Podcasts about Chief deputy

Rick Kastigar joined Bruce & Gaydos to share his thoughts on FBI Director Kash Patel's comments about how the Pima County Sheriff's Department treated the agency when it came to the Nancy Guthrie investigation.

Curt Struwe is the Chief Deputy at the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office. Hear more about the significance behind National Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week.

Curt Struwe is taking over late in April 2026 as the Chief Deputy of the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office. Learn more about his background in law enforcement, including time as a deputy, investigator, and Captain.

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Powering Michigan's Transition: How LEO is Shaping the Future of Work and IndustryWe sit down with Jonathan Smith, Senior Chief Deputy Director at the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and explore how Michigan is navigating one of the most significant economic transitions in its history. Jonathan leads the Community and Worker Economic Transition Office, with a focus on helping workers, communities, and businesses adapt to major industry shifts—from energy evolution to the transformation of the automotive sector. He discusses building long-term economic resilience through workforce development, strategic community planning, and strengthening industrial competitiveness.

On this episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf talks with Matthew Thomas about cartel operations in Arizona, how cartels recruit members in the U.S., the brutality of cartel operations and more. Matthew Thomas is a retired Chief Deputy at the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in Arizona, where he led the regional SWAT team for 18 years. He frequently went undercover during anti-cartel operations. He is the author of “Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels.” Chapters: (01:29) The Operation to Take Out El Mencho (06:37) Pinal County's Role in the Cartel Wars (12:02) The State of Border Security (16:43) Tunnel Systems Run by Cartels (22:38) Going Undercover to Fight Cartels (32:37) U.S. Citizens Working for Cartels (36:06) Sicario vs. Rip Team Battles (47:41) Cartel Members Getting Military Training (52:06) Cartel Human Trafficking Operations Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The criticism isn't coming from cable news pundits or political opponents. It's coming from inside the house.Nearly four weeks after Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Tucson home, the sheriff leading the investigation is facing public accusations from his own former command staff. Richard Kastigar, a 46-year department veteran and former Chief Deputy, says Sheriff Chris Nanos has "great disdain" for the FBI stemming from a decade-old investigation—and that Nanos is "still pissed" about it. Richard Carmona, another former Chief Deputy, told reporters he's "disappointed at the level or lack of leadership."The president of the deputies' union put it more bluntly: "It is a common belief in this agency that this case has become an ego case for Sheriff Nanos."Nanos disputes everything. He says the FBI relationship is strong. He says the evidence decisions were about lab consistency. He says the criticism is political noise.But actions speak. The crime scene was released too early—he admitted it. DNA went to a private lab, not Quantico, and now faces "challenges" that could take months. A search helicopter pilot was reportedly reassigned during the active investigation. And the sheriff told reporters: "I'm not used to everyone hanging onto my every word and then holding me accountable."An 84-year-old woman remains missing. Her family just offered a $1 million reward—more than three weeks after they reportedly wanted to announce it. And the man running the investigation says everyone questioning him is the problem.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SheriffChrisNanos #TrueCrimeToday #SavannahGuthrie #TucsonArizona #FBIvsPolice #MissingPersonsCase #PimaCountySheriff #TrueCrime #NancyGuthrieUpdate

Rick Kastigar joined Bruce & Gaydos to explain why he is concerned about the way his old office is handling the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

Jim Warren is the Chief Deputy at the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office, and he joins the show to discuss his background in law enforcements and his experience over the years.

Chief Laster began and ended his career in West Tennessee, but worked all over the place. You will enjoy and learn a few things from Eddie's insight. We have been good friends for longer than either of us cares to remember!Check out Jim Leach's books on Amazon,com and ZoeGracePublishing.comFor in-depth discussions concerning Criminal Justice issues; Police Perspectives Podcast

SPONSORS: 1) MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code JULIAN at https://shopmando.com ! #mandopod 2) AMENTARA: Go to www.amentara.com/go/JULIAN and use code JD22 for 22% off your first order JOIN PATREON FOR EARLY UNCENSORED EPISODE RELEASES: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Chief Matt Thomas is the former Chief Deputy at the Pinal County (AZ) Sheriff's Office. He has hunted the Cartels for 3 decades. MATT's LINKS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/alpharesponder/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@UCs2mVuZgKhWSuNPT565RNIA FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Alpha-Responder-Network/61557976149811/?_rdr WEBSITE: https://alpharesponder.com/ FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 – Intro 01:30 – Cartel Hunting, Sinaloa, Prison Gangs, Mafia Overlap, Arizona 11:58 – Street Weed, Ketamine Therapy, Law Enforcement Trauma 24:49 – Ketamine Sessions, Trauma Processing, Memory Recall 38:33 – PTSD, Compartmentalization, Alcohol, Death Drive 48:56 – Psychedelics, Counseling, Mindset Shift 57:58 – Becoming a Cop, Biker Father, WWII Vets, Service 01:07:20 – Parochial School, LA Gangs, Phoenix Violence 01:18:20 – Fatherhood at 20, Sheriff Path, Responsibility 01:27:50 – Jail Hierarchies, Mafia Order, Respect Systems 01:37:02 – Street Policing, Narcotics, Chaos vs Boredom 01:47:35 – Undercover Ops, Cartel Scale, Adrenaline 01:59:17 – Arizona Cartels, Drug Routes, Child Trafficking 02:09:07 – R*pe Trees, Trafficking, Border Reality 02:20:07 – Political Denial, Sheriffs, COVID 02:31:01 – Cartel Occult, Santa Muerte, Religion Weaponized 02:40:35 – Occult Rituals, Dual Lives, Family Balance 02:51:48 – Cartel Reality, Family Risk, Moral Limits 02:54:41 – Another one coming CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 379 - Matt Thomas Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we're diving into Leadership Door County, an organization that has been quietly shaping the future of our community for more than three decades. Since 1990, Leadership Door County has brought together professionals from across industries for an immersive, nine-month experience that goes far beyond traditional leadership training. It's about understanding Door County at its core—its people, its challenges, and the opportunities that will define what comes next. Each year, a small group of participants steps into monthly sessions filled with candid conversations, expert insight, hands-on learning, and real relationship-building with leaders from every corner of the county. The mission is simple but powerful: challenge the way we think, strengthen leadership skills, and inspire people to actively shape the future of Door County. Joining me today are two leaders who know this work from the inside out. Regan Hendrickson, Door County Family Court Commissioner and Register in Probate, brings a unique perspective from the heart of our local judicial system. And Kyle Veeser, Chief Deputy and Undersheriff with the Door County Sheriff's Office, offers insight from the front lines of public safety and community leadership. This conversation is about leadership, service, and why investing in people is one of the most important things a community can do.

