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On this week's episode, the team gets an updated on this year's AER Campaign. Retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Tony Grinston joins us with an update on major changes that have happened with AER and this year's fundraising goal. Tune in to see how you can donate and get help from AER here at the Great Place! Website to sign up and register for the Code Red Notification system is https://ctcog.org. Contact us: SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: @fortcavazosarmy   INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy     All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr:   "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars   "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso   "Cruising Down Sunset" - Stuart Moore   This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

October 30, 2024 ~ Retired Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, Spokesperson for the National Police Association discusses the challenges of securing early voting drop boxes and protecting election workers.

Retired OPP Sergeant Steve MacNally served 37 years with the Ontario Provincial Police and was involved in the OPP Association for the majority of his career, retiring in 2024 as the OPPA Branch 1 Pesident. Steve joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the value of involvement in the OPP Association. Steve opens up about his personal mental health journey hoping to inspire our OPPA members and their families to proactively look after their mental health. For inquires about this podcast episode or suggestions for future episodes email communications@oppa.ca.Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0   The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario.

Today, Dawn led off the Dawn Stensland Show by offering up some thoughts on the tragic anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th of last year. Dawn plays back some audio from Trump's weekend rally in Butler, including Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Jewish Democrat who explained why his party's antisemitism has driven him toward the Trump camp. Then, Dawn welcomes in Retired Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, Spokesperson of the National Police Association, back onto the Dawn Stensland Show to hear her thoughts on today's horrible anniversary of the October 7th attack in Israel. Dawn and Sgt. Brantner Smith delve into potential threats to Jewish properties including schools and synagogues, with the spokeswoman lamenting that we have to deal with this in society. Also, Dawn and Brantner Smith delve into current issues pressing on the election, including the explosion of crime in our cities and the open border policies of the Biden administration.

Dawn welcomes in Retired Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, Spokesperson of the National Police Association, back onto the Dawn Stensland Show to hear her thoughts on today's horrible anniversary of the October 7th attack in Israel. Dawn and Sgt. Brantner Smith delve into potential threats to Jewish properties including schools and synagogues, with the spokeswoman lamenting that we have to deal with this in society. Also, Dawn and Brantner Smith delve into current issues pressing on the election, including the explosion of crime in our cities and the open border policies of the Biden administration.

Gangs, terrorists, and nefarious characters - oh my! Retired Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for National Police Association, says our police officers already have enough to worry about and now they are faced with protecting themselves from Venezuelan gangs who have been green-lighted to take them out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith joins us again to discuss the juvenile delinquency that took place on the Ocean City boardwalk over Memorial Day Weekend. What kind of tone will the treatment of the youth assailant set for the rest of the summer? What can be done about the lack of police presence down the shore? Moving to the border, will Biden's executive order do anything to curb illegal immigration? Betsy details a crime by an illegal migrant that reflects the lack of accountability by this administration.

RETIRED SGT BETSY BRANTNER SMITH OF THE NATIONAL POLICE ASSOC. BETSY REACTS TO CHAOS SEEN AT JERSEY SHORE OVER THE WEEKEND... DAWN WAS IN WILDWOOD - HOW CAN WE FIND MORE ORDER WITH TEENS IN BEACH TOWNS? STATE OF EMERGENCY SEEN IN MULTIPLE BEACH TOWNS... BETSY ALSO EXPANDS ON THE STATE OF RETAIL WORKERS AS MANY ARE WORKING ON EDGE WITH CRIME A CONCERN MORE CONSISTENTLY...  (Chain Storage)A wide majority of retailer workers feel unsafe on the job.Eighty-percent of retail workers are “scared every day” as they clock in for work, and 72% have experienced incidents in which staff couldn't respond to a threat because their store was understaffed, according to the 2024 Retail Worker Safety Survey, conducted by Theatro by third-party platform Pollfish... The survey included 600 in-store retail workers aged 18+ in the top 15 metropolitan areas across the United States. Read more. For perspective on what can be done to make retail workers feel more secure, turn to a 29-year law enforcement veteran who now trains officers around the world. Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) is spokesperson for National Police Association, a non-profit that supports law enforcement officers across the U.S. Betsy began her career as a police dispatcher at age 17 and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, K-9 and field training. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years.  Tune in weekdays 10 AM - 12 PM EST on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

RETIRED SGT BETSY BRANTNER SMITH OF THE NATIONAL POLICE ASSOC JOINS DAWN LIVE!  BETSY EXPANDS ON THE BELOW PROMPTS INCLUDING - THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY & THEIR THOUGHTS ON POLICE PRESENCE, COLLEGES POSTING BAIL FOR PROTESTORS... FBI VIOLENT CRIME DATA HIGHER THAN REPORTED...  Study: Black people overwhelmingly want to maintain or increase police presenceAccording to Reason, a new study finds Black people overwhelmingly want to maintain or increase the presence of police in their neighborhoods. The study, published in the Journal of Criminal Justice found Black Americans express robust support for maintaining—or increasing—police presence and spending."Our key finding was that Black Americans preferred to maintain (or increase) police patrol and spending..." write Linda Balcarová and Justin Pickett of the University at Albany, SUNY; Amanda Graham and Sean Patrick Roche of Texas State University; and Francis T. Cullen of the University of Cincinnati. For perspective on this, turn to a 29-year law enforcement veteran who now trains officers around the world. Report: FBI violent crime data higher than reported(Fox News)An independent group of law enforcement officials and analysts claim violent crime rates are much higher than figures reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in its 2023 violent crime statistics...Through aggregated data sets directly from more than 70 of the nation's largest police departments and victim surveys, (The Coalition for Law Order and Safety's "Assessing America's Crime Crises: Trends, Causes, and Consequences" report) showed that due to significant under-reporting of certain crimes, the FBI's official data doesn't completely capture the full snapshot of crime in the U.S... Sean Kennedy, one of the lead researchers... said that, particularly in the aftermath of the 2020 George Floyd riots, several police departments redefined the classifications for certain violent crimes and transitioned away from a decades-old recording system. "If you classify something as an aggravated assault, it's a violent crime or a felony, but if you classify it as a simple assault, it's then a misdemeanor and a non-violent crime," Kennedy said. "That is a world of difference when it comes to how the media is going to portray whether or not your department is fighting violent crime." However, the police are not the only ones appearing to under-report. Businesses and individuals who are victims of violent crimes have also shown a pattern of reluctance when it comes to calling the police. The Loss Prevention Research Council's survey of retailers sheds light on the reasons behind the lack of reporting. The study shows that typically, business owners tend to harbor the belief that police will not respond promptly or investigate crimes, and prosecutors will not pursue charges against the perpetrators... In 2019, 89% of municipal police departments – spanning about 97% of the population – submitted crime data to the FBI... However, by 2021, less than 63% of departments spanning across 65% of the population submitted crime data. Several big cities – Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago – did not submit crime data at all to the FBI last year... This month, officials in the New Orleans Police Department announced they had under-reported sex crime data that was filed to the FBI in 2021 and 2022. In 2014, a Los Angeles Times investigation found that the Los Angeles Police Department had "systematically downgraded" serious violent crime offenses to minor offenses between 2005 and 2014. Read more. For perspective on this, turn to a 29-year law enforcement veteran who now trains officers around the world. College POSTS BAIL for pro-Hamas protesters(Campus Reform)Emerson College President Jay Bernhardt appeared to apologize for the arrests of anti-Israel campus occupiers in late April and said that staff members were sent to bail students out of jail.According to Boston.com, 118 students were arrested during an anti-Israel encampment on the Emerson College campus during the early morning hours of April 25. They were charged with trespassing and disturbing the peace... ”We know that the events of that night were, and are, emotionally overwhelming for our entire community, especially for the students present at the protest and the staff and faculty who were on site to provide support,” said Bernhardt. “Emerson has continued to be supportive in multiple ways – sending staff to all the precincts and posting bail for arrested students, canceling and modifying classes so our community could process what had occurred, and providing additional care and support for our community to heal.” Additionally, the college won't bring campus disciplinary charges against the protesters related to the encampment and asked the district attorney not to pursue charges. Emerson College will also provide housing to out-of-town students who need to come back to Boston for court appearances. Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) is spokesperson for National Police Association, a non-profit that supports law enforcement officers across the U.S. Betsy began her career as a police dispatcher at age 17 and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, K-9 and field training. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years.  Tune in weekdays 10 AM - 12 PM EST on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Retired Sgt Betsy Brantner Smith of the National Police Association joins Dawn LIVE! Betsy reacts to the Philadelphia Police Ruling in regards to the stop involving the spouse of the LGBTQ Affairs director, the Penn Encampment, and the FBI Violence Report...  (Fox News)An independent group of law enforcement officials and analysts claim violent crime rates are much higher than figures reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in its 2023 violent crime statistics... Through aggregated data sets directly from more than 70 of the nation's largest police departments and victim surveys, (The Coalition for Law Order and Safety's "Assessing America's Crime Crises: Trends, Causes, and Consequences" report) showed that due to significant under-reporting of certain crimes, the FBI's official data doesn't completely capture the full snapshot of crime in the U.S... Sean Kennedy, one of the lead researchers... said that, particularly in the aftermath of the 2020 George Floyd riots, several police departments redefined the classifications for certain violent crimes and transitioned away from a decades-old recording system.  "If you classify something as an aggravated assault, it's a violent crime or a felony, but if you classify it as a simple assault, it's then a misdemeanor and a non-violent crime," Kennedy said. "That is a world of difference when it comes to how the media is going to portray whether or not your department is fighting violent crime." However, the police are not the only ones appearing to under-report. Businesses and individuals who are victims of violent crimes have also shown a pattern of reluctance when it comes to calling the police. The Loss Prevention Research Council's survey of retailers sheds light on the reasons behind the lack of reporting. The study shows that typically, business owners tend to harbor the belief that police will not respond promptly or investigate crimes, and prosecutors will not pursue charges against the perpetrators... In 2019, 89% of municipal police departments – spanning about 97% of the population – submitted crime data to the FBI... However, by 2021, less than 63% of departments spanning across 65% of the population submitted crime data. Several big cities – Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago – did not submit crime data at all to the FBI last year...  This month, officials in the New Orleans Police Department announced they had under-reported sex crime data that was filed to the FBI in 2021 and 2022. In 2014, a Los Angeles Times investigation found that the Los Angeles Police Department had "systematically downgraded" serious violent crime offenses to minor offenses between 2005 and 2014. Read more. For perspective on this, turn to a 29-year law enforcement veteran who now trains officers around the world. Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) is spokesperson for National Police Association, a non-profit that supports law enforcement officers across the U.S. Betsy began her career as a police dispatcher at age 17 and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, K-9 and field training. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years. 

