The 911Strong Podcast is home to stimulating discussion and entertaining conversation from the perspectives of Kristen Jauregui, a Police wife and Dispatcher and Aram Choe, a Police Sergeant and University Professor. Aram and Kristen discuss relevant top
Aram Choe talks about his early married days where he experienced financial hardship. Losing sleep and having anxiety and in the end realizing, it was all for nothing because he made it through! Listen to this encouraging message from Aram.
On Episode 99 of the 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui talk about what the average wages are for police officers and whether or not, in their experience, they think you can live on a police officer salary.
On Episode 98 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe sits with Las Vegas Metro Police lieutenant, Randy Sutton who talks about his experience after having a stroke in a patrol vehicle. After his stroke, he was told by his agency his medical expenses would not be covered, even though the event happened on duty and was presumed to be work related. Because of his experience fighting for his rights, he realized other police officers across the nation have experienced the same thing. That's why he started The Wounded Blue. A non profit organization designed to provide financial relief to officers wounded or injured in the line of duty.
On Episode 97 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui sit with Jersey City Police Lieutenant, Thomas Broderick. Lt. Broderick is a narcotics expert who lost his son to fentanyl. Listen as he shares his tragic story.
On episode 96 of The 911Stron Podcast, Aram Choe answer's a viewers question about how to approach his Chief's oral interview.
On Episode 95 of the 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe talks about some of his strategies and advice when preparing for police oral interviews.
On Episode 94 of the 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe responds to a direct message he got from a follower who is struggling on patrol training. Listen to the question and response from Aram.
On Episode 93 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by Cop turned T.V. Personality, Sean "Sticks" Larkin. Sean talks about his humble beginnings as a military brat in California to Tulsa Police Officer and on to T.V. Stardom.
On Episode 92 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui sit with newly promoted sergeant, Sergeant Danny Jauregui. If his name sounds familiar, it's because he's Kristen's husband and Aram's close friend. Today we talk about the preparation, the material and the attitude it takes to promote in this profession.
On Episode 91 of the 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui sit with Emmy award winning film maker Christopher Lee. Chris works with one of the largest law enforcement benefit associations in the country and produces law enforcement related films using real officers and deputies. His work has helped him win multiple Emmy awards and has garnered him respect and recognition in the profession. Today we speak to Chris Lee about how he went from Marine to film maker and even discuss how he infiltrated and broke the case of a human trafficking organization for the feds.
On Episode 90 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by Chino PD Officer Ryan Tillman. Ryan Talks about his disdain for cops as a young person and then becoming a police officer himself. He takes us through his journey through becoming one of the most influential cops in the nation.
On Episode 89 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui discuss their pro tips on how not to become a vulnerable target of crime. On this episode we tell you how NOT to become a victim.
On Episode 88 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui talk about Nashville Metro Police's response to the active shooter at the Covenant School. We also talk about a CHP Arrest involving the death of a suspect during a DUI investigation that was earily simiar to the George Floyd incident that suprising happened before the actual Floyd incident.
On Episode 87 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui talk about the importance of fueling our bodies to give us the nutrients and macronutrients essential for a high stress job.
On Episode 86 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by Philadelphia Poilce Forensic Artist Jonny Castro. You may know Jonny from his artwork honoring fallen police officers all over social media. On this episode, find out how he got started and why.
On episode 85 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui talk about what NOT to say to Cops and Dispatchers.
On Episode 84 of The 911Strong Podcast, Kristen Jauregui and Aram Choe interview Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer, Larry Peyton.
On Episode 83 of the 911Strong Podcast with Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui, Kristen talks about how being a police daughter has prepared her for life as a police wife and police dispatcher.
Episode 82 is dedicated to Chase and Bradin Maddox. Alex Maddox is the widow of Patrolman Chase Maddox who was murdered in the line of duty on February 9, 2018 in Locust Grove, Georgia. Alex was an expectant mother when Chase was shot and killed and gave birth to their son 4 days after his death. On this episode, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui speak with Alex about life after losing her husband to murder and losing their oldest son a few months ago.
Police agencies all over the country are struggling to recruit and hire for their departments. But there are still people out there who want to do the job. How do we marry the two? On Episode 81 of The 911Strong Pocast with Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui, Aram and Kristen discuss their experiences with recruiting and being a successful candidate for hire. Aram is currently on the recruitment team at his police department and has a lot to say about his experiences with recruiting. Check out this episode and share with anyone you know who is currently trying to get hired!
On Episode 80 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe talks about a message he received from an officer having cold feet about the profession he chose.
On Episode 79 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe discusses the four officers who were gunned down in the line of duty, all within 72 hours.
