds light on their extensive use of wiretaps to make massive seizures and arrests of upper echelon drug dealers. More importantly Robert explainshow an elected politician got the unit and investigations shut down. Which resulted in increased violent crime in their area. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone working in Law Enforcement or as a first responder has a breaking point. Former New Orleans Police Officer Dylan Warter joins us to talk about his career in law enforcement and why he walked away. He talks about and remembers Officer Daryle Holloway, End Of Watch 06-20-2015. Dylan also discusses the after effects of experiencing so much violence as a Police Officer in New Orleans. Theme song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.