Episodes

Nov. 13, 2018

Beyond The Badge: The Killing of Jemel Roberson in Chicago

This week on Beyond The Badge, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill discusses Jemel Roberson, an armed security guard in Chicago, who was shot and killed by police over the weekend. He gets into why people are already screaming race when the investigation has not even started. Cops were responding to multiple shots fired at the club and found Roberson on top of an individual with his gun pointing in the individual’s back. Also this week, Vincent discusses the school resource office who commit s...
Nov. 6, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Tremaine Wilbourn Guilty of Murdering Memphis Cop

This week on Beyond The Badge, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill discusses the trial of Tremaine Wilbourn, who was found guilty this passed Sunday for killing Memphis police officer Sean Bolton in 2015 after shooting him eight times. Also, the mistrial of Michigan State Trooper Mark Bessner, who was on trial for murder and involuntary manslaughter after deploying his taser from his vehicle while chasing 15 year old Damon Grimes while he was fleeing on his ATV. Grimes hit a parked truck and d...
Nov. 1, 2018

Beyond The Badge: New York City, Chicago, & Coral Springs

This week on Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill briefly revisits the terror attack in New York City last Halloween, where the suspect drove his truck into a crowd killing eight people. Then on to Chicago, Jason Van Dyke attorney asking for new trial, because release of video was prejudicial to a fair trial, which leads to a conversation about the latest fight for police reform in Chicago. Finally, the Coral Springs Police is standing by their officer who was seen on cell phone footage using strikes ...
Oct. 23, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Two More Officers Shot And Killed

This week on Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill discusses the Gwinnett (Atlanta) police officer shot and killed this past Saturday and segues into another officer shot and killed, this time in Florence, SC, from an earlier ambush shooting this month. Also, Vincent hits on how Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is anti-police in the heels of these latest police deaths and what it means to the state of Florida if he is elected. Finally, Vincent gives brief overview of a Michigan State Tro...
Oct. 16, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Officer Involved Shooting of Jason Washington In Portland

This week on Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill dives into the officer involved shooting of Jason Washington, who was shot and killed by Portland State University Campus Police back in June. A grand jury cleared Officers James Dewey and Shawn Allen McKenzie of any wrongdoing last month but after they determined the officers fired their weapons in self defense after they were called to an incident outside of a bar involving Washington, who was also openly carrying a firearm. Vincent explains where t...
Oct. 9, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Second Degree Murder Conviction of Jason Van Dyke In Chicago

This week on Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill discusses the second degree murder conviction of former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke for the murder of Laquan McDonald. He shares his thoughts on why the conviction occurred and what lies ahead for his family. Also, Vincent talks about President Trump’s stance and position to help the city of Chicago combat their massive crime issue. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitt...
Oct. 2, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Mainstream Media’s Narrative About Police Shootings

This week on Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill discusses two officers killed in Brookhaven, MS Saturday during a shootout with a convicted felon who was under house arrest as well as newly released body cam of an officer involved shooting in Baltimore last week. In Baltimore, the suspect shot at officers ten times, striking one officer three times. Luckily, his vest took two of the bullets but he was shot in the elbow. In both cases, Vincent talks about the lack of coverage because it doesn’t fit ...
Sept. 25, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Memphis Police shooting of Martavious Banks

This week on Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill dives into the Amber Guyger situation in Dallas. Guyger is the Dallas Police officer charged with manslaughter for the shooting death of Botham Jean, an unarmed Black man who was in his own apartment at the time of the shooting. Vincent explains why no one should rush to judgment in this case as to whether or not she is lying about believing she was at her apartment and why the issued search warrant the family is upset about may just validate her story...
Sept. 18, 2018

Beyond The Badge: The Ultimate Sacrifice Paid By Officer Robert Kunze

This week on Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill discusses his appearance on Fox and Friends from Monday and his take on cops sacrificing on a daily basis, just look at Officer Robert Kunze in Sedgwick County, Kansas who was shot in the line of duty Sunday while the NFL was kneeling and Nike and Colin Kaepernick were on TV. Then, he goes into the Jason Van Dyke trial in Chicago and what it means to the city if he is acquitted. This episode of Beyond The Badge is brought to you by Vivid Seats. Vivid...
Sept. 11, 2018

Beyond The Badge: 9/11 & Sacrifice

This week on Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill reminisces on where he was on September 11, 2001, the thousands that died that day, and the hundreds who have died because of cancer since. Then, he calls out Nike and Colin Kaepernick, who was 14 years old when the attacks occurred, about what “Sacrifice Everything” truly means. Finally, he honors the ten officers who have died this year from “9/11 Illness” during the 10-7 segment. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and re...
Sept. 4, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Officer Matt Cooper Shot In The Head In Atlanta

This week on Beyond The Badge, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill talks about Officer Matt Cooper, who was shot in head yesterday in Vincent’s hometown of Atlanta, GA. He discusses the incident, what happened, and how things got that far. Vincent also touches on the ideology of “black privilege” and how it needs to stop, Rahm Emanuel not running for re-election as Mayor of Chicago, and jury selection in the trial of former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke that begins tomorrow for the dea...
Aug. 28, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Ex-Texas Cop Convicted Of Shooting Unarmed Black Teenager

This week on Beyond The Badge, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill discusses Tuesday afternoon’s verdict of former Balch Springs, TX police offer Roy Oliver. Officer Oliver was convicted of murder of 15 year old Jordan Edwards. If you aren’t familiar with the case, Officer Oliver and his partner, Tyler Gross, were called to a house party where there was underage drinking going on. While in the house, the officers heard gunshots and outside. Oliver retrieved his rifle while Gross ordered a car ...
Aug. 21, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Chicago Murder Rates Skyrocket

