Podcasts about K9

Kayla Fratt chats with Liza Rothkoff- a 3rd year PhD student at Texas Tech in the K9 olfaction lab- about her most recent paper, "A preliminary study on the impacts of exercise intensity and duration on gastrointestinal temperature and odor detection performance of dogs". They discuss dog selection, study design, results, and what Liza hopes handlers will be able to take from the study. Read the full study here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159126000614Host: Kayla FrattEditor: Sara FangtonSci-comm intern: Evelyn CombsGuest logistics: Brooke Schoeder Website: Meg du BrayPatreon: Madison David

Jeremy Bedingfield (Southern California narcotics interdiction officer, Cartel Traps founder) shares the real methods for identifying and stopping drug loads on highways. Managing a GSP's competing instincts, reading suspects through interviews, finding hidden compartments, and the legal future of K9 detection.What We Cover:Why GSPs are harder to work in narcotics (genetically wired for bushes, not drugs)Building reasonable suspicion: the interview technique that reveals liesVehicle targeting: what smugglers' cars have in commonThe two-direction search pattern (why it matters)Systematic vehicle search: start underneath, work inward void by voidReal training vs. parking lot training: why they're differentDealing with 20+ kilo loads (changes dog expectations)Fentanyl reality: mixed loads, quick imprinting, prevalence on highwaysBody cam footage: what handlers miss in real timeThe future: AI harness technology (5-10 years away)Jeremy breaks down tradecraft that's rarely discussed publicly—from target selection to compartment location to creative training solutions. He also discusses why the legal system is moving toward objective K9 data (harness technology with biological algorithms) rather than handler interpretation.For: Drug dog handlers, narcotics officers, interdiction teams, law enforcement exploring K9 evidence in court.________________________________________

Today on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I'm joined by my former Navy SEAL Teammate John Devine of Devine K9s and the Rescue 22 Foundation.John brings decades of experience working with elite K9s, from the SEAL Teams to personal protection dogs and service dogs for veterans.We discuss the selection and training of SEAL K9s, the bond between handler and dog, how these dogs operate in combat, and what breeds like the Belgian Malinois require of those who take on the responsibility. This is a companion podcast to my new thriller, THE FOURTH OPTION, talking to those on the front lines, analyzing modern warfare, and taking listeners deeper into the themes that inspired the novel.This podcast series is presented by HUXWRX Safety Co., Staccato 2011, and Bravo Company.To learn more about Devine K9s, visit https://www.devinek9s.com/To learn more about the Rescue 22 Foundation, visit https://www.rescue22foundation.org/THE FOURTH OPTION : https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/the-fourth-option/Order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sZEdJS

Springville Police K9 Officers Nomi and her partner/handler, Corporal Austin Johnson, are assigned to the Springville High School as K9 School Resource Officers. K9 Nomi is the first police K9 in the state of Utah to be trained to detect THC vapes, along with a set of illicit narcotics that could be present in local schools.

A Memorial Day morning can reset your sense of what “service” really means. We begin with Chief Anthony Sizemore reflecting on the Coral Ridge Memorial Day Ceremony and the way fallen heroes are remembered not just in speeches, but in the families who return every year. When the Eggers family is honored in Washington, DC, it hits home here in Cape Coral, especially as the next generation steps forward to continue a military legacy.Then the tone shifts hard into the work: an early-morning call about a vehicle burglary in progress escalates into a coordinated response that leads to five arrests, including juveniles and young adults connected to a wider pattern of crime. We walk through what it looks like when policing is both fast and precise, from UAV drones with thermal imaging to K9 tracking, plus support from Lee County Sheriffs' Office Aviation and real-time intelligence that helps connect suspects to warrants and prior cases.We also dig into the question we hear all the time: where do public safety dollars actually go? Staffing, training, supervision, and law enforcement technology are not competing ideas, they are a system that has to work together while the rest of the city still needs help. 

Charles Skaggs and Jesse Jackson discuss "Meglos", the second serial from Doctor Who Season 18 in 1980, featuring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, Lalla Ward as the Second Romana, John Leeson as the voice of K9, and Jacqueline Hill as Lexa! Find us here:Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Bluesky: @charlesskaggs.bsky.social, @jessejacksondfw.bsky.social Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Chris Bingham stands at the intersection of service, discipline, and loyalty. Law enforcement leader. K9 advocate. Mentor. With more than two decades in policing and leadership, Chris has dedicated his life to protecting others while building elite K9 programs grounded in trust, precision, and purpose. A graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, his work extends far beyond the badge. He is widely recognized for the powerful bond he shares with his retired partner, K9 Tambo, whose journey of resilience became a symbol of courage, recovery, and unwavering loyalty. Through public speaking, storytelling, and advocacy, Chris shines a light on the lasting impact of working dogs and the responsibility owed to them long after service ends. Driven by discipline, fatherhood, fitness, and perseverance, Chris uses his platform to remind people that strength is not built through comfort. It is forged through adversity, commitment, and the refusal to quit. Today's guest: www.instagram.com/k9_tambo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Project Lifesaver helps bring peace of mind to families and caregivers of individuals living with cognitive conditions such as Autism, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Down Syndrome.Sheriff Baxter sits down with Deputies Priolo and Valvassori to discuss how the program works.Project Lifesaver is an important tool that, when combined with our K9 and Drone resources, helps deputies quickly and safely locate vulnerable individuals who may wander.

Send us Fan MailFor eleven weeks, I had the opportunity to step inside the world of the Livonia Police Department through the 2026 Livonia Citizen Police Academy — and this episode documents the entire experience.From SWAT demonstrations and accident reconstruction to crisis negotiations, K9 training, ride-alongs, use-of-force policy, crime scene investigations, active shooter response, and virtual reality scenario training, this program offered an unfiltered look at the realities of modern policing and the people behind the badge.In this episode, I share:What I learned during all eleven weeks of the academyMy ride-along experience with Officer David WohlgemuthMeeting Kasimir, Livonia PD's K9 German ShepherdBehind-the-scenes insight into specialized police unitsReflections on officer wellness, mental health, and de-escalationThe emotional Honor Guard presentationGraduation night with Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan and Chief Thomas GoralskiAnd how the experience changed my perspective on law enforcement and community engagement.This wasn't a political experience.It wasn't a PR stunt.It was an educational opportunity that provided context, nuance, and firsthand exposure to work most people only ever see through headlines or social media clips.I'm incredibly thankful to the Livonia Police Department, the instructors, officers, dispatchers, clinicians, and fellow classmates who made the academy such a memorable experience.Additional photos, videos, audio clips, and behind-the-scenes content from the academy will be available soon at: 

Philip Teresi talks with Dan Payne to about the upcoming Central Valley K9 Awards. The annual community fundraiser hosted by the Marine Corps League Fresno that honors working law enforcement and service dogs while supporting local veterans and community programs. The event features live K9 demonstrations, an awards ceremony, and fundraising activities aimed at recognizing K9 teams’ service and giving back to the Central Valley. https://www.mclcentralvalleyk9awards.org/ Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Stanbro (Working Dog Radio host, best-selling author, former Canton PD K9 handler) and Cameron Ford have the conversation detection dog handlers need to hear. This isn't polished—it's two veterans with decades of experience discussing the real problems, failures, and solutions in detection dog training.What We Cover:Why rewarding every find creates pattern dogs (and court problems)The "all done" command stolen from European trainers that changes blank search trainingCourt record analysis: why 100% training success rates destroy credibilityWhy dogs skip the first hide and go for their "favorite" odorThe magnet shell game for vehicle searches (stop starting from headlights)Edmonton PD airflow study: where vehicle odor ACTUALLY escapes (not door handles)Cameron's admission: 90% false alert rate at blank traffic stops—even for handlers who know betterThe vehicle door handle myth vs. touch transfer realityWhy detection training needs more "monkey wrenches" like NSW doesBalancing training records: 50% blanks, 50% finds for court credibilityEric walks through his evolution from "four hot, one blank" to incorporating proper blank searches, distractors, and variable rewards. Cameron breaks down the science, legal implications, and practical solutions. Both emphasize: we've made every mistake so you don't have to.Critical for: Law enforcement K9 handlers, private security detection teams, trainers building programs from scratch.

