Beyond the Call

Episode 060 of Beyond the Call The Season-One Finale is another special Beyond the Call: On the Scene episode with coverage from the first ever Police Foundation Leadership Conference hosted and sponsored by the National Police Credit Union. Specifically, we share portions of the panel discussion where John Garrido, President of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation, and Todd Parola, Co-Founder of the Spirit of Blue Foundation, share many valuable insights on fundraising. Learn more about John’s organization at www.garridostrayrescue.org and more about Todd’s foundation at www.spiritofblue.org. Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 059 of Beyond the Call Cathy and Javier Bustos, That Peer Support Couple, share their experiences both as law-enforcement professionals and as a married couple in the same profession. They also provide insight into the issues that arise after a spouse has experienced a critical incident as well as advice on how to handle the situation. Learn more about That Peer Support Couple at www.cathyandjavi.com. Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 058 of Beyond the Call In Part 2 of our discussion with Robert Thibodeau, he discusses the joy he had serving in law enforcement as well as some of the tribulations on the job. He also shares details on his transition from being a police officer to an entrepreneur and podcaster. Hear more about Robert Thibodeau at kcrpodcast.com. Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 057 of Beyond the Call In Part 1 of our discussion with Robert Thibodeau, he shares his journey from the military to business owner to law enforcement. Hear about how his Army career prepared him to be a police officer. Hear more about Robert Thibodeau at kcrpodcast.com. Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 056 of Beyond the Call In Part 2 of our discussion with Deborah Costello, she shares the reach of Police Wives of America not only geographically throughout the country but also during times of needed support for law-enforcement families when a loved one has been lost. Learn more about Police Wives of America at www.policewivesofamerica.org. Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 055 of Beyond the Call In Part 1 of our discussion with Deborah Costello, she shares the journey of launching Police Wives of America. Deb also shares the many support services they offer to law-enforcement families in times of need. Learn more about Police Wives of America at www.policewivesofamerica.org. Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 054 of Beyond the Call Cyndi Doyle – licensed therapist, podcaster, and law-enforcement spouse – shares ideas on how couples in the profession can enhance their relationships. She also shares stories on the launch of her business and the many services she offers. Learn more about Cyndi at www.code4couples.com. Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 053 of Beyond the Call Stacy Runyen, Founder of Back the Badge Yuba Sutter, joins the Beyond the Call crew to discuss starting a police foundation in a small town. Learn more about Back the Badge Yuba Sutter at www.facebook.com/pg/backthebadgeyubasutter. Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 052 of Beyond the Call Beyond the Call visits the 16th Annual Police Officers’ CU Conference where co-host, Ken Bator, moderates a panel of law-enforcement experts including Patrick Burke – Executive Director of the Washington DC Police Foundation, Danny Gregg – Chairperson of the Police FCU, and Vince LeVien – a Board Trustee of the Silver Shield Foundation. The panel discusses a number of issues in law enforcement today and how police departments are overcoming them. Learn more about the POCUA at www.policecreditunions.com. Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com

Episode 051 of Beyond the Call Joe Di Lillo, Public Information Officer for the South Euclid Police Department, shares advice on how best to utilize social media. He also elaborates on his signature presentations as a public speaker including the popular Montgomery Facetime Standoff. Learn more about Joe at www.linkedin.com/in/joe-di-lillo-33b94a162. Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 050 of Beyond the Call A discussion with Heidi Paulson, law-enforcement spouse and author of Dependence Day, about the struggles and victories of being married to a critically injured police officer. She also shares her progress in fighting for legislation for first-responder families when a spouse is severally wounded in the line of duty. Learn more about Heidi at www.dependence-day.com. Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 049 of Beyond the Call Charlene Floyd, Executive Director of the Houston Police Foundation, shares details on how they developed multiple programs for law enforcement in their area. Learn more about the Houston Police Foundation at www.houstonpolicefoundation.org. Learn more about our sponsor, the National Police Credit Union, at www.nationalpolicecu.com

