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As Paul closes out the Security Matters show with CBS News Radio, he gives a comprehensive look back at all of the incredible subjects covered as well as a 10 point plan on how each and every listener can enhance their own security. www.cbsaudio.com

With 293 Police shot in 2019 and the horrific trends of ambushing and execution style shootings of our Police growing exponentially, Paul declares a “CALL TO ACTION” through his discussion with National Fraternal Order of Police Vice President Joe Gamaldi to ALL communities in America to work with him in scheduling Town Hall meetings to make the needed step to eradicating this problem. www.viollis.com

Paul sits down with CBS News Radio Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum for a fascinating recount of the entire process, the constitutionality of Speaker Pelosi's tearing of the State of the Union speech and most importantly, what we can expect from Congress going forward on their approach to impeachment.

Paul sits down with CBS News Radio Legal Analyst and famed legal scholar Thane Rosenbaum for a nonpartisan, fascinating education on the entire hearing process to date. If you want to know the truth about this hearing, listen to this. www.cbsausdio.com

Paul launches Security Matters in 2020 with a broadcast in front of a live audience in Houston at the Fraternal Order of Police Hall covering the most well known cold case in Houston PD’ history known locally as, “Lovers Lane”. Joined by Chief William Dobbins (who was a responding patrol officer at the time of the crime) Lt. Maryann Countryman, Sgt Mike Miller and Det Darcus Shorten (all from HPD’s Homicide Division), this extortionary panel tell the gruesome story of this heinous crime which occurred on 22 August 1990 and the relentless investigation that continues to this day. Most importantly they will leave YOU with more than enough information to get involved and hopefully, help them solve this case. A picture is circulating so please help us by sharing everywhere possible. Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact Detective Shorten 713-308-3618 as soon as possible as our victims, deserve justice and their families, closure. . www.cbsaudio.com

In light of the recent surge in Hate Crime, Paul sits down with Deputy Inspector Mark Molinari of the NYPD for an in depth conversation on the main hate crime categories, who are the primary hate crime groups and what is being done nationally to curtail its growth. Perhaps, of greatest significance, is what you can do to prevent such crimes. www.cbsaudio.com

Paul sits down with CBS News Radio Military Analyst General Dan Goodrich to set the record straight on 1) all the issues that surrounding the planning that went into the decision for the January 3rd drone strike that killed Suleimani and 4 others, 2)the bombing of the US Embassy and 3) the preparedness level of the US Military for any and all actions Iran may take next. If you want some peace of mind, you need to listen to this episode. www.cbsaudio.com

As we usher out 2019 and embrace 2020, Paul is joined by his Executive Producer Seth Neiman for a conversation on the foremost risks facing America in 2020 and more importantly, the strategies ALL can incorporate from falling victim to them. A very Happy, Healthy and Peace-Filled 2020 to all from Security Matters staff. www.cbsaudio.com

Paul's holiday message cuts to the core of every controversial issue causing threat to our country and lays out a challenging but attainable game-plan for all to consider. Regardless of your religious affiliation, we ask you to listen to this episode and weigh in over social media. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! www.cbsaudio.com

From our partners at The National Fraternal Order of Police in conjunction with The State FOP Lodge of Utah, Paul sits down with Chief Chad Soffe and Lieutenant Adam Osoro of the Woods Cross Police Department and Ms. Cathy Spurgeon, Theresa’s cousin for a powerful, revealing and compelling conversation surrounding the life and disappearance of Theresa Greaves. Given the plethora of information shared, our audience will have ample opportunity to get involved in this case. Any and all information is welcomed by the PD. Woods Cross Police 801-292-4422. www.viollis.com for the case summary. We need your help. www.cbsaudio.com

What else do we call it when a Saudi National/2nd Lieutenant in the Saudi Arabian Air Force who has shown signs of radicalization dating back to 2015, shoots and kills 3 innocent Americans after hosting a dinner party with his Saudi AF colleagues the night before to watch films of mass shootings in the US? You tell me. To get answers on this, how this happened, why we are training the Saudi and other foreign nationals and much more tune in and listen to Paul’s conversation with a Military General and former flight instructor. www.cbsaudio.com

