Episodes
Dec. 5, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Hung Jury In Charleston
This week, Vincent Hill delves deeper into the shooting death of Baltimore officer Sean Suiter. He was set to testify in a corruption case against former officers the next day and the new indictment against a former officer who planted drugs in a car for Suiter to find when everything went down. Vincent tells you exactly why the case should be turned over to the FBI. Then, the sentencing hearing of Michael Slager, the former Charleston officer who shot Walter Scott in the back while he was runni...
Nov. 28, 2017
Beyond The Badge: A Thanksgiving Cop Killing Outside Of Dallas
This week, Vincent discusses the shooting death of Texas State Trooper Damon Allen, who was killed on Thanksgiving during a traffic stop outside of Dallas, TX. Trooper Allen was shot in the back while walking to his patrol car by a suspect who had a history of fighting police and evading arrest. Why don’t police deaths get the same coverage as if the roles were reversed? Vincent discusses the war on police and more on this episode of Beyond The Badge. Thanks for listening to this week’s show!...
Nov. 22, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Murders Of Cops In Baltimore And Pennsylvania
This week, Vincent discusses the murders of two police officers, one in Baltimore and another in Pennsylvania. How would things be different if the roles of the victims were reversed? Also, the sad news of the suicide of one of the cops killed in Dallas last year by a Black Lives Matter supporter. 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, and now Google Pla...
Nov. 14, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Kaepernick Citizen Of The Year?
This week, Vincent discusses his take on Colin Kaepernick being named “Citizen of the Year” by GQ Magazine and why it is a disgrace to law enforcement, veterans, active duty military members, and the flag. Then, he gives his insight on the school shooting that occurred Tuesday in Northern California. At the 12:55 mark, about how doing away with the National Anthem doesn’t take away racism from someone’s heart. Also, at 20:10, Vincent asks the question if Colin kneeled for the 564 black males k...
Nov. 7, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Sutherland Springs
This week, Vincent discusses the horrific shooting in Sutherland Springs, TX and the shooter Devin Kelley. He explains what the Launterberg Act is, how it was violated when he was convicted of domestic violence in the Air Force, and how he was still able to purchase the guns. Vincent compares gun control to driving drunk and how alcohol doesn’t make a drunk driver, the driver does. Instead of mentioning gun control, let’s mention how to prepare for the next mass shooting. Finally, Vincent gives...
Oct. 31, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Bad Idea To Dress As Colin Kaepernick For Halloween
This week, Vincent discusses the backlash a Hispanic officer received after dressing up as Colin Kaepernick for Halloween. Shouldn’t he have the same First Amendment right Colin Kaepernick has? Then, a shooting death of a white male in Salt Lake City, who beat an officer with his baton. 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, and now Google Play! Follow V...
Oct. 24, 2017
Beyond The Badge: The Saints Kneel At The Wrong Time
This week, Vincent discusses the New Orleans Saints kneeling during the tribute to Marcus McNeil, the black officer killed last Friday which Vincent mentioned in last week’s show. Then, Baltimore and two of the officers in the Freddie Gray case agreed to accept minor disciplinary action in order to put everything behind them. Finally, Vincent compares the mass shooting of Dylan Roof and the black male in Nashville who opened fire in a white church and talks about why the Left has not pushed th...
Oct. 17, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Gun Control Is Not The Answer
This week, Vincent talks about Marcus McNeil, a black New Orleans Police officer shot and killed Friday by a black convicted felon. Vincent shares his thoughts on “gun control” and how “gun control” doesn’t stop felons from getting guns. Then, Vincent hits on the hypocrisy of the left and how it has brainwashed the black community. 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, Stitche...
Oct. 3, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Looking At Las Vegas
On the heels of the deadliest mass casualty shooting in this country’s history, Vincent discusses Sunday’s horrific events at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. There’s no sense in asking the question “Why?” but what can we learn from Sunday night and how do you keep yourself safe if you’re ever in that situation. Then, Vincent revisits the Michael Bennett claim of racism ironically in Las Vegas while police were responding to an active shooter. New body cam footage released a few days ago totally ...
Sept. 26, 2017
Beyond The Badge: The Anthem Should Not Be Disrespected
This week, Vincent tackles the NFL players protests from this past weekend. He talks about the the kneeling of the players and why the anthem should not be disrespected. Then, it’s all about a manhunt for a person who shot an officer in Rockford, IL and a black police officer and former marine killed in Pittsburgh and how he would feel about the Steelers saying they were not coming out during the anthem. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Appl...
Sept. 20, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Georgia Tech Police Shooting and Riots in St. Louis
This week, Vincent kicks off the podcast by discusses the Georgia Tech Police shooting and how the officers were justified in this suicide by cop. Then, he gives his take on the riots in St. Louis and why he believes the judge made his decision. And finally, he talks about the Attorney General’s decision to change the Collaborative Reform Initiative and what it means to give power back to law enforcement. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Appl...
Sept. 12, 2017
Beyond The Badge: My How Times Have Changed
This week, Vincent reflects on September 11 and how even though 850 police and fire personnel lost their lives on that day, today, police are seen as the “bad guy”. Then, Vincent dives into the situation between Seattle Seahawks DE Michael Bennett and the Las Vegas Police Dept. He’ll tell you why what police did was by the book and far from being a racial issue. 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 ...
