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Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what it takes to transition from a career in education to leading a police department? Join us as we sit down with Deputy Chief Noel Hill of the Sweetwater Police Department, who reveals his extraordinary journey from teaching high school students to becoming a pivotal figure in law enforcement. Born to Cuban parents in Miami, Hill's story is one of resilience and...

Send us Fan Mail What drives a high school athlete to enlist in the Marine Corps at 17? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Officer Chris from the Miami-Dade Police Department, as he shares his remarkable journey from the football field to the battlefields of Iraq. From a pivotal discussion with a school resource officer to the transformative trials of Marine boot camp, Chris's story i...

Send us Fan Mail What drives someone to leave behind a promising career in architecture for the unknown world of law enforcement? Join us as we sit down with brothers Jose and Luis, first responders whose life stories are nothing short of inspiring. From Luis's transition from architectural dreams to serving his community as a police officer, to Jose’s journey as a high school police explorer...

Send us Fan Mail When facing a situation when every decision could be life or death, retired Sergeant Tico "Orestes" Guas from the City of Miami Police Department knows firsthand the courage required to get through. Join us as Tico recounts his thrilling career, from following in his father's law enforcement footsteps to high-stakes undercover operations and gripping gang unit assig...

Send us Fan Mail Detective Matt Williams' journey in the Miami Police Department has been both inspiring and heartfelt. Imagine balancing a high-stakes career in law enforcement with family life, all while honoring the memory of a father who lost his life in the line of duty. That's the reality for Matt, whose story unfolds from his early days at the police academy to his roles in traffi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how faith can intersect with law enforcement? Jonathan, a 15-year veteran of the Chattanooga Police Department and Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, is here to weave together his personal journey from the pulpit to the patrol car. He shares his inspiring story of how he transitioned from seminary to the police academy, highlighting the trials and triump...

Send us Fan Mail Navigate the dynamics of marriage while working in a high-pressure field like law enforcement has proven to be a challenge. We sat down with Captain Sean Raven and Lieutenant Patty Raven, a married couple with an impressive history in the Davie Police Department, to learn about their journey together. They took us through their early days in the force, the inherent dangers of thei...

Send us Fan Mail  Lieutenant Robert Valdes of the Miami Police Department brings to light the power of laughter and humor as essential tools in police work.  With a rewarding career spanning over 24 years, Lt. Valdes shares fascinating stories and insight into how humor can foster healthier community relations and provide solace during traumatic incidents.  Get ready to break stereotypes of law en...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as, Al Eskanazy,  Bronx-born philanthropist unfolds his remarkable journey through the civil rights era, paralleling a career in insurance with an unwavering dedication to community service. Al opens up about his deeply personal venture into founding a school for autistic children, driven by compassion and a plea that couldn't go unanswered. The heart of our conversat...

Send us Fan Mail Strap in as we embark on a journey that spans decades, tracing the path of a man called to serve. Meet Master Sergeant Mario Rojo, who committed 36 years of his life to safeguarding the streets of Miami Beach. From a young age of 13, Mario felt drawn to a life of service and law enforcement. The transformation of Miami Beach and the emotions Mario encountered on his first patrol a...

Send us Fan Mail Timestamps 0:02:38 - A Conversation with Chief Frank Fernandez 0:04:18 - Respect for Law Enforcement 0:10:55 - Mutual Respect Between Officers and the Community 0:15:50 -  Working with Fellow Officer Who Is Not Respecting the Uniform 0:18:57 - Respect and Professionalism To Oneself 0:22:27 - Achieving Respect Through Service 0:28:57 - Respect in a World Without Faith or the Bible...

Send us Fan Mail Timestamps 0:02:22 - Officer David Cruz Discusses His Career Path and Public Service 0:12:21 - Qualities Needed to be a Law Enforcement Agent 0:16:38 - Heading: Coping with Stressful Situations in Law Enforcement 0:19:46 - Exploring Different Specialized Units in Law Enforcement 0:21:53 - Officer Cruz Discusses His Career in Law Enforcement with Ask a Cop 0:26:38 - Benefits of Mou...

Send us Fan Mail Our guest on this episode is Chief Rene Landa from the South Miami Police Department.  In this episode we review the progress of the Miami Dade County Chiefs of Police Association officer wellness initiative. Over 18 months  later and 1000 officers that have gone through the training, this initiative  continues strong.  Timestamps 0:00:00 - Interview with Chief Landa: Exploring th...

Send us Fan Mail Summary/Abstract  We have two guests today: Jim Bontrager, the president elect of the International Conference of Police Chaplain (ICPC) and founder of Warrior on the Wall Ministries, and Jenny Lason, how2loveourcops.org. Jim and Jenny will be discussing how to support and provide resources to police officers and their families. Jim, president of the International Conference of Po...

Send us Fan Mail We were privileged to have once again David Rutledge is a retired law enforcement officer from the foothills of North Carolina. He worked for the Asheville Police Department for 30 years, and seven of those years were spent running major cases. After retirement in 2009, he went to work for Billy Graham's Rapid Response Team and National Law Enforcement Ministry in 2019. David...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our episode with Yendy Gonzalez, a firefighter

Send us Fan Mail Police Call Taker with Aquil Roberts The number of emergency calls received by the police every year is staggering. In fact, there are hundreds of thousands of emergency calls received in police call centers that require immediate attention. Law enforcement officers are there to protect and serve you. When you call 911, their first job is to get you help, and knowing where you are...

Send us Fan Mail Give your Life a Turnaround from a Tragic Experience with officer Jose Rodriguez (Medley Police Department) Life is a cycle, and we will all hit rock bottoms in our sojourn on earth, whether it is the loss of a job, a divorce, the death of a loved one, or an accident that leaves us with permanent changes. Have you ever thought of that scenario? How would you handle it? Probably yo...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating the Challenges with Chief David Rivero (UMPD) Law enforcement officers do a crucial job of protecting citizens. This demanding career comes with a ton of challenges and traumatic scenes. A normal human being will see one or two traumatic events in their lifetime. To a cop, that number shoots to over 300+ incidents in their lifetime. Such events lead to some cops killing...

Send us Fan Mail Get to know a true hero.  Mom and Wife to a Miami Police Officer talks about her journey.  Find inspiration from do's an don'ts she has learned along the way. 

Send us Fan Mail Retired from NYPD, Pastor Carlos Aviles was our guest for an annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Lunch we host every year. This year we were able to host a live Podcast during our lunch with about 17 police agencies and over 160 people in attendance.  Pastor Carlos shares about some of his time as a detective with NYPD and some of his experiences during the 9-11 attacks in New Yor...

Send us Fan Mail The Miami-Dade School Police Department is the largest school police departments in the nation. On this episode we get to join a heart felt conversation with the youngest Chief of Police of MDSPD. Personally Chief Edwin changed his perspective of officers being the boogie man to  combining teaching and law enforcement. 

Send us Fan Mail The Holiday Season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also present unique challenges for our first responders. Due to the shift work, the increased crime and other difficult factors, law enforcement are especially burdended during this time of the year.   On this Ask A Cop Extra we speak with Mailyn Sosa-Castellanos who works as a clinician at a local Miami Dade Police D...

Send us Fan Mail What is harder, flying a helicopter or waiting on God.  We get to join the journey the store of officer Mario getting into law enforcement and eventually becoming a helicopter pilot for Miami Dade Police Department.  

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we talk about how help for law enforcement professionals, first responders, and soldiers,  the warrior class, must be different. The models of the recent past have in large part failed to bring hope, and instead trapped these warriors in cycles they were unable to escape from. Today we talk about a new paradigm that is bringing real hope.