Podcasts about Undersheriff

In this episode, Dr. Tim Sharples interviews Chris Hsiung.  Chris Hsiung is a retired police chief from Mountain View, CA, and Undersheriff for the San Mateo (CA) Sheriff's Office. He has a distinguished career in law enforcement and is known for his progressive leadership and dedication to community engagement. During his tenure, Chris championed initiatives prioritizing transparency, procedural justice, and integrating modern technology into public safety operations. A strong advocate for fostering trust and collaboration, he worked tirelessly to build meaningful relationships with diverse communities.   With a focus on ethical leadership and innovation, Chris is an advisory board member for the University of Virginia's Center for Public Safety and Justice. In addition, Chris is the current Executive Director and founding member of Simon Sinek's “The Curve”  initiative, which provides support to other police leaders who are embracing modern theories of leadership and transforming their workplace cultures from their current state to one that is organizationally healthy for everyone.   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events

In this episode of The Chief Exchange, Alec speaks with Executive Director of The Curve, Chris Hsiung — a trailblazer in modern law enforcement, former Undersheriff and Police Chief. Chris shares how he found new purpose after retirement, and how social media can be a powerful leadership tool in public safety when used intentionally. This episode unpacks generational divides, addresses the most common misconceptions about Chiefs and Sheriffs using social platforms, and explores where the future of law enforcement is headed. Whether you're leading a department or looking to step into a leadership role, Chris offers three quick strategies you can use today to level up your impact — and explains how exchange programs can transform your agency's culture. Chris also sheds light on: silencing doubt, building trust, and protecting your personal brand while still being authentically visible.

Las Vegas police have their hands full. In 2024, the number of traffic deaths was up. So was the number of shootings involving police officers.

Major Eric Holland, Undersheriff and Sheriff Elect, Platte County Back the Blue Tour | 11-22-24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the LEO First Podcast, we sit down with Chris Hsiung, Executive Director of "The Curve," a leadership organization co-founded with Simon Sinek and law enforcement leaders across the nation. The Curve's mission is to modernize police culture by inspiring and equipping progressive leaders with the tools they need for effective leadership development. Chris shares insights on how The Curve fosters innovation and supports those aiming to reshape the law enforcement profession from within. Chris brings over 28 years of law enforcement experience to the table, having served as Police Chief of Mountain View, California, and later as Undersheriff of San Mateo County. His leadership in these roles emphasized community partnerships, crisis communications, and digital engagement, ensuring that law enforcement evolves to meet modern challenges. His career highlights underscore his commitment to leading with integrity and forward-thinking approaches. An internationally recognized speaker and writer, Chris is also a graduate of the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School's Senior Executives program. He currently serves on several boards, including as Chair of the IACP Human & Civil Rights Committee, reflecting his ongoing dedication to advancing leadership and human rights in policing. #LeadershipDevelopment #LawEnforcementInnovation #CrisisCommunications #CommunityPolicing #PublicSafetyTransformation

This week, the Sheriff talks about American Red Cross efforts in Hurricane Helene ravaged areas, the incoming Undersheriff, on old scam is reappearing and an event for the family to enjoy in Oshtemo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, an update on the latest IGNITE program graduation, the search for clues in a pair of hit-and-run car-bicycle crashes and a new Undersheriff in Kalamazoo County.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choosing a career in law enforcement means committing to service, continuous learning, and personal growth. In this episode, I have the honor of hosting Deputy Undersheriff John Becker, a seasoned professional with a 27-year law enforcement career. Becker's unique journey, from an NYPD officer to his current role in Suffolk County, New York's Sheriff's Office, offers a wealth of insights. If you're looking for a profession that offers variety, stability, and the chance to make a meaningful impact, tune into this episode where we discuss: The difference between the Sheriff's Office and the Police DepartmentThe benefits of a career in law enforcementThe importance of solid communication skills in police workEssential skills for law enforcementHow the department supports mental health and well-being with professional counseling, peer support programs, and wellness initiativesPractical tips for what to do while you are waiting to take the police academy examMentioned on the show: Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Career Opportunities for uniform and non-uniform positionsShow Guest: Deputy Undersheriff John Becker has a 27-year law enforcement career, beginning in 1997 as an NYPD officer, earning commendations for felony arrests. In 2002, he joined the Suffolk County, NY, Sheriff's Office, serving in various bureaus, including Detention, Headquarters, Enforcement, and Domestic Violence. As a certified instructor, he trained recruits in breath analysis, DWI detection, field sobriety, impaired driving enforcement, and radar-lidar. He also served as a Drug Recognition Expert. From 2013, Becker was President of the Deputy Sheriffs Police Benevolent Association, negotiating contracts and lobbying for legislation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from SUNY Cortland. Support the Show.Jill Griffin helps leaders and teams thrive in today's complex workplace. Leveraging her extensive experience to drive multi-million-dollar revenues for brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Samsung, and Hilton Hotels, Jill applies a strategic lens to workplace performance, skillfully blending strategy and mindset to enhance productivity, teamwork, and career satisfaction across diverse organizations. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with current Undersheriff and Future Sheriff Eric Kirsch and discuss a body cam video he released of an interaction he had with a young man and what lessons he hopes other cops will take from it. Link to video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/awiixkvYM5yZxtLq/?mibextid=NqTh7c Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting.  Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever as he talks to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com

Focusing on making the roads for pedestrians and bicyclists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gilchrist County Undersheriff Robert Willis on law enforcement, prosecution perspectives on the border's impact locally

Today we wanted to share an episode from a little while back. We believe that it provides immense value and there are some new listeners, so we wanted to re-post it. On today's episode, Dennis speaks with Sheriff Camrine Marceno of Lee County, FL. Sheriff Carmine Marceno was elected Lee County's 13th Sheriff on November 3, 2020. He was appointed Sheriff of Lee County in 2018 by then-Governor Rick Scott. Marceno began his law enforcement career in Suffolk County, New York before moving to Southwest Florida where he joined the Collier County Sheriff's Office. While with CCSO, he worked as a Patrol Deputy and was a member of numerous specialty units within the agency. He transitioned to a larger public liaison role in community policing, eventually serving as Executive Officer. He is the recipient of numerous awards and commendations. In 2012 he was awarded the Collier County's Distinguished Public Service Award, given to the county's top public servant. Sheriff Marceno joined the Lee County Sheriff's Office in 2013, most recently serving as Undersheriff for more than two years. During that time, Sheriff Marceno assumed supervisory responsibilities for day-to-day operations as a member of Command Staff. Prior to his role as Undersheriff, he was a Captain, serving as the Executive Officer to Sheriff Mike Scott. In March 2017, Sheriff Carmine Marceno graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy Session 267. The intense 10-week program is by invitation-only for law enforcement managers nominated by their agency because of demonstrated leadership. The grueling session includes course study, specialized training and physical challenges. On December 19, 2019, Sheriff Carmine Marceno was awarded the 2019 “Outstanding Law Enforcement Executive” award from the Southwest Florida Police Chiefs Association. Sheriff Carmine Marceno is also a member of the Board of Directors with The Lee County Horizon Council. Sheriff Marceno talks about his journey of his career from New York and transitioning to Florida, standing for Law and Order, dealing with haters his position on proactivity, his thoughts on proper training and doing things the right way to succeed. If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/    or    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

This week I sit down with Eureka County Undersheriff Tyler Thomas. Tyler is everything that right with the law enforcement profession.  Tyler with the support of Sheriff Jesse Watts has developed a one of a kind leadership summit held every year for the past four years in Eureka,  NV. We talked about the concept of how it came to be and discussed more importantly how you might be able to attend this leadership summit at no cost. This years conference, April 15th thru the 18th, with a line up of speakers that is sure to leave a lasting impact on those in attendance. Day 1, Randy Sutton & Bob Bemis from the Wounded Blue, Day 2, Tom Rizzo and his Ivory Tower program in the am, me and my "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" program in the afternoon. Day 3 Sheriff Wayne Ivey, and Day 4, wrapping the conference up with Travis Yates and his Courageous Police Leadership program. It should be noted that I wasn't originally scheduled for the 2024 conference and after Sheriff Watts attended my presentation at the National C.O.P.S. conference he wanted me in this line up. It only happened because Tom Rizzo was willing to cut his day in half to allow me time to present. If you haven't had the pleasure of seeing Tom present, you owe it to yourself and your people to do so, he is an amazing presenter and human being. If you would like to attend this conference Travis Yates is offering to pay for your airfare, I'll pay for your hotel stay. Go to travisyates.org and listen to his podcast with Tyler and follow his instructions for a chance to win a free trip to this conference. To register contact Tyler Thomas at 775-374-1539 or email him at : tthomas@eurekacountynv.gov                                                  SHOW SPONSOR - ON TARGET CLAIMSThis episode is being brought to you by "On Target Claims" - From Setback to Settlement On Target Claims is a team of certified and experienced Public Adjusters in Florida who have helped thousands of insured get the maximum amount for their residential, commercial, wind, water, fire, hurricane, mold, yacht and marine claims.We have the knowledge and experience to properly investigate all potential damages including all of the hidden damages that may not be obvious to the untrained eye. Since insurance companies are notorious for conducting haphazard damage investigations using preferred contractors to determine your loss our claims adjusters will create an accurate inventory of every item that was damaged so that we can prepare a detailed computer generated estimate to substantiate the true value of your loss and get you the settlement you deserve.https://www.ontargetclaims.com561-208-1775954-329-0399Thank 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.comAnd if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel : https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCib6HRqAFO08gAkZQ-B9Ajw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D

Season 6 - Episode 120Ever wondered how the seemingly stern face of law enforcement could be humanized? We've got Chris Hsiung, the undersheriff of San Mateo County, sharing his own experiences and insights on this matter. A veteran with 28 years at the Mountain View Police Department, Hsiung believes in the power of social media to break down barriers and build stronger community relations. He  walks through his journey and how he's used modern tools of communication to reshape public perception of law enforcement.Chris is co-founder of The Curve, to dive headfirst into the topic of police culture reform. This includes Simon Sinek and other forward-thinking police executives.  With a unique perspective on the importance of human skills and the power of difficult conversations, Hsiung is candid in discussing the need for a safe, positive work environment. He brings to the table his insights on leadership development and the unexpected value of book clubs in fostering camaraderie and changing police culture for the better. In our chat with Chris, he talks about leadership and decision-making in organizations. Sheriff Hsiung emphasizes the importance of intentional and inclusive decision-making, continuous innovation, and the crucial role of placing the right people in the right positions.Please listen for an enlightening conversation that offers a multifaceted look at law enforcement, leadership, and the road to a better future for law enforcement. #chrishsiung #SanMateoSheriff #MountqainViewPolice #TheCurve#SteveMorreale #TheCopDocPodcast #WorcesterStateUniversityContact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

Sam Brown was sworn in as the new undersheriff of Nevada County, as appointed by Sheriff Shannan Moon, following the retirement of Undersheriff Alicia Burget. 