Sept. 5, 2017
Beyond The Badge: When A Joke Isn’t A Joke
This week, Vincent discusses the Cobb County, GA police lieutenant fired for being sarcastic in his statement to a white driver about police only shooting black people. Also, unrest in St. Louis in anticipation of a murder verdict for former white officer Jason Stockely, who shot and killed a black man who fled from him. Vincent shares his thoughts on why Stockely may actually be found guilty. Lastly, the heroics of a Houston Officer battling stage 4 cancer who saved over 1500 in Hurricane Har...
Aug. 22, 2017
Beyond The Badge: I’m Pissed Off
This week, Vincent discusses the controversy over taking down statues in the country and the history of the left being against ending slavery and the irony of how the left is pretending to care now. Also, the shooting death of two black police officers in FL by a black man, yet no outrage, no hashtags, no protest from Black Lives Matter. 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, S...
Aug. 15, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Charlottesville
Over the weekend, a white Supremacist group in Charlottesville, VA thought it would be a great idea to hold a hate filled, racist, bigoted rally in a feeble attempt to “regain the control and power” that they felt they had lost. To counter that rally, a group of protestors held a counter rally in a show of unity against such methodology. As you know, things turned deadly when someone drove a car through the counter rally , killing one person and injuring several others. This week, Vincent discu...
Aug. 8, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Viral video of California police officer holding a car at gunpoint
This week, Vincent discusses the viral video of a California police officer holding a car at gunpoint and the “outrage” over it. Plus, he compares it to two Las Vegas police officers shot by a suspect who started off the same way as the guy held at gun point. 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, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHil...
Aug. 1, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Indiana Police Officer Aaron Allan Shot 14 Times In Attack In Indiana
This week, Vincent discusses the horrific death of Lt. Aaron Allan of the Southport Police Dept. in Indiana. The 20 year law enforcement veteran known as “Teddy Bear” and former Officer Of The Year responded to a simple car accident call around 3pm in Marion County, IN. As Lt. Allan crawled toward a flipped car to aid the hysterical driver to calm him down, the driver fired 10-12 shots, stopped, and then shot 2-3 more times. The driver continued shooting as Lt. Allan attempted to crawl away but...
July 25, 2017
Beyond The Badge: OJ’s Parole & The Death Of Justine Damond
This week, Vincent breaks down the shooting death of Justine Damond, the Australian yoga teacher shot by the Somalian police officer in Minneapolis. There are so many different angles to this story but most importantly, Vincent questions what made him believe there was an imminent threat. Also, OJ Simpson was granted parole and will be released from prison in October. Vincent shares his thoughts on why and how that decision was reached. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to...
July 11, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Shooting Death of State Trooper Joel Davis in New York
This past weekend, Trooper Joel Davis responded to a domestic violence call in Jefferson County, New York. What Davis didn’t know as he walked toward the residence, Army infantryman Justin Walters had already shot and killed a woman on the inside of the residence and shot and wounded another woman on the property. As an unsuspecting Davis approached Walters opened fire on the trooper and killed him before he could even enter the home. This week, Vincent explains the dangers of an officer respon...
June 27, 2017
Beyond The Badge: The Shooting Of Philando Castile
This week, Vincent discusses the dash cam video of the Philando Castile shooting. What actions led to the officer feeling threatened? Why two black jurors unanimously voted not guilty? Being a former officer, Vincent has a perspective that is a bit different from the mainstream that you don’t want to miss. Also, Vincent tackles Colin Kaepernick, who compared the situation of Officer Jeronimo Yanez getting off in the Philando Castile case to police being “runaway slave patrol.” Why is this one o...
June 13, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Police Shooting On Milwaukee’s North Springs Lakefront
This week, Vincent explores a police shooting in Milwaukee from this past weekend following a chase. During the chase, 19 year old Terry Williams and his 23 year old passenger Paula McEwen swerved quickly in an attempt to run over a deputy. Officer Michael Truax shot into the car striking Williams and McEwen ending the pursuit. McEwen was shot in the shoulder and is expected to be fine. On the other hand, Williams is on life support. Here’s what the story leaves out. The day before this happen...
June 6, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Manchester, Orlando, & Kathy Griffin
Between Kathy Griffin’s asinine stunt, the terrorist attacks in both Manchester and London, and the workplace shooting in Orlando, FL that killed five people, it’s been an insanely busy week in the news. By now, everyone has seen and heard about the Kathy Griffin situation. It was one of the poorest and sickest choices ever made by a celebrity (and we use that term very loosely when it comes to her). While she may not feel her actions justify the criticism she’s received, how do you think the f...
June 1, 2017
Beyond The Badge: Why Is The Cleveland Police Dept. Covering Their Tracks?
This week, Vincent digs into the latest on the Tamir Case case in Cleveland, OH. The officer who shot Rice, Timothy Loehmann, has been fired for lying on his application and his partner, Frank Garmback, has been suspended without pay for ten days. Why is the Cleveland Police Dept. covering their mistakes now? Also, 18 year old Malik Carey in Grand Rapids, MI was shot by three white officers on May 3rd after he fired four shots at them. The Prosecutor’s Office has ruled the shooting justified. ...
May 23, 2017
Beyond The Badge: The Terence Crutcher-Officer Betty Shelby Case In Tulsa, OK
Vincent delves into the police reports and audio released in the Officer Betty Shelby case in Tulsa, OK. Officer Shelby returned to work less than a week from being acquitted of the manslaughter of Terence Crutcher. This story originally made headlines last September. This week, Vincent explains to you in detail exactly why the jury acquitted Officer Shelby, why the charge did not stick, and how the jury completely validated Officer Shelby’s account of the situation. Thanks for listening to th...