Leadership Door County has been quietly shaping the future of our community for more than three decades. Since 1990, the all-volunteer organization has brought together professionals from across industries for an immersive, nine-month experience that goes far beyond traditional leadership training. Regan Hendrickson, the current class representative (who works as the Door County Family Court Commissioner and Register in Probate), and Kyle Veeser, alumni and Leadership Door County board president (who works as the Chief Deputy and Undersheriff with the Door County Sheriff's Office), talk with Debra Fitzgerald about leadership, service and why investing in people is one of the most important things a community can do.

A recent survey of the women in the Estrella Jail showed more than half of the incarcerated were victims themselves. Brandon Smith, MCSO chief deputy of Detention, talks about the survey and how its connected. 

Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Amanda Swenson stops by the Front Porch to discuss winter fire safety.

Newly sworn in Jefferson County Sheriff David James and Chief Deputy Sheriff Steve Healey are now in office and ready to modernize the office.Both visited Terry Meiners at WHAS Radio to discuss their vision for the office in order to enhance the myriad of services provided throughout Louisville Metro/Jefferson County.

In the second hour of today's show, George Brauchler looks at Colorado's lawlessness with two law professionals.

Host: Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer Guest: Chief Deputy Justin Miller, Kenosha Sheriff’s Office Episode Overview: In this insightful episode, Ashlee and Jennifer, welcome Chief Deputy Justin Miller from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Deputy Miller shares his journey from serving as a Navy psychiatric technician to law enforcement leadership, opening up about how personal experiences and organizational gaps in mental health support shaped his mission to prioritize officer wellness. Key Topics Covered The Struggle for Support: Chief Deputy Miller recounts moments where, due to budget cuts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and peer support teams were unavailable, leaving officers without organizational resources for mental well-being. Personal Impact: He discusses the life events that first drew his attention to the importance of officer mental health, from the suicide of a significant other to his own family losses, and the organizational culture’s lack of compassion. Culture Shift in Law Enforcement: The conversation delves into the challenges of changing a deeply ingrained “rub dirt on it” mindset, and how being promoted doesn’t always mean having a real voice for change. Innovative Wellness Initiatives: Chief Deputy Miller outlines current strategies in his department. Breaking the Stigma: Chief Deputy Miller explains how officer education, transparency, and leadership modeling are critical for long-term cultural change. Family & Community Impact: The importance of involving officer families in wellness programs—offering access to resources, education, and community-building events. Advice for Leaders & Providers: For law enforcement administrators - Be humble, open to new ideas, prioritize serving your people, and build cultures where feedback leads to actionable change. For mental health professionals - There’s a pressing need for more providers trained to understand first responder culture, as well as resources tailored for both officers and their families. From Struggle to Success: Chief Deputy Miller shares that Kenosha has achieved zero vacancies in both patrol and corrections—a rarity in the current law enforcement climate—and credits a strong, invested culture of wellness and leadership development. Resources Mentioned: Cortico Wellness App Smart Dollar (Ramsey Solutions) The Fearless Organization by Amy C. Edmondson The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni   If this episode resonated with you or if you have stories to share about living with a first responder, reach out to Ashlee and Jennifer on their social media platforms! Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review "When The Call Hits Home" on your favorite podcast platforms! Follow Us: - Facebook: When The Call Hits Home Podcast - Instagram: @whenthecallhitshome - Whenthecallhitshome.com --- This podcast does not contain medical / health advice. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Training Velocity LLC and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the Podcast or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in the podcast for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.  WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE FOR ANY ADVICE, COURSE OF TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION, SERVICES OR PRODUCTS THAT YOU OBTAIN THROUGH THIS PODCAST.  Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