Retired Sgt. Mark Fusetti joins Dawn breaking down his thoughts on the PA Primary, Philly Crime, Mayor Parker, and the state of violence in schools like Abington.. before rounding out the conversation discussing DA Larry Krasner... 172nd Outlook following Primary...  Tune in weekdays 10 AM - 12 PM EST on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

RETIRED SGT BETSY BRANTNER SMITH JOINS DAWN LIVE! BETSY EXPANDS ON THE LATEST POLICE TRENDS NATIONWIDE - THE ANTI ISRAEL SENTIMENT WE SEE WITH "DEATH TO AMERICA" CHANTS ALONG WITH NATIONWIDE HIGHWAY PROTESTS... COMPARE HOW EACH CITY RESPONDED... THEN BETSY REACTS TO THE FBI AND CHRIS WRAY'S WARNING THAT THEY NEED TO GET A HANDLE ON THE STATE OF MIGRATION IN REGARDS TO NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNS... AS WELL AS THE JAN 6TH TESTIMONY FROM NATIONAL GUARD..  (New York Post)Anti-Israel activists were heard chanting “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” at a rally in a Michigan city recently dubbed the “jihad capital” of the US.The sick chants erupted at a rally Friday in Dearborn marking Al Quds Day, in which Muslims around the world denounce Israel, according to a video posted by the Middle East Media Research Institute. They came after Dearborn activist Tarek Bazzi ripped the US for supporting Israel — and told the crowd that “the chant ‘Death to Israel' has become the most logical chant across the world today. “Imam Khomeini, who declared International Al Quds Day, this is why he would say to pour all of your chants and all of your shots upon the head of America,” Bazzi said of former Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini as chants of “Death to America” started. “It's not Genocide Joe that has to go,” he continued, referring to President Biden. “It's the entire system that has to go.” Bazzi said that “any system that would allow such atrocities and such devilry to happen and would support it — such a system does not deserve to exist on God's Earth. Read more. How concerning is this? (ABC News)FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to warn Congress on Thursday of his concerns over potential bad actors carrying out attacks on U.S. soil..."Our most immediate concern has been that individuals or small groups will draw twisted inspiration from the events in the Middle East to carry out attacks here at home,” Wray is set to tell the House Appropriations Committee, according to a transcript of his opening statement obtained by ABC News. "But now increasingly concerning is the potential for a coordinated attack here in the homeland, akin to the ISIS-K attack we saw at the Russia Concert Hall a couple weeks ago." Read more. The Independent: The 22 March attack on a concert hall in suburban Moscow was the deadliest in Russia in 20 years. A branch of the Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility Daily Mail: (Wray) will say the 'greatest terrorism threat' to the U.S. is 'posed by lone actors or small cells of individuals who typically radicalize to violence online.' The number of domestic terrorism investigations over the past four years has 'more than doubled,' primarily racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists (RMVEs) and anti-government and anti-authority violent extremists (AGAAVEs), Wray will tell Congress. At the end of fiscal year 2023, the FBI was conducting 2,700 investigations within its domestic terrorism program and 4,000 probes with its international program. For perspective on the challenge this presents to law enforcement, turn to a 29-year cop who now trains officers around the world. Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) is spokesperson for National Police Association, a non-profit that supports law enforcement officers across the U.S. Betsy began her career as a police dispatcher at age 17 and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, K-9 and field training. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years. 

In this final hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show, Retired Sgt. Betsy Branter Smith discusses the Baltimore bridge collapse and police staffing challenges on the Marc Cox Morning Show. Holly Klaesner highlights Mess Night, a fundraiser for FOCUS Marines Foundation, aiding veterans in their transition to civilian life. Save the date for April 13, 2024, at Sunset Country Club.

  Retired Sgt. Betsy Branter Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, joins the conversation on the Marc Cox Morning Show to discuss the recent Baltimore bridge collapse and its implications. She highlights the challenges of police staffing in Baltimore and emphasizes the importance of supporting law enforcement everywhere.  