Another week in the books & a long, holiday weekend coming right up! We should see the weather warm up to almost 80° by Sunday, and into the upper 80's by Memorial Day. And speaking of the upcoming holiday, we had a bunch of Memorial Day stats & info on the show this morning, including our favorite side dishes for our grill-out, an update on the holiday travel, and some things you may not know about Memorial Day. In the news this morning, the latest on the rampant fraud in Minnesota, the death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, parents who blindfolded their own children & abandoned them in the woods in Portugal, a teacher in #Florida has been fired after tying a makeshift noose around the neck of a black doll in her classroom, and the Wisconsin State Fair is going to debut a massive Ferris Wheel this year. In sports, the Brew Crew start a series against the Dodgers tonight, the Knicks beat the Cavs last night to take a 2-0 series lead, the eleven days off didn't help the Carolina Hurricanes as they got destroyed by Montreal last night in the NHL playoffs, the Bears definitely seem like they're leaving Chicago, the Indiana Fever get warned by the WNBA, and Kevin Harvick headlines the newest HOF class in NASCAR. We let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend. Plus, Ozzy may be dead…but there's a digital version of him coming in the near future. Elsewhere in sports, an Eagles linebacker gets popped for speeding & reckless driving, the St. Louis Cardinals now have a special "Tarps Off" section at their ballpark, and the Wienermobiles will once again race later today to kick off the Indy 500 weekend. In Denver, a K9 officer is calling it a career after helping to seize over $1 million in illegal narcotics during her career, and an officer in Tennessee is being recognized for his bravery after saving a family from a burning home. Doc joined us just after 8am for this week's Racing Report, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former McDonald's manager who's in some legal trouble after contaminating her ex-gf's French fries, a couple renting an apartment in Michigan say their landlord came by to do some repairs and instead had sex with a woman in their living room, a #FloridaTeacher who encouraged students to slap a classmate for being too chatty, and another #FloridaTeacher who got wasted at school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Police K9 Radio, we sit down with Vince Bingaman, a veteran K9 handler and trainer from the Phoenix PD. Vince shares the key practices and lessons that shaped his success—ranging from everyday training habits to the advanced tactics that kept him and his K9 safe in the field. We also delve into a critical incident—a shooting Vince was involved in—and the invaluable takeaways for handlers and law enforcement professionals alike. From street-proven tracking methods to critical survival tips, this episode delivers real-world wisdom from a seasoned expert. Tune in to gain practical strategies to keep both you and your K9 partner prepared for anything. Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black Jacks Leather - BlackJacksleather.com Connect with Us: Instagram: @policek9radio663 Email: Trainers@Dtack9.com

Get to know more about the new owners of Leerburg, Ian O'Connell and David Littlefield, with this Ask Us Anything interview. In this video, the team sits down to answer YOUR burning questions about the transition, the future of Leerburg, and what's staying exactly the same. From the whereabouts of Ed Frawley to personal dog training stories, police K9 deployments, and even some fun rapid-fire questions— Ian and David cover it all. Whether you're curious about product quality, the company's vision, or just want to get to know the new leadership, this Ask Us Anything session has something for everyone. | Links mentioned: About Us - https://leerburg.com/aboutus.htm

What happens when a retired police K9 becomes a symbol of hope for thousands battling cancer, grief, and impossible odds?In this emotional episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with law enforcement leader Chris Bingham to share the incredible story of his retired K9 partner, Tambo. What began as a difficult partnership turned into a life-changing bond built on trust, loyalty, resilience, and healing.Chris opens up about losing former K9 partners, reconnecting with his father before his passing, becoming a father himself, and how Tambo's cancer battle inspired people across the country. Together, they discuss the lifesaving work of Project K9 Hero and why retired police and military dogs deserve continued care after service.In this episode, you'll hear: How Tambo went from unwanted K9 to national inspiration  The emotional reality of retired police dog healthcare  How Project K9 Hero saved Tambo's life  Why hope matters during life's hardest moments  The story behind Chris' new children's book, K9 TamboLearn more:Project K9 Hero Follow K9 Tambo on Instagram: @k9_tambo Silent Hero Coffee Company Plush K9 TamboIf this episode moved you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder to never give up.Send us Fan MailYour Pet AuPairAt Sits & Wiggles, we don't just care for pets. We care for your pet, exactly the way they like it.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email

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In this “pawndering” episode of God and Our Dogs, host Meg Grier is joined by Curtis Bissonette — a 20+ year Boerne resident and Director of Transportation Projects at Valero — to reflect on a K9 story from Sheriff Al Auxier about police dog Renee, who was redirected from guide dog work to law enforcement and thrived. Curtis connects Renee's story to his own career journey and to training his young Labrador Retriever, Grace, drawing parallels about purpose, calling, and the patience God shows us as we grow into who He designed us to be. Curtis also shares about Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries' youth mentoring program, which has 60+ students waiting for mentors. Learn more at hillcountrydailybread.org. 0:00 – Intro / Welcome 1:28 – Guest intro: Curtis Bissonette 2:14 – Al Auxier's K9 story: Renee finds her purpose 3:57 – “Pawndering” begins: Curtis reflects on Renee's story 5:06 – How do we know when we're blossoming? 5:50 – Grace the puppy & knowing your pedigree/potential 7:26 – Discouragement, stumbling, and God's heart posture 9:05 – Catching yourself as a trainer; God as perfect Father 9:40 – "I am the vine": pruning, growth, and returning to God 11:25 – Training Grace, pruning ourselves, strong will & patience 12:39 – Hill Country Daily Bread youth mentoring program 14:17 – Closing / How to find the show

Donate to Marchelle's Fundraiser for Copline https://www.facebook.com/donate/847531208377644/1299883602026213/   https://www.copline.org/   Walking Through Grief: Healing After First Responder Suicide. In this deeply emotional episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver sits down with Marchelle Farmer, widow of retired police sergeant Scott Farmer, to talk about love, trauma, loss, and healing after first responder suicide. Scott was a highly respected law enforcement officer — a SWAT operator, K9 handler, field training officer, and mentor to many younger officers. But behind the badge, he quietly carried the cumulative weight of trauma, sleeplessness, alcohol struggles, and emotional pain that eventually led to tragedy. Marchelle courageously shares the story of the night she lost Scott, the challenges of navigating grief in the public eye, and the difficult questions that follow suicide loss. She also opens up about her own darkest moments — including a life-changing call to CopLine, a confidential peer-support hotline staffed by retired officers that became a lifeline when she felt completely alone. Now, nearly one year after Scott's death, Marchelle is walking nearly 500 miles across Spain on the Camino de Santiago to honor his memory, raise awareness about first responder mental health, and support CopLine through a special fundraiser. This conversation is raw, honest, heartbreaking, and hopeful — a reminder that healing is possible and no one has to suffer in silence.   +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.  

In this special edition of Women in the Nude, we're diving into something a little different—for all the dog lovers out there.Sasha sits down with a professional dog trainer who has worked with celebrity clients, K9 units, and even military dogs to break down what most people get wrong about training.From understanding your dog's behavior to learning how communication really works between you and your pet, this episode is packed with practical tips, real stories, and insights that could completely change the way you connect with your dog.Whether you're a first-time dog owner or you've had dogs your whole life—this conversation is eye-opening, relatable, and incredibly useful.About the GuestThis episode features a professional dog trainer with experience working with celebrity clients, K9 units, and military dogs. Their expertise spans behavior training, obedience, and advanced communication techniques—helping both dogs and owners build stronger, more effective relationships.Follow & ConnectFollow guest: @highland_pet_logisticsFollow the podcast: @witnpodcastSUPPORT THE SHOW by grabbing our merch—designed to spark conversations and bring the message of Women in the Nude into the real world.www.witnpodcast.com

Sergeant Kyle Shoberg and retired police officer Mark Redlich sit down with retired Sacramento County Sheriff's K9 handler Javier Bustamante, to break down wild K9 apprehensions and intense SWAT callouts. From high-risk searches to violent encounters, Javier shares real stories from the street and what it's really like working a police K9 in critical incidents.