Justin Miller [00:00:00]: Can I get the current number for eap? I have an employee here who might need some services. Their response was, yeah, we don't have EAP anymore due to budget cuts. And I'm like, okay, well, so at that point, in this agency, we didn't have a peer support team. And it was just. There was nothing. There was no. I had nothing to do for that employee. And I kind of felt like a loss other than what I knew from my psych time. Justin Miller [00:00:28]: Right. And so I just kind of counseled them myself. But I knew at that time that we had to be better. Jennifer [00:00:35]: Welcome back to the podcast. I'm Jennifer. Ashlee [00:00:38]: And I'm Ashlee. And we do have. I'm just going to say it because it's like a running joke. Now, a very special guest today, and this person has turned into one of my very favorite humans quickly. So I'm honored to have him on, and I'm going to let him introduce himself because we got a lot of good content today. Justin Miller [00:00:53]: Hello. I am Chief Deputy Justin Miller from the Kenosha Sheriff's Office, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. I've been in law enforcement since 2002, and prior to that, I was in the Navy as a psychiatric technician, which is. Ashlee [00:01:08]: I know Jennifer's face. It's like, wait, what? Jennifer [00:01:10]: Yeah, yeah, this is a podcast. But if you guys saw my face, I did not know that was on your resume. My goodness. Ashlee [00:01:17]: Yeah, it's really hard because he knows all the ins and outs, too. Like, he's. Justin Miller [00:01:19]: He's with it, the old ins and outs now. Ashlee [00:01:24]: He's amazing. Jennifer [00:01:26]: I was about to make a bad joke. Okay, well, we're excited that you're here today, and I appreciate your time, and I appreciate you sharing that you're a chief deputy, and I think that's kind of what we want to talk a little bit today in terms of your title and what it means to be leadership in law enforcement. And I just kind of want to ask, when did you recognize that investing in mental wellness for the officers you would serve should be a priority or prioritized? Justin Miller [00:01:49]: Yeah. So I touched a little bit on some of my background, but, yeah, psych tech in the Navy from 95 to 2000. I think about my time when I work back in the field. It kind of opened my eyes to the world of mental health. And full moons. Full moons are a real thing. Ashlee [00:02:05]: A real thing. Justin Miller [00:02:06]: Inpatient psych world. That's a real thing. But I worked in the inpatient unit at Great Lakes, and I think about the medications that we administered as Navy Corpsman basically did the work of nurses. Right? We. We actually gave the shots and administered medications, did the surgeries, things like that. Right. But I remember, like, watching the. Those. Justin Miller [00:02:27]: Those side effects of those medications, you know, the catatonic shuffle, the tardive dyskinesia, you know, things you would see in, like, those old movies, but then you would see it in real life and it was like, surreal, Right? You know, my mom's uncle was in an inpatient unit when I was growing up, so I can still remember the smell of. Of the psych unit when you would walk in. And it smelled the same way when I was in the Navy. And then when I got out and I went to Arizona State University, I worked as a psych tech in the Maricopa County Hospital, which was totally different than my time in the Navy because basically, like the little room that you're sitting in, I did a lot of coloring activities with the patients and fed them. Right. We didn't. We couldn't administer medication. So in my time with the sheriff's office, I would say that, you know, I experienced a couple major personal life events in my first seven years as a deputy. Justin Miller [00:03:22]: One of them being I had a significant other who committed suicide. And then my. I lost my mom in 2009, and she was like my best friend. So there is no help offered or even compassion given within this organization. Right. And you know, another event I recall is I was at my uncle's funeral and I got a call from the department and the supervisor on the other end of the phone was ordering me in for duty, like, immediately. Right. And I was like, at my uncle's funeral, and he's in. Justin Miller [00:03:56]: His response was, and I quote this, well, uncles are not covered by funeral leave, so you have to come in. And I remember going to my family and like, hey, I gotta leave, because I just got ordered into work. And they were, like, dumbfounded and just like, I couldn't even participate in the funeral for my uncle. Ashlee [00:04:19]: Right, right. Justin Miller [00:04:20]: So that was. So I fast forward, you know, to my second assignment as a sergeant. You know, I get promoted, and again, I get promoted. I think, okay, I'm going to have a voice in this game. Right? And not necessarily that mental health was on my top priority list, but even in the military, you always want to be promoted because you want to be better than the people that. And I use this in a loose term, led you, or I should say manage you, because there's a difference between leaders and managers, right? Yeah, I can teach anyone to manage somebody, but to actually lead them is, I think, is a calling, but I won't go into that right now. Jennifer [00:04:57]: I think that's a good point, though. Ashlee [00:04:58]: It is, it is. Justin Miller [00:05:00]: So I was assigned to the conveyance unit, and one of my employees had some, let's just say, major mental health issues that they were dealing with. And on one of our filing cabinets, I remember there was this magnet for eap, right? And I just remember seeing that magnet. Never heard anything, talked about eap, Nothing, you know, So I gave the employee that information, sent them on their way. Well, they returned, like, 15 minutes later and said, yeah, the county isn't covered by that anymore. And I'm like, what? And they're like, yeah, they said that we're not covered, that this. This is an old number or something. So I called my hr, and I was like, excuse me, can I get the current number for eap? I have an employee here who might need some services. Their response was, yeah, we don't have EAP anymore due to budget cuts. Justin Miller [00:05:53]: And I'm like, okay, well, so at that point, in this agency, we didn't have a peer support team, and it was just. There was nothing. There was no. I had nothing to do for that employee. And I kind of felt like a loss other than what I knew from my psych time, right? And so I just kind of counseled them myself. But I knew at that time that we had to be better, right? However, being a sergeant and that old. In that old culture of the department that I work in, I had no voice, you know, again. So I'm like, all right, well, I got to be promoted lieutenant to have a voice. Justin Miller [00:06:27]: Well, again, find out that that's not the case. So when I was promoted to captain in 2016, again, I finally. Finally would be able to be heard because I got to sit at the table. So some other incidents that took place in our agency over the years that I just, you know, I'll never forget is just a couple officer involved shooting calls. One in particular, I. I was coming out from third shift, and we were. I was asked to bring out the less lethal beanbag gun, right? So I'm like, okay. And I was a. Justin Miller [00:06:59]: I was a hostage negotiator back in my day, right? And they were at a barricaded. Guy was just in his car. Barricaded, but had a long gun, and the SWAT team was out there. So I was asked to bring out this less lethal. So I bring it out, and I remember my boss was negotiating at the back of a squad car, and so I Run up to the back of the squad car with this gun, and I'm like, hey, where is the guy? And he, like, points and he's like, literally 10ft in front of us. And so I'm. As soon as I get there, you know, I hear, you know, I see the SWAT team. I see, you know, everyone's kind of around, and I. Justin Miller [00:07:40]: He's trying to communicate with him, and I see this guy's long gun come out of his window, and then just shots just rained out, right? And I was like, oh. I'm like, what just happened? Right? So I remember having to go. I. I got assigned to go with. I mean, the guy was killed. I got assigned to go with a body to the. To the hospital. And then once I cleared the hospital, they had me bring the mobile command, our mobile command center for interviews and things like that. Justin Miller [00:08:10]: And I remember the union requesting time for the officers to, you know, leave. You know, kind of what the protocols are now, right? You don't have to talk right away. There's a, you know, a level of decompression, all those things. Demanded. Actually ordered them to all stay on scene. And they were interviewed one by one in this command post, right? So then I think, okay, no one would. I know now, right. I didn't know any better back then, but no one would. Justin Miller [00:08:39]: I know now. I'm like, oh, my God, that was a horrible decision. Yeah, the. The trauma that they just experienced. I mean, you know, I went to the ER with this body, and I'm like, I just remember. I can still see, like the guy looked like Swiss cheese, you know, I mean, it was. It was like almost like stuff I've seen in the military from, you know, combat versus, you know, I'm. Wait, I'm out on the street. Justin Miller [00:09:04]: And I was probably only a couple years on at that point, you know, and so I think about that, and then I remember that those officers that were involved were told to come back to work in 48 hours and go back onto their shifts and got zero critical incident stress debriefs, zero opportunity to have counseling sessions where we didn't have eap because this is well before the budget. Bad magnet, right? Ashlee [00:09:31]: Yeah. Justin Miller [00:09:32]: There was, you know, a handful of different officer involved shootings that happened over my time up until my, you know, actually when I was first assigned the second shift as a lieutenant, one of my first months on, we had an officer involved shooting, and I actually bought my shift food, right. I brought it to. To kind of our safe zone, if you will, Right. And I bought Them food out of my petty cash. And I got my butt chewed for weeks, right? Because I wasn't supposed to buy food out of my petty cash. It's not authorized. And so. And, you know, fast forward. Justin Miller [00:10:11]: I just buy it out of my own money now. But whatever, you know, it's so I just remember that was the culture, though. The culture was you don't. I felt like you don't take care of your people. You just make sure that you're operationally ready. And. And, you know, then those officers again got, you know, thrown back into the road in 72 hours and told, you know, rub some dirt on it. You know, get back out there. Ashlee [00:10:33]: I think the most powerful thing about that, though, in our position, right, Is like, what you're saying still happens. Those negative things still happen at a lot of departments. Like, we still hear that today, right? And so I think that can be the challenge. And the frustration is like. And it's amazing that you're on here being open and talking about that, especially in your position, because, like, for us as clinicians, right, like, we hear. We still hear of all those negative things of people being like, oh, well, suck it up and get back out there. Oh, well. And it's like, how are we still in this position? And so it's important for us. Ashlee [00:11:05]: I do want to ask you, what is your department's current strategy for supporting the mental wellness of your officers after having that culture shift? What are you trying to implement? Justin Miller [00:11:14]: Yeah, so I would say that it's my personal, number one priority in the twilight of my career, something that I've been pretty passionate about for years, you know, been trying to change that culture. I've been told my ideas were too grandiose, out of touch with reality, you know, but over the last eight years, I've witnessed agencies all over the United States implementing the very things that I would talk about, right? Those cutting edge, you know, mental health days, mental wellness rooms. I mean, in West Virginia, they have a. I think it's called the Hero Center. It's like a mental health center. Like, right? Like, they have a gym, a room with. Next floor has all those massage chairs, and the next floor is just a meditation room. But those things I've always, like, I'm like, okay, why can't we work out on duty, right? Or whatever. Justin Miller [00:12:03]: It doesn't have to be workout, whatever you want to do for an hour, nap, siesta, whenever, you know, meditate. What? Like, why does it, you know, why does your, you know, 10, 7, or your lunch have to Be eating food. Right. Why can't we just do whatever we want during that time? So I think our strategy is to provide a psychologically safe workplace. And again, I've been reading this book, the fearless organization that just talks about creating a psychologically safe workplace that you can feel supported. Our employees have a voice, right. Making sure that everybody has a voice at all levels, have any and all resources that are available and at their fingertips. Right. Justin Miller [00:12:47]: We've actually partnered with this amazing provider that shares some of those same visions as I do. So I think we're getting there. Jennifer [00:12:54]: I've heard about that provider. Justin Miller [00:12:56]: Yeah. I mean, other than being a Bears fan, she's, I'm not a Packer fan, so it doesn't matter. Ashlee [00:13:03]: No, we actually get along very well because of that. Justin Miller [00:13:06]: Right, Right. But currently we have an app called Cortico which is, you know, and kind of a one stop shop for wellness, if you will. There's different programs in there. There's one touch provider like, you know, we can p