Based upon the outpouring of requests from Security Matters listeners seeking clarification on this subject, Paul sought and received the expert counsel of Mr. John McLaughlin, former Deputy Director of Intelligence for the CIA and Mr. Michael Levy, a 37 year Department of Justice professional with the United States Attorneys Office. Their conversation will shed a beaming light of the “truth” of the Deep State” as well as the current Whistleblower process. Powerful, enlightening and entirely necessary. www.cbsaudio.com

With over 300,000 children being trafficked each year and Americans being the #1 consumer of sex trafficking generates approximately $100B/year, the need for the work of The Safe House Project is greater than ever. Please, take some time and listen to this episode as Paul sits down with their Chief Development Officer, Brittany Dunn, to discuss the evil they are eradicating and what we all can do to help. Also, Paul’s promise to them as he closes the show. www.cbsaudio.com

On the heels of yet another school shooting leaving physical and emotional casualties in its wake, Paul sits down with a panel of true subject matter experts on the subject of school security, Our Teachers. Joined by Kathryn Bastain from East St. Louis, Illinois, Cliff Sullivan from Fayette County, West Virginia and Jesse Olsen from Superior Wisconsin, Paul receives powerful and emotionally insightful counsel that clearly sheds the light on both the root cause of our school violence epidemic and the need to change the narrative directed at our teachers. This is a must listen for all Americans! www.cbsaudio.com

To honor all our Veterans, Paul sits down with a member from each branch of service for a behind the scenes look at how they serve our country to include their unique stories. Special thanks to General Dan Goodrich (USAF), Captain Jeff Gernand (US Navy), Lt. Commander Sidonie Sansom (USCG), Lt. Colonel James Reese (US Army) and Colonel Christopher Starling (USMC). This show is dedicated to the two greatest men I will ever know, my Father Michael Viollis (US Navy WW II) and my Father In Law Arthur Nitti (US Army WW II). www.cbsaudio.com

From protest to riot and peaceful assembly to setting property on fire and causing great bodily injury, communities across America have become the battleground for supremacists and antifa to violently express their views. With Antifa becoming far more militant, Police preparedness has become multidimensional. For a behind the scenes description of this Police methodology, Paul sits down with former Pennsylvania State Police Captain and SWAT Team leader Bill Young to garner the real picture every community in America should be aware of. www.cbsaudio.com

In one of the most telling and powerful conversations in the Security Matters library, Paul sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Jim Reese, US Army Delta Force, for a behind the scenes look at how this took place, the intelligence that went in it and what we can expect from ISIS going forward. everyone, everywhere, needs to listen to this one. www.cnbsaudio.com

As we watch the Turkish Army invade Syria to target the Kurds, their nearly 100 year nemesis, our country is inundated from the murky rhetoric surrounding POTUS’ decision to pull our troops from Syria sparking the debate; are our Military troops being used to Police foreign lands or protect US soil? To provide clarity to this omnipresent subject and some peace of mind to Americas everywhere, Paul sits down with retired Brigadier General Dan Goodrich for an educational and enlightening conversation on our military strategy and the behind the scenes conversations that take place amongst US leaders as they decide the “where” and “why” of our military presence. An important episode for all to tune into. www.cbsaudio.com

This month's Fraternal Order of Police Cold Case comes from Evansville Indiana where a local DJ, a celebrity in his own right, was murdered and left to die on the side of the road as he walked to work. Paul sits down with Detective Karin Montgomery of the Evansville Police Department for an in-depth conversation on the case and the multitude of individuals and potentially gang members that may have been directly or indirectly involved with this murder. One thing is for sure, someone knows who is responsible. As our listeners, you can help. Share this with as many people as possible so we can help bring closure the family so very much deserves. The case notes can be found at www.viollis.com on the podcast page. If you any information whatsoever regarding this case, please contact Detective Karen Montgomery at 812-436-4013 or kmontgomery@evansvillepolice.com. www.cbsaudio.com