RETIRED SGT. BETSY BRANTNER SMITH OF THE NATIONAL POLICE ASSOC. - BETSY JOINS DAWN TO EXPAND ON THE STATE OF THE BORDER BOTH IN TX AND FL WITH THE VIRAL EL PASO VIDEO - AS WELL AS DESANTIS AND HIS CONCERN ABOUT HAITIAN MIGRANTS...  The State of Squatting... Police Confidence Dwindling Nationwide... Impact of Sanctuary Cities... Use of American Resources...  (AP) — Faced with gaping vacancies in its police force and concerns about public safety, the Philadelphia Police Department had to think creatively about how to get more candidates in the door. The answer? Fewer pushups. The city's move to lower requirements for the entry physical exam at its police academy is part of a broader effort nationally to reevaluate policies that keep law enforcement applicants out of the job pool amid a hiring crisis. To close the gap, policies on tattoos, previous drug use, physical fitness and college credits are all being reconsidered. Los Angeles is offering housing subsidies. Other departments, like Washington, D.C., are offering signing bonuses of more than $20,000. Several states have expanded eligibility to noncitizens, while others have changed the minimum age of officers to 18. Read more. Will these changes help solve the nation's law enforcement shortage? How risky is it to lower standards? For perspective, turn to a 29-year law enforcement veteran who now trains officers around the world. (Daily Express US)A boat carrying 25 illegal aliens from Haiti has been intercepted in waters near Florida, according to the state's Governor, Ron DeSantis...Officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) were conducting a patrol near Sebastian Inlet at 7.30pm on Thursday, February 29. They stopped a 42-foot vessel which was involved in what they described as a "human smuggling operation." Investigators found onboard 25 individuals, including five unaccompanied children, alongside the weapons, night vision gear and drugs. The vessel operator and a passenger - both identified as U.S. citizens - were turned over to Brevard County Sheriff's Office, according to the press release. The suspected migrants - referred to as "illegal aliens" by DeSantis - were turned over to the state's Coast Guard for deportation. The incident comes amid growing concerns about violent criminals from gang-ridden Haiti crossing into the US. Read more. For perspective on the challenge this migration from Haiti poses for law enforcement, turn to a 29-year law enforcement veteran who now trains officers around the world. Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) is spokesperson for National Police Association, a non-profit that supports law enforcement officers across the U.S. Betsy began her career as a police dispatcher at age 17 and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, K-9 and field training. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years.  Tune in weekdays 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

RETIRED SGT BETSY BRANTNER SMITH JOINS DAWN - BETSY EXPANDS ON THE VIRAL VIDEO OVER THE WEEKEND ON A POLICE STOP IN PHILADELPHIA ON THE VINE ST EXPRESSWAY... LGBTQ MAYOR ADVISOR CAUGHT IN CONTROVERSY WITH A STATE TROOPER - ISSUES AROUND BODY CAMS - SEPTA BUS SHOOTINGS TWO DAYS STRAIGHT - WHAT WILL GIVE TO FORCE SAFETY IN THIS CITY AND SHOW OFFICIALS TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY? BETSY ALSO EXPANDS ON THE REPORT BELOW...  (Fox News)Austin, Texas residents are expressing outrage over police staffing shortages and longer 911-call response times in the aftermath of the city council's vote to defund the department in 2020.In February, a section of the city was notably left without a single police officer for a few hours on a Saturday due to the ongoing shortages...In 2020 following the Black Lives Matter riots, Austin's city council voted unanimously to cut up to $150 million from its police department budget -- about 34% of its current total -- and reinvest the funds in other services. The following year, the Texas Legislature passed a law essentially forcing Austin to restore the funding, but the officer shortage persists...Fraternal Order of Police Vice President Joe Gamaldi said council members who voted to defund the police, including now-U.S. House Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, don't "give a damn about the people in Austin.""What the Austin city council did was horrific to the community," he told Fox News Digital." There is no one left to fill these shortages because the city council treats officers like scum. Now, responses are over 10 minutes for emergency calls. Some districts are left without staff. City council should learn their lesson over violent crime. 2021 was the highest ever for recorded murders and, since then, the murder rate continues to stay close to that high and looks like 2024 will not be any better. People are dying over bad decisions." Read more.For perspective on this, turn to a 29-year law enforcement veteran who now trains officers around the world.Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) is spokesperson for National Police Association, a non-profit that supports law enforcement officers across the U.S. Betsy began her career as a police dispatcher at age 17 and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, K-9 and field training. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years.  Tune in weekdays 10 AM - 12 PM EST on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

SGT MARK FUSETTI JOINS DAWN LIVE! SGT MARK EXPANDS ON HIS PERSPECTIVE AROUND THE CRIME IN PHILADELPHIA - THE CONTINUED SEPTA MADNESS - AND HOW THE VINE ST STOP THAT WENT VIRAL WILL IMPACT PARKER, SHAPIRO, AND MORE... CAN KRASNER CONTINUE FORWARD WITH HIS PHILOSOPHY AS DISTRICT ATTORNEY? PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS GETTING FED UP...  Tune in weekdays 10 AM - 12 PM EST on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

RETIRED SGT BETSY BRANTNER SMITH JOINS DAWN LIVE! BETSY JOINS DAWN TO BREAK DOWN POLICE AND CRIME TRENDS IN PHILADELPHIA & NATIONALLY - HER TAKE ON THE TRAGIC RILEY STORY - HOW TO TREAT CRIMINALS AS MIGRANTS - NYC PURPOSING DEPORTATION AS WELL? BETSY ALSO EXPANDS ON THE LATEST GALLUP POLL REGARDING POSITIVE INTERACTIONS WITH POLICE... BOTH PROMPTS BELOW... (CBS News)The suspect in the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Hope Riley entered the U.S. illegally from Venezuela and had been previously arrested in New York, officials said Sunday.The suspect, 26-year-old Jose Ibarra, was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Sept. 8, 2022, after he unlawfully entered the U.S. near El Paso, Texas, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement.Ibarra was released by U.S. border officials pending a review of his immigration case, ICE said. He was arrested a little over a year later, on Sept. 14, 2023, by New York Police Department officers and charged with acting in a manner to injure a child less than 17 and a motor vehicle license violation, according to the ICE statement...The suspect was arrested again on Friday in connection with the murder of Riley after her body was discovered in a wooded area on the Athens campus of the University of Georgia, police said at a news briefing Friday...ICE has requested to detain Ibarra if and when he's released from criminal custody so it can seek his deportation.Riley, 22... died of blunt force trauma, Jeffrey Clarke, the police chief for the University of Georgia Police Department, said at the briefing. Read more.Why was an undocumented immigrant allowed to remain in the United States after being arrested twice?Recent data from Gallup shows the vast majority of Americans say their most recent experience with law enforcement was positive.Overall, 77% of Americans say that their most recent interaction with a member of their local police force was a positive experience, 85% say they were treated fairly, and 84% say they were treated with respect. Read more.Why is the public perception of law enforcement often negative if most Americans report having positive interactions with officers?For perspective, turn to a retired 29-year law enforcement veteran who now trains officers around the world.Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) is spokesperson for National Police Association, a non-profit that supports law enforcement officers across the U.S. Betsy began her career as a police dispatcher at age 17 and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, K-9 and field training. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years.  Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Marcus sits down with Retired Sergeant Jeff McGreevy and the founder of First Responder Wellness, Dr. Stephen Odom.  Dr. Odom and Jeff discuss their experiences serving the 1st responder community, what works with peer support programs, and a few things some organizations are doing wrong.  Dr. Odom does a deep dive on setting yourself up for longevity and how we need to take a long term, preventive approach to menthol health wellness.   To learn more about First Responder Wellness, visit the First Responder Wellness Website.

RETIRED SGT. BETSY BRANTNER SMITH OF THE NATIONAL POLICE ASSOC. JOINS DAWN LIVE - BREAKING DOWN THE NYC MADNESS AND EVEN LEFTISTS LOOKING TOWARD COMMON SENSE... BETSY ALSO EXPANDS ON THE TRAGEDY IN EAST LANSDOWNE INVOLVING LOCAL OFFICERS - HOW TO CONTINUE TO CHANGE THE CULTURE OF CRIME IN OUR REGION - BETSY EXPANDS ON THE REPORT BELOW AS WELL.... (NBC News)New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday that the reported migrants who were recorded on video assaulting two police officers over the weekend in Times Square should be deported.“Get them all and send them back,” she said in response to a question about the people who have been arrested in connection with the assaults. “You don't touch our police officers. You don't touch anybody...” Assaulting a police officer is a federal crime, and such a charge can make a person eligible for deportation. A police spokesperson told NBC News on Thursday that all of the seven people arrested in the incident so far are migrants... About 8:30 p.m. Saturday, officers tried to disperse a disorderly group on 42nd Street when a physical altercation broke out, a police spokesperson said. When officers tried to arrest a person, “multiple unidentified individuals repeatedly kicked and punched the officers in the head and body,” the spokesperson said... Five of the seven who have been arrested were arraigned and released on their own recognizance, a spokesperson for the district attorney's office said... Those five defendants face felony charges that carry a penalty of up to seven years, the spokesperson said. Hochul on Wednesday criticized the decision to allow the suspects to be released. “I'm not satisfied with that at all,” she said. “These are law enforcement officers who should never, under any circumstances, be subjected to physical assault. It's wrong on all accounts, and I'm looking to judges and prosecutors to do the right thing. We have changed bail laws. We have different laws now as a result of what we did in 2022, in the 2023 budgets, and we're seeing a decline in repeat offenders. We have all sorts of data that shows it's working, but that situation is abhorrent to me.” Read more. How in the world could migrants suspected of assaulting law enforcement officers be released?  Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