Welcome to the first episode in a three-part series about community wildfire resilience, sponsored by Fire Aside. This episode explores a number of big, meaty topics you've likely been hearing about in the wildfire space, from wildfire insurance to categorical exclusions to NEPA to wildfire resilience policy in the era of urban conflagrations like those in LA this winter. Our fearless leader on this journey is former CAL FIRE Chief Deputy Director Chris Anthony, who has worked with some major players in the wildfire space since retiring in 2023. His consultation clients have included entities in the nonprofit, academic, philanthropic, agency and private industry (including Fire Aside) spaces, while also serving as a board member for the Earth Fire Alliance and California Fire Safe Council.Chris has a deep understanding of wildfire resilience at both the landscape scale (think fuels management and big-picture restoration projects) as well as at the community scale (think home hardening, defensible space and how counties and cities engage with homeowners). This breadth of experience has made him instrumental in informing and advancing critical wildfire policy at the state level in California, while also getting involved in projects that leverage technology to help us better understand and mitigate risk to wildfire. After 30 years in CAL FIRE, his goals upon leaving the agency were simple: 1. Bring fire back to fire-adapted ecosystems.2. Build more understanding around what strategies and mitigative actions can meaningful reduce risk in communities.3. Develop and support policies that help us meet these two goals.4. Find innovators and technologies that can help scale up some of the critical actions we need to take to move the needle on fire resilience. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Fire Aside for sponsoring this series. Fire Aside is a home assessment platform that helps fire departments, conservation districts and other entities perform more thorough wildfire risk assessments, while also providing a platform for directly engaging homeowners in taking meaningful action to improve their resilience. Learn more at FireAside.com.

On this episode of The Smoke Podcast we had Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner and oh boy did we have a great time. Our Guy Rick the Wine Snob was back and he blessed us with a delicious wheated bourbon and we paired that with a great Cohiba. This and other episodes of The Smoke Podcast can be heard whereever podcasts are served.

In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with Chief Deputy Matthew Thomas of the Pinal County Sheriff's Office—one of the nation's foremost voices on law enforcement, leadership, and border security.With over three decades of service, 700+ SWAT missions, and frontline experience battling cartel activity, Matt offers a raw, unfiltered look at what it means to lead under pressure.

