ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

When Dallas calls, the men and women of the Dallas Police Department step forward. They leave behind their families, embrace the unknown, and run toward the moments most people spend their lives hoping to avoid. They do so with courage forged through sacrifice, a commitment tested by every shift, and a promise to protect a city that depends on them. Behind every patrol car, every detective's inves...

We are proud to sit down with Dallas PD Mounted Unit Patrick Burke as he tells us the story of the "backpack". The Dallas Wellness Unit puts on a first responder health, in honor of David Clark #9815 to benefit the first responder's community.  Patrick Burke proudly serves in the best Mounted Unit in the country and had to be talked into participating in last year's fair. What got him into the doo...

Retired Dallas Police Major Mark Harris spent a career serving others, confronting danger, and carrying the weight of responsibility. But eventually, he faced a battle that no badge, rank, or years of service could shield him from—the battle within himself.  The demon in the bottle became a fight he could no longer win alone, and Mark had to find the courage to confront his demons, silence his pri...

When Dallas calls, the men and women of the Dallas Police Department step forward. They leave behind their families, embrace the unknown, and run toward the moments most people spend their lives hoping to avoid. They do so with courage forged through sacrifice, a commitment tested by every shift, and a promise to protect a city that depends on them. Behind every patrol car, every detective's inves...

Today we present Dallas Narcotics Detective David Roach, who has nearly twenty years with the Dallas Police Department. A career built on action, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of those who chose to poison the streets. David Roach came to Dallas from Missouri with one mission: chase dope and arrest bad guys. But somewhere along the way, the mission became more than a job. David developed an...

Today, we sit down with the amazing people at The Housson Center in Dallas, Texas—a team dedicated to helping both adults and children navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges. For more than 30 years, Dr. Matthew Housson and his team have provided exemplary care grounded in the powerful connection between the mind and body, science, and evidence-based psychology practices. And that commit...

When Dallas calls, the men and women of the Dallas Police Department step forward. They leave behind their families, embrace the unknown, and run toward the moments most people spend their lives hoping to avoid. They do so with courage forged through sacrifice, a commitment tested by every shift, and a promise to protect a city that depends on them. Behind every patrol car, every detective's inves...

When Dallas calls, the men and women of the Dallas Police Department step forward. They leave behind their families, embrace the unknown, and run toward the moments most people spend their lives hoping to avoid. They do so with courage forged through sacrifice, a commitment tested by every shift, and a promise to protect a city that depends on them. Behind every patrol car, every detective's inves...

Today on Bridging the Divide, we step inside a world most people will never see—the world of robbery investigations—and meet the woman behind the badge, Dallas Police Detective Meagan Mulvihill. From growing up and the experiences that shaped the woman she would become, to finding her calling in law enforcement and joining the Dallas Police Department, Meagan takes us on a journey through the mome...

Some lives are shaped by opportunity. Others are forged in fire. Richard Sanchez spent more than 21 years with the DEA, rising to Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Europe Division and leading international efforts against some of the world’s most powerful criminal organizations. But his greatest battle began long before the badge. Raised in Floresville, Texas, by his grandparents, Richard g...

*****Trigger Warning***** This episode discusses the tragic incident on February 13th, 2021, when a drunk driver hit and killed Dallas Police Officer, Mitchell Penton.  Today, we sit down with a genuinely good man, a proud Texan, and a Dallas detective who has carried more than most people will ever know—Detective Conner Smith. His journey would take him into the middle of a natural catastrophe an...

When Dallas calls, the men and women of the Dallas Police Department step forward. They leave behind their families, embrace the unknown, and run toward the moments most people spend their lives hoping to avoid. They do so with courage forged through sacrifice, a commitment tested by every shift, and a promise to protect a city that depends on them. Behind every patrol car, every detective's inves...

When Dallas calls, the men and women of the Dallas Police Department step forward. They leave behind their families, embrace the unknown, and run toward the moments most people spend their lives hoping to avoid. They do so with courage forged through sacrifice, a commitment tested by every shift, and a promise to protect a city that depends on them. Behind every patrol car, every detective's inves...

