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In this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO episode, we speak with Officer Haley Mullen of the Laurel Park Police Department in Western North Carolina.  We learn about her transition from studying Cellular and Molecular Biology to a Law Enforcement Career, the heartbreaking personal tragedy that impacted her community policing, and how her experience and understanding of bones led to an incredibly uni...

In this episode, we speak with Brittney and Zedidyah, to learn about the amazing birthday experience Zedidyah had with the Statesboro Police Department and Statesboro Fire Department. The combination of them being there and the gifts they brought truly created the most memorable experience. The smile on Zedidyah’s face captures his full joy of the moment.   If you liked this episode, follow us Spo...

In this episode, we share extraordinary stories of police officers providing remarkable service to their communities. Highlighting the life-saving actions of Officer Brad Schroeder, the rescue of two profoundly deaf women by Constable Courtney Robertson, and a compassionate act by Sergeant Will McIntyre. The episode emphasizes the importance of community support and the diverse roles of law enforc...

In this episode, we speak about the value of the School Resource Officer, the important role they can play in a child’s life, and how we should have one in every school in America. Thank You!! To all the SROs serving in our schools across America. If you liked this episode, follow us Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your Podcast, and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook to get all the latest updat...

In this episode, we will be sharing stories about the need for "young" backup regarding cookies, a fun snow day between kids and officers, and a wonderful rescue of a trapped boy in Australia. If you liked this episode, follow us Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your Podcast, and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook to get all the latest updates.  Plus, check out our other episodes, as each week w...

It’s been a while since we shared some Positive Law Enforcement News Stories as we have released several great Getting to Know, Your Local LEO Episodes. If you have not had a chance to listen to them, be sure to check them out.  In this episode, we are going to be sharing a couple stories of officers and agents assisting while off-duty, including taking life-saving measures, to help a citizen, and...

In this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO Episode, we meet Police Commander, Eric Tung, who serves a department in Western Washington, close to Seattle. He is also the founder of Blue Grit Wellness, host of the Blue Grit Radio Podcast, writes for police publications, and speaks on first responder wellness.  In this episode, we learn what it was like growing up as a stereotypical Asian American kid a...

Episode 33 is a special edition episode, where we speak with Brian Sizemore. He is the Father of Lucas Sizemore, and Founder of the Lucas Foundation. He is joined by Deputy Special Agent in Charge from Homeland Security Investigations in Detroit, Jared Murphey, who is representing the Lucas Crusade, Bring them Home, 1,000 mile charity relay run.  In this episode Brian shares with us memories of hi...

Episode 32 – Part 2 of Getting to Know, Your Local LEO, with recently elected Sheriff Eric Kirsch, of the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office in Kansas. He is a former Marine Corps Captain, who completed several active-duty combat deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq. During his 8-years with Wabaunsee County prior to taking office in 2025, he served as a deputy, detective, detective sergeant, and und...

In this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO 2-part Episode – you will meet recently elected Sheriff Eric Kirsch, the Sheriff of Wabaunsee County Kansas. He is a former Marine Corps Captain, who completed several active-duty combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. During his 8-years with Wabaunsee County prior to taking office in 2025, he has served as a deputy, detective, detective sergeant, and u...

In Part 2 of this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO Episode, we will continue our conversation with Chief Tracy Basterrechea, the Chief of Police at the Meridian Police Department, in Meridian, Idaho. In this episode we will pick up where we left off, discussing the tremendous amount of work that goes into branding cattle. He also shares with us his favorite shows to watch, favorite country singer,...

In this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO Episode, you will meet Chief Tracy Basterrechea, the Chief of Police at the Meridian Police Department, in Meridian, Idaho. He has been a member of the police department for almost 29 years, serving as chief over the last 4 plus. In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, we talk about everyday life and lessons learned, as he shares with us his ancestorial history of...

In this episode, we highlight the impactful stories of police officers who go above and beyond in their service to the community. From timely assistance with a flat tire, to a Major’s preparedness in helping a motorist, and the compassionate actions of officers towards a homeless family. These narratives showcase the beauty of humanity and the importance of helping those in need.  If you liked thi...