RETIRED SGT. BETSY BRANTNER SMITH JOINS DAWN LIVE! BETSY EXPANDS ON THE RECENT CHAOS SEEN ON THE STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA - INCLUDING AN OFFICER SHOT AT A CORNER STORE - AS WELL AS AN OFFICER SHOT SERVING A WARRANT IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA...  Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith retired in 2009 as a 29-year veteran of a large metropolitan police department in the Chicago suburbs. Beginning her career as a police dispatcher at age 17, Betsy became an officer four years later and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention and field training.  She received her four year degree from Western Illinois University in 1991, and was a class officer and graduate of the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety's School of Staff and Command in May of 2001. As a sergeant, she supervised her department's K-9 Unit, served as a field training sergeant, recruitment team sergeant, bike patrol coordinator, Crowd Control Bike Team leader, and supervisor of the Community Education/Crime Prevention Unit.  Betsy served on the Elderly Services Team, the Crisis Intervention Team, and was a proud founding supervisory member of NPD's Honor Guard Unit.  Betsy received numerous awards and commendations from her police department as well as many local and national awards for her performance as a police officer and supervisor. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

SGT BETSY BRANTNER SMITH JOINS DAWN LIVE! BETSY EXPANDS ON THE STATE OF PHILADELPHIA LEADERSHIP AS NEW MAYOR CHERELLE PARKER SETS A POLICE PRESENCE IN INFAMOUS KENSINGTON DISTRICT... HOW CAN KEVIN BETHEL AND PARKER FIND A WAY TO ENFORCE LAW & ORDER... BETSY ALSO EXPANDS ON THE RECENT TREND OF "SWATTING" AND FINDING A WAY TO COMBAT THIS PROBLEM THAT WASTES TIME, EFFORT, AND RESOURCES FROM MANY POLICE DEPTS NATIONWIDE...  According to Morning Brew, incidents of swatting involving politicians and judges are on the rise across the U.S.On Sunday, swatters targeted Tanya Chutkan, the federal judge presiding over the case concerning Donald Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election, claiming there was a shooting at her house (there wasn't). And she's just the latest in a recent wave of swatting—a form of harassment that involves calling the police under false pretenses to send a SWAT team to someone's home. Federal lawmakers including Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, New York Rep. Brandon Williams, and Florida Sen. Rick Scott have been swatted recently.Jack Smith, the special counsel who's prosecuting former President Trump in two cases, was swatted on Christmas Day.A 911 caller pretended to have broken into the home of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows the day after she disqualified Trump from being on the state's primary ballot...The fake calls often claim a bomb threat, murder, or burglary, creating a dangerous situation as law enforcement arrives prepared to deal with potentially armed criminals... What's being done about it: Multiple politicians have called for legislation that would make it easier to identify those responsible for swatting and levy stronger penalties. For now, no arrests have been made in connection with these crimes as the callers almost always use fake caller ID or phone spoofing software to remain untraceable. For perspective on what can be done to stop this, turn to a 29-year law enforcement veteran who now trains officers around the world. Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) is spokesperson for National Police Association, a non profit that supports law enforcement officers across the U.S. She began her career as a police dispatcher at age 17 and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, K-9 and field training. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years.  Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

RETIRED SGT BETSY BRANTNER SMITH JOINS DAWN LIVE! BETSY EXPANDS ON THE STATE OF THE MEDIA AGENDA ON POLICING - AND THE RECENT TRENDS NATIONWIDE... BETSY ALSO EXPANDS ON ALL OF THE LATEST IN PHILADELPHIA WITH DAWN... BETSY EXPANDS ON PROMPT BELOW... Writing in the New York Post, former Queens executive district attorney Jim Quinn argues that stats touting a reduction in New York City crime are misleading. Last week, the NYPD issued a press release touting the 4.1% reduction in crime in November 2023 compared to November 2022.But when you look at the numbers year to date, crime is down a statistically insignificant 0.77% this year compared to 2022, but it is a hefty 33.7% higher than it was in 2019, before bail reform and discovery reform trashed our criminal justice system... New York City felony index crimes went down in 17 of the 20 years between 2000 and 2019. Crime went down every year from 2014 through 2019. It was only after thousands of “non-violent” career criminals were released from city jails (pre-COVID) in early 2020 that crime began to rise. For perspective on this, turn to a 29-year law enforcement veteran who now trains officers around the world. Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) is spokesperson for National Police Association, a non profit that supports law enforcement officers across the U.S. She began her career as a police dispatcher at age 17 and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, K-9 and field training. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years.  Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

RETIRED SGT BETSY BRANTNER SMITH JOINS DAWN LIVE! BETSY EXPANDS ON THE STATE OF POLICING IN OUR CITIES, AS WELL AS THE PURPOSED SKI MASK BAN HERE IN PHILADELPHIA - BETSY REPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING PROMPTS... (The Philadelphia Inquirer)Philadelphia City Council is poised to ban the wearing of ski masks in certain public spaces this week, a move that police say could help them solve more crimes and stop more pedestrians they suspect of being involved in criminal activity...The bill allows the city to fine people $250 for wearing ski masks in parks, schools, and on public transit. There are carve-outs for religious expression and “First Amendment activities” like protesting... The ACLU says it could violate free expression rights and be misused by officers stopping and frisking pedestrians — a controversial but legal law enforcement tactic that's been embraced by Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker... (Bill author) Councilmember Anthony Phillips... said during a hearing on the bill earlier this month that several recent shootings were committed by people in ski masks. He cited the September 2022 shooting at Roxborough High during a football scrimmage, when 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde was fatally gunned down. Several of the shooters were seen on surveillance footage the same day, but their faces were obscured by ski masks. Several states, including Virginia, Florida, and Georgia, have similar bans on people wearing facial coverings that are intended to disguise their identity. The Police Department is supportive of the legislation, but its leadership says enforcing the rule and issuing citations may be complicated given the exceptions. Read more. For perspective on whether banning ski masks would help law enforcement, turn to a 29-year law enforcement veteran who now trains officers around the world. (New York Post)New York's Finest continue to bolt from the job at an alarming rate, according to new data obtained by The Post — and some cops worry the exodus will only get worse because the city plans to cancel the next five Police Academy classes, shrinking the nation's largest police force to the smallest its been in decades.A total of 2,516 NYPD cops have left so far this year, the fourth highest number in the past decade... The number of cops quitting before they reach the 20 years required to receive their full pensions also skyrocketed from 509 in 2020 to 1,040 so far this year — an alarming 104% increase, the data show... The drastic cuts will reduce the department to just 29,000 cops by the end of fiscal year 2025 — the lowest level since the mid-90s. Read more. NBC News notes that communities across the nation are struggling to retain and recruit law enforcement officers: America is in the midst of a police officer shortage that many in law enforcement blame on the twofold morale hit of 2020 — the coronavirus pandemic and criticism of police that boiled over with the murder of George Floyd by a police officer... Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) is spokesperson for National Police Association, a non profit that supports law enforcement officers across the U.S. She began her career as a police dispatcher at age 17 and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, K-9 and field training. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

RETIRED SGT MARK FUSETTI JOINS DAWN LIVE! SGT MARK EXPANDS ON THE STATE OF THE POLICE AND THE PHILA MORALE FOLLOWING NEW LEADERSHIP BETWEEN PARKER AND BETHEL - NO MATTER WHAT YOUR POLITICS ARE THESE ENCOURAGING MOVES? MARK SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON THE STATE OF THE CITY... CAN THEY PUSH BACK ON THE NORMS KRASNER HAS CREATED?  Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Retired Sgt. 1st Class Tom Snipp first enlisted in 1991, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard before joining the Army National Guard in 1999. Snipp deployed to Kuwait in 2005 and then Afghanistan in 2010, and says it was important to have a strong support system back home.