Tobe Leazenby was the sheriff of Carroll County when the Delphi murders occurred. Now he continues to serve the community as chief deputy. We spoke with him early in January about the investigation into the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talk about rising through the ranks! Chief Deputy David Danzig is the number-two man at PCSO, second only to Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, and has done just about everything at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). Coming from a law enforcement family, he knew he wanted to be a cop practically since he was a baby. In fact, his reward for potty training was a ride in cruiser running lights and sirens. From his first arrest (charge: Cat Running at Large) to his first week as the new chief, he's never had a bad day at work. Despite the many challenges of law enforcement, he has always loved his job, whether he was working in the Marine unit where he saved lives with the right combination of “skillset and guts” or leading the Violent Crimes Task Force that reduced homicides and gun crimes in the county. It's a peculiarity of law enforcement that as you rise through the ranks, once you get comfortable somewhere they move you somewhere else. But Chief Danzig thrived wherever he went because of a collaborative leadership style and a willingness to learn. In this episode, we talk about Chief Danzig's career, and why he thinks the resiliency, strength, knowledge, and training of today's PCSO deputies makes them the greatest generation of law enforcement officers.Email us your questions and suggestions at lets56@pcsonet.comFollow PCSO: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeFollow 56: InstagramPCSO Website

We interviewed Carroll County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Stacey Diener. In this episode, we spoke with her about her extensive background in prosecution and her early involvement in the Richard Allen case. Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Delphi Murders: First Person: Chief Deputy Prosecutor Stacey Diener Part TwoWe interviewed Carroll County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Stacey Diener. In this episode, we spoke with her about some of the memorable moments in the Richard Allen trial.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textJoin us for a compelling conversation with Chief Deputy Matt Thomas, a seasoned law enforcement deputy with a wealth of experience in training, narcotics, and investigations. Discover how a journey that began at the tender age of 20 evolved into a significant leadership role alongside Sheriff Mark Lamb at the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. Tap into Matt's insights on strategic thinking, the emotional shift from frontline operations to executive decision-making, and the vital importance of maintaining a broad perspective in leadership roles.Peek behind the curtain of the intense and strategic operations against the notorious Sinaloa cartel in Arizona, as chronicled in Matt's gripping book, "The Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartel." Explore the stories of bravery and collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement teams that continue to battle powerful criminal organizations. Learn how compassion and holistic leadership from Sheriff Mark Lamb have shaped operations and resonated with Matt's own values, and gain a deeper understanding of the courage required to stand firm for justice within the law enforcement community.Experience the transformation of organizational culture through trust-building and dedicated investment in personnel. Chief Deputy Thomas shares the challenges and triumphs of fostering an environment of openness, humility, and genuine care within the agency. Discover how prioritizing personal interactions over pre-packaged programs enhances relationships and strengthens connections between law enforcement and the communities they serve. As Matt reflects on the necessity of strong, courageous leadership in today's world, he offers an invitation to connect further and continue the conversation on social media.Join Our Tribe of Courageous Leaders: Get The BookGet Weekly Articles by Travis YatesJoin Us At Our WebsiteGet Our 'Courageous Leadership' TrainingJoin The Courageous Police Leadership Alliance

From the Ingles Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Friday, November 1st and I'm Keith Ippolito. Candidate for Chief Deputy Sheriff Misused Force, Documents Show Documents released by the Cobb County Democratic Committee reveal that Michael Dondelinger, a candidate for Chief Deputy Sheriff, was investigated multiple times for misuse of force during his tenure as a sergeant in the Cobb Sheriff's Office. Incidents include authorizing force as punishment, striking an inmate, and drawing a gun on civilians. Despite these past issues, Republican candidate David Cavender, who selected Dondelinger as his chief deputy, defends him, citing the incidents as nearly two decades old and asserting that Dondelinger has since learned his lesson. The revelations have intensified the sheriff race, with accusations exchanged between Cavender and Democratic Sheriff Craig Owens. Cavender argues that Owens was aware of Dondelinger's past when promoting him to captain, while Owens criticizes the timing of these disclosures. The race has become contentious, with both sides leveraging past incidents to sway voters ahead of the election. For more news about our community, visit mdjonline.com. For the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. Produced by The BG Podcast Network NewsPodcast CurrentEvents TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #loveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Deputy of Perry County Sheriff's Department resigns over DWI arrest; Perryville School District says no evidence found to substantiate claims made against employee; City of Morrilton prohibits use of tobacco, vapor, other products by minors; housing director wants new board; 15 awarded 'Devil Dog Award' at board meeting; UACCM to host pageant; Morrilton to host Harrison Friday night in football, hoping to extend perfect record.

ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día during Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 - Let's get inspired!! - ¡Vamos a inspirarnos! Lisette was born and raised in Lorain, Ohio. Currently, Lisette is the Chief Deputy Clerk of the Lorain Municipal Court.  Prior to that she was an Administrative Assistant to retired Lorain County Common Pleas Judge, Mark A. Betleski for 16 years.  Lisette is a proud graduate of Lorain County Community College.  Lissette presently sits on two non-profit boards, one being the Lorain County Safe Harbor/Genesis House, which provides services for Lorain County victims of domestic violence and the other is the Ohio Hispanic Veterans Memorial, which will be the first Hispanic Veterans Memorial in the State of Ohio.  Lisette is serving her second term to the Lorain County Democratic Central Committee and appointed to the Lorain County Democratic Executive Committee.  Lisette is the Past president and treasurer to the Lorain County Federation of Democratic Women Club and the past vice president to the Lorain City Democratic Women Club.  Lisette is actively involved in her church community and sits on Finance Council.

Years of Service: 1991-PresentIn 1991, Sam began his career as a sheriff deputy with the Madison County Sheriff's Office. After gaining a little experience, Sam transferred to the Clark County Sheriff's Office where he learned what law enforcement was about. Being a small department, Sam was thrown into every experience including dealing with livestock, working as an EMT, part firefighter, and dealing with a small jail.In 1999, Sam began working for the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office. While there, Sam worked patrol, narcotics, was a sniper on the SWAT Team and then began his ascent through the department's ranks.He rose steadily through the ranks until he was the Chief Deputy where he thought he would remain. After the previous sheriff retired Sam ran for the office and was elected sheriff in 2021. In this episode, Sheriff Hulse discusses his career, leadership style, as well as some of the positions and issues he has dealt with as the sheriff including mental health and continuing education for those going through the judicial process in Bonneville County.Sheriff Hulse also discusses the types of people and qualities he looks for in new recruits hoping to work for the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office.For those interested in applying to become a Bonneville County Sheriff please contact https://bonnevillesheriff.com/join/.