To benefit CURE and local pediatric 

Welcome to the "Week In Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week In Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Welcome to the "Week In Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week In Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Welcome to the "Week In Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week In Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Welcome to the "Week In Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week In Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Is Dennis Rader, infamously known as the BTK Killer, responsible for more murders than we initially thought? This is the chilling question that lingers as new evidence comes to light, potentially linking him to several unsolved cases.    On a recent episode of the podcast "Hidden Killers", Osage County, Oklahoma undersheriff Gary Upton delved deep into the newly reinvigorated investigation of Dennis Rader. As Tony Brueski, the podcast host, noted, this is a topic that many may have seen on television or read brief excerpts about. But in this podcast episode, Upton offered comprehensive insights, painting a picture much grimmer than the condensed news bites have so far revealed.    Dennis Rader, who termed himself the BTK Killer (Bind, Torture, Kill), is already incarcerated for the heinous murders of ten individuals. However, the Osage County Sheriff's Office believes there might be more. Upton discussed the case of Cynthia Dawn Kinney, a 16-year-old cheerleader abducted in broad daylight in 1976, suggesting that clues point towards Rader.    Brueski asked, “Why now?”. Upton explained that in December 2022, their sheriff stumbled upon a Netflix documentary titled Catching Killers, specifically an episode about the BTK Killer. A series of connections were made – the proximity of Wichita and Park City to Pahuska, Rader's employment with ADT (a major alarm installation company at the time), and a journal entry by Rader from 1976 that ominously hints at a “bad wash day”.    Upton unveiled a series of connections, from his journal entries hinting at the unsolved crimes to physical evidence. They discovered Polaroid pictures of Rader in women's clothing, potentially the clothing of his victims. The red blanket from a case near Muskogee, which matches a blanket Rader was photographed with, is of particular interest.    Another alarming connection was with Shauna Beth Garber from Anderson, Missouri. Upton expressed strong suspicion about four cases, but suggested that other agencies believe there could be up to ten additional victims.    Kerry Rawson, the daughter of the BTK Killer, also weighed in with valuable insights that aid the ongoing investigation. With agencies across various jurisdictions coming forward, the scope of this investigation is expansive.    Upton discussed a significant breakthrough at the former property of Rader in Park City, Kansas. Acting on a lead from Rader's correspondence with a fan, investigators dug up a mason jar buried beneath a shed, containing damning evidence.    As Upton said, "Everyone that I've talked to believes definitely 100%. He killed more than 10 people." This statement, in its haunting certainty, casts a dark shadow over the already grim legacy of the BTK Killer.    The podcast also touched upon challenges the team faces – from decades-old evidence to the complexities of linking seemingly unrelated pieces together. However, the dedication of the Osage County Sheriff's Office, combined with the gravity of the crimes, ensures that every lead will be meticulously explored.    The conversation with Undersheriff Gary Upton serves as a testament to the dedication of law enforcement officers who tirelessly work on cold cases, bringing justice to victims and their families, no matter how much time has passed.    To close, we're left with an unsettling question: If the evidence has been sitting there for decades, what other dark secrets might the BTK Killer hold? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a recent episode of the "Hidden Killers" podcast, host Tony Brueski delves deep into the investigation surrounding the 1976 disappearance of Cynthia Dawn Kinney, which may now have ties to the infamous BTK killer, Dennis Rader.    Osage County Undersheriff Gary Upton detailed new evidence, providing an inside look into the investigation. The discovery of leggings on Rader's former property in Park City, Kansas, has raised more questions. "Those leggings have been sent in for DNA testing to try and determine who they may belong to," Brueski posed, highlighting the uncertainty if they could be linked to an unsolved case or one of the ten Rader has been convicted of. Upton revealed that the DNA testing hasn't begun yet, but they're in the process of accessing other potential evidence held by the Wichita PD.    The involvement of a National Task Force was mentioned, indicating the gravity of the investigation. The task force aims to expedite the process by using their resources to analyze multiple pieces of evidence simultaneously.    Upton also touched upon the controversy surrounding the display of the leggings in public. "For us, there was particular value in gaining some traction in the media... and Dennis Rader hears and sees everything from the outside," he noted. This strategy aimed to get a reaction from Rader, who remains observant of media coverage related to him.    Rader's peculiar behavior, including giving everyone he interacts with a "project name," was discussed. While not all these projects pertained to murder, it shed light on the killer's mindset. He tends to equate mundane tasks, like grocery shopping, to heinous acts like killing.    Significant emphasis was laid on Rader's journals, which are believed to contain intricate details about his crimes and possibly more unsolved cases. One such clue leading investigators to Rader's former residence was a letter he wrote years ago, possibly to a love interest. Upton surmised, "In the case of a love interest, I think he let his guard down and said too much."    The ongoing effort to locate a specific barn, frequently depicted in Rader's drawings, was addressed. This barn could be crucial in determining locations where Rader might have committed other crimes. Upton emphasized, "We do know that he has a particular barn style that he's very fond of." Efforts are in motion to review old aerial photography and satellite imagery to identify potential sites, with nearly 100 locations still pending investigation.    The article takes a dark turn when Upton highlights the urgency of the case. "Time is not on our side because [Rader] is 78 and his health is frail... we just think it's a matter of time," he said. With many unsolved mysteries still linked to Rader, the race against time is evident, not only due to Rader's health but also to bring closure to the victims' families.    The question remains: with nobody discovered in Cynthia Dawn Kinney's case and only circumstantial evidence connecting Rader to the scene, can investigators conclusively link him to her disappearance?  While the path to truth remains thorny, one thing is certain - Dennis Rader's reign of terror may yet hold unrevealed secrets. And as investigators delve deeper, the haunting question lingers: how many more victims of the BTK killer remain undiscovered? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a recent episode of the "Hidden Killers" podcast, host Tony Brueski delves deep into the investigation surrounding the 1976 disappearance of Cynthia Dawn Kinney, which may now have ties to the infamous BTK killer, Dennis Rader.    Osage County Undersheriff Gary Upton detailed new evidence, providing an inside look into the investigation. The discovery of leggings on Rader's former property in Park City, Kansas, has raised more questions. "Those leggings have been sent in for DNA testing to try and determine who they may belong to," Brueski posed, highlighting the uncertainty if they could be linked to an unsolved case or one of the ten Rader has been convicted of. Upton revealed that the DNA testing hasn't begun yet, but they're in the process of accessing other potential evidence held by the Wichita PD.    The involvement of a National Task Force was mentioned, indicating the gravity of the investigation. The task force aims to expedite the process by using their resources to analyze multiple pieces of evidence simultaneously.    Upton also touched upon the controversy surrounding the display of the leggings in public. "For us, there was particular value in gaining some traction in the media... and Dennis Rader hears and sees everything from the outside," he noted. This strategy aimed to get a reaction from Rader, who remains observant of media coverage related to him.    Rader's peculiar behavior, including giving everyone he interacts with a "project name," was discussed. While not all these projects pertained to murder, it shed light on the killer's mindset. He tends to equate mundane tasks, like grocery shopping, to heinous acts like killing.    Significant emphasis was laid on Rader's journals, which are believed to contain intricate details about his crimes and possibly more unsolved cases. One such clue leading investigators to Rader's former residence was a letter he wrote years ago, possibly to a love interest. Upton surmised, "In the case of a love interest, I think he let his guard down and said too much."    The ongoing effort to locate a specific barn, frequently depicted in Rader's drawings, was addressed. This barn could be crucial in determining locations where Rader might have committed other crimes. Upton emphasized, "We do know that he has a particular barn style that he's very fond of." Efforts are in motion to review old aerial photography and satellite imagery to identify potential sites, with nearly 100 locations still pending investigation.    The article takes a dark turn when Upton highlights the urgency of the case. "Time is not on our side because [Rader] is 78 and his health is frail... we just think it's a matter of time," he said. With many unsolved mysteries still linked to Rader, the race against time is evident, not only due to Rader's health but also to bring closure to the victims' families.    The question remains: with nobody discovered in Cynthia Dawn Kinney's case and only circumstantial evidence connecting Rader to the scene, can investigators conclusively link him to her disappearance?  While the path to truth remains thorny, one thing is certain - Dennis Rader's reign of terror may yet hold unrevealed secrets. And as investigators delve deeper, the haunting question lingers: how many more victims of the BTK killer remain undiscovered? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Is Dennis Rader, infamously known as the BTK Killer, responsible for more murders than we initially thought? This is the chilling question that lingers as new evidence comes to light, potentially linking him to several unsolved cases.    On a recent episode of the podcast "Hidden Killers", Osage County, Oklahoma undersheriff Gary Upton delved deep into the newly reinvigorated investigation of Dennis Rader. As Tony Brueski, the podcast host, noted, this is a topic that many may have seen on television or read brief excerpts about. But in this podcast episode, Upton offered comprehensive insights, painting a picture much grimmer than the condensed news bites have so far revealed.    Dennis Rader, who termed himself the BTK Killer (Bind, Torture, Kill), is already incarcerated for the heinous murders of ten individuals. However, the Osage County Sheriff's Office believes there might be more. Upton discussed the case of Cynthia Dawn Kinney, a 16-year-old cheerleader abducted in broad daylight in 1976, suggesting that clues point towards Rader.    Brueski asked, “Why now?”. Upton explained that in December 2022, their sheriff stumbled upon a Netflix documentary titled Catching Killers, specifically an episode about the BTK Killer. A series of connections were made – the proximity of Wichita and Park City to Pahuska, Rader's employment with ADT (a major alarm installation company at the time), and a journal entry by Rader from 1976 that ominously hints at a “bad wash day”.    Upton unveiled a series of connections, from his journal entries hinting at the unsolved crimes to physical evidence. They discovered Polaroid pictures of Rader in women's clothing, potentially the clothing of his victims. The red blanket from a case near Muskogee, which matches a blanket Rader was photographed with, is of particular interest.    Another alarming connection was with Shauna Beth Garber from Anderson, Missouri. Upton expressed strong suspicion about four cases, but suggested that other agencies believe there could be up to ten additional victims.    Kerry Rawson, the daughter of the BTK Killer, also weighed in with valuable insights that aid the ongoing investigation. With agencies across various jurisdictions coming forward, the scope of this investigation is expansive.    Upton discussed a significant breakthrough at the former property of Rader in Park City, Kansas. Acting on a lead from Rader's correspondence with a fan, investigators dug up a mason jar buried beneath a shed, containing damning evidence.    As Upton said, "Everyone that I've talked to believes definitely 100%. He killed more than 10 people." This statement, in its haunting certainty, casts a dark shadow over the already grim legacy of the BTK Killer.    The podcast also touched upon challenges the team faces – from decades-old evidence to the complexities of linking seemingly unrelated pieces together. However, the dedication of the Osage County Sheriff's Office, combined with the gravity of the crimes, ensures that every lead will be meticulously explored.    The conversation with Undersheriff Gary Upton serves as a testament to the dedication of law enforcement officers who tirelessly work on cold cases, bringing justice to victims and their families, no matter how much time has passed.    To close, we're left with an unsettling question: If the evidence has been sitting there for decades, what other dark secrets might the BTK Killer hold? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In recent developments, the alleged connection between the notorious BTK serial killer, Dennis Rader, and an Oklahoma cold case has been put under scrutiny. District Attorney Mike Fisher stated on Monday that there is insufficient information to press charges against Rader in connection with the disappearance of Cynthia Dawn Kinney from Pawhuska, Oklahoma.    A month ago, it was disclosed by Osage County authorities that Dennis Rader, the man behind the horrifying BTK killings in Wichita, Kansas, was a prime suspect in some unsolved disappearances, including Kinney's case. The Undersheriff of Osage County, Oklahoma, recently revealed that they have at least four "pretty strong connections" to cold case investigations potentially linked to Rader, implying they might be strong enough to lead to trials. However, Fisher's recent statement contradicts this position.    In a press conference, Fisher explained, “As of this date, the information that has been shared is insufficient to file criminal charges against Dennis Rader.” Notably, the continuous updates and speculations about the case have warranted an elevated interest, prompting Fisher to request the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to commence a formal probe into Kinney's mysterious disappearance.    Fisher further elucidated that he would proceed with charges if any substantial evidence emerged. Shedding light on his involvement, he added that he was present during a law enforcement interview concerning Rader approximately three months ago. The interview saw participation from investigators spanning Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, with Fisher and his investigator in attendance.    The crux of the matter, however, is the Osage County Sheriff's failure to share any tangible evidence with the District Attorney's office. Addressing this, Fisher stated, “The information that we have received to this point, there are – I'll call them rumors because they've not been substantiated yet – rumors as to potential other evidence that I have been made aware of. None of that at this point arises to the level of even reasonable suspicion.”    Highlighting the necessity for a methodical and appropriate investigation, Fisher expressed concerns about how the inquiry was being managed, citing instances like the Osage County Sheriff's visit to Rader's residence with a search warrant and the subsequent dig that took place. Fisher's reservation stemmed from his belief that such crucial tasks "would probably be better left to investigators."    While the legalities and intricacies of the case continue to unfold, Fisher emphasized his growing concern for the parents of Cynthia Dawn Kinney. The elderly couple, both in their 80s, have borne the heavy weight of their daughter's mysterious disappearance for 47 long years. Fisher remarked, “Cynthia went missing 47 years ago. They've got no answers.” He further noted that while there's a possibility that Kinney's disappearance was a result of a homicide, nothing can be stated with absolute certainty. The continuous media speculation and coverage have taken a toll on Kinney's parents, who have been grappling with scenarios of what could have befallen their daughter. Such stress has had noticeable physical repercussions on them, leading Fisher to urge the public to respect their privacy.    Dennis Rader, now 78, infamously known as the BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) killer, has been serving his sentence at the El Dorado Correctional Facility since 2005.   With this case's developments reigniting public and media interest, it remains to be seen how the investigation will progress and whether the family of Cynthia Dawn Kinney will finally get the answers they have been seeking for nearly half a century. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In recent developments, the alleged connection between the notorious BTK serial killer, Dennis Rader, and an Oklahoma cold case has been put under scrutiny. District Attorney Mike Fisher stated on Monday that there is insufficient information to press charges against Rader in connection with the disappearance of Cynthia Dawn Kinney from Pawhuska, Oklahoma.    A month ago, it was disclosed by Osage County authorities that Dennis Rader, the man behind the horrifying BTK killings in Wichita, Kansas, was a prime suspect in some unsolved disappearances, including Kinney's case. The Undersheriff of Osage County, Oklahoma, recently revealed that they have at least four "pretty strong connections" to cold case investigations potentially linked to Rader, implying they might be strong enough to lead to trials. However, Fisher's recent statement contradicts this position.    In a press conference, Fisher explained, “As of this date, the information that has been shared is insufficient to file criminal charges against Dennis Rader.” Notably, the continuous updates and speculations about the case have warranted an elevated interest, prompting Fisher to request the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to commence a formal probe into Kinney's mysterious disappearance.    Fisher further elucidated that he would proceed with charges if any substantial evidence emerged. Shedding light on his involvement, he added that he was present during a law enforcement interview concerning Rader approximately three months ago. The interview saw participation from investigators spanning Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, with Fisher and his investigator in attendance.    The crux of the matter, however, is the Osage County Sheriff's failure to share any tangible evidence with the District Attorney's office. Addressing this, Fisher stated, “The information that we have received to this point, there are – I'll call them rumors because they've not been substantiated yet – rumors as to potential other evidence that I have been made aware of. None of that at this point arises to the level of even reasonable suspicion.”    Highlighting the necessity for a methodical and appropriate investigation, Fisher expressed concerns about how the inquiry was being managed, citing instances like the Osage County Sheriff's visit to Rader's residence with a search warrant and the subsequent dig that took place. Fisher's reservation stemmed from his belief that such crucial tasks "would probably be better left to investigators."    While the legalities and intricacies of the case continue to unfold, Fisher emphasized his growing concern for the parents of Cynthia Dawn Kinney. The elderly couple, both in their 80s, have borne the heavy weight of their daughter's mysterious disappearance for 47 long years. Fisher remarked, “Cynthia went missing 47 years ago. They've got no answers.” He further noted that while there's a possibility that Kinney's disappearance was a result of a homicide, nothing can be stated with absolute certainty. The continuous media speculation and coverage have taken a toll on Kinney's parents, who have been grappling with scenarios of what could have befallen their daughter. Such stress has had noticeable physical repercussions on them, leading Fisher to urge the public to respect their privacy.    Dennis Rader, now 78, infamously known as the BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) killer, has been serving his sentence at the El Dorado Correctional Facility since 2005.   With this case's developments reigniting public and media interest, it remains to be seen how the investigation will progress and whether the family of Cynthia Dawn Kinney will finally get the answers they have been seeking for nearly half a century. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Co-host Deputy Sanders Tisdale chat with MCSO Undersheriff Korey Brown. Learn more about the role of Undersheriff and a little bit more about Undersheriff Brown.

Andy Walsh is in studio with Steve Grammas to speak about the new administration, the adjustments of new leadership, training, and the future. LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, AND COMMENT!

Seniors and Driving We know Seniors and Driving is a hot topic in most families, but did you know cities, police, and our doctors worry about this issue too?  Today our expert panel addresses common concerns, tips, and resources to help you address driving in a respectful and proactive way. Find more information on our panel and resource links below. Panel of Experts Cheryl Salo is passionate about helping mature drivers be safer on the roads. She has been an instructor with AARP Driver Safety for 10 years and is the Minnesota State Coordinator for the program.  An important part of the curriculum is the unit on “What the Road Ahead Looks Like” with a discussion on alternate travel options.   Cheryl facilitates free in-person “We Need To Talk” seminars, for those dealing with the difficult discussion of a loved one's diminishing driving ability.  Email cherylsalo@gmail.com   Mike Jaafar has nearly 30 years in Law Enforcement and serves as the Undersheriff of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.  Undersheriff Jaafar is a proud graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Eastern Michigan Police Staff and Command Center for Regional and National Security.  Email Mike's Assistant Danielle Stephens Dstephe1@waynecounty.com   Michael Ellenbogen has been living with a form of dementia since the age of 49. He is a world-renowned International Dementia Advocate & Connecter, who has been featured in nationally syndicated TV, radio, and other media outlets. Michael served on many national and international committees and has even represented the U.S./World for people living with dementia at the World Health Organization in Geneva. Email  authorellenbogen@gmail.com   Ronald J. Devers is Director of Agency Operations for PSI Insurance Agency located in Lansing Michigan.  He began his insurance career in 1989. He developed his expertise by working for several companies and found his true calling for insurance and education. Ron has received numerous designations in his field and held multiple board roles. Email  rdevers@psiinsurance.net   Ann Forrest Clark has worked in the field of driver rehabilitation for over 40 years.  She provides clinical evaluations through St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth, MN, and is the owner of Safer Driver, LLC driving school.  She enjoys helping people continue to drive safely through training in the use of adaptive equipment.  She also supports people when driving retirement is indicated. Email  jsafc@aol.com   Dr. Brittany Lamb is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, dementia family educator and advocate. Outside of the ER, Dr. Lamb supports and educates dementia family caregivers, on the importance of, and how to, plan for future medical decisions. Her goal is to deliver the information needed to make informed decisions into the hands of family caregivers through social media, a blog, and an online self-paced program. Email blambmd@gmail.com   Email Lance Slatton and Lori La Bey with Conscious Caregiving with L & L through their website https://consciouscaregivingll.com/  You can also access their other websites from here too.

Undersheriff and Chaplain Robbie Patterson giving the Invocation and Prayer for the July 4th 2023 Community PicNic.

Erie County Undersheriff Bill Cooley on the arrest of a PA man in the kidnapping of a Grand Island teen.

Before he was known as the Golden State Killer, Joseph DeAngelo was known as the "East Area Rapist" by law enforcement. From 1976-1979, the Sacramento Sheriff's Department received various reports of home invasions and sexual assaults conducted by an unknown man. As a result of the serial attacks, a task force was soon formed in order to identify the attacker and bring an end to his horrific crimes.   As the sole female investigator on the case, retired Undersheriff in the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, Carol Daly understood the importance of bringing empathy to those who suffered from the traumatic attacks. She discusses her role in the investigation of the "East Area Rapist," her close relationship with the victims, and her reaction to Joseph DeAngelo's arrest all these years later. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Undersheriff and Chaplain Robbie Patterson's call to prayer for boldness at the National Day of Prayer 2023

This week on Hashtag History, we interview Carol Daly, one of the lead investigators on the Golden State Killer case. She was also the first woman appointed as Undersheriff with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, the first woman appointed Chair of the Board of Prison Terms…and so many more firsts for women in the Sacramento law enforcement! In this episode, Carol shared with us details about her involvement in the Golden State Killer case - as well as a few other infamous Sacramento cases - and showered us all with some female empowerment as she discusses the huge strides she made for women in Sacramento law enforcement and what it was like working in such a male-dominated field. Follow Hashtag History on Instagram @hashtaghistory_podcast for all of the pictures mentioned in this episode. Citations for all sources can be located on our website at www.HashtagHistory-Pod.com. You can also check out our website for super cute merch! You can now sponsor a cocktail and get a shout-out on air! Just head to www.buymeacoffee.com/hashtaghistory or head to the Support tab on our website! You can locate us on www.Patreon.com/hashtaghistory where you can donate $1 a month to our Books and Booze Supply. All of your support goes a long ways and we are endlessly grateful! To show our gratitude, all Patreon Supporters receive an automatic 15% OFF all merchandise in our merchandise store, bonus Hashtag Hangouts episodes, a shoutout on social media, and stickers! THANKS FOR LISTENING! - Rachel and Leah --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hashtaghistory/support

On today's episode, Dennis speaks with Sheriff Camrine Marceno of Lee County, FL. Sheriff Carmine Marceno was elected Lee County's 13th Sheriff on November 3, 2020. He was appointed Sheriff of Lee County in 2018 by then-Governor Rick Scott. Marceno began his law enforcement career in Suffolk County, New York before moving to Southwest Florida where he joined the Collier County Sheriff's Office. While with CCSO, he worked as a Patrol Deputy and was a member of numerous specialty units within the agency. He transitioned to a larger public liaison role in community policing, eventually serving as Executive Officer. He is the recipient of numerous awards and commendations. In 2012 he was awarded the Collier County's Distinguished Public Service Award, given to the county's top public servant. Sheriff Marceno joined the Lee County Sheriff's Office in 2013, most recently serving as Undersheriff for more than two years. During that time, Sheriff Marceno assumed supervisory responsibilities for day-to-day operations as a member of Command Staff. Prior to his role as Undersheriff, he was a Captain, serving as the Executive Officer to Sheriff Mike Scott. In March 2017, Sheriff Carmine Marceno graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy Session 267. The intense 10-week program is by invitation-only for law enforcement managers nominated by their agency because of demonstrated leadership. The grueling session includes course study, specialized training and physical challenges. On December 19, 2019, Sheriff Carmine Marceno was awarded the 2019 “Outstanding Law Enforcement Executive” award from the Southwest Florida Police Chiefs Association. Sheriff Carmine Marceno is also a member of the Board of Directors with The Lee County Horizon Council. Sheriff Marceno talks about his journey of his career from New York and transitioning to Florida, standing for Law and Order, dealing with haters his position on proactivity, his thoughts on proper training and doing things the right way to succeed. If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/    or    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

The PPA Podcast is back! Hosts President Steve Grammas, Treasurer Dan Coyne, and Event Coordinator Adella Solano are here and we have a lot to catch you up on! We bring in the New Year with a special guest, Undersheriff Andy Walsh. We cover a variety of topics including the new and exciting changes from the new administration! LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, AND COMMENT!