On this episode of Force Options Training we speak with Retired SGT. Clive Milligan about his career, his company Blue Training Systems, and his new book called 50 Quick Tactical Tips for Law Enforcement. www.bluetrainingsystems.ca 50 Quick Tactical Tips for Law Enforcement is available on Amazon Disclaimer: The opinions of the host and the guest are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for. Intro/Outro Music: "Action Extreme Hip Hop" by JsoundLab - from the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 4.0

Betsy Brantner Smith of the National Police Association joins Dawn expanding on the chaos in Maine as a Mass Shooting has once again dominated the headlines, and this time the suspect is former military. Betsy expands on how this could have been avoided, and what really happened. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Pete Smith, Secretary of the Philly GOP Joins Dawn to expand on the race coming up on November 7th, while also responding to claims on air last week made by Retired Sgt. Mark Fusetti. Pete expands on the party vision, the working families party, and the narratives around the GOP and city council.  Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Retired Sgt. Mark Fusetti joins Dawn to expand on the state of Police morale following the funeral this week, and how the force is feeling looking toward new leadership with the election nearly here. Mark expands on the issues around the Phila D.A. office, the Philly GOP, and airs out his frustrations about Officer Mark Dial.  Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Retired Sgt Mark Fusetti joins Dawn to share his opinion on the tragic situation seen last night in the Northeast with 3 officers shot at. Mark also expands on Krasner and his latest comments, as it seems like he will once again side with the organized looters taking advantage of a situation.  Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Retired Sgt Mark Fusetti joins Dawn to expand on 9/11, the Chester County search, as things continue to intensify now that the suspect found a gun on a local property in the area.  Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Retired Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith of the National Police assosication joins Dawn to expand on the recent trends on migrant crime, the Chester prison escapee, and the future of the Phila PD following the resignation of Commissioner Outlaw.  Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) began her career as a police dispatcher at age 17 and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, K-9 and field training. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years. Sgt. Brantner Smith is a spokesperson for the National Police Association, a nonprofit that supports law enforcement officers across the U.S.  Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

THIS EPISODE IS MUST-LISTEN!  Share some laughs with us, but also be uplifted when we dive deep into the struggles faced by so many in life, and in particular during a law enforcement or first responder career.  I'm very honored that the hosts of the podcast The Shield Within, let me interview them for today's episode.  For more about The Shield Within: https://theshieldwithin.com/   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Free mental survival quick guide: https://scott-31f04.gr8.com/ **Mental Health Fight Of The Heroes In Blue: https://amzn.to/3NDQctm   Disclaimer: The creator is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from using this information. The views or opinions belong solely to the Creator. Information by the Creator is for Educational Purposes Certain Content herein is subject to the Doctrine of “Fair Use”   As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Do you remember the blizzard of '77? Retired Sgt. Butch Frey does!Butch and retired officer Andy Demeropolis join us to talk more about the history of the Colerain Police Department. They share some of their fond (and scary) memories being on the police force in the '70s and the differences compared to what policing is like now.

In Memory - Retired Sgt. Jim Markey: From Spearheading Serial Rape Investigations to Cold Case Victim Advocate

Retired Sgt Mark Fusetti joins the program to speak on the state of crime in the city of Philadelphia as a 12 year old was shot and killed on his birthday, as most of the local headlines look elsewhere with their reporting. Mark expands on how to immediately curb this trend, and the lack of any accountability from our current leadership. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app! 

Join me as we sit down with Retired Sgt. Major Sebastien Lavoie. We discuss an array of topics that cover a broad range of lessons learned from a life of service as a First Responder. We cover areas such as failure vs growth and why both are important. We explore gratitude and how identity is an important component of longevity. We also touch on how to accept the thought of our own death as we may take on roles in our professional lives that carry significant risk. Sebastian has become a key figure in mens leadership, not only from a performance perspective, but from a Mental Health aspect as well. Sebastien shares his wisdom on how he has managed to perform at a high level all while ensuring that he continues to grow and give back to others in need.

Retired Sargent Mark Fusetti joins Dawn to speak on the I-95 tragedy as he was on the highway during the mayhem that ensued on Sunday morning. Mark expands on what he experienced driving early Sunday, after thinking it was a car fire, he thought it was a brush fire with no awareness of the fire under the overpass. After heading back 95 was shutdown, as Mark and his family realized the highway collapsed at the area Mark previously drove over. Dawn & Mark speculate on how this all happened, but obviously officials are still holding out to confirm the series of events that led to this tragic accident.  Tune in 6-10 AM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; YouTube.com/@1210WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Mike Bland is a Retired Police Sergeant and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt. He makes a solid case as to why the police culutre must change, but also how an officer can advance his/her abilities on the job, on their own. And the good thing is that training at a school on your own time, can benefit your health and life. It's a win-win.    Click the links to learn more from Mike:  https://instagram.com/mike.bland.bjj?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://mike.bland.bjj   Documentary cited in the episode (featuring Mike), Wrist Lock: http://lightningdigitalentertainment.com/wrist-lock.html   ------------------------------------------------------   Free 5 minute training on thriving in the career and in life: https://shorturl.at/xyCKU **You will also receive a free mental survival guide.   Disclaimer: The creator is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from using this information. The views or opinions belong solely to the Creator. Information by the Creator is for Educational Purposes Certain Content herein is subject to the Doctrine of “Fair Use”  

Wounded Warriors are honored in Kabul, Afghanistan for their injuries and for returning to theater. They have the opportunity to learn all the progress that has happened in Afghanistan since they were hurt. Story by Army SSG Christy Dispennette. Sound bites by COL Steven Merkel, Retired Sgt. Noah Galloway, Sgt Ryan McIntosh.

Retired Sgt. Nick Taylor and Attorney Hill navigate us through the balance of Law Enforcement and Law Protections. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timelywisdom/message

Friday, March 24th, Larry Conners discusses the hypocrisy with Democrats referring to how TikTok and social media platforms are hurting America, referencing January 6th. WHAT A JOKE!! Then, Retired Sgt. Betsey Smith of the National Police Association, joins Larry to address the low numbers of police recruitment. The post A Professional Perspective of News Ethics / 6P LC-USA 3-24-23 appeared first on Larry Conners USA.

February 24, 2023 marked one year since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.  To get perspective on the war, Mike Dubberly talks with retired U.S. Sgt. Alex Drueke of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  Drueke, along with another U.S. veteran Andy Huyhn of north Alabama were both captured in Ukraine by Russian forces while helping train Ukranian soldiers.  They were in Russian captivity for 104 days before being released as part of a prisoner swap brokered by Saudi Arabia.  Retired Sgt. Drueke shares what he witnessed and endured and why he believes U.S. aid to Ukraine is not only necessary, but paramount to averting something far worse. 

Dawn is joined by retired Sgt Mark Fusetti to speak on the tragic murder of Temple PD Police Officer Fitzgerald now with a suspect in custody from Bucks County. Dawn and Mark break down the awful act over the weekend, and how PD and PA authorities should respond. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Retired Phila PD Sargent Mark Fusetti joins Dawn to speak on the Police Officer shot in West Philadelphia, as well as the Philly crime surge in general, including the attack of a woman walking in Rittenhouse Square. Dawn & Mark then expand on how the PD continues to struggle with their leadership, hoping for change with the Mayoral race. Tune in 6-10 AM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

I had the pleasure of speaking with Retired Sgt. John Kelly the host of Sometime Heroes Need Help Podcast, he is also an author and life coach, I hope everyone enjoys this interview as much as I did. Go check out his podcast and book. Click here Do you want more Motorcop Chronicles join the Pateron and get member only episodes, text, videos, pictures, and Live streams. CLICK HERE and join up today Check out the web page www.motorcopchronicles.com Get your Motorcop Merch at the Etsy Store CLICK HERE Go get your cigars and save 15% off using the Promo Code: MOTORCOP15 at www.mypatriotcigar.com Remember to be the LION!!!!!  