In this episode, Chief Deputy Matthew Thomas, a law enforcement officer with over 31 years of experience, shares insights into his career and how he maintained his physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Thomas highlights the need for balance in all aspects of life and the impact of physical fitness on longevity in the profession. He also discusses the taboo nature of mental health in law enforcement and the importance of seeking support and counseling. Thomas shares his personal journey of rediscovering his faith and how it brought balance and calmness to his life. He also discusses the role of faith in his life and how it has helped him navigate challenges and find meaning in his career.TakeawaysPhysical fitness is crucial for longevity in law enforcement.Mental health should not be taboo and seeking support is important.Rediscovering faith can bring balance and calmness to life.Maintaining relationships outside of the profession is essential.Seeking counseling and support is essential for processing traumatic experiences and maintaining mental well-being.Leaders in law enforcement have a responsibility to be vulnerable and share their experiences to support and guide their staff.Faith can play a significant role in providing strength, guidance, and a sense of purpose in a law enforcement career.Contact with Matthew Thomas:  @deputy_onetimeBook: Interceptors OnetimenationSupport the Show.Critical Aspects Website IG: @critical_aspectsIG: @pastorvernin: @Dr. Vernon Phillips

Sheriff, a word, and position that derive from the old English term Shire-Reeve. This person was responsible for managing a shire or county in England. The practice began sometime before 700 A.D. and when America was colonized by European settlers we brought the concept with us. Today in the US, 48 out of the 50 states have sheriffs. Alaska doesn't have counties and therefore has no sheriff's and Connecticut replaced its sheriff system with State Marshalls in 2000. In 46 out of the 48 states with the sheriff's system the sheriffs are elected officials and mostly serve 4-year terms.The duties of sheriff vary from state to state and even from county to county. In the south and western states sheriffs are seen as the constitutional law enforcement officer and the position is held in high esteem. Also, the more rural the county the more likely the sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency. Sheriff's are also typically responsible for the jail and court systems in their county making the position difficult and challenge on a number of levels.For Sheriff's, leadership is an important skill. Not only must they lead their officers and civilian employees, but they must also lead in the jails, the courts, and because of the political nature of the position, in the communityAs for notable people that have held the position of sheriff in American history it's an interesting list. From historical figures like Bat Masterson, Daniel Boone, and Grover Cleveland to controversial ones like Buford Pusser, Grady Judd, and Joe Arpaio.I realized if I wanted to discuss leadership in law enforcement, I would be remiss if I didn't talk to at least one Sheriff.I had a perfect candidate in mind.[Insert Intro]Sheriff Chris Lane was elected on November 8, 2022 as the 59th Sheriff of Bartholomew County IN Sheriff Lane has dedicated over 30 years to law enforcement.  During this time, he has served in a variety of positions, including patrol, supervision, administration, and investigations.  He was appointed as Chief Deputy of the Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department from 2015 - 2022.  Sheriff Lane is also a 2019 graduate of the FBI National Academy, joining an elite group that makes up less than 1% of America's law enforcement community. And the most important part of his background…we went to the police academy together.

Great leaders have to be doers and have the actual working knowledge to fight crime and disrupt criminal organizations. The best in the business, Chief Deputy MATT THOMAS (2nd in command) aka "Deputy One Time," is back! His book, INTERCEPTORS, is a must read for any proactive cop, deputy, agent, leader, or supporter out there. Go check him out on Instagram @deputyonetime

Sheriff Austin Garrett has had a long career in law enforcement, following (somewhat) in the footsteps of his father, Austin “Cowboy” Garrett.   In this episode, Sheriff Garrett shares his three reasons for doing the job, why the HCSO uses social media to share the good and the bad, and how he maintains a work/life balance despite having to always be “on.”    Plus, he shares behind-the-scenes information on how the City and County work together, and why he's been “working short” without a Chief Deputy for almost 2 years.   Sheriff Austin Garrett was sworn in as the 60th Sheriff of Hamilton County in 2022. You can learn more about him on the HCSO website here: hcsheriff.gov/gen_info/about_sheriff.php You can also learn more about the Forgotten Child Fund at forgottenchildfund.org   My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions. Subscribe to our new weekly newsletter here.   If you liked this episode, we think you'll also like: Chip Baker's Morning Cup (E03) Mayor Weston Wamp's Morning Cup (E36) Karen Shostak's Morning Cup (E44)

2024 CANDIDATE EDITION Kenny Buckland has spent the last 40 years refining his leadership skills. He began as a teenager managing the family business, progressed to become the second in command of a large police department, became a leader in long-range surveillance technology focusing on protecting our borders, and served as a global crisis manager. Currently, he serves as the senior director of sales in a second chance company, driven by purpose and duty as his North Star. Kenny firmly believes that leadership is the cornerstone of success. With a master's degree in educational leadership and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Kenny is well-equipped for his roles. He is a graduate of both the FBI National Academy Command College and Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command. Kenny holds a third-degree black belt in Judo and has dedicated many years to coaching youth and adults in martial arts. Kenny's wife of 10 years is also a public servant, currently serving as the Chief Deputy to the Maricopa County Assessor. Together, they have a blended family of five adult children, including one in neurosurgery, two serving our country in the United States Air Force, and two currently pursuing higher education. They also cherish time with their two grandchildren, making the most of every opportunity to be together despite their family being spread across the nation and world. ---------- Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders Join our hosts, Sarah Watts and Ben Kalkman, as we explore the human journey of leaders - their stories of humility, triumph, roadblocks, and lessons learned - as they reflect on how they became who they are today and share stories of inspiration and hope with listeners. We'll take away the title, just for a moment, and enjoy a connection with the soul. Be sure to subscribe to our show for more interviews with community leaders. This podcast is brought to you by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Modern Moments. Learn more about our show at https://guidinggrowth.co. View our Privacy Policy at https://modernmoments.com/privacy

Today's guest is Matthew Thomas, Chief Deputy of the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in Arizona. Throughout his career, he has served in several specialty units—Detention, Patrol, Traffic, Training, the Police Academy, Motors, Narcotics, and Investigations. He is also the author of the book Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels. Borderland is an IRONCLAD Original.