After another horrific weekend in Chicago that left 58 people shot and 6 people dead, there is no doubt that something has to be done in the Windy City to stop this insanity. This week, TV law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill shares his thoughts on the five steps the city must make to take control of the situation. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, ...
Aug. 14, 2018

Beyond The Badge: New Policy In Sacramento & Michael Drejka Charged

This week, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill briefly discuss why he is in agreement with the manslaughter charge finally levied against Michael Drejka in Clearwater, FL. Two weeks ago, Vincent went in depth on this case and how the killing of Markeis McGlockton was anything but “Stand Your Ground.” Earlier this week, the State’s Attorney’s office charged Drejka was manslaughter. Then, Vincent discusses Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn, who is the city’s first black Chief of Police. Hahn h...
Aug. 7, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Citizens Of Chicago Are Calling For Change

This week, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill was a guest on Fox And Friends over the weekend where he discussed the situation around Karrar Al-Khammasi, who critically shot and wounded Colorado Springs Police Officer Cem Duzel Thursday. Al-Khammasi was known to law enforcement and immigration authorities due to his nine prior incidents with police. The story within the story of this tragedy is that Al-Khammasi has been scheduled for deportation in 2016 until a federal judge put a halt on his ...
July 31, 2018

Beyond The Badge: The “Stand Your Ground” Law, Trayvon Martin, & Markeis McGlockton

This week, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill takes a long look at the “Stand Your Ground” law that was made famous in the Trayvon Martin case. With the documentary that premiered last night on Paramount Network and BET about the Trayvon Martin case, Vincent felt it was a good time to revisit the case. The law is being spotlighted right now due to the shooting death of Markeis McGlockton in Clearwater, FL. McGlockton and his family pulled into a handicapped parking spot at a local convenient ...
July 24, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Police Shooting Death of Rashaun Washington

This week, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill focuses on his appearance on Fox and Friends from this past Saturday regarding the War on Police. He goes in depth and explains why he believes it will continue, rise, and get much worse before it gets better. Then, he’s on to the officer involved shooting of Rashaun Washington in Vineland, NJ. Washington told police he had a grenade or explosive device on him. Vincent shares how the story was first told to him as it being an innocent unarmed man,...
July 10, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Eliminating ICE Would Be A Big Mistake

This week, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill discusses the latest three police forces to experience an influx of cops leaving, mainly what’s going on in Seattle where officers feel city officials don’t have their back. Vincent explains how it will affect crime in this areas and then ties it to the Democrats wanting to eliminate ICE. The agency patrols crime on the borders, not just deal with immigration issues and stopping illegal immigrants to enter the country. If ICE is eliminated from the...
July 3, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Indianapolis Police In Turmoil

This week, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill discusses the issues going on within the Indianapolis Police Department and 96 officers who are leaving the force. Vincent explains the situation and what it means for the city. Then, Judge Sid Harle ruled that the man responsible for the 2014 death of Police Chief Michael Pimentel in Elmendorf, TX, suspect Joshua Manuel Lopez, ruled that a preponderance of evidence showed Lopez suffered from mental illness and did not know his actions were out of...
June 26, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Shooting Death Of 17 Year Old Antwon Rose in Pittsburgh

This week, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill discusses the shooting death of 17-year old Antwon Rose in Pittsburgh. Police in Pittsburgh were investigating a drive by shooting involving a car similar to the one that Rose and his friends were driving in. Two teens, including Rose, ran from the car and a video from social media shows Rose falling to the ground after being hit multiple times. While police recovered two firearms from the vehicle, Rose was unarmed at the time of his death. This w...
June 19, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Judi Glisson Plea Deal In Nashville

This week, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill discusses Judi Glisson’s plea deal in Nashville after being the cause of death for Nashville Police Officer Eric Mumaw (an officer I worked with). If you aren’t familiar with the story, Officer Mumaw was killed while trying to rescue a suicidal Glisson, whose car was sinking into the Cumberland River. This case hits very close to home for Vincent because he knew and worked with Officer Mumaw during his days in the Nashville Poilce Dept. Vincent tel...
June 12, 2018

Beyond The Badge: The Maurice Granton Shooting In Chicago

This week, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill discusses at length the shooting death of Maurice Granton in Chicago. He was captured on police surveillance armed, selling drugs, fled, and pulled gun on police. However, protesters are calling him an “entrepreneur” and a family man and say police planted the gun. Vincent tells you why this is a false claim contradicted by video footage, why Granton’s family is way off base, and why Maurice Granton is just another felon who should not have had a ...
June 5, 2018

Beyond The Badge: First Congregational Church Of Oakland

This week, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill discusses the First Congressional Church in Oakland. Why is Vincent dedicating an entire episode of Beyond The Badge to a church? Simple. They’ve told it’s members and the community to “divest” from police because of race issues. The church is using scripture to support it’s reasoning. How crazy is this? What consequences could come for the city of Oakland as a result of this new ideology? What happens, God forbid, someone gets beaten, raped, or m...
May 29, 2018

Beyond The Badge: Milwaukee Police vs Sterling Brown of the Milwaukee Bucks

This week, law enforcement analyst Vincent Hill discusses the situation in Milwaukee between Milwaukee Police and NBA player Sterling Brown, who was confronted by law enforcement on January 26th for a parking violation. The confrontation has garnered national attention because things got physical between Brown and law enforcement and the body cam footage was recently released. Vincent shares his thoughts on the situation and why he feels Brown put himself in that position. Also on this week’s s...