Jonathan and I first met at the end of 2004, when I tested to get into the bicycle unit. We worked together in the Downtown Division and then again, in the Office of Internal Affairs, in 2013-2014.He's always been an upbeat, super nice person and I've always admired that about him. He doesn't fit the profile of the stereotypical SWAT operator, but he did that for 10 years on the department as well, participating in over 500 operations.Hold on, buckle in and enjoy getting to know one of the best cops, and nicest guys, I ever had the pleasure to work with...He dedicated 28 years serving his community and providing for his family. I would say he did so with distinction. Give him a warm welcome and enjoy...

This week, Marlon Marrache joins Chris on the Gravity podcast. Marlon served the community of Los Angeles for 24-years as a police officer.  His longest assignment was in the internal affairs (IA) division. Marlon advocates for transparency and police holding their own accountable. Since retiring Marlon has started BLU Consulting and just launched a video channel titled D-Tails "The Breakdown." Check out the links below.Connect with MarlonLinkedIn I Facebook I Instagram I YouTubeConnect with GravityLinkedIn I Facebook I Instagram I YouTube I Website I MERCHANDISEContact Chris or Jaimie at:  chris@gravityct.comMusic credit:  https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-news-corporate-8307/

This weeks episode we sit down with Retired Sgt Glenn Topping. Glenn served for my former agency for 25 years as a supervisor and hostage negotiator. He  spent time in Germany with the US army as an MP and has written several books detailing some of his life's experiences. Sit back and give this episode a listen, we talk about trauma , how we dealt with it in the past and how we need to deal with it moving forward. Until next week, take care of yourselves and each other, JohnGlenn Topping / Author of :The Hurt Look a quarterOperation 1600The real story behind the Hurthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-topping-152b8220?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BAG6dGkpRS02KGVrGKb9XaQ%3D%3DThank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :www.lawenforcementlifecoach.comJohn@lawenforcementlifecoach.com

If you want to learn how to sit with someone in the darkest of times, you could learn a lot from hearing from someone who has done it. Hundreds of times. Retired Sgt. Kevin Briggs is a suicide-loss survivor, a person living with depression, and someone who has sat in the darkness with many who had lost hope, listening with patience and compassion. This 16-minute episode could help you be there for someone in need.

Mrs. Dorn's husband, Capt. David Dorn, was protecting a friend's pawn shop when he was shot and killed by looters during the 2020 Black Lives Matter riots. Mrs. Dorn just wrote an op-ed for Fox News ripping apart the Black Lives Matter movement, Kamala Harris, and other Democrats. The op-ed comes one month after her husband's killer was convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, and three counts of armed criminal action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mrs. Dorn's husband, Capt. David Dorn, was protecting a friend's pawn shop when he was shot and killed by looters during the 2020 Black Lives Matter riots. Mrs. Dorn just wrote an op-ed for Fox News ripping apart the Black Lives Matter movement, Kamala Harris, and other Democrats. The op-ed comes one month after her husband's killer was convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, and three counts of armed criminal action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally, the gun raffle is complete along with two bottles of bourbon raffled. Retired Sgt. Gary Johnson is back filling in on Mic Two. Hound Dog is at the beach but is in the studio by phone. Will Hound Dog ever return? Who knows? S. E. Callahan Fifty-one is sampled as the guys share stories of the road. Did Slo Ride actually apologize for something he said on a prior podcast? If so, did he really mean it?  Enjoy your day. Enjoy the show. Enjoy your favorite pour and as always… enjoy the ride.  Support the show

U.S. Medal of Honor awardee Sgt. Leroy Petry joins Tim to tell his Medal of Honor story, from a life and death battle in Afghanistan to the very definition of the word, “honor.” Sgt. Petry is a retired U.S. Army Ranger who is one of the few to receive the military's highest honor, and one of the very few medal recipients who have survived to tell their own story. This episode was first released October 20, 2020. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Encore_-_Sgt._Leroy_Petry.mp3   In April of 1862, a group of Union Soldiers in the middle of the Civil War had an assignment. They were supposed to make it across Confederate lines to steal a Confederate train car and ride it to Union lines. Along the way, they were supposed to destroy track and depots, cutting off the Confederate supply lines and transportation. That group of Union solders was called “Andrews Raiders.”  Twenty-five men volunteered for the mission that ended in a dramatic train chase and capture by Confederate forces. Eight of the original 25 volunteers escaped. Three were declared missing. Another eight were hanged. Among those who were executed was leader James Andrews. Another six found their way back to the Union Army as part of a prisoner exchange a year later. That following March, the survivors met with President Lincoln who thanked them for their service and their efforts in the daring mission, and he told them they'd be the first to receive a new honor. The Medal of Honor. And with that, he had a prototype of the medal and gave it to the youngest member of the group, Private Jacob Parott. Jacob Parott was the first in the Army to receive what is now regarded as the highest honor any member of America's military can receive. The Medal of Honor is the award for valor in combat for all members of the armed forces. Since 1862, more than 3,400 such honors have been bestowed, many if not most of them, posthumously. Not many who earn such an award, live to talk about it. Today, the Medal of Honor is awarded sparingly to service members who as the Army says are, “the bravest of the brave; and that courage must be well documented.” Since the medal is awarded sparingly, and so many of those who receive it die in combat, there are few recipients alive today to tell their story. Retired Sgt. Leroy Petry of the U.S. Army Rangers is one of those few warriors. The U.S. Army Ranger Creed Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers. Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite Soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other Soldier. Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some. Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained Soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow. Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor. Rangers lead the way! Please Thank Our Sponsors Please remember to thank our sponsors, without whom the Shaping Opinion podcast would not exist.  If you have the need,

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May 21st is the birthday of Retired Sgt. Victor W. Butler, one of the Tuskegee Airmen.  He has a simple wish for his 100th birthday on May 21... send him birthday cards.

This is Episode 13 of @lets_grab_a_cup podcast. Community Engagement and the Challenge of Perception. An interview with Retired Sgt Jason Lehman.Knowing someone for who they were and accepting them as they change is a challenge. With Law Enforcement in general, change is inevitable yet communities across the country continue to struggle with accepting police officers as humans who want to develop positive relationships with the community. This episode, I sit down with Retired Sgt Jason Lehman. Jason has been recognized as the National Expert on Community Policing by LEXIPOL (a nation-wide training institute) and Jason's goal is to provide training to law enforcement officers across the country on the ability to affect change within communities by "getting 2% better every day." Jason has dealt with his own challenges and his own story and this episode explores that journey. Each of us should want to get better every day, and yet can we accept those around us who are trying to change for the better. I appreciate Jason for taking time to sit down and tell his story. If you want to find Jason, you can find him on Instagram @jasonlehman64 or @teamwysm and also at www.wysm.org. This podcast is brought to you by Sturgeon Wellness (Intentionality, Authenticity, Resiliency). I am fully invested in the idea of a transparent, authentic, and intentional type of leader. I believe that we can do better for those we serve and those who serve along-side us. Let's step up by being vulnerable. Vulnerability is the true super-power. My goal is to find the leadership values within each one of us and really dive deep to bring it to the forefront. Find more on my website - Sturgeonwellness.com or letsgrabacup.com. You can find me @ap_sturgeon and @lets_grab_a_cup on Instagram. I am happy to hear any suggestions, comments, concerns, and if you would like to be a guest on the show, email me at sturgeonwellness@gmail.com. Come find me and Let's Grab a Cup together!