On today's Borderland, Vince dives deeper into the current situation at the Southern Border by talking to two bordertown sheriffs. Both men previously appeared on an episode centered on Operation Lone Star (which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSE2M78_MHU ), but today's episode features previously unreleased portions of these conversations. Thaddeus Cleveland is the Sheriff for Terrell County, Texas. Prior to being elected, Sheriff Cleveland spent just over 26 years in the U.S. Border Patrol. He served as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Advisor to U.S. Army North (ARNORTH) in support of the Department of Defense's (DoD) assistance to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the Humanitarian Crisis at the Southwest Border with Mexico. He also served six months alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin, Texas as the Border Patrol Staff Officer at the Texas Homeland Security Border Security Operations Center (BSOC) as the single point of contact between the BSOC, U.S. Border Patrol Sectors and U.S. Border Patrol in Washington, D.C. Leon Wilmot is the Sheriff of Yuma County, Arizona. He has worked in law enforcement since 1985. Some of his professional accomplishments as Chief Deputy include the restructuring of the Southwest Border Alliance drug task force to the newly formed Yuma County Narcotics Task Force. Sheriff Wilmot was also instrumental in overseeing the restructuring of the Yuma County Sheriff's Posse and is currently working on a Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Agreement between Imperial County California and Yuma County. Borderland is an IRONCLAD Original

This show we invite Lee Weems of First Person Safety back on the show.  We discuss what a 2nd War of Secession would look like, and also on the current state of our republic.  And lastly we pay tribute to Lee's Great Uncle Howard, he was a WW2 hero killed in action March 29th 1945.  Lee Weems is the owner and operator of First Person Safety and is also staffed with Rangemaster LLC where he assist Tom Givens with their storied Instructor Development program. He has been a Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certified peace officer since 1999 having been sworn at the local, state, and federal levels and has served as a patrolman, field training officer, detective, supervisor, three terms as Chief Deputy, and currently as an agency training coordinator.  He served two terms as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (GALEFI), and he teaches college classes in political science and criminal justice. He received the Distinguished Weapons Expert rating based on his scores in the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers' Firearms Instructor Training Program.  He is a Georgia POST certified general and firearms instructor and is a graduate of the FBI Police Firearms Instructor program and the FBI Law Enforcement Instructor School and has completed the Force Science Institute certification program as well as the FLETC Use of Force Instructor Training Program, Active Shooter Instructor Training Program, and the Basic Tactical Medical Instructor Training Program.  He also holds the Georgia POST Managerial, Supervisory, Field Training Officer, Advanced, and Senior Deputy certifications, and he has been recognized by GALEFI as a Master Firearms Instructor. For more information on Lee and his training schedule go to www.firstpersonsafety.com/ Intro and Outro Music by: The Tactical Twins, Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra and Tim Alexander/Fata Morgana Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family.  Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org  Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa   Links below for upcoming training: EvoSec Ladies Pistol 1 Course - 4/27/24   WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!!  Help support this show by purchasing any of your JiuJitsu gear, Jocko Supplements, books clothing and more... link below. Origin/Jocko Fuel – Bringing back American manufacturing, producing the best Jiu-Jitsu Gis on the market, Jeans, rash guards, and world class supplements to help you on the path.  Use EvoSec10 at checkout for 10% off, this helps us greatly.  EVOSEC Originusa.com AFFILIATE LINK Tenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.   Please visit our new sponsor Training Ground at https://thetrainingground.life  Training Ground offers top notch trianing in Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Tang Soo Do and Firearms.  An environment where learning is paramount for both students and instructors.   Again, patronizing our sponsors helps us greatly. 