Episode 048 of Beyond the Call Allison Uribe, a law-enforcement spouse and founder of Wives On Duty Ministries, shares tips to enhance your marriage from her experiences. She also shares details on the newly revised edition of her book, Because I Am Suitable: The Journey of a Wife on Duty. Learn more about Allison and her work at www.facebook.com/wivesondutyministries. To learn more about our sponsor go to www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 047 of Beyond the Call Margaret Stark, Owner and Manager of First Responder Grants, shares some key tips in applying for law-enforcement grants. She also shares her journey in starting the company in 1998. Learn more about the services provided by Margaret and her team at www.firstrespondergrants.com To learn more about our sponsor go to www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 046 of Beyond the Call In Part Two of our discussion with Jeff and Shawn Thomas, they discuss the programs of 1st Responder Conferences and the different areas of education they provide. Learn more about their programs at www.1stresponderconferences.org. To learn more about our sponsor go to www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 045 of Beyond the Call In Part One of our discussion with Jeff and Shawn Thomas, they discuss their relationship as a husband and wife both with law-enforcement careers, the motivation behind their creation of 1st Responder Conferences, and Jeff’s successful battle with alcoholism. Learn more about the Thomas family at www.1stresponderconferences.org. To learn more about our sponsor go to www.nationalpolicecu.com

Episode 044 of Beyond the Call Mick Yinger, former police officer and current Executive Director of The Bridge, shares valuable information on their programs and retreats that take first responders from hurting to healing. Learn more about The Bridge at www.firstrespondersbridge.org. To learn more about our sponsor go to www.nationalpolicecu.com

Episode 043 of Beyond the Call A conversation with Tracie Texas Shugart, retired police officer and current Executive Director of the Louisville Metro Police Foundation. She shares some of the innovative but simple programs they offer to help both law-enforcement families and the community. Learn more about the Louisville Metro Police Foundation at www.saferlouisville.org. To learn more about our sponsor go to www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 042 of Beyond the Call A conversation with Angela Bennett, Director of Programming and Development for the Cleveland Police Foundation. Angela discusses the many programs managed by the organization that help to connect law enforcement and the community, particularly the youth programs such as Cops for Kids, Cookin’ with Cops, and many others. Learn more about the Cleveland Police Foundation at www.clevelandpolicefoundation.org. Learn more about our sponsor, the National Police Credit Union, at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 041 of Beyond the Call A discussion with Lisa Rollings, Executive Director of the Central Indiana Police Foundation, about the many programs and events the organization manages for law enforcement including Invest in Blue, the Code-One Fund, and the Annual Thanksgiving Breakfast with a Cop. Learn more at www.cipf.foundation. Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 040 of Beyond the Call A conversation with Clarke Paris, retired Sergeant of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and founder of The Pain Behind the Badge, on PTSD and suicide prevention for first responders. Clarke produced a documentary by the same name as well as authored the book My Life for Your Life. Paris also recently wrote a children’s book – Daddy, I Worry About You, for children of police officers and also offers a relevant story about his son during the show. Learn more about The Pain Behind the Badge at www.thepainbehindthebadge.com.

Episode 039 of Beyond the Call Entrepreneur and 30-year law-enforcement professional, Joe Badali, discusses his company Guardian Gear. Joe’s business provides lifesaving products and services that meet the unique needs of police officers, students, teachers, and many others in times of crisis. Learn more about Guardian Gear at www.guardiangearusa.com.

Episode 038 of Beyond the Call Active police officer and entrepreneur, Ryan Allen, talks about the journey of starting the company Zero 9 Holsters. He shares his story of how necessity was the mother of invention for making his first holster. Today Zero 9 Holsters provides multiple quality products to first responders throughout the world. Learn more about Zero 9 Holsters at www.zero9holsters.com.

Episode 037 of Beyond the Call A conversation with Vince LeVien on being the son of a decorated NYPD Detective. We also delve into his work as the Project Manager of The Finest Service Organization offering Killed in the Line of Duty Insurance to Police Credit Unions as well as being appointed on the Board of Trustees of the Silver Shield Foundation. Learn more about the Silver Shield Foundation, which provides education funds and other services to the children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty, at www.silvershieldfoundation.org. Learn more about the Killed in the Line of Duty Insurance from the National Police Credit Union at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 036 of Beyond the Call The Beyond the Call crew visit Home Watch, the Law Enforcement Spousal Conference by How to Love Our Cops held in Sacramento, CA on March 2, 2019. In Part 2 of our first “On the Scene” special, listen to portions of the event including The Incredible Power of a Law Enforcement Spouse led by Vicki Newman – founder of How 2 Love Your Cop, The Spiritual Side of the Police Life led by Heather Blass, and the Parenting Panel. Also hear interviews with attendees such as Jennifer Brown from the Dallas Police Association. Hear more from Vicki Newman in Episode 016 and Heather Blass in Episode 032 of Beyond the Call. Learn more about How 2 Love Our Cops at www.how2loveyourcop.com.