Enviame un mensaje con tu pregunta o comentarioUn hombre puede pasar días estudiando un hotel, midiendo puertas, escaleras y rutinas, y luego intentar abrirse paso con armas de fuego y cuchillos en pleno evento con líderes políticos. Eso es lo que ponemos bajo la lupa desde la mirada de la protección ejecutiva: sin teorías raras, sin “expertos de teclado”, y con una idea incómoda pero realista: la seguridad perfecta no existe, pero la planificación y los anillos de seguridad pueden cortar una tragedia en segundos.Hablamos de cómo se organiza la seguridad presidencial en capas (TSA, policía, perímetros, checkpoints) y cómo se diferencia de los anillos de protección que van pegados al principal. También explicamos por qué la evacuación no es “saquen al presidente ya” cuando hay presidente, vicepresidente y otros altos mandos presentes, y cómo funcionan los cuartos seguros, las rutas limpias y la continuidad del mando. Si viste el video y te pareció que “se demoraron”, aquí lo aterrizamos con protocolos reales y decisiones que se toman en microsegundos.Entramos a lo que para mí es el punto más sensible: la contrainteligencia y la tecnología. Inteligencia artificial, cámaras y software de detección de comportamiento pueden marcar señales antes de que alguien corra hacia un detector de metales. Sumamos el rol del K9, el factor humano, la presión policial bien hecha y la discusión inevitable sobre fuego cruzado en un pasillo cuando varias agencias trabajan juntas. Cerramos con recomendaciones claras para mejorar procedimientos y con una lección para nuestra región: invertir en seguridad es invertir en prevención.Si te interesa la seguridad, el Servicio Secreto, la protección de dignatarios y la gestión de riesgos en eventos masivos, dale play, suscríbete, comparte el episodio y déjanos una reseña. ¿Qué medida crees que habría prevenido todo desde el primer minuto?Gep AcademyCursos en linea y presencialesDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showIG: https://www.instagram.com/joselcherrez/Fb: https://www.facebook.com/joselcherrez/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JoseLCherrez/Twitter: https://twitter.com/joselcherrezWebSite: https://www.joselcherrez.com/ 

VOV1 - Theo giới chuyên môn Hàn Quốc, sau khi phương châm thực hiện Ba nguyên tắc chuyển giao vũ khí – khí tài quân sự của Nhật Bản ra nước ngoài được sửa đổi, sự hiện diện và sức cạnh tranh của nước này trên thị trường công nghiệp quốc phòng thế giới sẽ tăng lên đáng kểTheo các chuyên gia Hàn Quốc, sức cạnh tranh của Nhật Bản đã rất cao, ngay từ trước khi việc xuất khẩu vũ khí của nước này được “cởi trói” bằng việc sửa đổi phương châm thực hiện Ba nguyên tắc chuyển giao vũ khí – khí tài quân sự ra nước ngoài. Bằng chứng là chiến thắng của Nhật Bản trong cuộc cạnh tranh liên quan dự án tàu hộ tống của Australia với quy mô 1.100 tỷ Yên (tương đương khoảng 7,3 tỷ USD).Từ năm 2024, hai “ông lớn” trong công nghiệp đóng tàu của Hàn Quốc là HD Hyundai và Hanwha Ocean đã dồn lực tham gia cuộc đua, nhưng kết quả là Australia đã lựa chọn tàu khu trục đa năng thế hệ mới lớp Mogami do Tập đoàn Công nghiệp nặng Mitsubishi của Nhật Bản thiết kế - chế tạo, thông qua một hợp đồng mới được ký kết giữa tháng Tư vừa qua.Ngoài công nghiệp đóng tàu, ngành hàng không quân dụng Nhật Bản, với các máy bay chiến đấu thế hệ mới và các vũ khí dẫn đường có độ chính xác vượt trội… cũng được coi là “thế mạnh khó vượt qua”. Các chuyên gia Hàn Quốc dẫn việc Nhật Bản đang hợp tác cùng Anh, Italy nghiên cứu – phát triển một dòng máy bay chiến đấu thệ hệ mới và việc Nhật Bản có trình độ công nghệ đủ để sản xuất hệ thống phòng không đánh chặn tên lửa tầm xa không kém gì hệ thống Patriot, để chứng minh cho nhận định trên.Các doanh nghiệp công nghiệp quốc phòng Hàn Quốc cũng nhận định, trong ngắn hạn, nước này vẫn duy trì được ưu thế ở phân khúc vũ khí – khí tài mặt đất với những thương hiệu nổi tiếng thế giới như xe tăng K2, pháo tự hành K9, thiết giáp K808…, cũng như sức cạnh tranh với máy bay chiến đấu đa năng KF-21, hệ thống phòng thủ tên lửa Sky Bow II…, nhưng trong trung hạn, Nhật Bản sẽ nổi lên với tư cách một đối thủ đáng gờm của các cường quốc xuất khẩu vũ khí trên thế giới.Các chuyên gia thị trường công nghiệp quốc phòng cũng nhận định, ngoài sức cạnh tranh về lợi ích kinh tế trên thị trường quốc phòng, sự hiện diện của các vũ khí – khí tài quân sự với trình độ công nghệ rất cao của Nhật Bản, đặc biệt là tàu chiến và máy bay chiến đấu các loại, thậm chí còn có khả năng làm thay đổi cục diện và cán cân sức mạnh quân sự ở nhiều khu vực trên thế giới./.VOV Nhật BảnTiêm kích F2 của Nhật Bản. Ảnh Lực lượng phòng vệ

Send us Fan MailI sit down with lifelong friends from Clark Air Base and tell the stories that shaped our bonds, from culture shock and terror threats to moments that still hit decades later. We also talk about what happens when young troops face trauma with no real support, and how friendship, recovery, and purpose can finally fill that gap. • arriving at Clark Air Base as teenagers and feeling instant culture shock • a fellow airman assassinated off base and the operational ripple effect • the night escaped horses hit razor wire and the long tail of that memory • “kids taking care of kids” and the habit of going right back to work • K9 patrol life on a dark jungle perimeter with intruders and wildlife threats • earthquake response at a collapsed school and the weight of seeing children lost • Mount Pinatubo, lahar, ash, looting, evacuation choices, and coming home • post-military transitions into law enforcement, corrections, sobriety, and the VA • traumatic brain injury, delayed diagnosis, and what clarity looks like later • therapy through building things, podcasting, and blacksmithing If you like it, share it.  Like, Subscribe and Share. If you have comments or suggestions email us at: vetsconnectionpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find the video of this podcast on our YouTube Channel - Vetsconnection Podcast

Bump and Stacy talk with Seahawks Draft Blog’s Rob Staton, and K9 knew he was on his way out in the middle of the season. What should the Bengals do to make an impact move this offseason, and who are the top WRs left on the market in 4 Down Territory, the word pulchritudinous should stay out of broadcasts and the Seahawks still aren’t getting the respect they deserve.

A cop doing 95 pulls over a rider for doing 95, and somehow thinks he's the moral authority. That clip sets the tone for a wide-open live where we chase the hard questions: what “reasonable and prudent” really means, why small hypocrisy wrecks legitimacy, and how officers can keep ego out of enforcement without turning policing into an echo chamber.From there we jump into modern police technology, especially drone policing. We're honest about the upside: better suspect location, fewer bad grabs, and a calmer response on high-risk calls like suspected break-ins. We're also honest about the danger: drones and real-time tools are easy to abuse if nobody audits them. We lay out a practical transparency model with public flight logs, pilot IDs, and call numbers, built to protect investigations while still respecting Fourth Amendment concerns and public oversight.We also break down what “good policing” looks like on the street: a First Amendment auditor contact handled with zero drama, a tense moment where a person reaches for a knife after being asked about weapons, and two body cam reviews where split-second decisions, crossfire awareness, and radio habits matter. Then we call out what we think is a bad use-of-force decision with a K9 bite that didn't need to happen, because accountability means critiquing our own too.If you value body camera analysis, police accountability, de-escalation, and real talk about law enforcement training, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the part you agreed with and the part you didn't.send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.comPeregrine.io: Turn your worst detectives into Sherlock Holmes, head to Peregrine.io tell them Two Cops One Donut sent you or direct message me and I'll get you directly connected and skip the salesmen.Support the showPlease see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCopsOneDonut Join our Discord!! https://discord.gg/BdjeTEAc *Send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com

Karen and I go way back.... really way back. We cover the basics of K9 health, advise in the field and why we still love Wirehairs.