Today, as part of our new occasional series The Fentanyl Files, we're going to focus specifically on the legal side of things. In order to give prosecutors an extra tool to use in this crisis, the Indiana legislature passed a law making dealing resulting in death a level 1 felony. To be blunt, that means that if you sell someone fetanyl- or another drug- and that substance causes that person's death then you can face up to a 40 year prison term. .But what does this mean in practice? How are prosecutors using this law? What sort of cases are they seeing ?To find out we went to talk to Muncie to speak with Zach Craig. Zach is the Chief Deputy Prosecutor of Delaware County and currently leads the state of Indiana in getting convictions under this statute. Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Thomas is an active-duty Chief Deputy Sheriff in Pinal County, Arizona - one of the fastest growing counties in the country, in no small part due to it's proximity to the southern border. During his over 31 years of duty, Matthew's served in Detention, Patrol, Traffic, Training, Academy, Narcotics, Anti-Smuggling, Motors and SWAT. Not only is Matthew a tried and true on-the-ground resource for the current crisis at the border - he's also a bellwether for how judicial precedence has worked in the state for the last three decades, and a verifiable indicator of where things may be headed next.  But you don't get to be Chief Deputy just for spending time on the force - there's a whole mess of stories just waiting to be told, from working undercover to busting trafficking rings, catching cartel members, and even a few car chases to boot. Let's meet Sheriff Thomas.  ---------- Get Your Copy of 'Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels' at: https://www.onetimenation.com/shop Support Matthew Thomas -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deputy_onetime/ Website: https://www.onetimenation.com/ ---------- Sponsors:  Beam Take advantage of Beam's biggest sale of the year and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://www.shopbeam.com/MIKEDROP and use promo code MIKEDROP at checkout! ---------- ZBiotics Go to zbiotics.com/MIKEDROP to get 15% off your first order when you use MIKEDROP at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you're unsatisfied for any reason, they'll refund your money, no questions asked. Remember to head to https://www.zbiotics.com/mikedrop and use the code MIKEDROP at checkout for 15% off. Thank you ZBiotics for sponsoring this episode and our good times.  ---------- Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND: SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs - MikeRitlandCo.com - https://www.MikeRitlandCo.com Team Dog Online dog training - TeamDog.pet - https://www.TeamDog.pet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David C. Reed Chief, Force Protection Training Division Directorate of Training & Education, US Army Military Police School Mr. David ‘DC' Reed served as the Chief of Force Protection Training Division (FPTD) having responsibilities for three USAMPS training branches; the Law Enforcement Operations Branch, the Antiterrorism Training Branch, and the Advanced Military Working Dog Training Branch. In all, FPTD trains in excess of 7800 US Army and other DoD personnel annually. Mr. Reed is a retired career law enforcement officer and started with USAMPS in 1996 as a Special Reaction Team instructor at Ft. McClellan, AL. He is a charter member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), a past member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and past member of both the Missouri Sheriffs Association and the Missouri Police Chiefs Association. Prior to his appointment as FPTD Chief Reed was Chief of the US Army LE Operations Branch since its inception in 2003. He led the development of courses for the Military Police Corps to include the US Army Civilian Police Academy, the LE Senior Leaders course, the Conservation LE Officer course, and a broad range of special projects, including analysis of Army operations world-wide. He was the principal training and operations advisor from 2003-2019 to the DoD Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, (later Intelligence and Security) Office of Policy and Support. Before working as a senior Army civilian, Reed was the Chief Deputy and lead Criminal Investigator of Metropolitan Moore County, Tennessee. He also served as Commander for the 17th Judicial District Major Crimes Task Force from 1993-1996, working multi-jurisdictional violent crime, white collar crime, and attorney/ medical malpractice investigations. From 1991 to 1993 he was a homicide investigator for Bedford Co. and later Metro. He started his police career with Prince George's County Police, Maryland in 1979 and served in a variety of roles to include patrol and SWAT. Mr. Reed retired from the US Army Reserve having been assigned to special duties with the DoD, serving from 2003-2019. He is also a veteran of the US Air Force (‘79-85) where he served as Special Agent to Specially Designated Secure Air Mission (SDSAM) aircraft including Air Force One. Reed served worldwide from Andrews AFB under President Reagan as an airborne counter threat agent for four years. He is also a veteran of the Tennessee Army National Guard where he served as a Captain of the state NGB Service Rifle Competition team. Mr. Reed is a 1980 graduate of Prince George's County, Maryland Police Academy and a 1985 graduate of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. He received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Tennessee in 1986 and is a 1996 graduate of the Southeast Law Enforcement Conference, Leader's Training Academy. He was a commissioned civilian police officer/deputy sheriff for 40 years in three states - Maryland, Tennessee, and Missouri. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wakeupwithpattikatter/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wakeupwithpattikatter/support

Today's guest is Matthew Thomas. Matthew is the Chief Deputy of the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, a former Pinal Regional SWAT team commander, Mexican cartel expert, and bestselling author. He has served with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years. Before becoming the Chief Deputy, Matthew served in Detention, Patrol, Traffic, Training, Academy, Narcotics, Motors, and Investigations. While working in the Narcotics unit, Matthew worked undercover, taking part in street-level drug busts to large cartel cases. Additionally, Matthew spent 18 years with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office SWAT team as a member, team lead, and commander. During that time, he participated in over 700 missions. Matthew served as the regional representative and Vice President of the Arizona Tactical Officers' Association and conducts training for agencies focused on tactics, narcotics, Mexican cartels, trafficking, and leadership. His work includes spearheading operations targeting Mexican cartels at the local, state, and federal levels.  He is the author of Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels. To learn more about Matthew, follow him on Instagram @deputy_onetime and visit his website, onetimenation.com.  SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today's episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org American Giant: Go to https://www.american-giant.com/jack and get 20% off with a discount code JACK at checkout. 1st Phorm: Go to https://www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75.  Hooten Young Whiskey: Shop Hooten Young x Jack Carr Warrior Whiskey HERE. Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today's episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today's featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Frison-Logue Hardwoods DC Vintage Watches Eberlestock Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels Spyderco Knives Thunder Ranch Smith & Wesson Black Rifle Coffee Bastion Bolt Action Pen

On Sunday, August 6th, the body of 37-year-old Rachel Morin was found along a popular hiking trail in Bel Air, Maryland. Rachel had been reported missing by her boyfriend the night before when she failed to return home from her walk on the Ma and Pa trail earlier that day. Authorities are investigating Rachel's death as a homicide and are urging the public to come forward with any information they may have. FOX News Digital Reporter Audrey Conklin provides an overview of what we know about the case so far. Later, Chief Deputy at the Harford County Sheriff's Office Colonel William Davis discusses recent updates in their investigation. He shares the impact Rachel's shocking death has had on the Maryland community and explains what listeners can do to help aid authorities as they carry out their investigation. If you have any information about this case, please contact Harford County Sheriff's Office or call the tip line at (410) 836-5430. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Dennis speaks with Pinal County Deputy Sheriff, Matthew Thomas. Chief Deputy Matthew Thomas has served the Pinal County Sheriff's Office with distinguishment since 1993. An Arizona native, Chief Thomas humbly began his law enforcement career as a Detention Officer before moving into Patrol, Narcotics Enforcement, SWAT team. Matt was promoted to Chief Deputy in 2016 when Sheriff Mark Lamb was elected.  As Chief Deputy for PCSO, Thomas is 2nd in command of the Sheriff's Office consisting of 233 sworn staff, 207 Detention staff, and 234 civilian support staff and volunteers in a county that is 5,400 square miles with a population of approximately 500,000. Chief Thomas manages an overall budget for the Sheriff's Office of $47.1 million dollars, oversees all PCSO operations for sworn Deputies, Detention and Civilian staff and acts as the Sheriff's Senior Executive Officer. Today, Dennis and Matt discuss making hard decisions to benefit the betterment of your agency, being the best leader you can be and the importance of relationships in and out of law enforcement. More info about Pinal County Sheriffs Office: https://www.pinal.gov/1240/About-Us If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/    or    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515