With the entire country swollen from ambiguous and disdained filled rhetoric surrounding the possibility of the House of Representatives moving to Impeach President Trump, Paul sits down with nationally renowned legal scholar and CBS News Radio Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum for an in depth, revealing and educating conversation on what Impeachment actually means, what is required to be present, the case at hand and how this will affect ALL OF YOU! www.cbsaudio.com

As we pause to reflect upon the epidemic levels of Domestic Violence plaguing our country during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Paul sits down with one of our country’s true subject matter experts David Martin, Senior Prosecutor for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Seattle Washington and former commission member for the Amercian Bar Associations Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence. Davis provides a powerful and enlightening message of how the POWER Act of 2018 and the ABA are making a difference in helping vicitms. Further, Paul is joined by The Safety Chick herself Kathleen Gallagher as she shares her ‘one of kind’ message from a victims perspective about how we can and must mitigate this effectively. This episode is dedicated to all the spectacular souls we have lost at the hands of Domestic Violence. www.cbsaudio.com

When 4 out of 5 juvenile offenders admit being under the influence of drugs and acknowledge their involvement started in grade school, the need to address the root of this problem is paramount. Attacking this issue head on, Paul sits down with Forensic Profiler and Federal Law Enforcement Trainer Dale Yeager for a frank discussion on the root causes of this problem and more importantly, how it can be mitigated. To accentuate this issue, Paul welcomes the founder of the 525 Foundation to the studio, Becky Savage, for her to share her heartbreaking and inspiring story of her two sons and their mission to educate family’s, everywhere. www.cbsaudio.com

In 1992, two women disappeared and were later found murdered, one in March and one in April near truck stops in Wyoming. A year later a third woman was found murdered on the side of a road in TN. For our first FOP Cold Case of the Month, Paul sits down with Special Agent Loy Young of the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and Mr. Brent Cooper, the District Attorney General of the 22nd District of the State of Tennessee for an in depth interview on the murders, our victims, the technology that has been used to collect the physical evidence to include DNA evidence AND the information they need relative to the unidentified victims as well as the unidentified suspect. YOU, can be the break they need. PLEASE, listen and share everything you hear through all your channels so we can bring peace to the families of the missing and justice to the person responsible.

As we reflect upon the horrendous tragedy of September 11, 2001, Paul sits down with Asst. Chief Theresa Tobin of the New York City Police Department as she shares her firsthand experience of both WTC Towers collapsing, explosions erupting and the manner in which our incredible First Responders saved countless lives. A recipient of the NYPD?s Medal of Valor and a Special Congressional Recognition, Chief Tobin provides a behind the scenes view of this day very few have heard. This episode is dedicated to all the firefighters, police and emergency medical personnel that gave their lives so others could live.

As we head back to school across America, the omnipresent subjects of school violence and arming teachers remain on the minds of parents everywhere. For a frank discussion on our preparedness level that every parent should hear, Paul sits down with Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, to crystalize just how we are preparing our teachers on the subject of school safety. For what turns into a CALL FOR ACTION, both Paul and Randi commit to sharing this message of promoting the 'red flags' training of teachers to all elected officials. Paul closes the episode with several tips for parents on hashtags and apps being used by online sexual predators.

With nearly 700 million people victimized from cyber-crime worldwide last year and losses amounting to over $600 billion, Paul collaborates with Cyber Security expert Ray McGowan to map out all the relevant solutions that every individual and family, regardless of demographic, need to incorporate in order to preemptively mitigate this happening to them.