Security footage reveals Cole Allen's WHCD breach as K9 detected him entering with shotgun. Team debates "staged event" conspiracies while dissecting security failures—cops on phones, friendly fire hitting officer's vest. Trump jokes about bulletproof vest adding 20 lbs.

Dana Loesch slams some of the people in her comment section about the videos where she discusses the Erika Kirk situation. Charlie Kirk's security files a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens. Tucker Carlson's subscriber list got hacked revealing the true amount of people who actually consume his content. Tucker Carlson has MTG on his show and of course all they talked about was THE JEWS. Liberal wine mom podcaster Jennifer Welch mocks Erika Kirk by copying her outfit and trashing Charlie and TPUSA. Dana reacts to the craziest story of 2026 yet where a JPMorgan executive “allegedly” used her power to sexually harass and abuse a junior male employee. The DOJ releases new footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, revealing the K9 on scene appeared to be suspicious of shooting suspect Cole Allen but was pulled away just seconds before Allen charged through security.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Fresh Pressed Olive Oilhttps://DanaLovesOliveOil.comTry it now and get a full-size $49 bottle of Fresh Pressed Olive Oil for FREE just pay $1 shipping with no commitment—Claim yours today.Pocket HoseText DANA to 64000For a limited time, get two FREE gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and thumb drive nozzle when you buy a new Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text DANA to 64000, message and data rates may apply.Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaTrusted by law enforcement, security professionals, and everyday Americans—defend yourself and your family with Byrna.PreBornhttps://www.PreBorn.com/Dana or #250 AND SAY “BABY”Help Preborn Fund 1,000 ultrasounds by Mother's Day, and protect mothers and babies in crisis. Give securely today.Ghost Bedhttps://GhostBed.com/DANAGhostBed has the cooling luxury mattress you need for deep sleep. Use code DANA for the lowest prices of the season + an extra 10% off sitewide.HumanNhttps://Humann.com/DanaSupport your heart health with SuperBeets Heart Chews Zero Sugar now Buy 2 get 1 Free. Visit today to learn how to get a Free 30-day supply. Ask ChapterDial #250 and say “My Medicare” Chapter can help you take control of your Medicare. Relief Factorhttps://www.ReliefFactor.comDeclare your independence from pain with Relief Factor—start the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95. Jones Roadhttp://JonesRoadBeauty.comFor a limited time, receive a free Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase using code DANA.Patriot Mobilehttp://PatriotMobile.com/DANAVisit online or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code DANA for a free month of service.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite

Newly released WHCD surveillance footage shows a security K9 repeatedly alerting to suspect Cole Tomas Allen seconds before he breached the perimeter, but the warnings were ignored, allowing him to charge through with a shotgun and open fire. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Kayla Fratt and favorite of the podcast, Paul Bunker to discuss his fantastic new workbook "The Detection of Buried Targets by Canines". Kayla and Paul delve into the challenges of buried hides and how just digging a hole and covering your target doesn't cut it. This workbook is fantastic for working K9 handlers or anyone who wants to become a more skilled and knowledgeable trainer. Paul brings over 40 years of K9 detection knowledge and experience not only to the workbook but to today's podcast. ( PS: There are some minor audio issues throughout the podcast due to internet issues during recording. We've mitigated them as much as possible. )Purchase all Paul's workbooks here: https://chiron-k9.com/publications/Host: Kayla FrattEditor: Sara FangtonSci-comm intern: Evelyn CombsGuest logistics: Brooke Schoeder Website: Meg du BrayPatreon: Madison David

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, Rich and I had a great conversation with Brent Verner. In my book, Brent is one of the unsung heroes. I asked for a brief biography and the several sentence segment below is what he sent. No fluff - just the facts, but there's so much more! In any occupation or industry, there are folks who talk a big game and then there are folks who have been there and done that. Brent has done all that and then some. I feel confident that you'll find his lack of ego refreshing. He is currently in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is near and dear to my heart, as that is where my parents were raised and I was born. If you are a dog fancier or a LE K9 handler in the Pittsburgh area, you owe it yourself to seek him out for training. He is truly one of the good guys.  BioRetired Army Ranger MPC Handler, 8 combat deployments, NSW G2 MPC Trainer,. K9 TCCC instructor. Owner of Verner Canine in Pittsburgh, PA.   vernercanine.comWe are pleased to have Vested Interest in K9's as a sponsor. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide bullet and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs. Check it out www.vik9s.org.   Please welcome  Ray Allen Manufacturing as a sponsor to the podcast. Go to the most trusted name in industry for all of your k9 related equipment. For a 10% discount use the RAMWDDP10 discount code.Welcome our sponsor Gold Coast K9.   Gold Coast K9 trains and deploys hand-selected service dogs for personal and family protection, police agencies, and school districts. Their training programs rank among the best and most trusted in the world. Follow Gold Coast k9 on all social media platforms.  For 10% off merchandise use the GCK910 discount code on their website www.goldcoastk9.comHLTK9 Conference continues to be a supporter of the WDDP. They are gearing up for the next conference in Myrtle Beach SC. Plan ahead, the 2026 conference will be April 14 - 16 2026. Register today at www.htlk9.com. Welcome our newest sponsor NCK9LLC.  Located in Four Oaks NC, just east of Raleigh NC. Jim O'Brien and staff offer a variety of K9 services. Contact them at Phone : 919-353-7149 Email: jobrien@nck9.us

Episode 219 of Down to Herf comes in hot with a mix of sports, controversy, and a cigar that punches above its weight. We break down the ongoing NHL playoffs and how the matchups are shaping up, get into the chaos and surprises from the NFL Draft, and take a hard look at the recent controversy surrounding the Southern Poverty Law Center. In between all that, we light up the RoMa Craft Maquette El Marinero and give our honest take on how this compact stick delivers in flavor, strength, and overall value.Patrol Gone Wild this week does not disappoint. We cover an armed robbery suspect who went viral for her wild response to having a warrant, a completely unhinged individual who somehow kept fighting even after taking K9 bites, and a former Alabama football player now wrapped up in a major fraud scandal that's raising a lot of eyebrows.Caleb's News brings the industry updates you need to know, including fresh release announcements from E.P. Carrillo and Viaje. On the whiskey side, Jack Daniel's is back at it again with another hazmat bottle, pushing proof limits and giving enthusiasts something serious to hunt downhttps://linktr.ee/downtoherfpodcastSupport the show

A correctional officer gets assaulted at work and someone shrugs it off as “part of the job.” That mindset is poisoning recruitment, accelerating burnout, and making prisons more dangerous for everyone inside. We sit down with Jeffrey Noble, a 39-year corrections professional who rose from correctional officer to warden and later worked inside Ohio's legislative oversight world, to explain why Andy's Law is gaining traction and what it tries to fix.We start with the case that shaped the bill: the Christmas Day 2024 killing of Officer Andy Lansing at Ross Correctional Institution. From there, we dig into prison safety and accountability reforms that go beyond slogans, including treating spitting and feces assaults like the criminal acts they are, strengthening penalties when staff are murdered, and keeping people who commit serious violence in higher security longer. Jeff explains why behavior-based classification matters when agencies feel pressure to “push custody down” to solve bed-space problems.We also get specific about modern security risks: contraband and illegal conveyance, fentanyl exposure, the lack of detention authority when a visitor is caught bringing drugs, and why reliable K9 access can't be a once-in-a-while luxury, and why leadership qualifications should be based on real corrections experience, not politics.If you care about correctional officer safety, prison reform legislation that targets misconduct, and practical ways to reduce contraband and violence, listen now, share this with a coworker, and leave a review so more people find the conversation.Jeff Noble email: ashleymatthew2000@yahoo.comOhio Senator Nathan Manning  614-644-7613 ohiosenate.gov/nathan-h-manningAide's email: lindsay.murch@ohiosenate.govSend us Fan Mail PepperBallFrom crowd control to cell extractions, the PepperBall system is the safe, non-lethal option.Command PresenceBringing prisons and jails the training they deserve!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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Tom Onyshko is a 20-year LAPD veteran and handler in Metropolitan Division's elite K9 Platoon, where he runs both a patrol apprehension dog and a firearm detection dog. With only 5 firearm detection spots serving all of Los Angeles, Tom shares real-world insights from one of the busiest K9 programs in the country.What We Cover:Why LAPD runs single-purpose dogs (patrol, narcotics, explosives, firearms - all separate)Getting into Metro Division: the physical tests, firearm quals, and multi-year tryout processOperating in South Central LA: 30 search warrants in one month, 6 warrants in one dayFirearm detection deployment: area searches, vehicle searches, evidence recoveryTraining philosophy: why LAPD doesn't track, e-collar use, and area search methodologyWorking with LAPD's SIS (Special Investigation Section) - confirmed real and eliteReal callout stories: multi-story building searches, murder suspect apprehensionsTom's background includes 5 years in LAPD's South Bureau gang unit serving high-risk warrants with homicide detectives and FBI before joining Metro Division. He discusses the differences between law enforcement and military K9 work, handler selection criteria, and what makes Metropolitan Division's training standards unique.Essential listening for law enforcement K9 handlers, firearm detection teams, and anyone interested in how elite metro agencies deploy detection dogs operationally.________________________________________

