Public Safety Talk Radio

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 164 Host and producer, Ken Bator wraps up a great season of Public Safety Talk Radio. He also shares what is coming soon on the National Police Podcast Network including new episodes of Shielded, Your Next Objective, and the Blah, Blah, Blah…Something Wellness Podcast as well as a new season of Mortgage Beat and the podcast version of Randy Sutton’s latest book Res...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 163 Former law enforcement officer turned author, Kevin Grogan, joins us to talk about his latest book – No Greater Honor: No Bigger Failure. This is the third installment of what many refer to as Savannah’s True Crime Trilogy. Learn more about Kevin at https://www.amazon.com/No-Greater-Honor-Failure-Savannah/dp/B0GTF5BMMY Learn more about the producer of Public Sa...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 162 Former law enforcement officer turned psychologist, Stephanie Conn, PhD, joins us to discuss her amazing work driven by a deep passion for supporting the mental health and well-being of first responders.  With over 29 years of experience in the field—and a lifetime immersed in the first responder culture as the daughter and wife of police officers—she specializ...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 161 Retired Deputy Chief Constable Jennifer Hyland offers a rare and unflinching look behind the badge in her book, Tightrope. She joins us to share some of the raw honesty and hard-won wisdom she offers in the publication. Jenn charts her twenty-six-year journey through Canadian policing—rising from a young recruit to one of the highest-ranking women in the profes...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 160 Lori Morrison returns as a guest to Public Safety Talk Radio during the launch of her brand-new podcast on the National Police Podcast Network, Shielded. Based upon the book of the same name, Shielded reminds first responders and security professionals that they matter. These weekly devotionals provide encouragement that doesn’t insult your intelligence and spi...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 159 Eric Strong, law-enforcement professional for over three decades and current candidate for Los Angeles County Sheriff, shares his vision for the department. He discusses his ideas on transparency and measurable outcomes, confronting mental-health crises and substance abuse, as well as recruitment, hiring, and retention reforms. Learn more about Eric at https://...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 158 Jeff Morefield, retired law-enforcement professional and military veteran, joins us to talk about Next Phase Leadership. Jeff explores the realities of the transition from a first-responder career as well as details the leadership skills needed for the next chapter in order to move forward with purpose. Jeff Morefield is a featured speaker at the 1st Responder...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 157 Dr. Kelsey Loftus, Concentra Certified Athletic Trainer contracted with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue and Montgomery County Occupational Medical Services, returns for Part Two of our conversation. In this episode she details how sleep habits impact job performance, mental health, relationships, and injury risk. Kelsey also explains the importance of sleep h...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 156 Dr. Kelsey Loftus, Concentra Certified Athletic Trainer contracted with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue and Montgomery County Occupational Medical Services, joins us to discuss the physical nature of a first-responder profession. In part one of our conversation, she digs into injuries and the importance of tailored mobility and stability to prevent common inj...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 155 Dr. Jaymi Goetze, author of Bodies, Boners, and Bad Guys: Sexual Deviance and Homicide, shares details from her book and seminars that law-enforcement professionals need to know. Learn more about Dr. Goetze at Dr. Jaymi Goetze | LinkedIn and https://www.patc.com/ Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net To learn more a...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 154 Diane Braun of Braun Counseling Services LLC joins us again to talk about domestic violence and what can be done about it. We discuss not only the help available for victims but also for perpetrators that realize they need and want to change. Learn more about Braun Counseling Services LLC at https://brauncounselingservices.com/ and if you are a victim of domest...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 153 Arthur Mogilevski, CEO of AM Healthcare, joins us for Part Two of a two-part conversation on their After Action program for first responders. This episode digs into their “two-week tune-up” and a “30-Day Reset” options. Learn more about After Action at https://amhealthcare.org/facility-near-me/first-responder-program/ Learn more about the producer of Public Saf...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 152 Arthur Mogilevski, CEO of AM Healthcare, joins us for Part One of a two-part conversation on their After Action program for first responders. Learn more about After Action at https://amhealthcare.org/facility-near-me/first-responder-program/ Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net To learn more about the sponsor of th...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 151 Todd Romer, author of Young Money and founder of Young Money University, discusses the rebrand to Financial Rebellion. Also, as the father of a thriving police officer, he provides sound advice for first responders in their 20s and 30s on how to build a sound financial future. Learn more about Financial Rebellion at https://www.financial-rebellion.com/ Learn mo...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 150 The Public Agency Training Council (PATC) has been delivering impactful, affordable, and hands-on training that meets the real needs of public safety professionals. PATC’s Owner and CEO, Katie Armstrong, joins us to discuss the valuable training options they offer with over 600 expert-led programs nationwide. Learn more about PATC at https://www.patc.com/ Learn...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 149 Diane Braun, owner of Braun Counseling Services LLC, joins us to discuss how she help first responders overcome personal challenges with the same energy they use to achieve in the job. Learn more about Braun Counseling Services LLC at https://brauncounselingservices.com/ Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net To lear...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 148 Dr. Tami Sharp, Founder and CEO of Law Enforcement Coaching, LLC, joins us to take a deep dive into the wellness space for police officers. As not only an expert in Transformational Psychology but also a cop’s daughter, Dr. Sharp has a unique perspective on providing needed assistance to first responders. Learn more about Law Enforcement Coaching at https://law...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 147 Ken Bator wishes everyone a prosperous and productive 2026 and shared a tip from each of the Four Pillars of Soundness for goal setting in the new year: Professional – Remember that you are more than your career. Physical – Listen to your body and don’t let what you can’t do keep you from doing what you can do. Emotional – Talk to someone because when you’re st...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 146 Ken Bator wishes everyone a Happy Holiday Season for 2025 and makes five book suggestions to give as gifts. This book pack is perfect for a first-responder family or someone who is a bit naïve and doesn’t support law enforcement the way he or she should. Give these books to the woke liberals, with the capacity to learn, in your family: Rescuing 911 by Randy Sut...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 145 Jess Flores, Founder of Next Shift, LLC, joins us to talk about rediscovering your identity after leaving the force. She began her law enforcement career at just 21 years old. But at 31, everything changed when an injury and failed surgery abruptly ended the career she thought she’d have forever. After years of struggling to rediscover her identity and purpose...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 144 David Tyree, retired DEA Agent and current Director of Financial Crimes and Investigations for Valid8 Financial, joins us for an insightful conversation on financial crimes. He advocates for law enforcement agencies to level up their ability to "follow the money" and turn small busts into career-makers. Learn more about Valid8 Financial at https://www.valid8fin...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 143 We kickoff the new season of Public Safety Talk Radio with a return guest. Shawn Thomas, Founder and CEO of 1st Responder Conferences, joins us to provide details on the events for police officers, firefighters, and other public-safety professionals in 2026. Learn more at https://www.1strc.org/ Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https:...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 142 The host and producer of Public Safety Talk Radio concludes this season with an announcement concerning the Police Officers’ Credit Union Association (POCUA). Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net/pocua To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/ And check out Mortgage Beat on...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 141 The new Executive Director of The Wounded Blue, Jesse Watts, joins us to talk about the upcoming Law Enforcement Survival Summit in Las Vegas from 9/22/25 to 9/25/25 and the new WB100. As a recently retired sheriff, he knows intimately how The Wounded Blue has helped and continues to help many law-enforcement families throughout the country.   Learn more about...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 140 Brian Quittner, retired law-enforcement professional and current entrepreneur, joins us to talk about what are arguably the best high-performance hands-free LED lights for first responders in the world. The Founder and CEO of QuiqLite, Inc. shares the story of how and why the original light was created. Brian also shares some of the newest products his company...