The Black in Blue Podcast

Chief Postal Inspector Gary Barksdale heads up one of the United States' oldest Federal law enforcement agencies.  However, most people have never even heard of the Postal Inspection Service.  Find out more about the best kept secret in Federal law enforcement and how Chief Barksdale's career led him to the agency.

Victoria Tsalikis was a rising star for a police department in the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area. That was until a series of unexpected and unfortunate events put a sudden halt to that trajectory.  Find out how those events forever changed Victoria's present and future plans.

Alvin Johnson is a longtime veteran of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department Correctional Division.  Find out more about Correctional Corporal Johnson and his unique law enforcement position.

New York City native Dr. Alfred Titus grew up on the hard streets of Queens, NY. But his upbringing steered him away from the negativity surrounding most of his childhood friends and into a life of service and education. Find out more about Dr. Titus's story in this episode.

Captain Aprille Moore is a seasoned veteran of Fulton County law enforcement. She is also a dutiful mother and an accomplished marathon runner. Find out more about Captain Moore's story in this episode.

Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson heads the second largest police force in the state of North Carolina. Find out more about Chief Patterson's rise to the top spot in one of the most progressive cities in the Southern United States.

Sheryl Victorian is a native of Houston, Texas who spent many years with the Houston Police Department before moving on to become the police chief in Waco. Find out more about what motivates her, including the drive she has to keep learning and earn a PhD and can also be called DOCTOR VICTORIAN!

Chief Jeffrey Norman is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and rose through the ranks to become the city's top cop. Hear what motivates Chief Norman and his philosophies on leadership.

Marvin Richardson is the Acting Director of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives. This Texas native has seen a lot of things in his 30 plus year career in law enforcement. Check out how he rose from local cop to the top spot in one of the Federal government most respected agencies.

Chief Darren Arakawa is a native of East Los Angeles who overcame tragedy and adversity to become the top cop of the thriving community of South Gate, California. Check out his story and thoughts on leadership in policing in this episode.

New York City native Miriam Foxx found herself in the San Diego Metropolitan area after serving in the US Navy.  Find out how she grew to love the picturesque California region and thrived as one of its most dedicated protectors. 

Chief Gene Harris was called to public service at an early age, serving in the military and then as a deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.  But he knew he could do even more elsewhere. Find out more about Chief Harris' journey to become the head cop of one of LA County's great cities.

Captain Shawn Morris is a Chicago native who found himself in California after a stint in the military.  Find out more about Captain Morris' law enforcement journey to one the country's premier law enforcement agencies.

This special Valentine's Day edition of the show features married couple Audrey and David Calloway.  These two are both sergeants for the Mount Rainier, Maryland Police Department.  Find out how their love affair began and how it's going today.

Antonio Sajor is a Stockton, California native who was drawn to the profession of law enforcement from a sense of service and duty to his community.  Check out how Stockton's favorite son became a change agent in this great Northern California town.

Humboldt State Police Chief Anthony Morgan is a transplant into California from Maryland.  And though he is new to California, things like leadership skills and integrity translate to policing agencies everywhere.  Check out how Chief Morgan plans to transform this small department into an elite law enforcement agency.

Paul Paris is a law enforcement legacy who followed in his father's footsteps to become a police officer at the Louisville Metro Police Department.  But after several years there he felt is was time for a change of pace.  Check out Officer Paris' story of law enforcement destiny.

The Houston METRO Transit Police Department is a specialized police agency that has grown significantly the past several years. And Chief Vera Bumpers has grown right along with it, serving as the agency's first African-American female at every rank in the department.  Find out more about Chief Bumpers and her pioneering story.

SPIDR Tech is a technology company that provides customer service feedback systems for law enforcement and other public safety organizations. Its CEO and Co-Founder Rahul Sidhu was once a police officer and EMT before taking his talents to the Tech World. Check out his unconventional journey to public safety.

********Audio from livestream broadcast on November 21, 2021******** Chief Joseph Paulino of the San Bernardino City Schools Police Department and Josiah Bruny from the non-profit organization Music Changing Lives sit down to talk about giving back to the less fortunate during the Thanksgiving holiday. Live and in-person from the city of San Bernardino, California!

Hazel Crest, Illinois Police Chief Mitchell Davis was born and raised in the Chicago area and took a unique path to both law enforcement and leadership within police organizations. Check out his story of inspiration and hope.

Chief Gary Lewis of the University of Louisville Police Department spent over two decades as a trooper for the Ohio State Highway Patrol before bringing that expertise to university policing.  Check out how this Ohio native ended up in Kentucky and how his experiences shaped him into the leader he is today.

Jeff Liu is a native of the city of East Palo Alto, California.  Growing up he saw the crime running rampant through the small Bay Area town and wanted to help the good people of East Palo Alto combat that crime.  So, he joined the East Palo Alto Police Department. Now, 21 years later, he is a commander with the department and an integral part of its 180 degree turn.

A discussion on Driving Under the Influence and how it impacts the offenders and everyone around them.

Chief Daniel Hahn is a born and raised Sacramento native who had no aspirations of becoming a police officer. That all changed once he reached college and saw what the career could do for him and his community.