On Episode 78 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui talk about the consequences of not researching before you vote!
On Episode 77 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui talk about what the expectations are of cops in 2022. Aram lends his 23 years of experience to talk about the differences between cops being hired in the 90's compared to today.
On Episode 76 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui chat about what is expected of a dispatcher in 2022. Kristen lends her 24 year experience as a dispatcher to talk about this differences between what was expected back when she started as opposed to what agencies are looking for today.
On Episode 75 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe hangs with Special Guest, Police Commander and Popular Comedian, Vinnie Montez.
On Episode 74 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe & Kristen Jauregui talk about how vehicular pursuits seem to be a thing of the past.
On Episode 73 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe & Kristen Jauregui hang out with Married Police Officers Ed and Jocelyn. We chat about what it's like balancing life, work, goals and being an example to others on social media.
On Episode 72 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui talk about the change in public sentiment when it comes to cops.
On Episode 71 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui Talk about when cops break some of the rules they are entrusted to enfore.
On Episode 70 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui discuss Kristen's new book, "A Resiliency Journal for First Responders."
On Episode 69 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by Police Sergeant and Police Peer Support Expert Gabe Lira. Gabe Lira is a member of The Counseling Team International and spearheads groups of peer support personnel who visit police departments after tragedy. Aram and Kristen talk about their personal experience with them after their agency tragically experienced the loss of two of their own.
On Episode 68 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by Firefighter and Paramedic, Ofer Lichtman of High Threat Innovations @traumapak. We discuss the practical first aid knowledge you should know should you ever be in a shoot situation.
On Episode 67 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by fulltime SWAT Operator, security consultant and tactical firearms instructor, Mason (GunFuFighter). We discuss the mental approach to overcoming, surviving and resisting an active shooter situation. We chat a bit about situations like the Uvalde school shooting and what to do if you find yourself in am active shooter situation.
On Episode 66 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui talk about the 3 things we all should do after a shift. Whether it's dispatching, patrolling or investigating, we all need to hit that reset button.
On Episode 65 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by the Huge Fat Loser himself - NYPD Sergeant Aaron Lohman. Aaron lost an astonoshing 175 lbs. in pursuit of becoming a healthier version of himself. He talks about how others have gained from his experience and are now becoming healthier thanks to his example.
On Episode 64 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by The Police Credit Union of California CEO, Eddie Young. They discuss practical ways to be smart with your debt and money during these turbulent times.
On Episode 63 of the 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui pull from their experience and talk about leadership qualities that are highly desirable in law enforcement
On Episode 62 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui discuss 4 important things they wish they had known as rookies. This advice might just help those of you on the job or looking to get on the job.
On Episode 61 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui discuss Mike Tyson beating up an unruly passenger who eggs him on. And how society today thinks its ok to sue for that?
On Episode 60 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by the daughter of an LAPD Sergeant who survived the infamous North Hollywood Shootout only to take his own life few years later. This is the untold story with Crystal Street
On Episode 59 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe talks about the difficult job of dispatchers through his own observations as a veteran police officer. This is all about National Dispatcher Appreciation Week!
On Episode 58 of the 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by LDF attorney, Brandi Harper who talks about the pitfalls with law enforcement and social media.
On Episode 57 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by retired Deputy, Meagan McCarthy who talks about life after a shooting and facing criticism after a near death experience.
On Episode 56 of The 911Strong Podcast Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by Police LDF Attorney, Kasey Castillo as they decode what SB-2 and Police Decertification actually is.
On Episode 55 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by MMA Fighter and Police officer Ashley "Smashley" Cummins. We talk about women in law enforcement as well as the challenges they face in our profession. Ashley talks about her journey to becoming one of the top female MMA fighters in her division. This episode is great!
On Episode 54 of The 911Strong Podcast Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui discuss non-binary men sleeping with your young girls while they're away at camp and other things America is experiencing that dont make sense.
On Episode 53 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui talk about the Russian Ukraine Conflict. What do we know? Do we know anything at all? A candid chat about the conflict.
On Episode 52 of the 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui are joined by financial expert and CEO of The Police Credit Union as they discuss some of the pitfalls of police families and finances as well as some of the programs out there designed to help keep police families financially secure.
On Episode 51 of The 911Strong Podcast, Aram Choe and Kristen Jauregui talk about accountability. People who point the finger at the police and where the finger should actually be pointed
On Episode 50 of The 911Strong Podcast with Aram Choe & Kristen Jauregui, Aram and Kristen talk about their very private experiences with suicide and how we dont do enough talking about the awareness of police suicide.