There's a new sheriff in town! Reduced crime rates, increased safety, and community well-being are on the radar for the new Las Vegas sheriff. TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. The NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in October is titled There's a New Sheriff In Town. Keep reading for a summary, and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the speaker, the panelist, and the program in its entirety. TAKEAWAYS – Life. Lessons. Learned. There's a New Sheriff In Town Why did God create policemen? “So firemen could have heroes, too.” – Kevin McMahill There's a new Sheriff in town! Kevin McMahill, the new Clark County Sheriff-elect of the Las Vegas area, won outright in the primaries with 58% of the votes. During this NAIOP breakfast meeting, we discussed issues that are relevant to the commercial real estate development community. Topics included tourism, financial crime, visitor safety, and the homeless problem. Kevin was a parole officer for the first twelve years of his career after he joined the force back in 1990. Following this, he entered the police academy where he was promoted to Sergeant. He was promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant, from Lieutenant to Captain, and from Captain to Deputy Chief. Finally, he was promoted to Assistant Sheriff and then Undersheriff. Kevin has worked in every part of the Metro Police Department. He's been on the ground for many local events, including 1 October and the 2020 summer of protests that led to the shooting of police officer Shay Mikalonis. It's clear that he brings tremendous experience to the Las Vegas area. As the new Sheriff-elect, his main focus is to find a better way to help the homeless problem humanely, to increase safety, and to take better care of our first responders. He is creating a wellness bureau to help take care of our first responders in a markedly different way, and better than we've ever seen before. Financial crime is also a common concern in the Las Vegas area. It was refreshing to hear how Sheriff McMahill explained these types of crimes and how he plans to address this issue. The Metro Police Department is quickly becoming one of the most technologically advanced police departments in the country. To be prepared, we need to fill positions with skilled and technology-savvy police officers. The Panelist that morning: Kevin McMahill, Clark County Sheriff-elect in Nevada Moderator: Hayim Mizrachi, President of MDL Group The sponsor that morning was Dermody Properties! Takeaways Here are some of the key Takeaways from the October NAIOP panel: Las Vegas Metro Police Department implemented the ‘shot spotter deploy' to monitor the most crime-heavy areas. There are 11 chronic ‘hot spots' where most crime takes place in the Las Vegas valley. With many new events coming to the Las Vegas Strip, visitor safety is a top priority I hope you enjoy this episode, and stay tuned for more! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.

This is part 4 in the series on Frank Canton. Link to previous episodes below. When we left off, Frank was laying low in Nebraska following the aftermath of the Johnson County War. On this episode we'll take a look at Canton's next job – that of Undersheriff in a newly formed county down in Indian Territory. We'll discuss his relationship with the famed Three Guardsmen – Heck Thomas, Bill Tilghman, & Chris Madsen, as well as Frank's efforts to put an end to the notorious Doolin Gang as well as Cattle Annie & Little Britches. And we'll also discuss Canton's time in Alaska. Spoiler alert, he built Wyatt Earp's cabin! All this PLUS Frank's explosive return to Johnson County!   Check out my website for more true tales from the wild and woolly west https://www.wildwestextra.com/   Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/   Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wildwest   Free Newsletter! https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/   Join Patreon for bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/wildwestextra   Become a YouTube Paid Member for bonus content! https://www.youtube.com/c/WildWestExtravaganza   Alias Frank Canton by Robert K. DeArment - Alias Frank Canton by Robert K. DeArment - https://www.amazon.com/Alias-Frank-Canton-Robert-Dearment/dp/0806128283/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3LOG09V4NKLP9&keywords=frank+canton&qid=1670421988&sprefix=frank+cannon%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-2   Frank Canton Pt 1 | Outlaw Years - https://www.wildwestextra.com/frank-canton-part-1-the-outlaw-years/   Frank Canton Pt 2 | Sheriff - https://www.wildwestextra.com/frank-canton-part-2-sheriff/   Frank Canton Pt 3 | Johnson County War - https://www.wildwestextra.com/frank-canton-part-3-johnson-county-war/

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on Fatal Beanbag Shooting Kansas

This is Minnesota Native News. I'm Marie Rock. This week on Minnesota Native News, members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe vote on blood quantum requirements. Also, we hear from Juliet Rudie, who now heads the state's new Office of Missing And Murdered Indigenous Relatives. Here's reporter Cole Premo. In a historic move, members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in July voted to remove a decades-old requirement that members have a minimum of 25% Ojibwe blood.About 64% of voters on an advisory referendum say the blood quantum requirement, which began in the 1960s, should be removed from membership in the six-reservation tribe. Also, 57% of voters said each reservation should be allowed to determine its own enrollment requirements. Those reservations include Fond du Lac, Mille Lacs, Bois Forte, Grand Portage, White Earth and Leech Lake. Blood quantum requirements have been a source of debate and contention for years. Those in favor of ending the requirement say the blood quantum requirement has caused enrollment in the tribe to shrink, with many children not considered members despite having a parent who is. About 15% of the tribe's roughly 39,000 citizens are under age 18.Those opposed to ending the requirement are concerned that accepting more members will use limited federal or casino-generated funds, and that more people taking advantage of treaty rights will make resources scarce.The vote does not change the requirement just yet… The referendum is a guide for tribal leaders who will now decide whether to ask voters to amend the tribe's constitution.Minnesota Native News will have updates as they come in. In other news…Juliet Rudie – a Lower Souix Indian Community citizen – now leads Minnesota's new office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives in St. Paul.  It's the first state office of its kind in the nation. The office was created based on the findings of the Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women & Relatives Task Force.The office will work with the 11 sovereign tribal nations in Minnesota; federal, state, and local law enforcement; federal and state agencies; and community-based organizations and advocates. Rudie has nearly 30 years of experience in public safety, starting as a patrol officer for St. Paul police in 1990. She later joined the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office in 2011, serving as an Inspector, Undersheriff of the Administration Division and Chief Deputy. Rudie retired in 2017, but she says she felt she needed to do more, something focused on helping native women and children. Juliet Rudie recently spoke with my sister Leah Lemm and I on Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine. Here she is talking about the new position.“I got a call that said, Hey, this job is going to be posted…. so I read the task force report, which is 163 pages. And I'm like, this document is amazing. They did research on why this was happening and they, and they managed to piece together some data, the data's in silos. So I give kudos to the research company, which is Wilder, where they were able to pull this information and then give it to, um, the task force. And then they were tasked with, um, there were five, uh, areas they were to look at, and then they were, and then from those five areas that came up with these 20 mandates.so whenever I get like overwhelmed in a, oh, by the scope of the work, I go back and I look at the report and I go, okay, you're on track, Julie, you're doing these things. Um, and, and then, so when I have to report to the legislature in January, I can say, these are the mandates that I touched. At this time, Juliet Rudie says she's narrowing the focus of the office in an effort to tackle as many mandates as possible… “it's prevention, um, reporting response, and making sure we have enough for victim resources and those. So that's, those are the four areas that I'm gonna focus on. Um, and then, and it's, it's bigger than that.”Juliet Rudie is now in the process of hiring more people for the new office.“I'm determined to make some type of difference, um, for the victims and the victims' families and survivors, because it's just sad … I have a friend who lost his daughter to gun violence. He was a native officer that I worked with… he said to me, he said that we need to do more. We need to do more in our community and we need to be better. We need to make things better. You can listen to more of the conversation with Juliet Rudie on Native Lights Where Indigenous Voices Shine. I'm Cole Premo. 

Interview with Joey Musso, Candidate for Pueblo County Sheriff and Allen Medina, Musso's choice for Undersheriff. More episodes to come.

     Lieutenant Colonel Hugh L. Mills Jr. is a retired United States Army officer who served in the Vietnam War. In the United States Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, lieutenant colonel is a field-grade officer rank, just above the rank of major and just below the rank of colonel. It is equivalent to the naval rank of commander in the other uniformed services. He flew over 2000 combat hours in the OH-6 and more than 1300 combat hours in the AH-1 in Vietnam. He was shot down 16 times, 15 times in the OH-6       In 1975 Bill received a Bachelor of Arts in aeronautical studies from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University. After retiring from the Army in 1993 he co-wrote the book Low Level Hell about his experiences as a scout pilot in South Vietnam. Hugh worked for Cedar Fair for 15 years as director of general services. He also flew helicopters for the Kansas City Police Department. He later became Undersheriff with the Jackson County Missouri Sheriff's office. His decorations include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Gallantry Cross with Silver Star and Palm, Armed Forces Honor Medal First Class and the Civil Actions Medal First Class. In 2011 he was inducted into the Army Aviation Hall of Fame. In 2013 he was added to the Arkansas Walk of Fame. Hugh Mills was one of four children Hot Springs Arkansas and his next-door neighbor was Bill Clinton.  