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THE THESIS: On Elon buying Twitter: All the right people are panicking in all the right ways to tell us what we need to know. Jeff Bezos is suddenly deeply concerned about China. The Figurehead is suddenly in favor of social media “reform.” CNN'ers are panicked about a place where people speak freely … comparing it to a violent anarchy. NBC and CBS say it will cause great danger for black people and “women” [Ed: WOMEN? What's a woman, guys?] But, none of this means we know Elon Musk's true intent. One thing for sure, he is NOT our savior and we cannot forget that.  THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES:  Mark 10:18 18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. Luke 8:17 17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open. John 15:13 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. THE NEWS & COMMENT: Does everyone remember Jenn Psaki admitting the regime works with social media companies to flag what they consider problematic posts?   Psaki casually admitting again that the White House has worked with Big Tech to censor information on their platforms.  "We engage regularly with all social media platforms about steps that can be taken [on combatting misinformation]." The panic from Mockingbird Media members and leftists likely comes from the fact that, if Musk does make Twitter a free speech platform, there will be a huge crack in the Party's wall of propaganda (or their Propaganda of Silence(™). And, let's all recall how The Party used their wall of propaganda to attack our election process, as detailed in their confession in Time Magazine (now behind a paywall), but covered well by The Federalist:  Time Magazine Gushingly Profiles The Successful ‘Conspiracy' To Rig The 2020 Election Here's what Elon wants us to think of his intentions as owner of Twitter:  The people in this video, all panicked and enraged that Elon owns Twitter, shows they suffer from the same dynamic as people who were suddenly terrified of a flu and just as suddenly passionately in love with Zelensky: they have been shown “the new thing” by the Mockingbirds.  MASHUP! Libs aren't coping well with Elon Musk buying Twitter. A DOZEN people already deactivated their accounts. How will Elon ever recover from this? My wife doesn't trust Elon Musk for many of these reasons.  Honestly, who can tell me if this is satire? There are all too many people who think this way.  . . .  if that is satire, it's well done.   I love James Woods. But, I am going to hold off on calling Musk a hero until he does something heroic (I would also appreciate it if he paid us back our tax money he used--and uses--for Tesla).  This retweet from Jeff Bezos is utterly hilarious. As of March of 2021, about 75% of new products on Amazon are made in China.Products made in China are 38% of the top products on Amazon, down all of 2% since last year. Like the CCP, Bezos happily censors speech he dislikes: because they wouldn't blockade the Hunter Biden news, Amazon banned Parler from the cloud service, which effectively killed the company. The Bezos Washington Post banned the Hunter Biden story and recently, one of their “reporters” worked with German hackers (who are often on the payroll of Germany's government propaganda arm), to doxx the lady who runs Libs of TikTok. But, yeah . . . Jeff's super concerned about the CCP and freedom of speech in the town square.  So, will The Party let Elon go unpunished if he becomes a class traitor and brings free speech on Twitter? Jenn Psaki is threatening antitrust attacks and Section 230 reform (which shouldn't be a threat to Musk if he actually runs Twitter as a platform rather than a publisher).  Psaki on Elon Musk buying Twitter: "The President has long been concerned about the power of large social media platforms ... and has long argued that tech platforms must be held accountable for the harms they cause." As he seems to do, Ron DeSantis was quick to get on this topic.  DeSantis responds to Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter  Most predictably and most amusingly, the Mockingbird Media is alarmed.  Stelter on Elon Musk buying Twitter: "If you get invited to something where there are no rules, where there is total freedom for everybody, do you actually want to go to that party or are you going to decide to stay home?"  NBC & CBS: 'Bully' Elon Musk Buying Twitter Unsafe for Women & Minorities Let's do ourselves a favor and take the opportunity to honor a true hero.  Our friend, Dave “The Digital” Parkhurst joins us to talk about his heroic dad. Retired Sgt. Robert Parkhurst is one of the last living Korean War vets. Many guys his age consider that the “forgotten war.” Wait until you hear what Robert just now told Dave about what happened to him in North Korea. We can all send thank you notes to the retired sergeant who is in the hospital as we speak. Just go to The Todd Herman show site, scroll down and leave a note addressed to Sgt. Robert Parkhurst and Dave will read them to his dad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Retired Sgt. John Mattingly of the Louisville Metro Police Department was the officer shot during the execution of the search warrant on Breonna Taylor's apartment. He is here to share his story. Please check out his book 12 Seconds in The Dark. It's available anywhere you buy books.

John and Jay sit down and have an in-depth conversation with retired Sgt. Robert McCarthy of the MA State Police K-9 unit.  They tackle the tough topics of defunding the police, Black Lives Matter and the current landscape of the country and their views of law enforcement.Bob gives us a front row seat on how he became a police officer, getting into the K-9 unit and training his dogs to detect drugs. He shares his experiences during the BLM protests in Boston and thoughts on the actions committed on January 6th, 2021. He proposed some questions to us and our experiences and we all agreed more of this needs to happen in the world.

Retired Sgt. Darren Burch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Sgt. Michael Sugrue talks about surviving an encounter with a crazed knife wielding madman & saving lives, only to be attacked in civil court - why Qualified Immunity is important.

Retired Sgt. Michael Sugrue talks about surviving an encounter with a crazed knife wielding madman & saving lives, only to be attacked in civil court - why Qualified Immunity is important.

Sergeant Major Martin Kenny graduated from Parris Island in May 1986. Sergeant Major Kenny mobilized in October 2002 with Bridge Company Bravo as a Platoon Sergeant in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While serving in Iraq he was responsible for destroying more than 75,000 lbs of enemy ordnance as well as completing several bridging missions across the Tigris River. The Company demobilized in July 2003. In January 2004 he was mobilized in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. During this time the Company was attached to the 420th Army Engineer Brigade. Staff Sergeant Kenny conducted more than 20 bridging operations as well serving as Convoy Commander on numerous convoys logging more than 16,000 miles. Sergeant Major Kenny was mobilized in May of 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 9.2. On 1 May 2009 Gunnery Sergeant Kenny was selected for the rank of First Sergeant. He was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 46 as the First Sergeant of Engineer Company. Engineer Company was responsible for route clearance and the retrograding of equipment and vehicles to facilitate the withdrawal of Marines from Iraq. In January 2010 First Sergeant Kenny was selected to train a Battalion for the 215 Corps Afghan National Army. First Sergeant Kenny deployed to Afghanistan and worked with the Afghan National Army until the end of March 2010. In May 2013 Sergeant Major Kenny was assigned to HMH 772 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. In June of 2013 Sergeant Major Kenny was mobilized to Okinawa, Japan helping to reinstate the Unit Deployment Program (UDP). Sergeant Major Kenny retired On August 1st, 2015. He now continues his service to service members and their families through this organization https://www.theweeklyfight.org/

