Public Safety Talk Radio

In part two of a two-part discussion, founders of Sheepdog Resume, Kristina Kolerich and Kim Triplett-Kolerich, share valuable tips for first responders interested in transitioning to corporate life or a career outside of public safety. Learn more about Sheepdog Resume at https://www.sheepdogresume.com/ . If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public...

In part one of a two-part discussion, founders of Sheepdog Resume, Kristina Kolerich and Kim Triplett-Kolerich, share backgrounds as well as their pride in their blue families. Both of them also detail some of the challenges law-enforcement professionals have today in transitioning into a different career. Learn more about Sheepdog Resume at https://www.sheepdogresume.com/. To find a POCUA Credit...

Ali Rothrock, enjoying more than a decade as a firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician, joins us to discuss On the Job and Off – an organization for first responders providing online training to prepare them for what they take home. She details how her program builds resiliency in public-safety professionals. Learn more about Ali at https://onthejobandoff.com/. To find a POCUA Credit Union or...

Sean Douglas joins us to discuss his new collaborative book, From No Worth to Self-Worth . Twelve authors, some from military and public safety backgrounds, share their struggles and how they persevered to accomplish something special. Learn more about Sean and his books at https://www.thesuccesscorps.com/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecredit...

Michael Sugrue, US Air Force Veteran and retired Police Sergeant, joins us to discuss his work as a mental-health advocate. He shares his experiences as a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat as well as advice for first responders dealing with PTSI. Learn more about Michael at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgtmichae... To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go...

Host of the Within the Trenches podcast, Ricardo Martinez II, continues our discussion with a further look into the job of a 9-1-1 dispatcher.  Learn more about Ricardo and his podcast at https://www.withinthetrenches.net/   To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

Host of the Within the Trenches podcast, Ricardo Martinez II, joins us to discuss the nuances of being a 9-1-1 Dispatcher as well as the genesis of his show. Learn more about Ricardo and his podcast at https://www.withinthetrenches.net/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/  

Host of the Things Police See podcast, Steve Gould, joins us to discuss the challenges of policing today. He also shares a number of stories from his show, both harrowing and humorous. Learn more about Steve and his podcast at https://thingspolicesee.com/. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

Robert Garland has many roles: CEO of FundtheFirst.com, Chairman of the Fallen First Reserve, Host of the Heroes First Podcast, and, most important, NYPD Detective. He joins us for an insightful and, many times, funny conversation on crowdfunding, podcasting, detective work, and even skateboards! Learn more about Robert and his entrepreneurial pursuits at https://fundthefirst.com/ , https://fallen...

Scott Edwards - a law-enforcement husband, former comedy-club owner, and current insurance expert - shares his experiences being married to a female police officer. He shares some funny stories as well as a few insurance tips for law-enforcement families. Connect with Scott, and his comedy podcast, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sactotalent To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the P...

Retired law-enforcement professional and owner of OfficerPrivacy.com, Pete James, joins us to discuss the need for police officers to keep their information off of the internet. In these times it is necessary to protect your family so that those who would do harm can't easily find you or cause chaos in your life. Learn more about Pete and his business at https://officerprivacy.com/pocua/ To find a...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 028 John Jay Wiley, host of Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast, discusses his police officer career and his transition to radio. Learn more about the LET Podcast Network at https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

Tina McDermott, Weight-Loss Coach and Inspirational Cook, joins us to share recipes for quick and nutritious meals for busy public-safety professionals. In Part Two she teaches how to build salads to go even days ahead of time as well as chia pudding parfaits. Tina also shares many more quick tips as well as a free gift you can find at https://www.tinamcdermott.com/jg ​ The video version of this e...

Tina McDermott, Weight-Loss Coach and Inspirational Cook, joins us to share recipes for quick and nutritious meals for busy public-safety professionals. In Part One she reveals her Marvelous Mexican Soup that is perfect for the firehouse as well as busy law-enforcement families. Learn more about Tina at https://www.tinamcdermott.com/ NOTE: Video of Tina in her kitchen for this episode is available...

POCUA CEO, Ken Bator, wraps up Season One of Public Safety Talk Radio with former guest Rhonda Y. Williams by looking ahead to 2021. Rhonda shares her unique perspective from working in healthcare and working with law enforcement on what challenges our public safety professionals will face and how to overcome them next year. This episode covers the Emotional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiat...

POCUA CEO, Ken Bator, shares a conversation earlier this year with Vince LeVien – Project Manager of The Finest Service Organization which a Double Platinum Sponsor of the organization. The episode highlights Vinny’s service to law enforcement and first responders in New York in 2020 and the Killed-in-the-Line-of-Duty Insurance his organization offers through most of our POCUA credit unions to law...

Former healthcare executive, Rhonda Y. Williams, joins us to discuss her Emotional Intelligence for Law Enforcement program. As the “Stress-Free Leader” she offers tips for all leaders in public safety during these troubled times. Learn more about Rhonda at https://thestressfreeleader.net/. This episode covers the Emotional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative. To find a POCUA Credit Union o...

POCUA CEO and host of the podcast, Ken Bator, offers both holiday wishes and appreciation this Thanksgiving as well as gifts for potential POCUA members. Details on the new program for Public Safety Podcast Partners are also announced. This episode covers the Professional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to www.policecredi...

Darren Burch joins us to discuss his 30-year law-enforcement career as well as his entrepreneurial pursuits in retirement. He is the author of Twisted But True and the co-host of the Badge Boys podcast. Learn more about Darren at twistedbuttrue.com . This episode covers the Professional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiative. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to...

POCUA CEO and host of the podcast, Ken Bator, expresses his appreciation for all veterans in this special Veterans’ Day episode. He also shares the Top 25 Veteran-Hosted Podcasts as recently featured in the November issue of Podcast Magazine. Ken also shares more details about one of the POCUA’s Public Safety Partners, Serve & Protect, and their 24/7 Crisis Line for public-safety professionals...

Katie Nelson, Social Media and Public Relations Coordinator for the Mountain View Police Department, discusses the value of using social media to engage with the public. She also discusses the podcast she co-hosts for the department, The Silicon Valley Beat. Learn more about Katie and the podcast at https://shows.acast.com/the-silicon-valley-beat/ This episode covers the Professional Pillar of the...

The host of The Firefighter Deconstructed, Christy Warren, joins us to dig into PTSD with first responders. As a retired fire captain and paramedic, she shares details from her own battle with the disorder and how she found the help she needed. Learn more about Christy and The Firefighter Deconstructed at firefighterdeconstructed.com . This episode covers the Emotional and Professional Pillars of...

Police Chaplain and author, Dr. Francis Mpindu, explains the principles of conflict-resolution culture. He shares tips for police departments to create better relationships both internally an externally. Learn more about Dr. Mpindu and his book, Community Policing: The Path to Healthier Relationships…a Police Chaplain’s Perspective, at www.amazon.com/Community-Policing-Healthier-Relationships-Pers...

Former Chief of Police, Brian Leslie, shares his expertise on interrogation and interview techniques. He explains how faulty identifications of suspects occur and how flawed police investigations can be responsible for charging the wrong suspects in some cases. Learn more about Brian at www.criminalcaseconsultants.com.   This episode covers the Professional Pillar of the POCUA’s Soundness Initiati...

This episode covers all four pillars of The Soundness Initiative by providing portions of interviews for multiple shows produced by Bator Training & Consulting: Financial: Becky Landis on Killed in the Line of Duty Insurance from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJjHorl_TI4 Physical: Monica Villareal on losing over 150 lbs from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCvT8pLrKy4&t=10s Emotional: Dr...