In the ongoing nightmare of April and Terry's relationship, the event that catapults them into pure chaos starts on the night of December 6th, 1997. April has been staying away from Terry, but ends up going to his house to ask for the money he owes her. His place is wrecked and he doesn't look so good. What happens next launches Terry and April into an unbreakable cycle of violence that no one was able to stop--except April herself. ___________________ Resources: For pictures of exhibits introduced at trial of the scene of the rape, April's injuries, and more visit okappleseed.org/episode-3-show-notes  LA Times article about Don Carlton's bribery scandal: https://web.archive.org/web/20211117194929/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-03-16-fi-34784-story.html%C2%A0 TIME Magazine story on Honda scams: http://content.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,3976,00.html Instagram post containing the Affidavit of Federal Judge Claire Egan: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQWQJrUDy-m/ Detailed Timeline of Events in April's Case: https://aprilwilkensblog.wordpress.com/2022/02/12/timeline-of-events/ Sign the Change.org petition to support April's release: https://www.change.org/p/oklahoma-pardon-parole-board-commute-the-life-sentence-of-abuse-survivor-april-wilkens?signed=true Donate to keep our work going!: neappleseed.org/okappleseed Learn more about Oklahoma Appleseed: okappleseed.org If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, use a safe computer and contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233. You can also search for a local domestic violence shelter at www.domesticshelters.org/. If you have experienced sexual assault and need support, visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) at www.rainn.org or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Have questions about consent? Take a look at this guide from RAINN at www.rainn.org/articles/what-is-consent. Learn more about criminalized survival at www.survivedandpunishedny.org/. Learn more about the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act at www.nysda.org/page/DVSJA. Follow the #freeaprilwilkens campaign on Instagram at @freeaprilwilkens, on Twitter and on their webpage at https://aprilwilkensblog.wordpress.com/. Colleen McCarty is one of the hosts, executive director of Oklahoma Appleseed, and producer.  Leslie Briggs is the other host who is a civil rights and immigration attorney, and producer. Rusty Rowe provides additional production support. We're recorded at Bison and Bean Studios in Tulsa. Additional support from Amanda Ross and Ashlyn Faulkner. Our theme music is Velvet Rope by Gyom.  Panic Button is created in partnership with Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice and Leslie Briggs. Follow OK Appleseed on Twitter and Instagram at @ok_appleseed. If you want to continue the conversation with other listeners, please join our Panic Button podcast community on Bookclubz at bit.ly/3NRHO8C.   TRANSCRIPT:    Colleen McCarty 00:01 If you're just tuning in, I suggest you go back and start listening from chapter one. Before we start a content warning: this episode contains accounts of domestic and sexual violence. Today's episode is a little longer than usual, we hope you'll stick with us. It's better for the story. If we tell you this chunk all together, the amount of violence, abuse, and frankly astounding acts of coercive control detailed in this episode are overwhelming. So take breaks when you need to. In early December of 1997, April's childhood friend Carrie was struggling. She had an infant child, and she was about to lose her house if she couldn't make the mortgage. April and Carrie had known each other since the eighth grade. When Carrie called April that night near Christmas in 1997, she was in tears. She was going to lose the house; she could lose the baby. Carrie wanted to know if April could loan her some money, just this once, to help her get out of this financial crisis. April's business had been going through bankruptcy. She'd struggled to show up to work the past few months because of everything that had been happening in her personal life. She was in no position to loan her old high school friend any money. But there was one person that owed April money. If she could get the money from him, she could give it to Carrie. The person who owed April money was Terry Carlton. This is Panic Button, Chapter Three: Hostile State. I'm Colleen McCarty,   Leslie Briggs 01:45 and I'm Leslie Briggs. In this episode, we're detailing the months of December 1997 to the night of the murder on April 28, 1998. It's hard to comprehend the chaos that April's life had become by this point. So there may be some skipping around in this episode because there's just so much that's going on. April had been doing her best to stay away from Terry after what had happened with the guitar neck. She was avoiding his calls, refusing to see him. But ever since April had stopped talking to Terry, unsettling things began happening around her house. April was being stalked. She had a prowler. Prowler was visiting her house multiple nights out of the week. There was often evidence of someone inside the house. At night, April would catch the shadow of a man lurking outside her windows. She even heard someone on the roof a few times. Throughout the fall and early spring, she was reporting the Prowler to the Tulsa police constantly. Curiously, the police would arrive mere moments after the Prowler had run off. April was also having problems with her door locks. Of course April suspects the Prowler was Terry, but the police were never able to catch him. And even though the police never managed to catch the Prowler, April's neighbor, Glinda McCarley, testifies about seeing Terry constantly speeding away from April's home in the spring of 1998. Quote, "It was just uncanny. How, when the police were called, his timing was impeccable. He could be in his car and gone just as they rounded the corner and only on one occasion do I know that they got there before we left." But back to December 1997. April, in her desire to help Carrie, reaches out to Terry about money for her friend's family. Terry agrees to pay April some money he owed her and April would give the money to Carrie. So, Carrie, her husband Alan, and April all go over to Terry's house in early December 1997 to get the money. Once at Terry's house, April notices that he's not looking so good. It looked like he hadn't left the house in a while. He had not been taking care of himself. He had no groceries. He looked like a wreck. In any event, Terry writes April a check and tacts on an additional $2,000. Terry asks April to cash the check and bring him that extra $2,000 in cash. He also gave April his credit card and the keys to his car. He asked her to go to Walmart to get him some things - some groceries, bring him some supplies. Bring back the cash, the credit card, and the car. So April leaves with Carrie and Alan and the three of them cash the check. April gives the rest of the money to Carrie and Alan and keeps the $2,000 for Terry. Then they part ways. Then, as instructed, April goes to Walmart at at first and Louis in Tulsa. As April goes into the Walmart, she actually sees an old high school friend of hers, Shannon Broyles, and that's just classic Tulsa. I mean, everybody knows everybody here. It's a big little city.   Colleen McCarty 04:39 It's actually not clear from the testimony if Shannon saw April heading into the store, or when she was at the checkout. April buys all the items that Terry had requested and heads to the checkout stand. The credit card didn't match April's signature, so the clerk asked to call Terry to make sure April had permission to use the card. April gave the clerk his number and then Terry got on the phone. April testifies the conversation went something like this. Clerk, quote, "Are you allowing a miss April Wilkins to use your card today Mr. Carlton?" Terry, quote, "No." Terry told the clerk "No." Even after he had given April the check to cash, the card to buy groceries and his car to transport everything. Terry tells the clerk to hold April there until he can come get his belongings. Shannon remembered that April seemed scared. To quote Shannon's testimony at trial, quote, "It was in the early morning hours and she - she said she couldn't even talk to me after not seeing me a long time. She couldn't stop and talk to me. Because she had to get out of there. She was afraid. She said she needed to leave. Question. All right. Did she say what she was afraid of? Answer from Shannon. Yes, sir. Question from the attorney. Okay. And what was that please? Answer from Shannon. She was afraid that Terry Carlton, she said, her boyfriend, said his name was going to come up there because he was mad at her for I believe it was using a card and for being gone too long."   Leslie Briggs 06:13 So, Terry shows up at Walmart and who drives him there? The Tulsa police officers walk Terry inside and he stirs up a confrontation. He's belligerently saying she's not supposed to be doing this. Despite the fact that Terry is alleging that April has committed the crimes of credit card fraud and auto theft, he tells the officers he doesn't want to press charges and he just he's going to take her home. So the officers leave, and Terry takes April back to his car and drives her to his house. No one in this situation seems to have thought it was odd that the victim of credit card and auto theft by his crazy ex-girlfriend just takes the thief with him to his car, and the two of them leave together. The police simply take Terry at his word. There's no effort on their part to find out if that his report has been made in good faith or if it's utterly false, which if he had made a false report would be a crime on Terry's part. But no, his word is taken at face value by the police. Now on the car ride home, Terry's mood has shifted wildly. April, looking back now, believes he must have been running out of drugs. He had asked her to make a large cash withdrawal while she was cashing that check for Carrie. And she knew the cash would be used to replenish his stash. Here's April talking about what happened at Walmart.   April Wilkens 07:35 He shows up with the police. All I remember is him telling them you know, "I'll take her . I don't want to press charges. I'll take her in." He probably neglected to tell them hey, I wrote her this $2,000 check -or I mean I - it was more than that. I don't remember how much we got for Carrie off hand right now. And tells them, "You know, I'll take her in." I'm just still kind of stunned by it all. I'm like, "Here is your money. Here's your $2,000. It's right there. You know, you asked me to do this." I remember the $2,000, as I remembered and I and I knew he wanted it for drugs. I was drug money cash, right. So. So we got that. And I remember when I got back to his house, that's when I just took off running, you know? And that's when I locked myself in that upstairs room. And it has a - it's an old house and it has a - you can lock it from the inside or the outside. So he locked me in the room and I had the room locked from the inside. It kind of goes blank from there. And I remember - it's - I don't know how long it was in there and that he - might have to go - I may have testified to it. I don't remember how long I was in there. At some point he tries to get in and he can't because I've got it locked from the inside. And that's when he kicks it - kicks it in and comes in. And that's when he yeah raped me at his house.   Colleen McCarty 09:03 As a small aside April and Shannon's relationship seems to be rekindled after they saw each other in Walmart. April begins to reach out to Shannon and tell her about the terror she's been going through. At one point, Shannon drops by April's house to show it to her boyfriend, a former police officer. Shannon rings April's doorbell but there's no answer. Quote, "April didn't answer the door at that time," end quote, Shannon later testifies. She goes to the back of the house and April tells her to come in through the backyard. Shannon, who lived with April their senior year of high school, knew that April was a neat freak. She was shocked to see the state of April's house. The door to April's bedroom had been kicked in and there was broken glass everywhere. And remember in episode one, when we told you that April called someone from her neighbor's house the night of the murder to ask if she could borrow a guard dog? That was Shannon Shannon had a doberman....   Leslie Briggs 10:02 Let's go back to the aftermath from the Walmart incident. Terry is driving April to his house and April and has a hard time remembering all of the details. But she knows that as soon as she was able to she was running. And she was running up the stairs and into the guest bedroom of Terry's house because it has a lock both a key lock and a deadbolt. And the room could be locked from either the inside or the outside. April is utterly terrified. And she knows that Terry's going to hurt her. And for some time, he has her locked inside the guest room from the outside. As soon as he unlocks it to come in, she locks it from the inside. Here's April at trial, quote, "I remember being locked in the room for a very long time. And then I remember you know, I had locked - I had locked him out. And then he locked me in I guess, and then I was there for quite some time. At some point he beat the door and kicked it in and attacked me. He tried to unlock it to come in and when he saw that I had locked it too, he - so he attacked me." Again, just a quick warning that this portion of the episode details another rape. So if you want to skip ahead, now's the time... So Terry is furious and breaks down the door to his own guestroom. He comes in shoves a valium pill wrapped in bread down April's throat. At trial, April's attorney had introduced photos of the doorframe and the door that Terry had broken down and we'll probably drop those in the show notes if we can get them.   Colleen McCarty 11:41 Terry violently raped April and caused vaginal injuries as well as injuries to her lower back. Her neck was also injured. She was drugged, she blacked out. And the next thing she remembers is waking up in the guest bed completely unable to move. She was terrified thinking that she had been paralyzed. She cried and screamed for Terry to call 911. "Please call 911." Terry must have been alarmed because he actually did call. When they arrived, April tells police that she was raped. Terry told the female officer at the scene that April was just one big bruise. The officers handcuffed Terry. So here we are: a critical moment where things might have gone differently. Terry's in handcuffs for the first time after all of April's reporting to the police. He's going to be taken in and booked for raping April. Finally, the system is going to work for her. Finally, law enforcement have the bad guy. Finally, April is going to get some distance and time between her and Terry and maybe she's going to get away, get help, and get out. Except. That's not what happens. Over the radio comes Sergeant Rick Hellberg and order for this officers to quote Uncuff him and just make a report. Terry is released and the officers do make a report. Officers documented the scene taking pictures of the bedroom and of April's injuries to her chin and neck. They drove her to Hillcrest hospital where she got a SANE exam. SANE stands for Sexual Assault Nurse exam. The exam showed signs of rape and sexual abuse including bruising, redness and a laceration. A female officer from the scene followed after to be with April at Hillcrest and then drove her home. April realized that her purse was still at Terry's. April tells us that she asked the officer, quote, "Can you go get my purse and bring it to me?" end quote. She obviously didn't feel safe going to her rapist's house, understandably. According to April, the female officer refuses. She apparently tells April that she will not go back to Terry's house for her purse because, quote, "Terry creeps her out."   Leslie Briggs 14:06 Later that week, Terry showed up at April's house. April testified at trial quote, "He was very concerned about rape charges being filed and my cooperation. He was very interested that I not cooperate. So he was staying very close to me."   April Wilkens 14:21 And that's when Tim Harris makes a big deal out of "Well you were with him." He came and got me; he had this form on supposed to sign this form that it was not rape, that it was consensual sex and, you know, and like and "I'm not signing this." It wasn't consensual and so he was keeping me with him then till I was signing this form, right? Here we go.   Leslie Briggs 14:41 So Terry intimidates April with a form that he's had drawn up. He wants her to sign it saying that the rape was actually consensual. And until she signed the form, April would not be allowed to leave Terry's sight. Ultimately, April was able to convince Terry that she would not cooperate with authorities and that she would not let the rape case go forward. But she could not get away from Terry. He was coming by he was stealing her mail. We find out later that he was tapping her phones with a small bugging device that he bought at RadioShack.   Colleen McCarty 15:12 Also in the spring of 1998, April begins to spend time with a friend, Luke Draffin. I feel the need to mention that his middle name is Leonidas. Luke Leonidas Draffin. Refined. We heard about him a little bit in episode one, and we may do a bonus episode about him if we have time because he is truly a perplexing engyma in this story. When April is with Luke, Terry leaves her alone. It's been posited that Luke was a criminal informant or an undercover cop. He had connections to an UnderSheriff in Creek County, which is a neighboring county to Tulsa, and he was always packing both guns and drugs. Terry is unusually wary about Luke. When Luke is around, Terry backs off. One might wonder if Luke was supplying Terry with drugs. Despite claiming to be an undercover cop by the time of trial, Luke has been arrested and charged with several felonies. In the spring of 1999, at the same time, April is being tried for shooting Terry, Luke was facing four felony charges: unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm while committing a felony, unlawful possession of paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of marijuana. By the time he testifies at trial in 1999, he's in custody. When he comes to testify, he's been rented over from jail, and he appears in court in handcuffs.   Leslie Briggs 16:42 But back in the spring of 1998, as things progressed with Luke and April starts to feel like she has someone to rely on, Terry's obsession and desire to control April is reaching a fever pitch. April had a set of French doors that open to her backyard from the master bedroom. Terry had broken in through this set of doors numerous times. The doorframe is broken, the locks don't work. April put a bungee cord around the handles on the inside to keep them closed. Then, Terry busted them in so hard that the bungee cord broke and the door handles went flying. She had to stack furniture against the door and boxes of books in hopes that she could sleep without fear of Terry breaking in. Except when he couldn't get in the French doors, he just came bursting in through the front and then April would be trapped. When April's neighbor Glenda McCarley talked to the police, she told them that she would frequently hear Terry's car engine. And, as a reminder, Terry's father owned one of the few Acura car dealerships in Tulsa and so Terry had an Acura NSX that had a unique sound. In any event, Glenda McCarley would frequently hear Terry's car out front of April's house at least five nights a week in the middle of the night. When Terry found out that April was spending time with Luke, he became obsessive and jealous. In the early months of 1998, Terry begins offering Luke money to stay away from April. There's some dispute as we mentioned in episode one as to whether Terry also gave Luke his Harley Davidson motorcycle. April had heard that Luke was riding the motorcycle around town. Regardless, Terry manages to insert himself between Luke and April. The one person April can rely on to keep her physical person safe. We will come to find out that unfortunately, Luke and Terry are more alike than different. Even though Luke was not physically abusive to April he was supplying her with drugs. And, Luke eventually strikes a deal with Terry to stay away from April. Here's how Luke testifies at trial for the state: The district attorney Tim Harris asks, 'Defense counsel asked you why you didn't want to have anything to do with her when she was at the executive Inn on the night of the murder. Could you clarify that? What was it about a person you had seen the one - one time a week for five months that you didn't want to have anything to do with?' Luke answers, "Well, I you know, made the deal with Terry, you know, it was between me and him and it was late at night and I didn't feel like messing with it. You know, I was in bed. I was asleep." Tim Harris says, "the offer for Mr. Carlton to you to stay away. How much were you offered?" Luke testifies "About 5,000."   Colleen McCarty 19:24 It is around this time that April continues to tell Terry she wants to break up. She says she can never be with him because she has a son and Hunter will never be safe with Terry around. Once Terry realizes that it's Hunter standing in the way of them being together, he begins to threaten Hunter and frightened April about the security of her son. She's so afraid that she calls her ex-husband Eric and asks him to file for sole custody. Up until this time, April had been a devoted mother. She didn't even believe in spaking her child. Hunter had lived the majority of his life with April. For her to give up custody was a shock and should have signaled to everyone in her life that something was very wrong.   Hunter 20:10 So she's with Terry, and all of a sudden, I stopped going over to my mom's house for, I don't know, I - I think we skipped two weeks. I didn't say anything. And then the third week, I asked my dad, I was like, the hell are we doing, man? Like, why am I not going over to mom's house? Like, you're pissing me off. I don't want to be over here anymore. She's told me that she kept - she called my dad like, "No, I can't take him right now. Because Terry's is being fucking insane. And we can't have Hunter anywhere near because I think he might hurt him."   Colleen McCarty 20:47 We spoke with a law professor at Wake Forest, who's an expert in criminalized survivorship. Her name is Jane Aiken, and she said that many women will not protect themselves, but a switch flips when they realize their children could be hurt. April told us when we visited that this was true for her. Luke in April of 38 for protection. She remembers having a phone conversation with someone and telling them that even if Terry did break into her house, she would be too effing nice to use the gun on him. But if she did it, it would be justifiable homicide, due to Terry's numerous assaults on her and the fact that he would be entering in her house. Sidenote, April gave up swearing several years ago, so she refused to say the actual f-word when retelling us this conversation. The conversation about her not being able to shoot Terry was recorded on the tapping device that Terry had installed. However, according to Don Carlton's pre-sentencing letter to the court, due to some technical difficulty, Tim Harris was unable to introduce this recording at trial. As Don Carlton, Terry's dad, describes the recording it irrefutably establishes premeditative intent on April's part. Let's stop for a second and consider that proposition. Newly elected district attorney Tim Harris was unable to play evidence that would irrefutably establish an essential element of his case. That is pretty stunning. We've been unable to find that recording it yet but if we do, we'll play it here.   