This podcast is about tracking dogs. Cody and crew met Ben at the Iowa Deer Classic. Very quickly, we discovered Ben is a dog lover. Ben spent the last deer season with his dog Penny tracking deer throughout Iowa. Ben has been around dogs his whole life and is a K9 handler for his agency. Hope you enjoy this podcast and learn as much as I did about tracking dogs.See more or buy our merch athttps://thethinbluelineoutdoors.com/Check out partners below:Mr. Rubb and Farmer's Bootleg Productshttps://bootlegproducts.com/ref/7/Use code: TBLODominant Strandshttps://dominant-strands.com/Use TBLO10 to save 10% off website orders.https://www.rekbroadheads.com/Use code: BlueLine15 to save 15% off your first order.Check out Our Grounds Coffee athttps://ourgroundscoffeeco.com/#hunting #huntingseason #bowhunting #podcast #huntingpodcast #trackingdog

It's springtime! With spring comes some vaccinations you should think about for your horse. Come listen to Dr. Cayot give helpful information on this topic! Professional barrel racer Sabra O'Quinn is here with us in the studio tonight. Tune in to find out what she has to say So many events in the Horse Capital of the World! The Horse Talk Show tonight is covering the FTBOA, Innovation at UF, the NCEA, and the OBS horse sale! Neil Hennessey from Ocala Dog Ranch talks about dog BEMER therapy and how it can work alongside Becky from Grateful Gallops for next-level K9 care

In this episode of the Cape CopCast, we sit down with our SWAT Commander, Lt. Doug Coons, and Sniper Team Leader, Sgt. Andrew Miller, to map the real playbook: how a part-time team can deliver full-time readiness, how selection favors calm leaders over just muscles, and what it takes to manage high-risk calls without burning out the people behind the armor. From 60 callouts a year to multi-hour standoffs, they unpack the decisions that keep officers and neighbors safe.We walk through the core missions—barricades, high-risk warrants, dignitary protection, and major events—and the structure that makes them work. With 40 cross-trained members organized into balanced squads, the team brings medics, snipers, breachers, and K9s to the right scene at the right scale. Along the way, you'll hear how patrol officers with SWAT training stabilize scenes before the full callout, why debriefs happen after every operation, and how mutual aid keeps long events sustainable.Technology is quietly changing the risk equation. Interior-capable drones, pole cameras, and evolving comms let officers see and speak inside tight spaces before crossing a threshold. And training keeps pace with the tools. Looking ahead, the case for adding full-time SWAT roles is clear: faster responses to critical incidents, stronger instructor coverage, more community outreach, and less time pulling patrol off the street.If you care about real-world tactics, leadership under pressure, and how a growing city stays ahead of risk, this conversation offers a detailed, unvarnished view of modern SWAT operations. 

A 20-year-old victim was transported to the hospital after being shot in a Vancouver parking lot early Saturday morning. Vancouver Police conducted a K9 track but the suspect fled the scene and remains at large. The Major Crimes Team has taken over the investigation in the 11800 block of SE Mill Plain Boulevard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-shooting-20/ #Vancouver #VancouverPolice #Shooting #Investigation #ClarkCounty #News #Crime #PublicSafety #MajorCrimes #SEMillPlain