Episode 035 of Beyond the Call The Beyond the Call crew visit Home Watch, the Law Enforcement Spousal Conference by How to Love Our Cops held in Sacramento, CA on March 2, 2019. In Part 1 of our first “On the Scene” special, listen to portions of the event including the introduction from emcee, France Siria; the beginning of the Story of Strength session with Scott and Liz Brown; and tips from Julie Bevers during her breakout on Self Care. Also, Co-Host Kacey Smith interviews attendees Ryan Cleveringa and Michelle Pham on their law-enforcement families and their takeaways from Home Watch. Hear more about the Browns’ story in Episode 034 and more from Julie Bevers in Episode 033 of Beyond the Call. Learn more about How 2 Love Our Cops at www.how2loveyourcop.com.

Episode 034 of Beyond the Call Life changed forever on October 24, 2014 for Scott and Liz Brown. It was the day Scott lost his partner Deputy Danny Oliver to a murderer on a routine check. Scott and his wife Liz share their story of healing and rebuilding their lives with the help of family, friends, and each other. Learn more about their work at www.how2loveyourcop.com.

Episode 033 of Beyond the Call Julie Bevers is one of the featured speakers scheduled for Home Watch, the How 2 Love Your Cop Law Enforcement Spouse Conference in Sacramento on March 2. Julie talks about her work as a crisis and trauma chaplain as well as a marriage counselor helping several first-responder families in California and beyond. Learn more about Julie at www.juliebevers.com and register for Home Watch at http://www.how2loveyourcop.com/speaking/ or www.eventbrite.com

Episode 032 of Beyond the Call Heather Blass is one of the featured speakers scheduled for Home Watch, the How 2 Love Your Cop Law Enforcement Spouse Conference in Sacramento on March 2. Heather talks about her presentation – The Spiritual Side of the Police Life, as well as the fun and challenges of being both a law enforcement wife and a mother of three girls. Learn more and register for Home Watch at http://www.how2loveyourcop.com/speaking/ or www.eventbrite.com

Episode 031 of Beyond the Call The co-founders of the Code 9 Project, Brandielee Baker and Deborah Ortiz, share their journey to create this organization as well as the training they offer to first responders to cope with PTSD and work-related stressors. Learn more about the Code 9 Project at www.code9project.org.

Episode 030 of Beyond the Call Phoenix Police Foundation President, Tim Thomas, discusses the goals of the organization, its programs, and upcoming events. He even talks about their ice-cream truck! Learn more about the Phoenix Police Foundation at www.phxpolicefoundation.org

Episode 029 of Beyond the Call Former Atlanta Police Officer and current Filmmaker, Patrick Shaver, discusses the making of his moving film, Officer Involved - a documentary which explores the highly secretive, often misunderstood, and socially taboo topic of what the officer experiences in the wake of an officer-involved shooting. Learn more about Patrick and Officer Involved at www.officerinvolvedproject.com and his future projects at www.indieclever.com.

Episode 028 of Beyond the Call Rob Shaul, the Founder and President of Mountain Tactical Institute, shares details on his unique training programs for law enforcement as well as other first responders. He also shares tips on how to stay fit for your specific job. Learn more about Rob and Mountain Tactical Institute at www.mtntactical.com.

Episode 027 of Beyond the Call National Police Credit Union Division President, Jim Bedinger, shares the story behind the creation of the brand by Chicago Patrolmen’s FCU. Jim also shares plans for the institution that benefit law enforcement and their families for the coming year. Learn more about the National Police Credit Union at www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 026 of Beyond the Call A discussion with Officer Joshua Rios, the founder of Blue Angel Coffee, about his career in law enforcement, his military service, and his entrepreneurial pursuits. Learn more about Josh and his business at www.blueangelcoffee.com.

Episode 025 of Beyond the Call A frank discussion with Sara Slone, Director of Public Relations for Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), on the challenges for family, friends, and coworkers of fallen officers and the many programs available to them. Learn more about COPS at www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org.