Leslie Briggs 22:28 In early February 1998, Terry comes to April's house, armed with a glock nine millimeter, a billy club, tear gas, and a stun gun. April was in the back of the house and Luke was there. Luke actually lets Terry in the front door. Terry went to the back of the house, into April's bedroom and wanted to talk. When he sat down on one of the chairs April heard a thump. She demanded to know what the thump was. At first Terry refused to tell her but she said the conversation would go no further until she knew what he had in his pocket. Terry pulled out the glock and slid it out the bedroom door before closing it again. At this point April starts calling out to Luke that Terry's in the back, he's got a gun, but there's no answer. April tells Terry he's not to be at her house. She doesn't want to see him. He immediately flies into a rage charging at her with the stun gun. Terry kept saying that April owed him a fuck, and he was going to take it. He rips off her clothes and he has her on the bed threatening her with the stun gun. She's calling out desperately for help. But apparently Luke had walked out when Terry arrived, abandoning April to whatever fate awaited her. April used the only defense that she had that sometimes worked against Terry: words. She said, "If you're going to take your fuck anyway, just back up a minute. Let me relax and get to where I can try to enjoy it." April manages to wiggle out from underneath him as she tries to talk him into stopping. She's able to reach the 38 pistol that Luke had given her, which She's hidden at the head of her bed. Terry is standing up beside the bed at this point and April points the gun at Terry's head. He's enraged and starts to grab the gun. April pulls the trigger but the gun doesn't fire. Terry actually tells April at this time, "I'm God and I am Satan." And April is frankly starting to believe it. Terry is furious, and he attacks April again, then abruptly stops when he hears Luke come back into the house. Terry runs off and flees from April's home. Later after breaking into April's home again Terry steals the gun that Luke has given her. Small reminder at this point. Most legal scholars agree that the law of self defense allows you to use deadly force to protect your life or to protect yourself from being raped. A potential rape victim can use deadly force if she reasonably believes her rapist will cause great bodily injury or death, you can check out 21 OS section 733 to fact check me.   Colleen McCarty 25:06 During this time period April notices that Terry has a police scanner and that anytime she calls police, he is easily able to evade them by listening to their responses on the scanner. On February 21, 1998, the abuse and stalking had culminated to an almost daily terror. Terry had stolen April's keys to her house, the remote to her gate and the garage door opener. Terry called April in the middle of the night, and she said she did not want to see him. "I'm coming over," he spits into the phone and hangs up. April immediately calls 911. Terry pulls into April's driveway and runs up to her side garage door. April can hear him beating on the door with something metal. She's terrified because the last time she saw Terry she'd pointed a gun at him and she knew she wouldn't get away with that. Officer Troy DeWitt of the Tulsa police department pulls in behind Terry's car as he is trying to get in to escape. For the first time since April began calling police after the trip to Rome in 1996, Terry Carlton is arrested and booked in the Tulsa County Jail in the early morning hours of February 21, 1998. Even though stalking was a misdemeanor crime at this point in Oklahoma history, Terry is only booked into the jail for the misdemeanor of transporting a loaded firearm. This is what officer DeWitt wrote in his police report the night he arrested Terry, quote,"On 2-21-98 at 0304 hours, I was radio assigned to 1341 East 35th Street in Tulsa in reference to a domestic with a gun call. Upon arrival, I could hear the suspect, Terry Carlton, yelling behind a large eight-foot fence. As officers approached the residence, I hear a car motor start and a black accurate quickly backed out into the street. Carlton was told to stop and complied. Officials observed a stun gun and part of a Glock pistol that was in a white bag. Officer Anison retrieved the nine millimeter Glock pistol from the passenger side floorboard. And it was chamber loaded and was fully loaded with ammunition. Carlton stated, quote, "I was bringing it" and there's a blank here because it's hard to tell what the officer wrote down on that word. So I'm sorry, but then he keeps going "for her the other day and I just forgot it was there." This residence has a history of domestic violence and threats. Although April Wilkens could not say whether he had threatened her tonight, Wilkens said he had in the past and she felt very threatened. Officers contacted judge Hogshead and an emergency protective order was issued. Carlton was arrested and booked, evidence was turned in on property receipt #A3-2. Before he left officer DeWitt reminded April that even a simple phone call from Terry was a violation of the emergency protective order.   Leslie Briggs 28:13 Officer DeWitt is the only police officer who ever really takes decisive action against Terry Carlton on behalf of April. I know we've been really critical to the police throughout this podcast and I think we have good reason to. But officer DeWitt really is a true hero in this story.   Colleen McCarty 28:29 The next morning, April began receiving phone calls from the Tulsa County Jail. It was Terry, brazenly violating the emergency protective order. April remembered what officer DeWitt said and she called the police again to report the EPO violation. At this time in Oklahoma, someone stalking another person while on a protective order was a felony that could serve up to five years in prison. You can find that at 21 OS 1173, the 1998 version. Still violation of a protective order at all was a felony.   Leslie Briggs 29:07 Officer Aaron Tallman responds to the call. "We just keep expecting to find you dead," he tells April. April shows him the caller ID which shows the Tulsa County Jail and tells officer Tolman about the emergency protective order. Officer Tallman tells April that she's annoying him. He claims that her emergency protective order doesn't say that Terry can't call her. This is of course the opposite of the information that officer DeWitt told her the night before. Nothing is done. And Terry is right back on April's doorstep after he bonds out of jail. April's neighbor, Glenda McCarley testifies about officer Thompson's behavior because she was there to witness it. She describes it as infuriating when he responded to April's 911 call. Here's Geldna McCarley's testimony at trial. Question: "All right, and if you will miss McCarley, tell us what occurred when the police arrived." Miss McCarthy's answer, "Usually, nothing." On the 25th of March 1998, Terry fails to appear in court on his misdemeanor loaded firearm charge. The judge issued a bench warrant for Terry's arrest. And kind of a funny quirk of constitutional law at the time, anytime officers came into contact with Terry, that misdemeanor warrant would have allowed them to arrest him. Except, weirdly, between the hours of 10pm and 6am.   Colleen McCarty 30:30 We have a sight on that it's 22 OS 189 in effect in Oklahoma since 1990. Things are really escalating in the spring of '98. The major episode in the saga starts on April 2, about nine days after Terry's warrant is issued by the court for failing to appear. Terry's just pulled up to April's house. April is running. She runs from 35th N Quincy, west toward Peoria. She crosses Peoria, she's in a church parking lot. She can look across Peoria and see her driveway and see her house and she can see Terry sitting on the road in the street in his car in front of her house. April has absolutely no one else to turn to at this point. Remember, this was before cell phones. And not to mention Terry told April during this time period that he had cut her phone lines. She realized the lines were dead during an altercation with Terry, during which she went to call the police and Terry tells her, "I cut the line. Call them again." Officers later confirmed that her phone lines were indeed cut.   Leslie Briggs 31:44 Also, it's worth noting that around the same time, Terry makes this allegation to April that "It's 500 bucks, baby. That's all it costs to buy a police officer."   Colleen McCarty 31:55 So she's standing there, desperate, in a church parking lot. And she's talking to God. She's asking God to protect her and to please keep her safe. God is her last resort. A small side note here. For those listening who aren't from Oklahoma, we are a reliably Christian state. Oklahoma's religious profile varies markedly from national norms. The state residents identify themselves as Southern Baptist almost seven times more often than other Americans, but Churches of Christ, Methodist, Pentecostal and holiness groups are also much more common in Oklahoma than elsewhere. We also have a high propensity of churches in Oklahoma that encouraged parishioners to pray aloud or even in tongues. Prayer is a powerful medium for change here, and local leaders often asked for prayers when making difficult decisions. I say this to note that talking aloud to God is a common occurrence here. In more religious areas, people often pray over each other aloud before meals, before meetings or before major family functions or difficult conversations.   Leslie Briggs 33:04 And of course, the Supreme Court agrees that this is normal and acceptable and appropriate behavior, even if you're a public school coach. So the religious context here is important because of what happens next. Officer Aaron Tallman Yes, the same Aaron Tallman from before, approaches April in the church parking lot and he witnesses her talking to God. Tallman uses April's behavior as a pretext to search her. In a wrist guard that she wears while rollerblading he finds a syringe. Later at trial when he's testifying. Officer Tollman states that he could have arrested April on a paraphernalia charge even though he could look across Peoria and see Terry parked outside her house waiting for her to return. And I think it's worth reminding everyone that Tallman knew about her history of domestic violence with Terry. He had responded to her house on several occasions, including in February, just two months prior when Terry had violated the emergency protective orde. When Tallman picks April up from the church parking lot. Instead of hitting her with a paraphernalia charge, Officer Tallman calls EOD, which is like a mental health crisis response team. They come out, they check April out, and essentially as I gather from reading the testimony, it's like a paddy wagon that takes April to Parkside Mental Health Institute. So Parkside is an acute mental health facility here in Tulsa. It's around 11th and Utica, about four miles from April's house. So officer Tallman from the Tulsa Police Department had called in what's called a 5150, claiming that April was a danger to herself or to others and he has her involuntarily civilly committed. April was held at Parkside for six days. And during that time, she refuses to let Terry visit her and will not let him attend the civil commitment hearing. On the sixth today, April is able to squirrel the keys to the unit away from the head psychiatric nurse while she's playing Uno. She escapes and heads home. The day she arrives home, she is surprised to find Terry coming in the front door with keys to her house. Terry was armed again with a 38 pistol that Luke had given her. The one that she'd aimed his head back in February. Terry is pissed again. He's upset that she wouldn't let him see her at Parkside and that he wasn't allowed to come to the commitment hearing. Terry's narrative now is that April is sick. And Terry is the only one standing by her to make sure that she's okay. He's telling her friends to call him to check on her. April finds this out later when she would occasionally answer the phone at his house, including on the morning of the shooting, to find her childhood friends on the other side of the line.   Colleen McCarty 35:49 Terry takes April to his house at gunpoint with a 38 he holds her hostage there. We don't have a lot of detail about what happened while Terry was keeping April as a prisoner during this time. We know she could not leave and that he was repeatedly attacking her. She remembers him attacking her on the kitchen floor and attempting to rape her again. Then Terry moves her to the basement and thrusts her onto the couch. Continuing to say he wants to take that buck that she owes him. There was something sharp on the couch - she refers to it as an icepick or a guitar piece. Something that had a sharp end. She landed on it and it stabbed her in the left buttock. April screamed and got up. In the tussle, the remote to the television must have gotten pressed because the TV turns on by itself. Terry is very freaked out by this. Small aside if your people you know use drugs this will sound a lot like the behavior of addicts. April describes Terry as deranged during this time, seeing things that weren't there, somewhat fading in and out of reality. April knows that he told her he was going to take his fuck and then slit her throat and kill himself. While Terry's distracted by the TV coming on, April runs upstairs and puts three of the guns in a black bag. She carries the bag outside and runs across the street to Terry's neighbor, Dr. Laughlin's house. She gets there. And Dr. Dr. Laughlin's wife is home but Dr. Laughlin is not. And she asks Dr. Dr. Laughlin's wife to please help her find the number for Domestic Violence Intervention Services here in Tulsa. She refuses to call the police because of how they had reacted in the past and she was scared that she would get taken back to Parkside. She called Domestic Violence Intervention Services and tells the operator that Terry is suicidal. She was worried he was going to hurt himself or someone else. Because a threat to someone's life is alleged the DV operator had to send the police. When they arrive, they don't just take Terry to Parkside for being suicidal. They take both Terry and April to Parkside and they civilly commit both of them for being dangerous to themselves and others. Terry was released a few hours later, but they hold April at Parkside until April 23.   Leslie Briggs 38:12 On April 23, April is transferred to Eastern State Hospital. This is where she meets a true hero in this story, nurse Betty Cantrell. Betty Cantrell seems to be the first person that April encounters in the mental health system, who doesn't believe she is a danger or psychotic but that she's afraid and suffering from PTSD. What happens at Eastern State is truly a trip. Terry has previously indicated to April that he's the one who had her committed at Parkside, and he's the one who had her committed at Eastern State. We're going to call it ESH for short. Her first call when she gets to ESH is to Terry. She's pleading with him to make them let her go. She truly believes at this point, he's pulling the strings and having hospital staff hold her there so he can teach her a lesson. April stays at ESH from April 23 until the 26th. And during those three days, Carrie tries to visit her three times. Venita is a 45 minute drive from Tulsa and that's where Eastern State is located. April rejects his visits the first two times. On the third time, she lets him come in, and he is absolutely insistent that he sees her. But first let's talk about how he shows up. He arrives in a brand new red Acura with balloons tied to it. He's saying it's her birthday present. He's offering this gift, but only if April will come clean with him about if she's fallen in love with someone else.   Colleen McCarty 39:44 Here's April testifying about this. Quote, "He had been pressuring me. I had, excuse me, I could not have visitors at Parkside. So there was relief there. But he did come see me at Eastern State. I was reluctant to see him but when I did, he began to pressure me into saying I was in love with someone else. And I had told him all along that my feelings for him were independent of my feelings for anyone else. And I didn't want to hurt his feelings. And I didn't want to aggravate him because I - And finally on Sunday, he was very insistent in front of a group of people and also several nurses, he had to have an answer. And I had not said anything to him. And finally, I said - I hadn't said this to him before, because I did not want to hurt his feelings. And I did not want to endanger anyone else. And because I did not want to endanger myself more. And that was I finally said, Okay, I'm in love with someone else, you know? If that's what you need to hear to understand that we're not going to be together." Question, "Was there really someone else?" Answer, "I cared about Luke. I don't know if I was in love with him. But I would never say like I said, Luke, or no, Luke. I was not going to be with Terry. I just wasn't."   Leslie Briggs 41:07 And here's the testimony of the ESH nurse Betty Cantrell, talking about the time that Terry visited April on Sunday afternoon, April 26, 1998, two days before the shooting. Question, "What if anything, did he say or do when he walked up?" Answer from Betty Cantrell, "He asked - told, more - basically told her to come out to the car. He wanted to talk to her. And she kind of nudged me and I said, I'm sorry. She can't go out to the car." Question, "Okay, when you say that he more or less told her to come out to the car. Describe for the court and jury what you observed." And here's nurse Cantrell again. "He was very I mean, he was, he was like a hostile state. He said, 'I want to talk to you privately. I want to talk to you now.' And I said, 'I'm sorry, she cannot go to the car.' And he kept on at her. And I said, 'You can sit right here on this bench with us and talk to her. But I'm sorry, she cannot leave here.'" Question, "What was April's reaction?" Answer, Nurse Cantrell testifies. "She didn't say anything against me telling her to sit down. She sat down. Never had no, she just said, Thank you. That was all she ever said." Question, "How long did this go on?" Answer, "I would say we probably sit there for a good 10 to 15 minutes, maybe?" Question, "All right. And what was Mr. Carlton doing during this period of time?" and nurse Cantrell testifies, "He had cursed at her several different times, telling her that he wanted to talk to her away from where he could talk to her personally. And privately. He did not want anybody present. And every time he would say it, he would kind of curse at her. I tell him no, I'm sorry. She can't." Question "When you say he cursed at her. Do you recall specifically what he said?" Here's nurse Cantrell. "He said at one point, he said, listen, goddamnit I said, I want to talk to you privately. I don't want out in front of everybody else. And I again cautioned him, you know, that she's not going." Question, "All right, what ultimately transpired?" "He started to walk away. And it's an area that from the back of the building where we were sitting, I would say it's farther from here to that wall. It's a little farther than that to the parking area where his car was parked. And at one point, she told me, when he started to walk off, she said, I'm sure glad you didn't let me go with him. And I said, 'Well, why why would you? You know,' I said, 'you can't take off, you know, you got to try to get things taken care of.' She said, 'I understand that. But she said he usually carries a gun with him all the time.' And I said, 'You're not going down to that car.'" So small. Sidenote here after this testimony, Tim Harris, the district attorney asks for a conference at the bench and accuses April's defense of violating the Allen Rule. Colleen, do you want to give us a quick synopsis of the Allen Rule?   Colleen McCarty 44:07 An Allen hearing happens when one side of a case doesn't disclose everything that they have in discovery and when district attorney Tim Harris accuses April's defense attorney, Chris Lyons, of an Allen violation, he's essentially saying that Chris Lyons knew he was going to introduce this fact about the gun, and he withheld it intentionally and that it's an Allen violation.   Leslie Briggs 44:32 Thank you. Harris is very upset about the comment about Terry carrying a gun. Apparently he was never notified by the defense that Betty Cantrell would testify about Terry carrying a gun. Harris is reportedly livid and would like the court to admonish the defense because he finds the fact that Terry carried a firearm to ESH, extremely prejudicial to his case.   Colleen McCarty 45:07 So to close out today's episode, ESH kept April for one more day until Monday, April 27, 1998. They determined she was primarily in need of substance use treatment and that she could seek that help in the community. They sent her to 12 & 12 in Tulsa in a van. As we know from episode one, she ran away from that program and hitchhiked home, which began the final hours of her life before everything changed. Next week on Panic Button, we'll talk about the arrest, the confession, the year April spends in jail. And we'll come through highlights of the lawyers selecting the jury, or as we say in Oklahoma, voir dire. Panic Button is a co-production with Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice and Leslie Briggs. We're your hosts, Colleen McCarty and   Leslie Briggs 46:04 Leslie Briggs.   Colleen McCarty 46:05 Our theme music is Velvet Rope by Guillaume. The production team, Leslie Briggs and Rusty Rowe. We're recorded at Bison and Bean studio in Tulsa. Special thanks to Lynn Worely, Amanda Ross, and Ashlynn Faulkner for their work on this case. 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This weeks episode is brought to you by Do Hard Things Coaching and Consulting.  This week we talk to Master Rickson Gracie and Craig Husband. We discuss Master Rickson's breathing philosophies and how he is using them to train First Responders around the Country.Master Rickson Gracie was born into Gracie Jiu Jitsu on November 21, 1959 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Master Rickson took on all challengers in bouts in the ring, on the street, and on the beach and carried the weight that came with being his family's last line of defense. Master Rickson moved to America in 1989 to help his brother Rorion establish their first Jiu Jitsu Academy in Torrance, California. After retiring in 2006 with an unprecedented, undefeated record of 465-0, Master Rickson focused all of his energy on spreading the art of Jiu Jitsu.  Even today, the 8th degree black belt's technique is considered to be the finest expression of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the world. Celebrated for invincibility on the mat and dignified conduct outside the ring, Master Rickson is known as a modern day samurai and inspires others to follow in his footsteps and strive for greatness. He has taught students from all walks of life:  men, women, children, senior citizens, handicapped students, FBI Agents, SWAT Teams, Navy Seals, military personnel, martial artists of various styles, athletes and actors.  Thanks to his dedicated efforts as teacher, Gracie has built a legacy of disciplined students, teachers, and warriors. Today he continues to teach special classes and seminars to help spread and further refine his family's art. He presently is the president of the JIUJITSU GLOBAL FEDERATION, RICKSON ACADEMY and RICKSON GRACIE CUP whose mission is to restore Jiu Jitsu's effectiveness, increase the art's popularity by offering Jiu Jitsu community with a true representation of our culture, art, and tradition.Retired Undersheriff Craig Husband is a 33 year veteran of the Ventura County (California) Sheriff's Department. Craig worked a wide variety of assignments during his career including Jails, Patrol, Major Crimes, Narcotics, Vice and Intelligence, Training Academy, Selective Enforcement Detail,  and Personnel.  Collateral assignments include Swat Team, Hostage Negotiation Team and Academy Weaponless Defense Instructor.  He spent 11 years of his  career serving as Undersheriff. Craig  began training in Rickson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 35 years ago directly under Master Rickson Gracie and continues to do so to this day. Craig was promoted to 3rd degree black belt by Master Rickson Gracie. Currently he actively teaches law enforcement instructors and personnel, civilian personnel, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors in the principles of Jiu-Jitsu as taught to him by Master Rickson Gracie.For more information about Master Rickson and Craig Husbands breathing for Law Enforcement STRENGTH contact: +1-805-500-0219Do Hard Things Coaching and Consulting:Website: Click HereDo Hard Things Nation: Click HerePodcast: Apple SpotifyConnect with Lorenzo Valdivia: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForceMultiplierForLawEnforcement Email: forcemultiplierDS@gmail.comSupport the show