The omnipresent subject of Privacy remains at the center of so many conversations in our country and the core of an ever-growing source of conflict on what we should and should not, expect. From the social media debacle to the speculation of big government listening in on our conversations, Paul sits down with nationally renowned Constitutional Law expert, Yale Law Professor and former Assistant United States Attorney, Mr. Jed Rubenfeld for a fascinating and revealing conversation surrounding when we do and don?t have a ?right? to privacy leaving the conclusion an inevitable surprise to all. www.cbsaudio.com

Over the last several weeks, we, in America, have seen communities across the country experience the very worst humanity has to offer by being victimized at the hands of heavily armed gunman with the intent of taking as many lives as possible. AND YET, we also experienced the very best of humanity by witnessing, firsthand, how our Police have implemented a new response strategy by enhancing their presence in the community. This selfless approach continues to save countless lives. To best crystalize this new approach, Paul sits down with Mr. Patrick Yoes, Commander of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff?s Office Special Services Division (LA) and National Secretary of the Fraternal Order of Police for a revealing conversation of this evolution of service and what America can expect moving forward. This episode is a Call to Action to all communities.

On the heels of two horrific mass shootings, 24 hours apart, communities in El Paso Texas and Dayton Ohio are left grieving, stunned and furious over the loss of their family, friends and neighbors from two young men motivated to take as many lives as possible. With the understandable questions of why this happened and what can be done, Paul lays out the common denominators from a law enforcement and mental health perspective in a manner that illustrates an attainable solution for drastically and expeditiously reducing these occurrences. Joined by an expert panel of crisis response professionals, Deborah Dunn, John Thurman and Bob VandePol provide invaluable insight into the mind of the shooter and crystalize the behaviors you need to observe which can prevent this individual from putting his plans into action. You need to listen to this.

It's impossible to go a week in our country without a news story surrounding some type of police use of force. On the heels of the NYPD videos that have gone viral showing water dumped on cops and objects being thrown at them prompting an exit without action, millions are asking, why? Paul sits down with retired Pennsylvania State Police Captain and Command Section Chair for the National Tactical Officers Association Bill Young for a frank discussion on the Use of Force Matrix and why, how and when, police are legally authorized to exercise force. Given the plethora of misinformation communicated on this subject, this is a must listen for all Americans and everyone who might visit the United States.

On the heels of Iran announcing the capture of 17 individuals with alleged ties to the CIA, the attack on a British oil tanker and their confession of exceeding the limit of enriched uranium, Paul sits down with General Dan Goodrich (ret) to draw upon his expertise as the Deputy for Air Force Intelligence at the Pentagon. From the history of US-Iran relations and the current debacle to the positioning of American military in the region to the possibility of war, General Goodrich and Paul lay it all out leaving no stone unturned.

With over 250,000 cold cases in the US and about 40% of homicides going unsolved, the use of DNA evidence in the criminal investigation process is imperative. For a behind the scenes conversation about how this actually works, Paul sits down with nationally recognized Crime Scene Investigator and Forensic Specialist, Francine Bardole of the West Jordan City Police Department in West Jordan, UT. Brought to us by our colleagues at Panther Security in Utah, Francine provides a fascinating explanation of DNA evidence rarely heard and reveals some of the tools, techniques and technology used to uncover information, previously unavailable.

With Domestic Violence reaching epidemic level numbers, Paul sits down with Katie Ray Jones, CEO of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, for a revealing conversation surrounding their 5 million served milestone and the extraordinary task that lies ahead. Drawing upon the responses thus far, Ms. Jones provides victims and family/friends of victim?s invaluable information of how this horrific crime, can be confidentially averted through their many options and resources. Paul is also joined by The Safety Chick , Kathleen Gallagher, for an update on all the education and technological solutions presently available to victims.

We felt there was no better way of celebrating the 4th of July with our listeners than to discuss our constitution and how our entire future is about to be affected by decisions made from its very origin. Paul is joined by Security Matters legal analyst Vincent Ancona for an in depth conversation on issues ranging from freedom of speech, right to bear arms, privacy and abortion to civil rights and equal protection under the law. Paul rounds off the discussion with CBS legal analyst Kimberly Wehle and author of the book, "How to read the Constitution and Why" for a peak under the tent into the incredible value her book has to offer all Americans. Our parting question we ask all listeners to write us on, what does "WE THE PEOPLE" mean to you?

