KSam Speaks Podcast

Summary In this episode, K-Sam interviews Allen Cormier, a law enforcement officer and the founder of the nonprofit organization With You. They discuss the importance of addressing mental health and wellness among first responders and their challenges in seeking help. Allen shares his journey of struggling with stress and anxiety and how it led him to create With You. The organization aims to prov...

Summary In this episode, K-Sam discusses the importance of stepping into the boots of law enforcement officers to understand their work and challenges. He addresses the contempt of cops and the need for respect for authority. K-Sam also talks about the priority of protecting individuals and families before one's safety and the misconception of police being militarized and viewing citizens as e...

In this episode, K-Sam shares a story about a shoplifting incident at Home Depot and discusses how criminals can manipulate the system to avoid going to jail or delay the process. He also highlights a case where a man faked a mental illness to avoid prison and the failures of the justice system in holding judges and doctors accountable. The episode ends with words of encouragement. -Criminals ofte...

Summary In this episode, K-Sam discusses a perspective shift in law enforcement and the importance of citizens engaging with the police. He shares a text message from someone who did a ride-along with him and had their perspective changed. K-Sam also talks about the budget cuts in the Denver Police Department and the impact they have on hiring new officers and providing necessary training. He expr...

In this episode, the host discusses the case of Officer Brianne Leath, who was killed in the line of duty in Indianapolis in 2020. The host highlights the high number of police officers being shot and the lack of media coverage on the issue. The host also explores the trial of the suspect, Elias Dorsey, who was found guilty but mentally ill on charges of reckless homicide instead of murder. The ho...

In this episode, K-Sam discusses the incident involving Dexter Reed, a young man who was shot and killed by law enforcement in Chicago. K-Sam highlights the increasing number of officers being shot daily and the high number of officer deaths in the line of duty. He also pays tribute to a sheriff's deputy who took his own life. K-Sam emphasizes the importance of mental health support for law en...

In this episode, K-Sam discusses various topics, including the recent eclipse, the number of police officers shot in the line of duty, the difference between federal and state jail time, the case of the Mississippi Goon Squad, the shooting of Officer Jonathan Diller, and the scandal involving Laverne police officers. K-Sam emphasizes the need for appreciation and support for law enforcement and hi...

In this episode of the KSAM Speaks podcast, the host discusses the Mississippi Goon Squad incident and highlights the importance of addressing officer suicide rates and the number of officers shot and killed in the line of duty. The host emphasizes the need for resources and support to prevent officer suicides and calls for harsher penalties for those who attack law enforcement. The Mississippi Go...

As I continue to spotlight African Americans in law enforcement for Black History Month, I spoke with Sgt. Holmes on his experience as an African American in law enforcement.

As part of celebrating Black History Month, let's take a journey down the history timeline of African Americans in law enforcement. #lawenforcement #police #community #education

This episode is the first episode of the rebrand of the podcast that was formerly known as "Speak On It Podcast." Statistics from the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) on Officers Shot in the line of duty.

One of the founders of the newly formed non-profit organization, "With You" joined me to discuss his struggles with his mental health and what made him take action to help fellow first responders beat the stigma of not asking for help. #lawenforcement #police #community #education

In this episode, I discuss the human elements that go into the job of a police officer and how society, the media, and activist groups are working to change those elements within the profession.

This episode discusses how the struggles in law enforcement recruiting can cause police departments to lower their hiring standards and settle for quantity rather than quality.

Discuss the dangers of teens with cell phones and their full access to cell phones, the internet, and social media.

Episode 29 discusses recent events in the last year of my life that caused me to focus more on some things than others. I discuss being consistent in things we do in life, National Police Week, and Mental Health Awareness Month (May). SHARE SHARE SHARE

Myself and Sgt. Holmes discusses how police departments can regain the trust of their community after a critical incident like in Memphis, TN. What can police reform look like and how do these incidents affect us as black officers? 

Sgt. Holmes and myself breakdown the incident involving Memphis Police Department and Tyre Nichols.

Special guest "JT" joins me as we discuss different cases when the police were held accountable for their actions. Also discussed is how has cellphone video hurt and helped society during law enforcement encounters.

In this episode, retired Sgt. Michael Sugrue joins me as we discuss mental health within law enforcement. Sgt. Sugrue discusses his newly released book "RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma" and how this book is actively saving lives, marriages, and relationships for officers. Link for the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/RELENTLESS-COURAGE-Winning-Against-Frontlin...

Dispatch supervisor Monica gives us an inside view of what it is like being a 911/police/fire dispatcher. She also gives us a story on one of her funniest 911 calls. 

In this episode, I discuss the Uvalde, Tx school shooting with Retired Police Chief Perry Gallow. 

Educators Chelsee Allsion and Mayria Ledet join me via Zoom and discuss school shootings and their concerns and thoughts as educators. 

This episode is about an incident that took place in Syracuse, NY involving the police and an 8-year-old boy. Below are the links to all the videos that were played in this episode.  https://cnycentral.com/news/local/father-of-8-year-old-taken-into-custody-in-viral-video-says-police-mistreated-my-son https://www.kktv.com/2022/04/20/8-year-old-detained-by-police-new-york-caught-video/ https://...

In this episode, I discuss multiple ambushes against police that have taken place across the country within the first 2 1/2 months of the year 2022. Often it is discussed how the community can trust law enforcement, but now I ask the question of how can law enforcement trust the community?