Terry Carlton is found shot dead in his basement in Tulsa, Oklahoma. When the police arrive, his long-time on-again-off-again fiance, April Wilkens, answers the door. "I shot him, he's in the basement," she says. But this wasn't exactly an open and shut case. Terry had raped April mere hours before the shooting. It was while he was violating her that he said he was going to kill her and twisted her neck to break it. During the life and death struggle for her life, April knows she had no options--it wasn't a feeling, she had no options. In 1999, Wilkens was tried by the state of Oklahoma and sentenced by a jury to LIFE. She's now 51-years-old, and 25 years into her sentence. Panic Button is the untold story of the escalating cycles of abuse that led to Terry Carlton's death, and the unthinkable ways survivors of violence get chewed up and spit out by Oklahoma's justice system. In this first episode, attorneys Colleen McCarty and Leslie Briggs tell the story of the night of the murder, the facts in the record, and April's testimony from the stand at trial.  Resources: Detailed Timeline of Events in April's Case: https://aprilwilkensblog.wordpress.com/2022/02/12/timeline-of-events/ Sign the Change.org petition to support April's release: https://www.change.org/p/oklahoma-pardon-parole-board-commute-the-life-sentence-of-abuse-survivor-april-wilkens?signed=true See pictures of April's and Terry's houses now and watch a video of host Colleen McCarty driving from April's to Terry's so you can see how close they lived at the time of the murder. https://okappleseed.org/episode-1-show-notes Donate to keep our work going!: neappleseed.org/okappleseed Learn more about Oklahoma Appleseed: okappleseed.org If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, use a safe computer and contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233. You can also search for a local domestic violence shelter at www.domesticshelters.org/. If you have experienced sexual assault and need support, visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) at www.rainn.org or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Have questions about consent? Take a look at this guide from RAINN at www.rainn.org/articles/what-is-consent. Learn more about criminalized survival at www.survivedandpunishedny.org/. Learn more about the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act at www.nysda.org/page/DVSJA. Follow the #freeaprilwilkens campaign on Instagram at @freeaprilwilkens, and on their webpage at https://aprilwilkensblog.wordpress.com/. Colleen McCarty is one of the hosts, executive director of Oklahoma Appleseed, and producer.  Leslie Briggs is the other host who is a civil rights and immigration attorney, and producer. Additional audio production by Rusty Rowe. Support from Amanda Ross and Ashlyn Faulkner. Our theme music is Velvet Rope by Gyom.  Panic Button is created in partnership with Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice and Leslie Briggs. Follow OK Appleseed on Twitter and Instagram at @ok_appleseed. If you want to continue the conversation with other listeners, please join our Panic Button podcast community on Bookclubz at bit.ly/3NRHO8C.   Transcript:  Before we get started, a content warning: this episode contains accounts of domestic and sexual violence. April Wilkens is a middle aged grandmother who would risk everything if it meant keeping her son Hunter from harm. She's a pacifist, a vegan, and she weighs 105 pounds. She's a health nut, leads Five K's in her spare time. In the early morning hours of April 28, 1998. She changed the course of her life and Hunter's life forever. And she did it to protect him and to save her own life. In 1998, Tulsa was a small-to-midsize city in the Midwest. It dots the northeast corner of Oklahoma. Scorching hot in the summers, below freezing in the winters,  this city in the heart of tornado alley is often known as a city of dualities. Tulsa is largely sustained by the oil and airline industries with some other large-scale manufacturers across the landscape. It's not exactly the kind of place you could leave your doors unlocked in 1998, but go 20 minutes in either direction and you'd find yourself in cow country. The city is largely sprawled across several miles, and public transportation is abysmal. So, most people have to buy and own cars. This will become important shortly. When officer Laura Fadem, a patrol officer for the Tulsa police department, received a radio call to 2272 East 38th Street in Tulsa around 9am on April 28, 1998, she was not sure what to expect. Officer Fadem had been called to the residence several times before. All of them had been domestic violence calls. But this call was different. The radio code indicated it was a shooting call. She arrived at the scene to find two other officers already present. She saw movement in the house and the front door was opened by none other than April Wilkens. Remember the vegan grandmother we mentioned earlier? Yes, her. But at this time, she was a 28-year-old single mother who had just survived the most harrowing night of her life. Like, I knew that I was gonna die. You know? I had made - I just like - I was gonna die - and I did - I just knew I was gonna die. Like, you just get to the point. Okay, as long as my son is safe with his dad, you know? "I shot him. He's in the basement," April tells the officers at the door to officers go down into the basement. Officer Fadem stays with April. April tells officer Fadem that she came to the house on 38th Street to make peace. She wanted to make peace with a man who had made her life a living hell for the last three years, whom she had once loved. The man who lay dead in the basement, Terry Carlton. April keeps talking. She tells officer Fadem everything she can remember, all the while waiting for the other officers to return. April tells officer Fadem in a fast talking, high pitched voice that Terry had a box of douche in the bathroom. He had raped her violently with a gun to her head and then forced her to douche so there would be no evidence of his semen. She told officer Fadem that she would find the box in the upstairs bathroom trashcan. April says she was fighting for her life and she shot Terry eight times. She covered his body and held his hand. The other two officers return and remind officer Fadem to read April her Miranda Rights. Officer Fadem describes April as very excitable, quote, "She was excitable but yet she was somewhat you know, calm and was answering all the questions that were asked of her", end quote and April goes on. The officers who went down to the basement found a grisly scene. They're syringes littering the basement, drug residue and paraphernalia surround them. They find a loaded gun on the back of the rec room couch, ther are handcuffs covered in han - hand sanitizer, and there, in the center of the room, is Terry Carlton's body. A subsequent search of the basement revealed five hand grenades which later had to be destroyed by the Tulsa police department Bomb Squad. April has a bruise on her face. Her bike pants are ripped from where Terry yanked them down in order to rape her at gunpoint. Officer Fadem later testified that April told her that she wasn't sorry it happened. She felt like it was the right thing to do. But she wasn't upset that it happened. In truth, April's mind was reeling partly from the adrenaline and partly from the psychotropic drugs that had been administered less than 24 hours before in the mental institution where the police had had her involuntarily committed. "I was a basket case," April admits from the warden's conference area Mabel Bassett prison almost 25 years later. April thought the fight for her life was over that night. She maintained one shred of hope that the system that had failed her over and over again, would this time finally understand what she had been going through and afford her mercy. In fact, the system that abandoned April for three years prior begins to churn into motion. Because for all the times it failed to arrest and prosecute Terry Carlton, it only took one time for the system to arrest and prosecute April Wilkens for first-degree murder. This is Panic Button. I'm Colleen McCarty.  And I'm Leslie Briggs.  Chapter One: the shooting. This is a different kind of true crime story. This is the one where the woman survives against all odds. This is the one that wakes me up at night sweating. This is the one where the usual heroes we come to count on - the hardworking beat cops and the homicide detectives who always get it right -are nowhere to be found. This is the one where the system fails you so many times. And then for extra measure the system commits you and calls you psychotic, all while you're fighting for your life. This is the recurring nightmare you have where you're screaming as hard as you can. But no sound is coming out. I'm an attorney. I've been working in Oklahoma on criminal justice reform for four years. I've helped to commute over 100 low level drug crime sentences and worked on criminal legal legislation. I'm also an attorney. I spent the last few years working on federal civil rights litigation, mostly on the employment side of things. But I also got to witness a few cases of extreme police misconduct. Both of us work to uncover and justices in the system. In every case, there's a journey to uncover the truth, the truth should always be the goal. But in April's case, we see the truth obscured again, and again, by power, money in a midsize city's small town justice system. There was no combination to the lock of safety for April, she could not crack the code. Instead, the system cracked her. And she's the one - she's the one who has to pay the ultimate price. Sure, she may have been a battered woman, but she made the choice to pull the trigger. Sure, she may have been raped over and over and over, stocked to the point of not being able to return to her home. But she made the choice to go to Terry's that night. She knew what she was getting into.  April's story will piss you off. It will wake you up. It will show you that even when you will do whatever it takes to survive, you will be shoved into another system where all your greatest fears, loss of freedom and control, surveillance, fear and violence are your everyday reality... The problem with a story like this is it's hard to know where to begin. There are a lot of twists and turns and rabbit holes. We want to take you down all of them but we want to avoid giving you tinfoil hat vibes. Sometimes, in order to understand what happened to April, you have to understand what was going on with the Carltons, what was going on in Tulsa, and the reality that April lived every day after she met Terry in September of 1995. We're going to start in the middle of the story and begin on April 27, 1998 - two days after April's 27th birthday. It's 2pm. And April has just been dropped off at a substance use program in Tulsa after serving two weeks of involuntary commitment at Eastern State Hospital in Vinita. She breaks out and runs from the program hitchhiking back to her house in the Brookside neighborhood of Tulsa. When she gets there, she finds her home totally destroyed. April hasn't been home in a little over two weeks. But there are sticky notes all over the house with disturbing and threatening messages. The only one that April can remember now is one that says, "April, It's been real." After April went to jail, her mom and her sister Mary had the unfortunate task of cleaning up her house. Here's Mary's description of what they found. They had made like bed on the floor with - with blankets and pillows and towels and - but everything was soiled. It was just disgusted. I've never seen anything like it my life. I mean, I had to ask mom "What has gone on here?" And my mom looked at me she says "I don't even want to know." You could not use the bed the bed was that soiled and that destroyed.  And it was - you believe it was semen?  Yes.  Ah. And um -  I don't know that for fact. You'd have, you know - But I don't know what else it could have been. I mean, it was just it was awful. She didn't have any pets. And I just know I've never seen anything like that in my life.  Yeah.  Never had I seen her home like that before, in the few times that I had been in it. Yeah, April didn't do this. I'm like, "I can't imagine her allowing this." My mother was a clean fiend. Absolutely. She felt dirty. She'd been abused as a child. And - and she was just - it was ridiculous how clean our home always was. And so April and I tended to be the same way and I'd never been in April's home when it wasn't immaculate. So this was just - I said, "What happened here?" That's all I kept saying. How could this have - I just couldn't - you couldn't, you know, I couldn't get over it. I'd never seen anything like that in my life. It didn't - I don't want to ever again. Alcohol bottles everywhere. Joints - ends of joints. Syringes. It was - this stuff was everywhere. When April described the home to us, she told us that it looked like Terry had poured liquid all over the floor and the furniture inside her house. Here's Mary's take on that. It looked like at the least urine. But I would - I would have thought it looked like semen. It didn't look like any liquid I've ever seen other than - Yeah.  And I should - maybe, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe it was something else. Did it seem like - It looked like urine or semen. It didn't look like anything else other than that to me. We didn't touch any of that. We just didn't. I just - mom said "Be careful. Anything you touched for - for needles and stuff." We just collected her clothing so she - and pictures and things like that so she wouldn't lose everything. ...April's house has been ransacked. She's missing clothing and electronics and various other pieces of personal property. And April is scared. She knows who did this. She doesn't know what to do about it. She can't call the police, partly because she has in the past and it has never helped the situation. Partly because she literally can't. Her phone lines were cut a few weeks earlier by the same person who destroyed her home and took her stuff. April leaves the house as quickly as she can. She goes walking around Brookside and Riverside for hours. Eventually she stops at the Blue Rose Cafe and tries to page her friend Luke Draffin. He doesn't answer and doesn't call back. She eats fries, drinks a coke and she's out of there and a little under an hour. She keeps walking, trying to clear her head. But then dusk comes on. And April heads back to her house, which is, of course, still a very frightening scene. So, April changes clothes, puts on running pants, a biking vest and top and grabs her rollerblades. She rollerblades to her neighbour's, the Hugheses. And she visits with them for about an hour and a half to two hours, catching up on the neighborhood and trying to figure out if things have been relatively quiet, or if there have been more disturbances at her house. That's right, because leading up to the night of April 28, there had been a lot of disturbing things going on in and around April's home. Exactly. And we're going to get into each of those horrifying incidents throughout this podcast. But, so, April visits her neighbors and uses her phone, tries to page Luke again, no answer. She calls her friend Shannon Broyles and asks her to contact an ex-boyfriend, a former police officer, to see if he can help her get a guard dog. She's with the Hugheses until about 10pm. And after that she just rollerblades around for hours. She rollerblades back to the Blue Rose Cafe about midnight, has a pop, and watches the band for about an hour. She tries to page Luke again. He doesn't answer. She keeps rollerblading. Eventually, according to April, a cab passes by and asks her if she wants a ride. She accepts and asks the cab to take her to Luke's hotel. She has a key to his room, and she doesn't feel safe at home. It's dark. April remembers it being very dark, the middle of the night. She goes to Luke's Hotel, which is at about 11th and Mingo. He had previously given her a key. Even though she had a key, she didn't want to be rude and simply go up to his room. So she asks the front desk to page him. And they do. He won't see her. We're going to learn later - and Luke draft and actually testifies at trial - that Terry Carlton had offered him $5,000 to stay away from April at this point. There's also some question about whether or not Luke had been given Terry's Harley Davidson motorcycle, which April had heard that he'd been driving around town.  Yeah, we're gonna learn just exactly what fucked up lengths this person is willing to go to to isolate and control April. But in any event, Luke refuses to talk to April or see her. She's upset. April will tell you that at that point, Luke was the only person who made her feel safe when dealing with her abusive ex, Terry. So, Luke. He's so integral to the story. I met him late summer, fall-ish or I dont know somewhere '97 in there. And he had told me as I get - got to know him that, um, because we - he told me that he was married - previously married - to someone that I grew up's with relative. A relative of someone I grew up with, Ed Willingham, the Undersheriff, for Creek County. He told he about what's been going on with Terry and that's when he's telling me his history in law enforcement. He said that him and Ed worked together a lot. And him knowing people I knew, and being married to Ed's - one of Ed's relatives and have kids with him - like that, to me was this is my hometown people, that sort of thing. And so this was - this was just a familiarity for me. He just seemed to carry - carry his own. Like Terry - and even Terry wouldn't mess with me. He didn't really know him, but, and it was just the way that Luke carried himself. So that's the story with Luke and that's why I really gravitated towards Luke and he was like, you know, hay man, I do all this work in law enforcement, I can - I'll help you, I can help you. And now Luke won't even talk to her. She goes outside, throws her backpack on the hood of his car and puts his hotel key on the visor. According to the testimony of Officer Jane Masek, someone anonymously reported a disturbance of a woman beating up a car in the hotel parking lot. But when the officer arrives on the scene, no disturbance and no woman, Officer Masek is leaving. She comes upon April rollerblading in the dark. April flags her down and asks for a ride home. Officer Masek runs for information in the case there are any warrants. No warrants come back, but April's record of police reports comes up. She's been a person of interest before, which means, basically, that she's made reports. So Masek knows that April has been involved in an increasing number of domestic violence calls leading up to this night, although Masek testifies later that she can't remember what came back on April's warrants and records check. In any event,  Officer Masek gives April a ride back to her house. It's about 2am at this point. It's 2am April 28, 1998 and April Wilkens takes off her rollerblades and puts on her tennis shoes. She leaves her house and walks about a mile towards Lewis up to 38th to make peace with her tormentor. When she gets to the home on 38th St., she knocks on the door and Terry Carlton abuser, intravenous drug addict - Son of Don Carlton of Don Carlton Honda fame -  More on that later - Terry answers the door, gun in hand. So there's April, in her athletic gear, up almost 24 hours straight, having just been released from involuntary commitment in a mental institution.  She'd had french fries and a coke for dinner after walking all afternoon and rollerblading most of the night. And there's Terry, April's longtime abuser, with gun in hand. Immediately when April interest his home, he starts trying to get her to go upstairs where the bedrooms are. She resists and they go downstairs into his basement, which is like an entertainment area. There's couches, guitars and drug paraphernalia. A lot of syringes. He also had a bunch of April's stolen stuff, which she noticed was missing when she got back home from the drug abuse center earlier in the afternoon. Right, he had all of her belongings strewn about his basement rec room, totally unafraid to be caught with a stolen goods. And April tries to laugh this off. It's totally bizarre but she's trying to keep the - envi - the mood, light and cordial. She wants Terry in a good mood so she can make peace with him move on with her life. All April wanted when she went over that night was to make peace with Terry and have some kind of resolution so that she could live her life safely and without being stalked, harassed or threatened. Right. That's unfortunately not at all how this night plays out. Everything leading to this moment has been one violent escalation after another. And we promise we're gonna break all of that down for you guys on this podcast. But in the early morning hours of April 28th, everything is about to get much, much worse. So now, April and Terry are in the basement lounge. Terry has April's stolen goods all over the place, and his tone and demeanor begin to shift from cordial to short-tempered. I think it's important to remind everyone here that even though you don't have all the details of their history together, this shift in demeanor is something that April has experienced a lot in the past. Right. She knew what this shift meant. She knew how quickly things could escalate if she did not tread lightly, and at this point, Terry becomes insistent that they do drugs together. As we've mentioned, Terry is a drug addict. April has been abusing drugs. Despite what's about to unfold, she tests negative for any substances once the police arrive. So April tries to resist taking the drugs. She rebuffs Terry's insistence. This of course agitates him. April can tell he's beginning to lose his temper. So, she relents. She convinces him to let her mix her own methamphetamine, and she makes a weak solution - makes it as weak as possible. They shoot up meth. It's about 5am now, and Terry is getting more and more agitated. And April asks to use the bathroom to get away from him for a moment so he can cool off. She goes to the upstairs to the second floor, bypassing a bathroom on the first floor. And that fact is going to become a bit of a piece of contention when we get to the trial. There's a lot of contention at trial. At this point, Terry was agitated, short-tempered, but not making direct threats toward April. All that changes when she opens the bathroom door. She opens the door on the second floor and there's Terry with a 22 in hand. Terry tells April, he's tired of waiting around on her and that she's never going to come around. He has the gun pointed at April and he's blocking her exit to the stairs. He tells her that she "owes him a fuck." And he's going to take it. He drags and pushes April to the bedroom. So there's going to be a discussion of rape here in some detail. And we just want to give you a little extra warning if you want to skip forward a bit. But at this point, April is terrified. Terry is trying to get April to commit to being with him if he will agree to go to drug rehab again. April cannot and will not make any further commitments to Terry. Not after three years of increasingly violent abuse. Terry pushes April onto the bed. At first he puts the gun on the nightstand and then he changes his mind, places it on the bed within his reach next to her head. Terry tells April he's gonna rape her and then kill her. He rips her shoes off and throws them across the room. He's trying to rip her pants off but he can't get them off all the way. They remain stuck around her ankles. They're running pants that have these little zippers. He lifts her shirt up and he begins to physically assault April. He penetrates her digitally and then he vaginally rapes her. He tells her she is "going to be a dead bitch." And as she begged him not to, she asked him to go ahead and kill her so that she won't have to feel him raping her. He begins to beat her about the head and body. This is important because Terry had never beaten April on the face or the head before. In fact, he tries to break her neck by snapping it he's doing all this while he's still penetrating her. And that's when he said, you know, "You're dead bitch" and he tried to break my neck. Right. Tried to break my neck, punched me in the head. Tried to break my neck and then I got so angry and that's when I started you know asking him how can you stand to be inside someone, you know that - or, how can you be inside someone that can't stand, you know, can't stand having you inside? How can you get an erection? I can't wrap my head around this I - you know - I didn't say all that, but.  Yeah.  Couldn't wrap head around it - like how? You know? It is disgusting to me. How can you even be excited? Right. And then that just made it worse. It's where you think it's never going to end. And, um.  Woo, yeah. And she is in so much pain. She asks him to just stop so she can get to a point where it's not as painful and he can take his fuck, and she can pretend to enjoy it. She starts asking him: How can he really enjoy this knowing that she isn't interested in having sex with him at all? She's never had the courage to speak to him like that. It works. He stops, he starts to masturbate. He can't finish. April, pulls her clothes back into place. She's decided she's gonna convince him to go down for bed - to lay down - so she can sneak out. He won't let her put her shoes on. She asks and he says he doesn't want her to run. He lays down in bed. He gets back up. Down, up - over and over until he decides he's going to go back down to the basement with her. He's trying to get her to do more drugs. This time, heroin. She's refusing. He's getting angry. He makes his a concoction of heroin and meth and demands April shoot up from this mixture. April's never done heroin before and tonight isn't the night she wants to start. April manages to squirt her syringe out on the ground, pretending to shoot up while Terry is having trouble finding a vein. Terry is spinning out. He makes April clean syringes for him so he can try a new syringe in the vein. While Terry is struggling to shoot up his mixture April asks to use the phone. And to her surprise, Terry lets her. She goes upstairs to call for help. But she doesn't call the police. And you're going to learn why throughout the course of this podcast, but for now, you just need to know that anytime the police got involved, it always made Terry more violent afterward. So she's upstairs. She sees the gun from her earlier rape and Terry's police scanner. She gathers up some money, Terry's credit cards, the gun, the scanner, his keys, and the garage door opener. Remember, it's the 90s in April doesn't have any money or wallet on her. If she's going to flag a cab or get a hotel to hide, she's going to need some money. April's frantically trying to prepare a bag so that she can escape. That is the ultimate goal. She remembers the gun in the top dresser drawer and she grabs it and sticks it in her back pocket of her biking vest, right in the small of her back. When asked leader at trial why she grabbed the gun she stated, quote, "My first instinct was so that he couldn't use it on me. And secondly, to be able to protect myself you know?" End quote. She's listening intently to Terry's movements in this old house. You can hear every creek and step he makes. She's packing her son's camera case with cash cards and keys. Then she puts the camera case in a backpack and sets it by the back door. She quietly creaks open the back door so that it won't make any noise when Terry ultimately goes to lay down. April knows from experience that Terry is faster than her and she knows that he can catch her if she just breaks for a run. She knows this because he has chased her and caught her by the hair and dragged her back inside. This was witnessed by April's - both April's neighbor Glenda McCarley, and Terry's neighbor, Dr. Laughlin. She is afraid to make a run for it due to her past experiences. April goes back to the basement, still waiting for Terry to lie down so she can escape. And suddenly without warning he barrels back downstairs frantic. April's sitting in a chair sterilizing syringes as Terry had asked her to do. He burst into the room and he handcuffs her with her hands in front.  And he says "Bitch, where's the gun?" And he jerks her out of her seat and begins to pat her down on the sides for the gun. Internally April is panicking because she knows if he finds it, she's dead. Terry doesn't find the gun on her, quote, "He told me he couldn't trust me - that he didn't believe that I didn't have the gun. He said he was going to kill me. But first he was going to rape me up the ass. Then, he was taking me to the couch." End quote. For some reason, Terry forgets what he's doing for a second and he lets April go. Her mind is racing. She knows when he goes to sodomized her, he's going to find the gun. He briefly turns back to her continuing toward the couch. While he's turned, she twists her handcuffed arms back and is able to grab the handle of the gun. She wasn't sure if she could reach it. And she wanted to see but also she was restrained and terrified for her life. Terry turns around and he sees April with the gun. He becomes consumed with rage. He was incredulous that she would have the gun and he lunges at her. April shoots Terry within three feet range. She shoots until she empties the clip. After the first shot, she's she later remembers that - or she thinks, anyway - that Terry shouted out "I'm paralyzed, call an ambulance." But she keeps shooting. This is how her dad taught her. She grew up - and we'll talk about this in later episodes -but she grew up in Kellyville. She grew up around guns and she knew how to shoot. Her father taught her if you're shooting to protect yourself, you always empty the clip. In the spring of 1999, a year after the shooting, April was tried by the state of Oklahoma. The case is called state of Oklahoma versus April Rose Wilkens. The state, the district attorney, represents us, the people of Oklahoma. After her trial, a jury convicted April of murder in the first degree. Premeditated, malice of forethought murder is what we call it here in Oklahoma. The only sentencing choices were life or life without parole. It was left up to the jury and they chose a life sentence for April. She was transferred to Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, Oklahoma's only maximum security women's prison. We visited April for the first time - the first of what I hope are many visits - a little over a week ago. Mabel Bassett is about an hour and a half from April's old house at 35th and Quincy in Tulsa. During April's testimony at her trial, her attorney asked her "Did you feel like you had any options at that point when you fired the gun?" "I had no options. It wasn't a feeling. I had no options." That's April's response. Her attorney says "Why didn't you?" April testifies, "My only option was to risk my own life and safety again in the chance that he wouldn't kill me. And that wasn't an option. That wasn't an option. I didn't even think about it." So what should she have done, lived or died? Those were her choices. I'm sure the people on the jury felt there was another option - that April should have just left. She should have left Terry, left her home, left her city, and left her son. The people of the jury had never been abused, chased, stalked, threatened, raped, or made to feel powerless. They had never been dragged back inside by their hair. They had never been abused as children or if they had they didn't disclose it during voir dire. They didn't have all the information. But we do. Thanks to the tireless efforts of April's nice Amanda, who was a librarian, we have access to all the court documents, all the police reports, and all the evidence that wasn't heard at trial. This season on Panic Button, can money buy you a murder conviction? Could April have been an intelligent woman who also made extremely complicated choices that put her life in danger? Could April have been a traumatized abuse victim and a mental patient and still have been smart enough to plot a premeditated murder? Can we look at the mistakes of our past and reckon with the injustices of a sexist cruel justice system? Has our understanding of domestic violence changed enough to accept that 25 years is long enough to serve on a crime for which you were simply defending yourself? When power and money buy you everything the voices of those you've oppressed will eventually grow to a voluminous roar. We hope you'll listen as we take you through what happened to April, what happened to Terry, the trial, and the aftermath, and the 25 years since April has been sent to Mabel Bassett. Join us for season one of Panic Button. I'm Colleen McCarty. And I'm Leslie Briggs. Panic Button is a co-production of Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law injustice and Leslie Briggs. We're your hosts, Colleen McCarty and Leslie Briggs. Our theme music is Velvet Rope by Guillaume. The production team is Lesley Briggs with occasional help from Rusty Rowe. Special thanks to Lynn Worley, Amanda Ross and Ashlyn Faulkner for their work on this case. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, use a safe computer and contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233. Help others find our show by leaving us a rating and writing a review. Follow us at OK_Appleseed across all social platforms. You can subscribe right now in the Apple podcasts app by clicking on our podcast logo and then clicking the subscribe button. If you want to continue the conversation with other listeners, please join our panic button podcast community on Book Clubs. Join for free at Bit.ly/3NRHO8C. Thank you so much for listening.