There's a different kind of bond between a handler and a police K9—one built on long hours, shared risk, and a level of trust you don't fully understand until you've lived it. In this episode, we're not talking about deployments or war stories. We're talking about the lessons that stick with you long after the dog retires. How our dogs can read us before you even make a move. How they pick up on things you don't realize you're showing. And how learning from that kind of awareness can make you better—not just as a handler, but as a hunter, trainer, and person. Because if you pay attention, those dogs will teach you more than you ever taught them.   IG - heathhyatt147 FB Heath Hyatt Youtube - Heath Hyatt      Follow our Sponsors: Inukshuk  Darkenergy OnX  Double U Hunting Supply Quick-track.com Muddy River Transport    Inukshuk: Inukshukpro.com Corey.ca   Darkenergy:  best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4 darkenergy.com   Onx: subscribe to the best mapping app on the market by using promo code - K920   Frontline Optics- Duty sunglasses Polarized No questions asked replacement Charitable Donation with every pair Free shipping Frontline-Optics.com use promo code - CODE4 https://frontline-optics.com?sca_ref=5672409.03I05MEwyy   Subscribe to:  Bear Hunting Magazine American Bear Foundation   For the best lights in the business Check out: Cajunlights.com    Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.com We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.   www.dusupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's a different kind of bond between a handler and a police K9—one built on long hours, shared risk, and a level of trust you don't fully understand until you've lived it. In this episode, we're not talking about deployments or war stories. We're talking about the lessons that stick with you long after the dog retires. How our dogs can read us before you even make a move. How they pick up on things you don't realize you're showing. And how learning from that kind of awareness can make you better—not just as a handler, but as a hunter, trainer, and person. Because if you pay attention, those dogs will teach you more than you ever taught them.   IG - heathhyatt147 FB Heath Hyatt Youtube - Heath Hyatt      Follow our Sponsors: Inukshuk  Darkenergy OnX  Double U Hunting Supply Quick-track.com Muddy River Transport    Inukshuk: Inukshukpro.com Corey.ca   Darkenergy:  best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4 darkenergy.com   Onx: subscribe to the best mapping app on the market by using promo code - K920   Frontline Optics- Duty sunglasses Polarized No questions asked replacement Charitable Donation with every pair Free shipping Frontline-Optics.com use promo code - CODE4 https://frontline-optics.com?sca_ref=5672409.03I05MEwyy   Subscribe to:  Bear Hunting Magazine American Bear Foundation   For the best lights in the business Check out: Cajunlights.com    Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.com We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.   www.dusupply.com https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful episode of Fostering Conversations, host Amy Smith sits down with former foster youth Carlos Rios Redd to talk about lived experience in foster care, sibling separation, adoption disruption, resilience, and hope. Carlos entered foster care as a baby, lived in more than ten homes, and experienced three adoptions. Despite repeated trauma and instability, Carlos shares how relationships, faith, and supportive families helped shape the life he leads today. Now married and working as a K9 handler with the Utah Highway Patrol, Carlos reflects on how growing up in foster care influenced his compassion, maturity, and commitment to service. His story offers meaningful insight for foster parents, youth currently in care, and professionals who work within the child welfare system. In this episode, we discuss: What it is like to grow up in foster care and experience multiple adoptions The impact of sibling separation and staying connected Reconnecting with biological siblings after years apart Being a permanent child in a fostering household Resilience, healing, and allowing yourself to be loved Advice for youth currently in foster care Why maintaining relationships matters long after placements end Carlos speaks honestly about trauma without bitterness and shares why he believes connection is one of the most powerful tools for healing. Resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about foster care in Utah: Utah Foster Care If you are a foster parent, considering fostering, or supporting youth in care, this episode offers perspective that is both grounding and hopeful. Transcript; Speaker: Join us for one of the most important aspects of foster care, former foster youth. Today we talk with Carlos who has gone through multiple homes and multiple adoption, and now he’s thriving. Amy: Welcome to Fostering Conversations. I’m your host, Amy Smith. Today we have a former foster youth, Carlos Rios-Redd. Thanks for being with us today, Carlos. Carlos: thank you for the invitation. Glad to be here. Amy: Yeah, we’re so excited to chat with you. I think this is one of the most important sides of foster care to discuss is the lived experience. So would you just introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your story? Carlos: My name’s Carlos Rios-Redd shred. I grew up in foster care through the system about at a year old, and then lived through, 10 homes within 10 years and been adopted three different times. And, I guess left the system through adoption at the age of 14, but really never left because we always had kids coming into our home as well. So I was able to see both sides of the spectrum on, on the foster care system. Amy: Yeah. So you’ve been, had the lived experience and also had then youth come into your home as the permanent sibling, so that’s awesome. So tell us a little bit about, I think it’s very unusual and honestly unfortunate that you were adopted three different times. Are you able to tell us a little bit about that? Carlos: Sure. Yeah. So the first adoption was coming from California to Utah to Blanding where our family brought us over. And we were with them for about two years and there was a lot of abuse that happened within the home. And one day they decided that they didn’t want us anymore, my brother and I, and left us at the DCFS office. Our caseworker came in and said, Hey, we gotta find you a home by the end of the day for you guys to move into. We’re gonna go gather your things because these parents don’t want you at the home anymore. So we’re gonna try to figure things out. Amy: adopted at that Yeah. Carlos: Legally adopted. It was about two years with the so we made it from. it was about 2005 when we moved over to Blanding here in Utah. Amy: And then Okay. Carlos: it was Amy: 2007. So then what did that look like? Do you remember being at that? Do, you were young, but do you remember being at that office or do you Carlos: remember I do. Yeah. So specifically that day, the office, they have a like a child’s room where they have the TV and the toys or whatever, and our caseworker just said, Hey, go in here, we’re gonna talk with your parents. And in my head, it was one of just general meetings that they have after adoption just to make sure things are going good. And then the next thing you know, we get told we are moving to a different house. Amy: Holy. Carlos: cow. Amy: then you guys go to another foster home? Carlos: Yep. We go through another foster home and then another foster home. And then we landed in a place where we were there for about two and a half years. And that was probably the first time ever felt that a family loved my brother and I. And we got really close with them. And then unfortunately, the judge said, you’re taking too much time with these kids and we’re gonna remove them and put ’em in a different home. Amy: Oh my goodness. Okay. So that one wasn’t the foster family’s Carlos: No, that was the judge’s decision. Amy: Wow, Carlos: Yeah, and to my understanding is that it was just because the parents wanted to do a guardianship instead of a full adoption and the judge didn’t like that idea and so they removed us from the home. Amy: Oh my goodness. Okay, so then you’ve reentered foster care again. Carlos: So then we moved to a different home, which brought us up to Brigham City from the south east corner. So totally opposite ends of the state. Amy: Yeah. Carlos: Yes. We were only there for six months and then things weren’t going well there. Amy: They did? Carlos: No, it was very quick on how they did it and came and picked us up and brought us back down to Blanding after the six months. Amy: Holy cow. And is that where your permanent home? Carlos: No, that, No. Amy: oh my gosh. Carlos: And so then there was another home after that, which was with a previous family that we, or he had been with. Amy: Okay. Carlos: So we were familiar with them. And then came our second adoptive family. Which I, at the time was really good friends with one of their kids. Amy: Okay. Carlos: Okay. and they’re good people. So this isn’t anything to say they’re bad ’cause they’re not. Almost everyone that I’ve ever lived with, I am on very good terms with. Amy: That’s amazing. Carlos: So we went to their home and we’re with them. how old was I? I was probably about, I think I was 10. And we were with them for maybe a year to a year and a half, somewhere around there. And then they had the idea to reconnect us with our family in California. Amy: Okay. Carlos: And so we went down there for Christmas, I don’t recall the year, but for Christmas, and spent Christmas with them and was able to see my sister and my mom, and reconnect that way. And then they said, we would like for you guys to spend the rest of the school year there and we’ll come back in May, June, whenever the school year ends and bring you back home. Just so that way we could just have that relationship with your biological family. Amy: Yeah. Carlos: And then things would’ve fallen out with that, with kind of some financial support or just in general just talking with them. Amy: Yeah. Carlos: And it’s sparked kind of an investigation or a curiosity with my brother and he got into my sister’s phone and saw messages that patients have seen. Yeah, that caused a lot of legal trouble for that family. Amy: For the adoptive family? Carlos: Yes. For the adoptive family. And they were getting charged with child neglect and child abandonment, because there was really no intention for them to come back and get us. Amy: Sure. Carlos: Which again, I haven’t been able to see the fully disclosed like the documents of the court which I’ve been trying to get, but the GRAMA request isn’t. Amy: I’m sure. Carlos: They’re being hard with that. But just speaking with several people was I don’t think their intentions were bad. I think the intentions was like, let’s get these kids back with their family if they’d like. But with the charges going on and them potentially facing jail time, my now family said these are good people. Don’t charge them. We’ll take the kids. Drop the charges. And that’s what they did. They dropped the charges and everything with that adoptive family and my brother, they came and picked us up June 4th of 2012, 6 in the morning. I remember I was staying with my sister. Six in the morning they picked us up and we drove all the way back in a day to Blanding and moved in with the Reds now, my adoptive family. And then after a little bit my brother returned to a previous family that we had lived with and was adopted by them. And so his last name is Black and my last name is Redd. Amy: That worked out. Carlos: it’s funny. I like to tell that. So a lot of stuff happened within all those families that we lived in. And again, like I said, I don’t have no hard feelings against any of the families that I’ve ever lived with. Amy: Yeah. Carlos: Which is really incredible because you really shouldn’t have been bounced around that much. Amy: Yeah. But unfortunately it is your life experience. Carlos: Yeah. I mean honestly, looking back, I would not give it up because I think it’s made me to who I am today. Amy: That’s amazing. That is an incredible perspective. So tell us a little bit about what it was like being with your biological family. How did that, like how was reconnecting with them initially when you were 10 or so years old? Carlos: It was weird to start off with. Amy: Because really they’re strangers, right? Carlos: Yeah. The last time I saw them was when I was five. I’m the baby of seven. Out of biological siblings I have half siblings and a couple full siblings. And I never really got reconnected with the two older siblings very much. I don’t, and I still don’t really know them very well. But the others I’m very close with and I never really look at the ones that have a different parent than I as half. They’re all like, these are full siblings because I know I’ve known them now and been able to reconnect with them so well that I don’t see it that way. My sister, it was a little bit awkward at first. Trying to figure out like, I know you’re my sister, but I don’t really know you. After a little bit within that six months we were able to get to a point where it’s like, yeah this is really good. Even with her boyfriend, now husband, I’ve known him since almost just as long as I’ve known her now. So it’s really good. We function as a good family I think and we try to see each other when we can and talk on almost a daily basis. Amy: So were all of the biological siblings removed, or just you and your brother? Carlos: So all of us were. Amy: Okay. Carlos: Except for the older two. Amy: Okay. Carlos: Some of them came to Utah and some did not. Amy: Okay. Carlos: Yeah. So my brother and I came to Utah. The other siblings were either put into a group home because they were older. Amy: Okay. Carlos: My two older sisters were put into group homes. And then the one home in California that we stayed in, that was the sister that I was just talking about and my brother. Then when my brother and I were adopted they only took me and him to Utah. They tried to bring the other siblings over to see if that would work, but it didn’t end up working. Amy: Yeah. What I’m really amazed by is that you guys have all reconnected. That’s a big family and to reconnect is really impressive. So who would you credit that to? Is it you guys now as adults? Is it these adoptive families? Like how did you guys reconnect? Carlos: I think the second adoptive family that sent us back probably gets some of that credit. Because without them doing what they did, it may not have ever happened until later on. And you never know how reactions would’ve been later on if it was a different family that would’ve reconnected us. And it’s funny, speaking of reconnection, this last Thanksgiving was the first time in over 20 years that all of us—except for the older two—had been together under the same roof. Amy: That is wild. Carlos: And so Thanksgiving was the first time. Amy: And how was it? Carlos: It was great. Everyone was smiling, having a good time. You could just feel the love in the air. It was great. Amy: Yeah. And is everybody healthy and functioning and thriving? Carlos: For the most part, yeah. I think some obviously struggle more than others, but for the most part everyone seems to be doing really good. Amy: That is so incredible to me. I have adopted kids and I know my kids have half siblings. We’ve never had that opportunity to meet those kids or have that relationship. I think that is really unusual and quite a gift that you’ve been able to have that. Carlos: Yeah, it’s awesome. I talk to almost all of them all the time. My brother Gio actually lives in Provo, so he lives about 10 minutes from me. Amy: That is so cool. So you and your brother were originally together for almost all of those moves? Carlos: Yeah, pretty much everything. Amy: And then the final move got split. Carlos: Yeah. Amy: What was that experience like for you? Carlos: Although we were in the same town, I remember the court day pretty good. It felt like my heart was torn out of my chest. Amy: Yeah. Carlos: I was sitting in the back row of the courtroom, bawling my eyes out because it felt like I just lost my brother forever. I think it was just a 13- or 14-year-old kid being dramatic, but it was pretty hard. Fortunately we were in the same town. I could drive to his house and it would take me 10 minutes. The families did things together throughout the week or months. Then eventually he moved and I moved, and now here we are again living about 10 minutes apart. My wife gets mad sometimes because I want to do things with my brother more than sometimes with her. Amy: That’s amazing. Carlos: I love it. He’s one of my best friends because he’s experienced that with me. He was a protector. Amy: What would you tell people—maybe kids that are in foster care or families that are fostering—if siblings have to be split up? Carlos: That’s a hard question. I don’t know if I necessarily have advice, but I would tell them it’s going to be okay. As long as they do their part to keep in contact and show that they want to still be part of each other’s lives, it’s going to be okay. If they get removed I don’t think they need to cut off all communication. The advice would be to continue the relationship. Amy: I love that. I think that is a huge part of foster care. Your story is a really good example of why it’s so important. You have a huge network of biological, adoptive, and family connections because people kept the relationships open for you. Okay, so tell us a little bit about what you’re doing now as an adult. You’re married—what does your life look like now? Carlos: I currently work for Highway Patrol as a canine handler. The dog that I have is a Belgian Malinois, four years old, and he helps with detection of narcotics and hopefully at some point for apprehension if needed. I’ve been doing that for almost four years and it’s been a blast. I’ve definitely experienced some things that even a 20-year veteran hasn’t experienced. I had an accident when I was about a year and a half on the job where I took a car head-on going the wrong way. After I came back to work I got into the canine program. I’ve always been interested in interdiction and narcotics investigations. By God’s grace I was able to get into it. I’ve been recognized by the NAACP, by Governor Cox, received a Purple Heart for that accident, and also a Medal of Honor recipient from Orem Fire—the first time it was given to someone outside of their organization. Amy: Wow. Do you feel like your life experiences growing up influenced your decision to go into this line of work? Carlos: A hundred percent. I couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it is, but I believe the way I grew up influenced what I do now. It gives me a better perspective on how to do the job and be more compassionate when needed. But also knowing when there needs to be a boundary. Growing up in foster care and the experiences I had made me grow up fast. Amy: For sure. Carlos: I’ve been told a lot that I have the maturity of someone older than 25. I don’t always feel that way, but maybe it’s true. Amy: You’ve experienced so much. How do you think you are so resilient? You have experienced things that most people haven’t and things that no one should experience. Carlos: I have a couple reasons. The first one is probably my relationship with God. I’m not saying everyone has to believe in God, but I believe something guides people. For me it’s my relationship with God and knowing He guided my life to where I needed to be at certain times. The second reason would be my family—my mom and my dad. They’re good examples of resilient people who have gone through a lot. Amy: That’s amazing. Tell us what it was like being a permanent sibling while your family continued to foster kids. Carlos: Sometimes there was jealousy because when you’re the foster kid you get a lot of attention. Then suddenly there are other kids in the house and your parents are focusing on them. But it also helped me understand the struggles those kids were going through. I could connect with them easier than someone who had never experienced foster care. Sometimes I even sided with the foster kids because I understood exactly what they were going through. Amy: That’s a really interesting perspective. Carlos: There was a specific instance where one of the foster kids got into a physical altercation with one of my brothers and I stepped in and defended the kid in care. But everything smoothed out and we’re all good. Amy: What was it like when kids would reunify with their families? Carlos: I was happy for them. I already had a relationship with my family, so I wanted them to have that too. I wished them well. Amy: Have you kept in touch with any of them? Carlos: Yes and no. My parents have more than I have. Amy: What would you tell youth that are currently in foster care? Carlos: A mantra I keep for myself is that through pain and suffering there is light at the end of the tunnel. What you’re going through now can shape you into a better person if you face it head on. One day you’ll be able to help someone else. It can make you more understanding, empathetic, and less judgmental. Just keep going. There will be better days ahead. Amy: Did therapy help you? Carlos: I hated therapy. I refused to go. I felt like many therapists were just there to be there. What helped me most was allowing myself to feel the love of the parents and siblings around me. Sometimes kids don’t get that luxury, but there’s usually someone in the family you can connect with. I would encourage kids to find that connection. For example, one family we lived with for two and a half years still considers us family. When the mom passed away we were put on her headstone as one of her kids. Amy: Wow. Carlos: We still go to family functions with them. So I would encourage kids to find one or two people they can build a real connection with. A lot of healing can come from that. Amy: I love that. Kids do have to allow themselves to be loved, which is really hard when you’ve been hurt so many times. Carlos: Yeah, I still struggle with that. Amy: Thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your story. I know our listeners will really appreciate it. Carlos: Of course. Feel free to give my information to anyone. I’m always willing to talk or try to help someone out. Amy: That’s amazing. Thank you so much, Carlos. If you want to learn more about foster care, head over to www.utahfostercare.org.