Episode 024 of Beyond the Call A discussion with Crisis Management Advisor and Author of Crisis Ready, Melissa Agnes, on how police departments and law enforcement agencies can turn adverse situations into trust-building opportunities with the public. Learn more about Melissa Agnes at www.melissaagnes.com.

Episode 023 of Beyond the Call An enlightening and very entertaining conversation with Eva Vennari, the No BS Healer, on nutrition as well as physical and mental well-being for individuals in high-stress professions like law enforcement. Learn more about Eva at www.TheElevateInstitute.com.

Episode 22 of Beyond the Call Co-hosts Kacey Smith and Ken Bator talk about what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving season. They also share some of the positive moves the National Police Credit Union and the Police Officers’ Credit Union Association have made this year. Listen to past episodes and learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com/podcast

Episode 21 of Beyond the Call Co-hosts Kacey Smith and Ken Bator look back at the past shows that featured US military veterans and share clips in this Veterans’ Day Tribute episode. Listen to past episodes and learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com/podcast

Episode 20 of Beyond the Call Tallahassee Police Officer, Sean Wyman, shares his work as a Trauma Informed Care Speaker and how the law enforcement profession can evolve for today’s world. Learn more about Sean at www.seanwyman.com

Episode 19 of Beyond the Call Matt Cubbler talks about his life as a US Army Veteran, Police Officer, and US Air Marshall as well as his work to inspire youth, end bullying in our schools, and continue to build leaders as an entrepreneur. Learn more about Matt at www.mattcubbler.com

Episode 18 of Beyond the Call Dr. Rhoberta Shaler – author, speaker, and Relationship Help Doctor – shares valuable tips on how to deal with “Hijackals” both in the police department and at home. Learn more about Dr. Shaler at www.forrelationshiphelp.com.

Episode 17 of Beyond the Call A discussion with suicide survivor, Air Force Veteran, and Master Resilience Implementer on how Law Enforcement Professionals can utilize gratitude and resilience to improve their lives. Learn more about Sean at www.thesuccesscorps.com

Episode 16 of Beyond the Call Vicki Newman, author of A CHiP on My Shoulder and A Marriage in Progress, provides tips on how to overcome some of the unique challenges of being a Law Enforcement Spouse speaking from the perspective of her continued fulfilling marriage to a CHP Officer. Learn more about Vicki at How2LoveYourCop.com.

Episode 15 of Beyond the Call Joie Cheng, author of The Naked Truth, discusses her struggles with abuse, suicidal thoughts, and bouts of depression. She also shares tips and techniques from her book and programs that help Law Enforcement Families struggling with similar issues. Learn more about Joie at joiecheng.com.

Episode 14 of Beyond the Call A conversation with Craig Floyd, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, about the new National Law Enforcement Museum. Craig shares insights into the motivation behind the project and several of the attractions visitors will enjoy. Learn more about the National Law Enforcement Museum at lawenforcementmuseum.org and the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund at www.nleomf.org

Episode 13 of Beyond the Call Officer Jennifer Kuleff of the Phoenix Police Department shares her work with the inspiring Hoops for Hope program for troubled girls in the area. She also shares a few fun stories about her experience both as a mentor of these young women and as a police officer.

Episode 012 of Beyond the Call Former Patrol/K9 Officer, Tony Piatt, discusses his thriving business – Paw-a-Day Inn K9 Suites. He also shares tips for dog owners and a few stories from his time with the Danville Police Department. Learn more about Tony and his business at www.pawadayinnsuites.com.

Episode 011 of Beyond the Call Co-hosts for Beyond the Call - Kacey Smith, Vice President of the National Police Credit Union, and Ken Bator, CEO of the Police Officers' CU Association – look back on the first ten episodes of the show. They talk about some of their favorite moments and a couple of the bloopers the audience didn’t see or hear. For more information on our sponsor go to www.nationalpolicecu.com.

Episode 010 of Beyond the Call A discussion with Jeff Jones, a Licensed Professional Counselor who holds certifications of Certified Addiction Counselor III and Certified Intervention Professional. As founder of The Family Recovery Solution, Jeff shares tips and actionable steps for families to assist their loved one out of addiction. Learn more about Jeff and his unique process at www.thefamilyrecoverysolution.com