Davis returns to discuss some of the hot topics regarding the upcoming election for Skamania County Sheriff. From choosing an Undersheriff to crime and community policing, we cover a wide variety of points.

Undersheriff Jim Barnes and Assemblymember Jim Cooper discuss their candidacies for Sacramento County Sheriff. Today's Guests Sacramento County Undersheriff Jim Barnes discusses his run for Sacramento County Sheriff.  State Assemblymember Jim Cooper, who represents District 9, discusses his run for Sacramento County Sheriff.   We listen to NPR's 2022 Tiny Desk Contest Winner: Alisa Amador from Boston, Mass. 

In this episode I sit down and talk with my drill sergeant, Robert Christensen, from the police academy. He shares what drew him to become a police officer, his time as being a cadet in the police academy as well as what he wanted to do differently as an instructor at the police academy. Robert also shares some of his scary moments and his happiest moments from the job.Whitetail Advantage on InstagramWhitetail Advantage on FacebookWhitetail Advantage on TwitterWhitetail Advantage on GoWildRobert Christensen's book "Out of the Darkness and into the Blue" on AmazonFor more information on the Officer Down Memorial please go visit their website

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BSO Undersheriff Colonel Nichole Anderson in for Sheriff Gregory Tony

Lalor and Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati discuss the work of the Sheriff's Office, Imperati's experience as a Deputy and as the Undersheriff for the past 15 years. They also discuss Imperati's campaign for election to Sheriff which takes place in November. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

BSO Undersheriff Colonel Nichole Anderson in for Sheriff Gregory Tony

The tram rescue included the BCSO helicopter and pilot BCSO Undersheriff Larry Koren. He gives up details on the rescue process.

BSO Undersheriff Colonel Nichole Anderson in for Sheriff Gregory Tony.

BSO Undersheriff Colonel Nichole Anderson in for Sheriff Gregory Tony

Chris and Alison interview Chief Frank Mackesy in our first ever 2-part interview.  We spent a lot of time talking with Chief Mackesy and the conversation was too good to cut down to just one listen - so this episode is the first of two.  In this episode you'll hear our discussion of two high-profile cases in which he was involved.  Chief Mackesy is the Director of Police and Public Safety at the University of North Florida.  Before taking the position at UNF, he retired after 32 years with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office from the position of Undersheriff.  He held many positions during his time with JSO, including Chief of Detectives.  

We resume our weekly content production with a West Coast road trip, complete with catching the opening of the new HST film by Bobby Kennedy III, "Fear & Loathing in Aspen," which is available at Amazon Prime and other places. Our multi-part recording binge begins with returning champion Dan Dunn, of What We're Drinking With Dan Dunn fame, who you may recall is pretty much our West Coast co-host. From there Curtis Robinson visits with Paul Morgan, producer of "Fear & Loathing in Aspen," who plays the supporting character known as Undersheriff Ricks. In this segment (Part 3), Curtis hosts the producers of a looming audio documentary about HST's run for sheriff, which is what the Aspen film also covers -- so he basically demands they defend both that creative decision and their career choices. Then our hosts turn to some surprises from those who were actually in the Aspen film, including two of the youngest members of the tribe.

Broward Sheriff's Office Undersheriff, Colonel Nichole Anderson in for Sheriff Gregory Tony

Some things aren't always what they seem.  Greg Williams and Brian Marren teach people what they need to know about human behavior, pattern recognition, and analysis.  They stick to the basics about how we are wired.   We repeat patterns.  How do I leave my house and read what's not normal?  There has to be an explanation.  Find out  today how to be more aware of the lurkers.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Greg Williams is the President and Founder of Arcadia Cognerati, a consulting firm specializing in assessing, developing, and conducting training and education to address urgent safety and security needs in some of the most challenging environments on the planet. Prior to starting his own company, Greg was the former Director of Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis / Irregular Warfare for Orbis Operations in McLean, Virginia. Previous to that, Greg was the Director, Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis / Irregular Warfare for Cubic Applications in San Diego, California USA. Greg is a decorated, veteran urban law enforcement professional and a decorated, veteran former soldier with over 30 years of combined experience and expertise. He is an adjunct professor of Sociology and has done work for Western State University, San Diego State University and the University of Southern California as well as USC's Institute for Creative Technology. Greg is an industry expert in Irregular Warfare for the Defense Community. Greg has worked with the Drug Enforcement Administrations (DEA) Mobile Enforcement Team (MET) and the 5th Judicial District's Drug Task Force and Shooting Task Force in Colorado. Greg has held virtually every law enforcement position from patrol officer, shift supervisor, SWAT director, undercover Narcotics operations supervisor, Undersheriff and Interim Chief of Police.   Greg has a US Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance and has worked as a subject matter expert, contractor or consultant for many US DoD Agencies including the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, the Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities (CETO), Joint Forces Command (JFCOM), Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) and the US Marine Corps Special Operations Training Group (SOTG) to name but a few.   Outside of the USA, Greg has worked with NATO Commands including Strategic Allied Command Transformation (Four Star Command), the Hungarian Defence Forces and the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center (NMIOTC). Greg has done work for the Ministry of Defense of Iraq, Afghanistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.     Greg has been a subject matter expert (SME) for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) as well as for the future immersive training environment joint capability training demonstration (FITE JCTD).   Greg has trained every Tier One military force in the United States and much of the world. Greg has trained the DEA, FBI, ATF, CIA, DIA, and the US Department of Homeland Security, US Border Patrol, US Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC), US Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue team (BORSTAR), US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and many other agencies tasked with the protection of US Citizens domestically and abroad. Greg Williams created Combat Profiling and the Combat Profiling Program of Instruction (POI) and the USJFCOMs highly successful Border Hunter Program of Instruction (POI). Greg Williams was the architect of the world-renowned US Marine Corps' highly successful and lifesaving Combat Hunter program. In addition to the Combat Hunter program of instruction (POI); Greg Williams was instrumental in designing and refining the USMCs' Lioness and Law Enforcement Professionals programs for combat zones. Greg has developed programs for Private Security Firms, Delta Air Lines, numerous school systems, First Responders and Law Enforcement agencies. Greg has lectured at Universities in Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Colorado and California. Greg was the co-author on two white papers for scientific journals. Greg has multi-conflict, full spectrum operational experience with conventional and special operations forces, law enforcement professionals, and other government agencies. The Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) General James Mattis referred to Greg Williams as “a National treasure”. Brian Marren is a decorated Marine, High Threat Protection security professional and Subject Matter Expert on Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis. He has spent the last eighteen years conducting both real world and training operations all over the United States, the Middle East and both Central and East Asia. Brian is a highly experienced, highly motivated professional that has the ability to adapt to any environment whether he is on the battlefield, in a classroom or at a board meeting. While in the Marine Corps, Brian served as a Marine Scout/Sniper with multiple combat deployments to the Al Anbar Province of Iraq during the height of counterinsurgency operations. As a Team Leader, he successfully led hundreds of both combat and training missions. During this time, Brian was meritoriously promoted ahead of his peers on three separate occasions due to his leadership capability and overall professionalism. After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps, Brian was hired by Cubic Applications to be a Tactics Analyst at the newly constructed Infantry Immersive Trainer (IIT) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. During his time at the IIT Brian trained and advised thousands of Marines on how to make better tactical decisions during highly complex and chaotic live fire training exercises. Under his guidance, thousands of Marines became more adaptable and better at sense making during highly stressful situations. While working as an instructor, Brian assisted with a number of scientific studies conducted by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Pacific Science and Engineering (PSE) in order to help determine the efficacy of the Infantry Immersive Trainer and the Marine Corps Combat Hunter program. Brian also worked as a security contractor for the U.S. State Department High Threat Protection program. During this time, he was responsible for personally protecting hundreds of U.S. Government personnel in multiple high threat environments including Iraq and Afghanistan. Brian performed all major duties of a security detail to include leading numerous small teams on highly sensitive protection operations. Brian has trained and advised numerous Tier One military units, conventional forces, and private sector clients on the art and science of Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis. Brian has also trained and advised hundreds of Law Enforcement Professionals to include US Border Patrol, DEA, ICE, TSA, US Marshals and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Currently, Brian serves as the Vice President of Operations for Arcadia Cognerati, a service provider specializing in assessing, developing and conducting training and education to addressurgent safety and security needs in some of the most challenging environments in the world. Brian continues to serve the veteran community as an Ambassador for Carry The Load. Brian holds a Masters of Science in Applied Psychology from the University of Southern California and a Bachelors of Science in Political Science from Arizona State University. The Left Of Greg Podcast https://linktr.ee/Left_Of_Greg   Me and my daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy  

Greg Williams is a decorated, veteran urban law enforcement professional and a decorated, veteran former soldier with over 45 years of combined experience and expertise. An adjunct professor of Sociology and an industry expert in human behavior pattern recognition and irregular Warfare for the Defense Community, Greg held virtually every law enforcement position from patrol officer, shift supervisor, SWAT director, undercover Narcotics operations supervisor, Undersheriff and Interim Chief of Police. He has worked with the DEA's Mobile Enforcement Team (MET), the 5th Judicial District's Drug Task Force, Shooting Task Force and has worked RICO racketeering influenced corrupt organizations cases and OCDETF Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force cases. Greg maintained a US Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance and worked as a subject matter expert, contractor or consultant for many US DoD Agencies including the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, the Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities (CETO), Joint Forces Command (JFCOM), Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) and the US Marine Corps Special Operations Training Group (SOTG). Outside of the USA, Greg has worked with NATO Commands including Strategic Allied Command Transformation (Four Star Command), the Hungarian Defence Forces and the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center (NMIOTC). Greg built a number of highly successful programs for the DoD including Combat Hunter, Border Hunter, Advanced Situational Awareness training and their progeny, including programs targeting suicide and sexual harassment and assault. Brian Marren is the Senior Vice President of Operations for Arcadia Cognerati. Brian is a decorated Marine, High Threat Protection security professional, and Subject Matter Expert on Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis. Brian has spent the last eighteen years conducting both real world and training operations all over the United States, the Middle East, and both Central and East Asia supporting the U.S. Military, foreign partners, private industry, and local, state and federal agencies. Brian holds a Masters in Applied Psychology from the University of Southern California and he is an ambassador for Carry The Load, a non-profit organization that provides an active way to connect Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, veterans, first responders and their families.

Everyone in the first responder family needs to be thinking about life after the job. Whether you're a few weeks from retirement or looking at a full 30 years ahead of you, your thoughts need to be focused on being safe and what to do later. This week the guys welcome LEO 2 CEO founder Adam Wills to discuss his efforts in helping other LEOs prepare for life after the badge. Take a look at the community using our affiliate link WYERadio.com/L2C and see if you meet the definition of "Copreneur"...and to save $50 off your membership! In our interview, you'll learn: How being part of a community of peers can help guide your plan That something you do as a "side gig" could very easily be a primary money maker The importance of a cohesive brand and plan How on Earth Adam became the Undersheriff in his early 30's

52 Players Undersheriff Steven Kuehhas by Frank MacKay

Broward Sheriff's Office Undersheriff, Colonel Nichole Anderson in for Sheriff Gregory Tony

Broward Sheriff's Office Undersheriff, Colonel Nichole Anderson

I was 2nd in command and my co-workers didn't know where I was. The only person in our agency that knew what I was working on was the Sheriff. Due to his undercover police work, threats to him and his family still exist. Adam Wills is our guest. He is the former undersherrif for an agency that we won't name due to potential threats on his and his family's life due to his Undercover work. He was the 2nd in command of a small agency, and when an undercover investigator was needed for a large scale cartel based drug organization he was the only officer that wasn't recognizable. Adam talks about the complex undercover operation and other challenges faced by small law enforcement agencies. He also talks about his passion to help law enforcement officers transition into new careers in business.   Follow us on the MeWe social media platform. We are on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. In the Clubhouse app look for and follow our club, the LET Radio Show and Podcast. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend about it. If you are able to leave an honest rating and, or, review it would be appreciated. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Wood is the Undersheriff at Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO). He has implemented several programs within Community Corrections as a Division Commander for MCSO and has served as president of the Oregon Association of Community Corrections Directors. Jeff sat down with Chris and Marcus in Salem, Oregon to discuss the intersection of community corrections and law enforcement as well as the relationship between public trust and public safety. You can find more information on this episode and related links on the show notes page of CorrectionsCommunity.com

The Sullivan County Democrat Podcast, sponsored by the Kitchen Table Cafe in Callicoon, NY, talks with Undersheriff Eric Chaboty about how he got into law enforcement, the 9 p.m. routine, the Hope Not Handcuffs initiative and Buckle Up NY.

From waitress to the #2 position of the $1 billion San Diego County Sheriff's Department! In this great conversation between Rebecca Jones and Kelly Martinez, the new Undersheriff for one of the largest departments in the country, you'll hear Kelly discuss her amazing journey starting in 1985. From her early days at Las Colinas to the patrol days to her leadership at the highest level, Kelly makes the case for authenticity as an essential leadership element and a mindset of growth through challenges. And, yes, she thinks many young women should be considering law enforcement as a career! Thank you for listening and joining the SheEO Lead-In community!

Actions and Limits interview Greg Williams.    Greg Williams is the former Director of Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis / Irregular Warfare for Orbis Operations in McLean, Virginia. Previous to that, Greg was the Director, Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis / Irregular Warfare for Cubic Applications in San Diego, California USA.  Greg is a decorated, veteran urban law enforcement professional and a decorated, veteran former soldier with over 30 years of combined experience and expertise. He is an adjunct professor of Sociology and has done work for Western State University, San Diego State University and the University of Southern California as well as USC’s Institute for Creative Technology. Greg is an industry expert in Irregular Warfare for the Defense Community.  Greg has worked with the Drug Enforcement Administrations (DEA) Mobile Enforcement Team (MET) and the 5th Judicial District’s Drug Task Force and Shooting Task Force in Colorado. Greg has held virtually every law enforcement position from patrol officer, shift supervisor, SWAT director, undercover Narcotics operations supervisor, Undersheriff and Interim Chief of Police. Greg has a US Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance and has worked as a subject matter expert, contractor or consultant for many US DoD Agencies including the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, the Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities (CETO), Joint Forces Command (JFCOM), Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) and the US Marine Corps Special Operations Training Group (SOTG) to name but a few. Outside of the USA, Greg has worked with NATO Commands including Strategic Allied Command Transformation (Four Star Command), the Hungarian Defence Forces and the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center (NMIOTC). Greg has done work for the Ministry of Defense of Iraq, Afghanistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Greg has been a subject matter expert (SME) for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) as well as for the future immersive training environment joint capability training demonstration (FITE JCTD). Greg has trained every Tier One military force in the United States and much of the world. Greg has trained the DEA, FBI, ATF, CIA, DIA, and the US Department of Homeland Security, US Border Patrol, US Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC), US Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue team (BORSTAR), US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and many other agencies tasked with the protection of US Citizens domestically and abroad. Greg created Combat Profiling and the Combat Profiling Program of Instruction (POI) and the USJFCOMs highly successful Border Hunter Program of Instruction (POI). Greg Williams was the architect of the world-renowned US Marine Corps’ highly successful and lifesaving Combat Hunter program. In addition to the Combat Hunter program of instruction (POI); Greg Williams was instrumental in designing and refining the USMCs’ Lioness and Law Enforcement Professionals programs for combat zones. The programs that Greg created [Combat Profiling, HBPR&A (Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis), ASAT® (Advanced Situational Awareness Training), MASAT® (Maritime Advanced Situational Awareness Training), SOFSAT® (Special Operational Forces Advanced Situational Awareness Training), ITSAT® Insider Threat Situation Awareness Training)] are scientifically and academically vetted and Combat tested (Iraq, Afghanistan, HOA) and currently used by many DoD Agencies, US Forces, and Homeland Defense partners. Greg also developed GSAT® (Gatekeeper Situation Awareness Training) to help combat the suicide pandemic and SHARPSAT® to help address the sexual harassment dilemma for the US Army. Greg has developed programs for Private Security Firms, several major Air Lines, numerous school systems, First Responders and Law Enforcement agencies. Greg has lectured at Universities in Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Colorado and California and was the co-author on two white papers for scientific journals.      Keep taking those Actions and destroy those Limits. 