In this heartwarming episode, we will feature a very special young boy named Westyn Slaughter, and his Nana Kim, as Westyn shares the joy of his 10th birthday celebration, where the Texarkana Police Department made a special appearance. Westyn also tells us who his favorite sports team is and what he dreams of being when he grows up. Meanwhile, his Nana Kim, discusses how they arranged for the pol...

In this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO Episode, you will meet Captain Heather Glogolich, a 21-year member of the police force, Domestic Violence Survivor, Mother of 4, and Founder of Empowered Policing.    Hear how she evolves from her vanilla beginnings to amazing athlete, only to be setback by injury before becoming a police officer. She then overcomes Domestic Violence and raises 2 children on...

In this episode, you will hear about the extraordinary story of a dispatcher who remotely helps a 7-month pregnant woman deliver a baby and then helps save the baby’s life. Plus, deputies go above and beyond to help a family living in a RV, an officer helps support the entrepreneur ambitions of 3 young girls, and more.   If you liked this episode, check out our others, as each week we share Your P...

In this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO episode, you will meet 7-year Law Enforcement Veteran, SWAT Team Member and School Resource Officer of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Devonta Richardson. He is not just a police officer, but also a Father, Entrepreneur, founder and co-founder of the Welcome to the Street Newsletter and Podcast, respectively. In this enjoyable and laid back ep...

In this episode, you will hear about an officer who helps a high-risk expecting Mom deliver a baby in her home, officers being the first on the scene of a house fire with children still inside, and how a dispatcher was able to walk one through CPR until officers arrived. Plus, we will be sharing the wonderful story of an officer visiting a children’s bracelet stand on the street corner.  If you li...

This is Episode 22: Part 2 – Getting to Know, Your Local LEO - Sgt. John Kelly - Overcoming Alcoholism, Addiction, and Adultery... You’ll quickly hear the very impactful thing his wife told him, that he still shares when he presents....  We'll continue to speak about his personal challenges, everyday non-law enforcement life, and his new success as an author, motivational speaker, and founder...

In this episode’s "Getting to Know, Your Local LEO" segment, you will meet retired Sergeant John Kelly, who spent 30-years with Florida's Broward County Sheriff's Office. He is a husband, father, author, motivational speaker, and founder of Law Enforcement Life Coach. John is now helping others be intentional and navigate life's critical stages, as he transforms challenges into wins. In Part 1 of...

In this episode, we will be sharing how air patrol is called into action to save a man thanks to an alert fisherman, how members of 3 different departments save lives in a house fire, along with a CPR performance to save a life, and letters of appreciation.   Check out this read about the Psychological and Emotional Impact of Performing CPR... https://www.cprtulsa.org/psychological-and-e...

In this episode’s Getting to Know, Your Local LEO segment, you will meet Vince Finochio. A patrolman who is a 14-year Law Enforcement Veteran of Central Pennsylvania. We will spend time talking about his Thanksgiving family traditions and favorite times as a child, along with his entrepreneurial spirit which saw him venture into the frozen custard business, and co-founding of the Welcome to the St...

In this episode, you will meet 8-year law enforcement veteran, Sgt. Zachary Saenz. We discuss his unplanned journey into law enforcement, favorite foods, country music, time with family, and his mission to de-stigmatize mental health in law enforcement. He takes us through the situations and challenges he encountered, that led him down a very dark path, where he needed to ask for help, before it w...

In this episode you will hear about the re-uniting of a homeless man’s pet, officers’ attending a young boy’s 5th birthday party, and the importance of recording serial numbers on the recovery, of a young boy’s bicycle.   If you liked this episode, check out our others, as each week we share Your Positive Law Enforcement News Stories from across the globe. And in our "Getting to Know, Your Lo...

In this episode, we will be sharing 3 truly wonderful stories, as we learn about a neighbor's dire situation, when we suspect it’s Amazon at the door, 9-minutes that saved a life, and how an officer lit up the faces of children with his generosity.  If you liked this episode, check out our others, as each week we share Your Positive Law Enforcement News Stories from across the globe. And in our "G...