Send us Fan MailWelcome everyone to the conclusion of my interview with Naperville Police Department Retired Police Sergeant and now Spokesperson for the National Police Association, Betsy Brantner Smith. Last week, we learned about Betsy's journey from growing up in a small town on a farm to making it to a big-city police department and all the unthinkable harassment and bullying she endured from within her own agency. This week, we learn about her work as an undercover cop involved in high-stakes takedowns in and around the Chicagoland area. When she walked away from that work, she went back to her agency and was promoted to sergeant, and the rest of her incredible 29 years in law enforcement. We even talk about a certain serial killer cop with whom she was forced to be partners and briefly interacted socially.  Please enjoy this sometimes shocking, fascinating, and genuine interview.  In today's episode, we discuss:·      Being an undercover cop with almost no backup or training. · High-stakes narcotics investigations and almost getting her cover blown. ·      Betsy's ability to think on her feet and improvise during super-dangerous undercover situations.·      Leaving a Chicagoland area drug Taskforce. ·      Being a sergeant in charge of the K9 unit.·      Turning down a promotion to lieutenant.·      From 1999 to 2003, Betsy hosted various training programs and was a content expert for the Law Enforcement Television Network (LETN), is currently an on-air commentator and advisor for the Police One Academy. ·      Being the focus of a police television reality show. Female Forces. ·      Working with and socializing with wife-killer cop Drew Peterson.·      What she sees cops doing right and wrong today.·      What is the National Police Association, and your role with them? All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Head on over to the National Police Association website.Head on over to my website to learn more about me and my books!Check out my newest book! Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos & Life as a Big City Cop!What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show