On the final episode of this mini-series, VSC Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sat down with The Deputy Chief Probation Officer of the Department of Juvenile Justice Omar M. Bohler and the Undersheriff of Orange County’s Sheriff Office Mark Canty to chat about Implicit Bias. Learn about the difference between implicit and explicit bias, how implicit bias can affect BIPOC individuals, and how we can hold space for these important conversations to ultimately break down barriers and structural racism. Omar M. Bohler uses he/him pronouns and is the current Deputy Chief Probation Officer at the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. Omar comes with over 20 years of Military service experience and has been with the DJJ for 15 years. Omar conducts various trainings focusing on implicit bias and fair and equitable treatment. Undersheriff Mark J. Canty uses he/him pronouns and, after graduating from Northwestern University, started working in the Urban League in Orlando which made him realize that a career in law enforcement was his calling. He has worked with the Orlando Police Department over his 22-year career and was appointed Deputy Chief in 2017, and in 2019 he was appointed Undersheriff of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Undersheriff Canty is driven by a desire to make a bigger impact in his community and beyond, by making connections with young people before they are in trouble. You can listen to this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/JjkLHbmFE9I You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! ----------------------------------- Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

12/9/20 (11a) Monroe County Undersheriff Sheriff Corey Brown On The State Of Monroe County Jail and How Covid is Being Contained. Listeners On The Loose.

BSO Undersheriff Colonel Nichole Anderson in for Sheriff Gregory Tony

This week I sit down with another Adam who also has a podcast to talk all about the knowledge you didn't know you had. Meet Adam Wills, host and creator of the Public Safety Innovators Podcast. Adam has 15 years of experience in law enforcement and is a former Undersheriff. He kicked off his own marketing agency, Sursum Creative in 2018 where he focuses on helping companies in the public safety and private security industries grow their influence and revenue. With the start of the Public Safety Innovators Podcast, he has dedicated his professional life to helping you discover new technology, new training concepts and unorthodox ideas that will help your organization thrive. Adam talks all about the transition from law enforcement and military field to a civilian occupation after leaving the force. We talked all about our podcasts and how we've made our transition, talking about what we love, and what is most important: the passion. The law enforcement industry is very supportive of its officers and as long as you are passionate you will succeed.  The most important thing to take away in regards to the transition is to always be excited and convey your excitement about anything you choose to do.   Connect with Adam on Linked In. Listen to the Public Safety Innovators Podcast here. Want to a guest on the Public Safety Innovators Podcast? CLICK HERE to find out how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features the third and final part of Ashley and Roy's conversation about responder wellness with Denita Ball, Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee Sheriff's Department, and Gus Handke, Undersheriff for Carter County, Oklahoma. They discuss how to balance the desire for higher levels of education for officers with the importance of recruiting officers from diverse backgrounds and experiences. They also talk about how scenario-based training both in police academies and in the field can be improved to help officers improve their critical thinking skills and abilities to deescalate adverse situations in the field.

In this episode, Ashley and Roy continue their conversation about responder wellness with Denita Ball, Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee Sheriff's Department, and Gus Handke, Undersheriff for Carter County, Oklahoma. They discuss the importance of de-stigmatizing seeking help for mental health issues and how to change the culture in law enforcement that may discourage an officer for openly discussing mental health challenges.

In this episode of the podcast, NCBRT subject matter expert Roy Bethge joins host Ashley Markle again to continue our conversations on the idea of responder resilience. They talk with Denita Ball, Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee Sheriff's Department, and Gus Handke, Undersheriff for Carter County, Oklahoma, to get their perspectives on how both urban and rural departments view topics like resilience and the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss the unique positions that sheriffs, as elected officials, are in to address issues like public opinion and transparency in policing.

Greg Williams is the former Director of Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis / Irregular Warfare for Orbis Operations in McLean, Virginia. Previous to that, Greg was the Director, Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis / Irregular Warfare for Cubic Applications in San Diego, California USA. Greg is a decorated, veteran urban law enforcement professional and a decorated, veteran former soldier with over 30 years of combined experience and expertise. He is an adjunct professor of Sociology and has done work for Western State University, San Diego State University and the University of Southern California as well as USC’s Institute for Creative Technology. Greg is an industry expert in Irregular Warfare for the Defense Community. Greg has worked with the Drug Enforcement Administrations (DEA) Mobile Enforcement Team (MET) and the 5th Judicial District’s Drug Task Force and Shooting Task Force in Colorado. Greg has held virtually every law enforcement position from patrol officer, shift supervisor, SWAT director, undercover Narcotics operations supervisor, Undersheriff and Interim Chief of Police.Website- arcadiacognerati.com

Greg Williams is the former Director of Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis / Irregular Warfare for Orbis Operations in McLean, Virginia. Previous to that, Greg was the Director, Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis / Irregular Warfare for Cubic Applications in San Diego, California USA. Greg is a decorated, veteran urban law enforcement professional and a decorated, veteran former soldier with over 30 years of combined experience and expertise. He is an adjunct professor of Sociology and has done work for Western State University, San Diego State University and the University of Southern California as well as USC’s Institute for Creative Technology. Greg is an industry expert in Irregular Warfare for the Defense Community. Greg has worked with the Drug Enforcement Administrations (DEA) Mobile Enforcement Team (MET) and the 5th Judicial District’s Drug Task Force and Shooting Task Force in Colorado. Greg has held virtually every law enforcement position from patrol officer, shift supervisor, SWAT director, undercover Narcotics operations supervisor, Undersheriff and Interim Chief of Police.

Greg Williams is the former Director of Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis / Irregular Warfare for Orbis Operations in McLean, Virginia. Previous to that, Greg was the Director, Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis / Irregular Warfare for Cubic Applications in San Diego, California USA. Greg is a decorated, veteran urban law enforcement professional and a decorated, veteran former soldier with over 30 years of combined experience and expertise. He is an adjunct professor of Sociology and has done work for Western State University, San Diego State University and the University of Southern California as well as USC’s Institute for Creative Technology. Greg is an industry expert in Irregular Warfare for the Defense Community. Greg has worked with the Drug Enforcement Administrations (DEA) Mobile Enforcement Team (MET) and the 5th Judicial District’s Drug Task Force and Shooting Task Force in Colorado. Greg has held virtually every law enforcement position from patrol officer, shift supervisor, SWAT director, undercover Narcotics operations supervisor, Undersheriff and Interim Chief of Police.

Greg Williams is the former Director of Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis / Irregular Warfare for Orbis Operations in McLean, Virginia. Previous to that, Greg was the Director, Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis / Irregular Warfare for Cubic Applications in San Diego, California USA. Greg is a decorated, veteran urban law enforcement professional and a decorated, veteran former soldier with over 30 years of combined experience and expertise. He is an adjunct professor of Sociology and has done work for Western State University, San Diego State University and the University of Southern California as well as USC's Institute for Creative Technology. Greg is an industry expert in Irregular Warfare for the Defense Community. Greg has worked with the Drug Enforcement Administrations (DEA) Mobile Enforcement Team (MET) and the 5th Judicial District's Drug Task Force and Shooting Task Force in Colorado. Greg has held virtually every law enforcement position from patrol officer, shift supervisor, SWAT director, undercover Narcotics operations supervisor, Undersheriff and Interim Chief of Police.

Episode Summary Episode 24 Transforming the Old to the New:In this episode, Dean talks with Undersheriff Ray Walden of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. Ray brings 34+ years of municipal and sheriff deputy experience to our podcast. In this episode, Walden talks about how developing their agency’s ‘why’ statement transformed their department. He discusses the training and leadership development they are providing deputies and civilian employees to instill and grow a culture of customer service to their people. You can read the show notes on our website at www.lhln.org. It’s a powerful interview and one any leader – whether they are law enforcement or not – can learn from. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode!

(11:00a) Thad Brown calls to talk big Bills-Ravens game coming up this Sunday; Jamie Romeo announces run for County Clerk; Undersheriff Corey Brown gives us an update on his grandson's bone marrow transplant

(10:00a) Undersheriff Corey Brown talks his service and his grandchild who dealt with a scary medical issue; excited to hunt; social media profiles are fake of bob

We caught up with Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea just about one year after the Camp Fire broke out, and about 11 months after we first sat down with him. In this episode, Sheriff Honea talks about how the recovery effort is going, the health and wellness of the community and first responders who endured the response efforts, and what his priorities are now, going forward in the future. He also admits that he and many others underestimated just how long the recovery was going to take, and what it's going to take to rebuild the town of Paradise.  Be sure to check out our first interview with Sheriff Honea below, just a few weeks into the Camp Fire.   Kory L. Honea became the 31st Sheriff of Butte County in May 2014.  Prior to becoming the Sheriff, Honea served as the Undersheriff for nearly four years. Sheriff Honea began his career with the Butte County Sheriff's Office in 1993, when he was hired as a deputy sheriff.  Prior to that Sheriff Honea was employed by the Shasta County Sheriff's Office. During his law enforcement career Sheriff Honea has held assignments in corrections, patrol and investigations.  In 2000, Sheriff Honea transferred to the District Attorney's Office as an investigator.  While at the District Attorney's Office, Sheriff Honea promoted through the ranks to become the Chief Investigator in 2008.  Sheriff Honea held that position until his return to the Sheriff's Office as Undersheriff in 2010. Sheriff Honea holds a Juris Doctorate from the Taft School of Law and is a member of the State Bar of California.  He also holds an Associate of Arts degree from Butte College.  Sheriff Honea has extensive law enforcement training certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Links Podcast Episode 56: Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea Talks Candidly About the Camp Fire  

What is the role of the Undersheriff? Behind the Star host Jon Busdeker talks with Mark Canty, Undersheriff at the Orange County Sheriff's Office. A native of Central Florida and West Orange High School grad, Canty played football at Northwestern University and later worked for the Urban League of Central Florida. He spent 22 years at the Orlando Police Department before joining the Orange County Sheriff's Office in 2019. 

Sheriff Kory L. Honea In this episode (#56) we sit down with the sheriff of Butte County, California, Kory Honea. His county, of course, was ravaged by the Camp Fire which broke out on November 8, 2018. The Town of Paradise, located within his county, was nearly completely destroyed by the fire that was stoked by 55+mile per hour gusts. Sheriff Honea is facing a death toll that could exceed 100, managing his law enforcement team as well as mutual aid and keeping his citizens safe while they're displaced from homes that were either destroyed or just can't be reached due to the town's closure.  Honea also had the responsibility of evacuating tens of thousands of people to get them out of harms way.  He talks about all that, plus some of the more challenging stresses he's faced and how he's dealing with all of the responsibility that goes along with California's deadliest wildfire disaster. Kory L. Honea became the 31st Sheriff of Butte County in May, 2014.  Prior to becoming the Sheriff, Honea served as the Undersheriff for nearly four years.  Sheriff Honea began his career with the Butte County Sheriff's Office in 1993,  when he was hired as a deputy sheriff.   Prior to that Sheriff Honea was employed  by the Shasta County Sheriff's Office. During his law enforcement career Sheriff Honea has held assignments in
corrections, patrol and investigations.  In 2000, Sheriff Honea transferred
to the District Attorney's Office as an investigator.  While at the District
Attorney's Office, Sheriff Honea promoted through the ranks to become the Chief Investigator in 2008.  Sheriff Honea held that position until his return to the Sheriff's Office as Undersheriff in 2010. Sheriff Hone-a holds a Juris Doctorate from the Taft School of Law and is a member of the State Bar of California.  He also holds an Associate of Arts degree from Butte College.    Links Butte County Sheriff Butte County Recovers Camp Fire Rescued Animals WildfireRecovery.org CalOES.ca.gov OESNews.com

In this episode we hear Undersheriff Tony Scazzero's thoughts to what he thinks happened to Tara Calico.  This interview was recorded by Don Dongess for VSCO when Sheriff Rene Rivera re-opened the case.  Tony Scazzero was the Undersheriff for Sheriff Anthony Ortega.  This was the administration AFTER Sheriff Lawrence Romero left office.   Rest in Peace Tony!!! This episode is brought to you by: TomBoyZ, Zola & RXBAR.  To put pressure on the politicians please call the District Attorney Lemuel Martinez at (505)861-0311 and ask him to make arrests in this case. You can also call the Attorney General of the State of New Mexico Hector Balderas at (505)490-4060 and ask him to investigate the corruption in this case. If you would like to leave us a comment, question or a tip you can call us at (575)201-7444. #TaraCalico #Justice4TaraCalico #FindTara #VANISHEDPodcast #VANISHED #VanishedTheTaraCalicoInvestigation #NewMexico #TrueCrimePodcast #TrueCrime #Podcast #AudioBoom #ApplePodcasts #Investigation #LawrenceRomero #ReneRivera #ValenciaCounty #TaraCalicoWasNewMexicoTrue #Spotify  Please follow us on Social Media on Twitter: @vanishedpodcast on FACEBOOK: @Vanished The Tara Calico Story and Instagram: @justice4taracalico to keep up to date please visit: VanishedPod.com or TaraCalico.com.

It has always offended me that no Cal Poly Admin official has ever contacted the Smarts in 21 years since back to the day Kristin, one of their very own 'co-eds' was abducted from the heart of their campus. Even the Undersheriff of San Luis Obispo said on national TV that 'at some point in time, there was a deceased human being in Flores' dorm room'. In todays podcast - I share with you my the total lack of respect Cal Poly President Jeffrety Armstrong has shown towards the parents of one of hs own students.

What happens when a young woman from Illinois returns to the small Kansas town that chewed her up and spit her out once already? Megan Foglesong was a warm and energetic girl raised in a loving two-parent home in Oneida, IL, a small Midwestern town that, with its population of 750, must have felt like a big city compared to Alden, Kansas, population 148. But sometimes its in the small towns people find the biggest problems. In Alden, Megan became BFFs with her biological mother, Pam, who was unsettlingly competitive with her daughter. Together they drank, chased men, and took selfies in the bathroom together. But it wasn't all fun and games, especially once love struck a fearful tone, spurring her hasty return home after discovering those who love you can really hurt you the most. But once the bruises healed and her heart had warmed, Megan began to miss the party down in Bleeding Kansas, so she returned to Alden, to mom, to love... to be loved. Then one day –– and no one knows what day it was –– she was gone. Poof! Lost in the prairie dust and howling wind.UPDATE- On April 29, 2019, the man Megan had been dating at the time of her disappearance and who had been suspected of having a role in what happened to her, took his own life after he shot the Rice County Sheriff and Undersheriff. He also killed his father before turning the gun on himself.

Oneida County, NY Undersheriff Robert Swezskowski discusses ways thieves steal identities and how we can protect ourselves if a crime is being committed against us.

Undersheriff Robert Swenszkowski discusses the various ways that crimes and scams are perpetrated against seniors using the internet. From sweepstakes, Nigerian bank scams,  to bogus phone calls from the FBI, there are several ways that criminals are taking advantage of our elderly, especially utlizing the internet.  Robert Swenszkowski is the Undersheriff for Oneida County, NY

Don Barnes, Undersheriff with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, and Dave Harrington, Mayor Pro Tem of Aliso Viejo, let Brian know about the ins and outs of public safety in Orange County, how the Sheriffs are protecting OC cities, and how statewide legislation and propositions affect the public safety of our communities. Do you know how Prop 64 may affect the efforts of our law enforcement? Or the threat of fentanyl and how SB 1323 would have addressed the issue? You have the right to remain informed with the City Square this week!

27-year Veteran of the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Don Barnes, was appointed as the Undersheriff with dreams to "making sure the sheriff's visions are fulfilled." Don joined us in the studio to discuss the current updates of the Sheriff's department along with an update on the "Great Escape Program." 

ACCORDING TO WATCH DOG WAG : Sgt Kasey Matthews made a big splash blowing Sheriff  Doug Gillespie in a vain attempt to get him to stop his completely 100% non-gay though completely nude camping trips like the one with his new Undersheriff, Jimmy Dixon!    Metro's Sgt Kasey Matthews–a head case cop if there ever was one–has been causing all sorts of shit and is apparently on FMLA and is rumored to have filed a restraining order against Sheriff Doug Gillespie! Sgt Matthews is Gillespie's recent former lover and his former driver and a big ol' ho according to everyone who earns an LVMPD paycheck!  Bad enough we spend for a driver for him, but that she would sleep with Doug Gillespie is equally disturbing to billions of Metro observers.  Matthews has been a rip roarin' bitch in recent months and her FMLA may be a ruse to divert attention from those planning lawsuits and EEOC complaints against her and the LVMPD!!!