Our worldwide footprint has EXPANDED!  We’re currently debuting in more than 73 countries!  Thank you so much to everyone who has tuned in across the globe – we’d be nothing without your support. On this smokin’ hot, new episode of Light ‘Em Up … We have the high honor and privilege to sit and talk with a true role model – a dear friend of mine and a highly decorated, dedicated career law enforcement officer with 4 decades of exemplary service to the citizens of the great City of Cleveland, Ohio. During times when law enforcement is taking a rightful beating for the actions of more than a few, it is great to talk with a true hero who has maintained the highest standard of public service and has labored extremely hard daily --- having kept his nose clean for 39 years. He’s the recipient of The Officer of the Year on the B shift –  ● The Medal of Heroism – ● The Medal of Valor –  And … ● The Public Safety Hero of the Year –The bright light shines down as we are in the interrogation room with Retired Cleveland Police Department Sgt. Victor Hayes.  All who know him and love him refer to him lovingly and respectfully as “Crown Vic”.  We drill deep on: From his roots in the deep south of Dallas County, Arkansas where many members of law enforcement were entrenched in organizations such as The KKK -- and being terrified of police -- to starting his career in public service as a fire fighter in Maryland,  and investigating crime on the mean streets of the City of Cleveland, Ohio, to recalling countless times when he made decisions that kept people out of prison – he shares with us his experiences and professional insight on:  ● What has happened to policing? Have the wheels come off of the “policing bus”? ● We discussed some of the current hiring dilemmas that plague policing and discuss why it  can be so difficult to find "quality, qualified candidates" to serve.  ● How can policing practices promote healthy crime reduction while building the public trust? ● We can’t get away from the fact that the origins of the police in this country were to serve as slave patrols -- organized groups of armed men who monitored and enforced discipline upon slaves in the antebellum U.S. southern states.● We inquire if 21st century policing has shed the foundational concepts of how it originally perceived and reacted to individuals of color? We all know and have had a front row seat to witness, unfortunately “the few can define the many” – 1 bad apple can spoil the bunch: ● How do we go about weeding the bad seeds out of the profession?● What do we want our police to do? ● Are we expecting too much from them, to be social workers, emergency medical practitioners, and keepers of the peace, simultaneously? ♦ We explore some ideas for trying to reduce the incidents of active shooter events that we see daily across our county.And we talk about U.S. v Cleveland (the consent decree):  The Cleveland Police Department and The Department of Justice entered into a consent decree which requires the Cleveland Police Department to make a number of fundamental changes to its policies, practices and procedures to address these issues in light of the murder of Timothy Russell and Ma’lissa Williams in 2014.All this and so much more!  You are in a zone car on the rough and tumble, means streets in the City of Cleveland, Ohio with Retired Cleveland Police Sgt. Victor Hayes. Please like, subscribe and share!Tune in and enjoy!Thanks much!Executive ProducerPhil Rizzo  

Do Maxine Waters' comments give Chauvin an opening for appeal? What's going on in the Middle East? BQ is joined by Gregg Roman and Retired Sgt. Jeff McGreevy. Thank you to John Lester of LesterInsureOne.com for sponsoring!

Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin’s supervisor testified that the force being used by officers should have stopped earlier. Retired Sgt. David Pleoger told the court “when Mr. Floyd was no longer offering up any resistance to the officers, they could have ended the restraint.” Chauvin’s defense team has already said the jury will learn that the former police officer “did exactly what he had been trained to do.” Mark O’Mara is a criminal defense attorney and successfully represented George Zimmerman, who was found not guilty for the murder of Trayvon Martin. O’Mara joins AC360 to discuss Pleoger’s testimony and the strategy for the defense. Plus, sources tell CNN Rep. Matt Gaetz showed nude photos of women he said he’d slept with to lawmakers, including while on the House floor. The Florida Republican is being investigated by the Justice Department over sex trafficking allegations. Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara tells AC360 the DOJ takes these cases seriously because “it involves minors.” Airdate: April 1, 2021 Guests: Mark O’Mara Preet Bharara To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

U.S. Medal of Honor awardee Sgt. Leroy Petry joins Tim to tell his Medal of Honor story, from a life and death battle in Afghanistan to the very definition of the word, “honor.” Sgt. Petry is a retired U.S. Army Ranger who is one of the few to receive the military's highest honor, and one of the very few medal recipients who have survived to tell their own story. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Medal_of_Honor_-_Leroy_Petry_auphonic.mp3 In April of 1862, a group of Union Soldiers in the middle of the Civil War had an assignment. They were supposed to make it across Confederate lines to steal a Confederate train car and ride it to Union lines. Along the way, they were supposed to destroy track and depots, cutting off the Confederate supply lines and transportation. That group of Union solders was called “Andrews Raiders.”  Twenty-five men volunteered for the mission that ended in a dramatic train chase and capture by Confederate forces. Eight of the original 25 volunteers escaped. Three were declared missing. Another eight were hanged. Among those who were executed was leader James Andrews. Another six found their way back to the Union Army as part of a prisoner exchange a year later. That following March, the survivors met with President Lincoln who thanked them for their service and their efforts in the daring mission, and he told them they'd be the first to receive a new honor. The Medal of Honor. And with that, he had a prototype of the medal and gave it to the youngest member of the group, Private Jacob Parott. Jacob Parott was the first in the Army to receive what is now regarded as the highest honor any member of America's military can receive. The Medal of Honor is the award for valor in combat for all members of the armed forces. Since 1862, more than 3,400 such honors have been bestowed, many if not most of them, posthumously. Not many who earn such an award, live to talk about it. Today, the Medal of Honor is awarded sparingly to service members who as the Army says are, “the bravest of the brave; and that courage must be well documented.” Since the medal is awarded sparingly, and so many of those who receive it die in combat, there are few recipients alive today to tell their story. Retired Sgt. Leroy Petry of the U.S. Army Rangers is one of those few warriors. The U.S. Army Ranger Creed Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers. Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite Soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other Soldier. Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some. Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained Soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow. Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor. Rangers lead the way! About this Episode's Guest Sgt. Leroy Petry Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Leroy Petry Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry retired from active duty in the U.S. Army in 2014. He served in numerous capacities in his long and disti...

Guest: Retired Sgt. Bruce Given CD1, Head of the Edmonton Chapter of the Veterans Association Food Bank, Served from 1997-2000, within the PPCLI, the RCR & the Engineers - served on tours in excess of 6 1/2 years including in Croatia, Haiti & Bosnia. 

After another week of protests stemming from a white police officer shooting a black man, today's "Special Edition Saturday" shares the perspective of someone who knows what it's like to be both a police sergeant who patrols the streets and a mother who worries for her four black sons. Retired Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey is an acclaimed author of the autobiography, Black and Blue, and a 20-year veteran of the LAPD. Today, she shares her experience from within the third largest local law enforcement agency in the country, and she gives her thoughts on  recent calls to defund police. We know there's a lot of debate about some of these issues, and this is only one person's experience and opinion. We hope her perspective, as both a police expert and social justice advocate, will add to that ongoing conversation. Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in 10 minutes! 

On this episode of The Investigation Game Podcast, Leah interviews Retired Sgt. David Walker of the Tulsa Police Department. Sgt. Walker was featured on A&E's First 48. Sgt. Walker was employed by the Tulsa Police Department starting in 1982 working patrol, undercover, burglary, robbery and homicide. Sgt. Walker now hosts a true crime podcast, "Solve 'Em When You Get 'Em" on which he describes and details cases he has worked. He also currently creates presentations for workshops, trainings and keynote speaker engagements.Listen in to Leah's discussion with Sgt. Walker about case he's worked; how murder and fraud investigations are similar; and why being able to talk to people is key in any investigation.Connect with Sgt. Walker:Check out Sgt. Walker's true crime podcast here: Solve 'Em When You Get 'EmWebsite: https://sgtmetours.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.dave.walker/   Subscribe to Workman Forensics: http://bit.ly/2Qrna20 LIKE us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2K73yiN FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WoRQ9N FOLLOW us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2W9rf0Z FOLLOW us on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2I3iH1X

Show date 4/9/2020

Ostrolenk speaks with Retired SGT. Jonathan Lubecky, a disabled Combat Veteran who served in Iraq from 2005-2006 and as a US Marine from 1995-1999. SGT. Lubecky suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a mortar impacted near him in Iraq in early 2006, and developed PTSD that exasperated the effects of his TBI. Although attesting that the US Army's recognition and treatment of TBI and PTSD has improved over the past decade, SGT. Lubecky struggled to find adequate treatment. After five unsuccessful attempts to take his own lift, SGT. Lubecky discovered a clinical trial in MDMA, which led to significant benefits and healing. SGT. Lubecky details his experience in psychedelic psychotherapy and the ways in which he believes it could shift the mental health paradigm.

Joey Rafferty a retired Sheriff's Sergeant talks about his life and recovery after hitting rock bottom as a result of PTSD and alcohol abuse. Joey talks about the program that helped save his life. Plus, his quest to help save the lives of First Responders and others that struggle with substance abuse and PTSD. Theme song Hurricane, used by permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.