When Dallas calls, the men and women of the Dallas Police Department step forward. They leave behind their families, embrace the unknown, and run toward the moments most people spend their lives hoping to avoid. They do so with courage forged through sacrifice, a commitment tested by every shift, and a promise to protect a city that depends on them. Behind every patrol car, every detective's inves...

When Dallas calls, the men and women of the Dallas Police Department step forward. They leave behind their families, embrace the unknown, and run toward the moments most people spend their lives hoping to avoid. They do so with courage forged through sacrifice, a commitment tested by every shift, and a promise to protect a city that depends on them. Behind every patrol car, every detective's inves...

Some of life's greatest lessons are not learned in classrooms—they are forged in locker rooms, tested on the battlefield of competition, and refined through the responsibility of leading others. In this powerful episode of Geaux Time with Chief Comeaux, Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux unveils the philosophy behind his new book, The Active Sport of Leadership, exploring the many dimensions of le...

We are honored to continue hosting out of town guests with Kansas DPS Superintendent, Erik Smith. Erik Smith’s journey into public service began in 1991 behind the headset of a dispatcher in south-central Kansas, where every call for help reinforced the weight of responsibility and the value of calm under pressure. In 1993, he stepped into the streets as a deputy with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's...

Today we are honored to give the stage to DCAC Dianna Walsh Smoot, the daughter of trailblazing Dallas Police Lt Bill Walsh. For thirty-five years, the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center has stood as a guardian for society's most vulnerable victims, serving as a steadfast bulwark against the darkness of child abuse and neglect. Through compassion, advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to justice,...

Every badge carries a story, but few careers have traveled the path of Chief Clay Morris. In this episode, we sit down with the Chief of Police of Hoover, Alabama, and journey through a life dedicated to service, sacrifice, and leadership. Raised in a family steeped in law enforcement tradition, Morris joined the DEA in 1995 and was soon sent to the streets of Dallas, Texas, where the war on drugs...

This is a special bonus episode as we say goodbye to our incredible friend and co creator of the show Danny Canete #8834. I wanted Danny, and the listeners to get to hear what some of the many people said about getting to work with Danny and share this wild life and career at Dallas PD. I am a big believer in that your reputation isn’t what you think of yourself but what others think of you and ho...

Since being hired by the Dallas Police Department in 1985, Officer Jon Lumbley has dedicated his life to serving people in their darkest moments. From helping victims of family violence find safety, strength, and hope, to now standing beside the families of fallen officers as they face unimaginable grief, his career has never been about recognition — it has been about compassion. For decades, he h...

In memory of Terry Bacon 1950-2015 Today we welcome Mark Bacon back to the show to finally tell his story. We last heard from Mark in episode 127, as we talked about our time together on the South East CRT, but this story puts the spotlight squarely on a very private man’s life. I have personally wanted to do his episode for years, but Mark being Mark, did not want to come on to talk about himself...

We are back for another Geaux Time with the Chief and we want to recap Chief’s first year at the helm of the ninth largest Police Department in the United States. Chief talks about the many proactive operations: Operation Justice Trail Operation Clean Sweep Operation Safe Streets New Investigative Warrant Unit Hot Team Recruiting boom Sit back and listen to Chief Comeaux reflect back on year one i...

Finally, we have talked long time show cohost Kent Wolverton to sit in the hot seat to talk about his life and career. You have heard him for years now give small peeks into his life, offer wise cracks, and hint at some struggles in his life and career. This episode will have a much deeper look at who Kent Wolverton is as a person, professional, and friend. He walks us through the beginning of his...

Sitting down with Dallas Child Abuse detective Kristen King, we hear a story that begins in instability but unfolds into purpose. Growing up in an unpredictable and difficult home, she learned early what it felt like to live without safety or certainty. Instead of letting that past define her limits, she allowed it to shape her mission. Today, she channels that lived experience into fierce advocac...