In this episode of Warden's Watch, we sit down with members of the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Tracking Team - a rare, highly trained group of game wardens who specialize in man tracking. From grassroots beginnings and intense training standards to real‑world deployments where everything clicks, this conversation explores what it truly means to be experts in the woods. Along the way, the guys share powerful success stories, gear talk, and a reminder that camaraderie might just be the most important tool they carry.   Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs WiseEye SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Maine Operation Game Thief New Hampshire Operation Game Thief North East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association International Wildlife Crimestoppers   Here's what we discuss: ·       How Pennsylvania's Tracking Team grew from a small grassroots idea ·       Wardens investing in their own training before the team officially existed ·       The missing person search that proved the team's value ·       What it really means to be “the police in the woods” ·       Why earning a tab can take two to five years ·       The training required to stay on the team, from tracking to firearms to med skills ·       Why trackers focus on disturbance, not perfect boot prints ·       “If it was just footprints in the sand, we wouldn't need a tracking team.” ·       Learning the natural patterns of the woods - and noticing what breaks them ·       How time, distance, and decision‑making shape every search ·       A call‑out that led to a young boy being found and returned home ·       A fugitive pursuit that unfolded just like a training scenario ·       “Everything clicked - it felt like Christmas morning.” ·       How tracking teams and K9 units support each other in the field ·       Knowing the limits of scent work and when human tracking matters most ·       The gear they carry and why preparation is everything ·       A quick snack can be a small thing that makes a big difference ·       How mapping and coordination happen before teams ever hit the woods ·       The close‑knit camaraderie that defines the team ·       What it means to wear the tab and lead by example ·       The “shirt off your back” tradition ·       Why so many wardens want to join the team - and why standards stay high ·       How teams like this help agencies stay trusted, capable, and relevant   Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden's Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden's Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes even a hero needs a hero - that's where Intermountain Lifeflight steps in. Thanks to my guest Darby Earle, Flight RN, LIfeflight now has a program to provide treatment and helicopter transport for operational K9s when they are injured and need emergency care. Since the program's start, two police K9s have been saved and returned to work the streets with their human partners. 

You ever make a bad decision and immediately regret it? Cool — now imagine making one so dumb it triggers a full-blown Amber Alert, wastes $16,000 in emergency resources, and lands you in jail. Welcome to today's episode of The Rizzuto Show, your favorite funny podcast where common sense goes to die and we're just here to narrate the wreckage.The crew breaks down a completely unhinged local story involving two women who reported a stolen Jeep… but decided that wasn't urgent enough. So naturally, they added a completely fake missing child into the mix to “level up” the response. Because nothing says “great plan” like lying to law enforcement and forgetting they'll probably ask for, oh I don't know… proof the kid exists. No photos, no toys, no evidence — just vibes and a terrible idea. The result? A five-hour emergency search involving helicopters, drones, K9 units, and a whole lot of officers chasing a ghost.And if you think that's where the chaos peaks, buckle up.We also get into one of the most frustrating stories you'll ever hear — a guy in Hawaii who gets arrested for someone else's warrant, proves he's not the guy… and then gets arrested AGAIN because nobody updated the system. Eventually, he ends up locked in a psych hospital for nearly two years because his insistence that he's not the suspect is labeled as delusion. Yeah. Let that sink in. The system fails so hard it basically gaslights a guy into being “crazy” for telling the truth.Now he's getting paid close to a million dollars, and the question becomes: is that enough? Would you take the money for two years of your life? The crew debates it the only way they know how — with sarcasm, questionable logic, and just enough realism to make you uncomfortable.It's another beautifully chaotic installment of a funny podcast that somehow makes you feel better about your own bad decisions. Because no matter what you did this week… you probably didn't fake an Amber Alert.And if you did — maybe don't.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you ever wondered how quickly things can spiral from “normal morning show” to “what are we even talking about anymore,” congratulations — this episode is your answer.We kick things off with a story that feels like it should be illegal to even think about, let alone actually do. A stolen Jeep turns into a full-blown fake Amber Alert after someone decides to invent an entire child to “speed things up.” No kid. No photos. No logic. Just a five-hour emergency response, helicopters, K9 units, and a $16,000 bill later… yeah, turns out that plan had some flaws. The gang debates whether six months in jail is too harsh or not harsh enough for what might be the dumbest “life hack” ever attempted.From there, we pivot into what might be the greatest travel story ever told on a daily comedy show. Rizz describes a “perfect flight” — no TSA line, free drinks, a puppy sitting next to him, early arrival, smooth everything. Basically, the kind of experience that only exists in movies… or right before life decides to absolutely wreck your return trip. Because balance is real, and it will find you.We also get into April Fool's Day energy, full moon weirdness, and the kind of sleep-deprived conversations that lead to one of the biggest revelations of the episode: someone thought the lyric was “when the moon hits your eye like a baker beats a pie.” Yes. A baker. Beating a pie. And yes, we spend way too long unpacking that.Somehow, we also cover:– Moving into a new house and immediately suspecting an owl is recruiting you for Hogwarts– Cooking “cowboy soup” like you're auditioning for a survival show– The emotional implications of owning a rocking chair (and whether it means you've given up on life)– And a surprising amount of debate about what qualifies as a “perfect day”It's messy, it's ridiculous, and it's exactly why this daily comedy show keeps delivering chaos every single day. If you like your funny podcast with a mix of real-life nonsense, questionable decisions, and zero filter, you're in the right place.Welcome back to your favorite daily comedy show — where even the fake stories somehow feel real.+Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Kristi Noem weighs in on report husband lives cross-dressing double life: ‘The family was blindsided by this'Abduction hoax: Police say ‘missing' child never existedInnocent man wins enormous payout after case of mistaken identity saw him locked-up in Hawaii mental hospital for TWO YEARSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's a different kind of bond between a handler and a police K9—one built on long hours, shared risk, and a level of trust you don't fully understand until you've lived it. In this episode, we're not talking about deployments or war stories. We're talking about the lessons that stick with you long after the dog retires. How our dogs can read us before you even make a move. How they pick up on things you don't realize you're showing. And how learning from that kind of awareness can make you better—not just as a handler, but as a hunter, trainer, and person. Because if you pay attention, those dogs will teach you more than you ever taught them.   IG - heathhyatt147 FB Heath Hyatt Youtube - Heath Hyatt      Follow our Sponsors: Inukshuk  Darkenergy OnX  Double U Hunting Supply Quick-track.com Muddy River Transport    Inukshuk: Inukshukpro.com Corey.ca   Darkenergy:  best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4 darkenergy.com   Onx: subscribe to the best mapping app on the market by using promo code - K920   Frontline Optics- Duty sunglasses Polarized No questions asked replacement Charitable Donation with every pair Free shipping Frontline-Optics.com use promo code - CODE4 https://frontline-optics.com?sca_ref=5672409.03I05MEwyy   Subscribe to:  Bear Hunting Magazine American Bear Foundation   For the best lights in the business Check out: Cajunlights.com    Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.com We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode. www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Send us Fan MailCan you imagine being the only female in your police academy class? How about the instructor telling you that you shouldn't be in the classroom and instead should be giving him a blowjob? Or being a rookie cop and being formally disciplined for egregious violations like failure to take a hint or having your feet too far apart for a female? Resilience and grit. Those are the words that come to mind when I interviewed today's guest, retired Police Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith of the Naperville Police Department. These are just some things she had to endure at the beginning of her over 29-year police career. The conclusion of this interview will air next Sunday!A little about Betsy: Betsy Brantner Smith started her career in law enforcement as a dispatcher when she was 17. Four years later, she began a 29-year career in a suburban Chicago department. During her time as a cop and sergeant, she worked undercover in multi-jurisdictional agencies in Chicago and other areas around the city. She was also in charge of the K9 unit, FTO, and various other jobs, including investigations.She wrote the book, The Ten Code: 10 Law Enforcement Principles for Victory in Life: Police Techniques for Personal Achievement.Betsy has also been a dedicated trainer in law enforcement for years.Today, Betsy is the spokesperson for the National Police Association, a non-profit organization focused on supporting law enforcement through education, advocacy, and legal action.Please enjoy this sometimes shocking, fascinating, and genuine interview with someone who endured and overcame, making the lives of future female cops much better. In today's episode, we discuss:·      Will the Bears win the Super Bowl? ·      Growing up on a farm in Illinois. ·      Learning her amazing work ethic as a young teen from her parents.·      The influence of her father being an auxiliary sheriff's deputy. ·      She and her dad working together on the local sheriff's mounted posse.·      Why she chose the Naperville PD and not the Chicago PD.·      Her senior year in high school becoming a full-time police dispatcher. ·      Facing shocking discrimination in the police academy and how she dealt with it. ·      Almost getting fired for trumped-up charges like standing with her feet too far apart for a woman, and failure to take a hint. ·      Her first day on the job and her first time going out solo on patrol.Head on over to the National Police Association website.Head on over to my website to learn more about me and my books!Check out my newest book! Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos & Life as a Big City Cop!What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show