When former NSA Director Mike McConnel stated that the Chinese government has hacked into computers at every major American company, we should have paid closer attention. Given the need for all of us to better understand this risk and how it affects our daily lives, Paul sits down with former Royal Canadian Mounted Police Senior Undercover Operator Chris Mathers for a behind the curtain view of just how serious this is and what we can do to safeguard our personal and business interests. Having also worked undercover for the DEA and US Customs and personally infiltrated Asian and Russian Organized Crime groups, Chris shares a perspective that very, very few will ever be exposed to. www.cbsaudio.com

We grow up teaching our kids not to get into cars with strangers. And what do we do? We get into cars with strangers? Seymour Josephson, father of slain Samantha Josephson. If you or someone you love uses ride share transportation, you MUST listen to this episode. Not only does Paul lay out factual information about the blatant lack of safety you accept when getting into the vehicle but he sits down for a powerfully emotional interview with Seymour Josephson as he discusses the evening his daughter was brutally murdered and the incredible journey he and his wife have embarked on to save lives in Sam's name. www.cbsaudio.com

As a follow up to Part I of this 2 Part series on Hate Crime, Paul sits down with the FBI's Supervisory Special Agent of the Civil Rights Squad and its Civil Rights Program Coordinator, Chris Donohue. Based out of its New York City field office, SSA Donohue maps out how the FBI identifies the behavior which constitute a hate crime apart from First Amendment protected speech and how it collaborates with law enforcement across the country to both preemptively mitigate hate crime as well as expeditiously respond to it. Donohue closes with a message to all listeners on how everyone can assist in the process of arresting hate in their communities. Given the fact that hate crime has increased dramatically over the last 3 years, this is critical information for all communities.

Paul sits down with Pastor Frank Pomeroy from the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, TX where on November 5, 2017 26 were killed (one being his 14 year old daughter Annabelle Renee) and 20 more injured in what was the deadliest mass shooting in an American place of worship in modern history. Pastor Pomeroy shares his feelings about this horrific incident, how he addressed his congregation and his policy on security moving forward. In Part II, Paul will be joined by our nations leading experts on mitigating hate crime. www.cbsaudio.com

With the International Labor Organization reporting there are over 40 million victims of human trafficking globally, the need for Paul to reach out to his colleagues at the Department of Homeland Security was imperative. Hence, Paul sits down with the Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the Public Safety Division at Homeland Security Investigations Mr. Akil Baldwin for an in depth discussion of the problem, the signs it is happening in your community and how you need to react to it. A must listen to broadcast.

With the omnipresent subject of school violence looming over us as national community, the subject that is now making all the headlines and leading the controversial conversation on how to deal with this phenomenon is the Arming of Teachers. To address this from all points of view, Paul breaks down the operational, financial, behavioral and tactical perspectives of this subject over a one on one conversation with the President of the American Federation of Teachers, Ms. Randi Weingarten. Randi's letter to President Trump and her conversations with teachers, parents and students are the ideal foundation for a conversation you simply don?t want to miss.

Given the fact that over 3000 suicide attempts are made daily by young people grades 9-12 with the trend starting at age 5, Paul delivers a powerful broadcast by breaking down the root causes and illustrating the early warning signs required for prevention. Joined by one of our nation's leading experts, Maureen Underwood, Clinical Advisor for the Society for Prevention of Teen Suicide and founder of Remembering TJ Wendy Sefcik, this episode provides insight for anyone who has a juvenile or young adult in their life.

In light of the growth of ISIS and other Islamic Radicals within the American community, Paul sits down with Mubin Shaikh, a former member of Al Qaeda and ISIS recruiter turned government asset for the most revealing and informative discussion imaginable on how this vile and vicious group of zealots are recruiting Americans on our own soil. Tune in to learn about their methodology as well as the signs you will see from someone that is becoming radicalized and how you can assist in preemptively mitigating an attack. www.cbsaudio.com