Public Safety Talk Radio

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 089 Randy Sutton from Blue Lives Radio joins us to talk about the Wounded Blue organization and their upcoming 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Survival Summit to be held from 10/11/22 to 10/14/22 in Terre Haute, IN. To learn more about the Wounded Blue and this event go to https://thewoundedblue.org/event/the-2nd-annual-national-law-enforcement-survival-summit/ To find...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 088 Retired law-enforcement professional and author of multiple books, Glenn Topping, joins us to discuss writing. He talks about writing both fiction and non-fiction as well as gives a few tips to first responders that are aspiring authors. Learn more about Glenn Topping’s books, including Operation 1600 and Look, A Quarter, on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/s?i...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 087 Steve Hough, retired law-enforcement professional and current COO of First H.E.L.P, joins us to discuss reducing the mental health stigma for first responders through education, advocating for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledging the service and sacrifice of public-safety professionals lost to suicide, assisting officers in the...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 086 The physical and emotional stress that public-safety professionals face is unlike most other professions.  No one knows that better than the founder of Yoga for First Responders, Olivia Mead. Olivia joins us to discuss how they teach yoga to specifically help police officers, firefighters, and many others in public safety. Learn more about Yoga for First Respon...

Dr. Donnie Hutchinson joins us In Part 2 of this two-part series as he provides tips on how first responders can better find work-life balance.  To learn more about Dr. Donnie go to https://donniehutchinson.com/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 084 Dr. Donnie Hutchinson joins us for an in-depth conversation on work-life balance for first responders.  In Part 1 of this two-part series, we examine what work-life balance looks like.  To learn more about Dr. Donnie go to https://donniehutchinson.com/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 083 In Part 2 of this two-part series, Chris Littrell Community Services Sergeant and podcaster, continues the discussion to talk about PTSD – the brain’s normal response to processing things that aren’t normal.  To learn more about the Two Feet on the Ground – Gravity Podcast go to http://gravityct.com/podcast/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about t...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 082 In Part 1 of this two-part series, Chris Littrell Community Services Sergeant and podcaster joins us. In this episode he discusses the background of the show he created with his wife, Jaimie, and how it helps first responders throughout the country.  To learn more about the Two Feet on the Ground – Gravity Podcast go to http://gravityct.com/podcast/ To find a P...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 081 Alexandra Nigolian, Executive Director of the Nassau County Police Department Foundation, joins us to to discuss the NCPD Center for Training & Intelligence in New York. The new Joint Emergency Training Institute (JETI), which was discussed last week in episode 080, looked to this facility as an example.  To learn more about the NCPD Center for Training &am...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 080 Captain Reggie Rader of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department joins us to discuss the new Joint Emergency Training Institute, a state-of-the-art center designed to prepare first responders for the challenges of the 21st century.  To learn more about the JETI go to   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClxncLeXPshvzH1El1sOKaw To schedule a tour of the JETI c...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 079 In part two of this two-part series, the management of Blue Star Security joins us to discuss how law enforcement has changed and how they are providing a different path to many police retirees. Learn more about Blue Star Security at https://bluestarsecurityltd.com/. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecredituni...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 078 In part one of this two-part series, the management of Blue Star Security joins us to discuss the difference they offer as current and former law-enforcement professionals of the Chicago PD. Learn more about Blue Star Security at https://bluestarsecurityltd.com/. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions....

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 077 Joan Brody, President at Joan L. Brody Grant Writing & Development, joins us to discuss the complexities of obtaining grants for law-enforcement, fire-fighting, and other public safety organizations in 2022. Learn more about Joan at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-brody-garkisch-0349149/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to h...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 076 The first episode of Season Four brings us a great conversation with the Savannah Police Department. Chief Minter and Lt. Wiggins join us to discuss their relationship building approach to policing in their community. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 075 Our final episode of Season Three appropriately covers all Four Pillars of Soundness as we speak with the publisher of CRACKYL Magazine, Kory Pearn. Learn more about CRACKYL at https://crackylmag.com/ Do you host a first-responder related podcast and want to collaborate with other like-minded podcasters? Then come join us for the Public Safety Podcast Summit on...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 074 Joe Salemme, Director of Operations for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, joins us to discuss how the organization is supporting the law-enforcement families of the second largest police department in the United States. Learn more about the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation at https://cpdmemorial.org/ Do you host a first-responder related podcast and wan...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 073 Sarah Gura, a licensed clinical professional counselor that focuses on the wellness of first responders, joins us to discuss why she chose to focus on public-safety professionals. She also discusses her podcast, First Responder Psychological Support, which was listed along Public Safety Talk Radio as one of the top 12 podcasts cops should listen to in 2022 by P...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 072 New York City Police Officer Austin Glickman, the founder of LEO Weekend, joins us about the idea of creating an event specific for law enforcement officers and their families which would allow them to participate in an array of events and activities. As of December 31st, 2021, Law Enforcement Officers Weekend has assisted 42 families, representing 22 different...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 071 Former ATF Agent, Lou Valoze, discusses his new book, Storefront Sting. He details the fictitious businesses that allowed his team of undercover agents to take thousands of weapons out of circulation and millions of dollars of drugs off the street. He also explores the dark reality of living a double life. Learn more about Lou at https://louvaloze.com/ If you m...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 070 Frank Borelli, the Editor of Officer Magazine and 40-year law-enforcement professional, joins us to talk about the unique value of the publication and the future of policing.   Learn more about Officer Magazine at https://www.officer.com/magazine If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 069 Alain Burrese, the author of Survive a Shooting and the Active Defense Training Division Director for Reflex Protect, joins us to talk about non-violent solutions to violent situations. He shares some of his defense expertise as well as the unique benefits of Presidia Gel as a self-defense spray for both law-enforcement professionals and civilians.   Learn more...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 068 Scott Medlin, law-enforcement professional as well as author and speaker, joins us to define exactly what personal wellness should mean to public-safety professionals. He shares what he has learned on the job and from some of his own struggles.  Learn more about Scott at https://thescottmedlin.com/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 067 Glen Williams, retired law-enforcement professional and author of Bridging the Gap, joins us to share some of his triumphs over PTSD. He also provides sound advice for first responders today on how to enhance their relationships and the warning signs that things aren’t quite OK.  Learn more about Glen at https://www.glenwilliamspublicspeaker.com/ If you manage...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 066 Jim Sorgi and Joey Vandever, to former professional athletes, discuss the philosophy of the company they cofounded – ProTeam Tactical Performance. They discuss why it’s imperative to provide the same top-of-the-line preventative and rehabilitative care to first responders that star athletes receive. Learn more about ProTeam Tactical Performance at https://www.p...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 065 We continue with the insightful interviews conducted from the Talus booth during the SHOT SHOW. In this episode hear interviews with Julie Willis of Zendira, Jeffery Penn of Sightron, Scott Bennett of Missing Link Tactical, Jamie McCormick of HighCom Armor, and Adam Nogueira and John Ruff of Clothing in Armor. If you manage a business that serves first responde...