Episodes

In Part Two of our discussion with Dave Robertson, founder of FIRE-EDGE, we discuss the art and science of mentoring tomorrow’s first responders as well as what those aspiring to be public-safety professionals should be doing today. Learn more about Dave at https://www.fire-edge.com/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference

In Part 1 of our discussion with Dave Robertson, founder of FIRE-EDGE, we delve into his passion for delivering the very best candidates to the fire service. As a former fire chief, mentoring is more than a career for him. Learn more about Dave at https://www.fire-edge.com/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference

Sara Hall, former dispatcher and current CEO and founder of Talus Ridge, talks about her passion in serving first responders through her business. She explains how “Where Comfort Meets Courage” is much more than words on paper for their culture. Learn more about Talus Ridge and their flagship product, the Talus Airflow System which is a support shirt worn under the gear of first responders, at https://talusridge.com/. If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information a...

Dr. Thomas Shea, former US Marine and law-enforcement professional, joins us on the week of Veterans’ Day to discuss realistic approaches to police department reform. As current entrepreneur and Assistant Professor of Police Graduate Studies at Seton Hall University, he offers insight into the leadership needed in law enforcement today. Learn more about Tom at https://www.verry-shea.com/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business...

Treasha McManes-Weimer, Certified Juvenile Probation Officer and Author, discusses her journey from a troubled young girl to a professional who helps youth get back on track. Learn more about Treasha in her recent co-authored book From No Worth to Self-Worth: https://www.amazon.com/No-Worth-Self-Worth-Sean-Douglas-ebook/dp/B095LJMS2Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1772F7DXSGORF&dchild=1&keywords=from+no+worth+to+self+worth&qid=1635907221&sprefix=From+No+Worth%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-1 If you manage a business that s...

Season Three kicks off with a discussion with entrepreneur and police detective, Kevin Reynolds. He didn’t like the forensic products he had at his disposal so he created a company to provide better options to all crime-scene professionals. Learn more about it at www.tactionusa.com If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference

Tom Kovach, Executive Director of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation, discusses the Positive Community Engagement Report, how to run a non-profit like a business, and the upcoming Police Foundation Summit in October 2021. Learn more about the report at https://lvmpdfoundation.org/ and register for the summit at https://form.typeform.com/to/poMQahPL. If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to...

Scott Savage, law-enforcement professional and entrepreneur, joins us to discuss a more modern level of training for police officers. He discusses the evidence-based and enjoyable training his firm offers that is far from the “death by PowerPoint” presentations many have unfortunately come to expect. Learn more about Scott at https://savagetraininggroup.com/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the...

POCUA CEO, Ken Bator, makes a special announcement about the rescheduling of the Public Safety Business Summit to March 27 – 29, 2022 in Savannah, GA. He also explains why this event will be the most dynamic and interactive one of the year for executives of businesses serving law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, health care professionals, and more. Learn more about the POCUA at www.policecreditunions.com

Being a mental health advocate is never easy. One person who knows all about that is Randi-Lee Bowslaugh. This author and fitness expert shares some of her own struggles with mental health as we apply them to the professions of public safety. Learn more about Randi-Lee at https://www.rbwriting.ca/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference

Melanie Lentz at 22 years of age became one of the youngest female Secret Service agents ever. She joins us to discuss her career as well as some of her trials and tribulations that led to the writing of Agent Innocent and Advance Work. Learn more about Melanie at https://www.melanielentz.com If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 045 Florence Chung joins us to discuss Engage Public Safety, a civic engagement nonprofit organization she founded with a mission to engage everyday people - the public - in addressing the public safety challenges in our cities. Learn more at https://www.engagepublicsafety.org/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021...

Gilbert Moore, Senior Advisor for the Office of Community Policing for the US Department of Justice, joins us to discuss what “community policing” looks like in 2021. We also discuss The Beat, A COPS Office Podcast Series he produces. Learn more at https://cops.usdoj.gov/thebeat If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference

In part two, the discussion Dr. Laura Pettler continues to share her expertise as a forensic criminologist as she explains some of her inventions including the Murder Room Methodology, the Kaleidoscope Recon System, and, of course, the Victim Centered Death Investigation Methodology. Learn more about Laura and her business at http://laurapettler.com/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at...

In part one of a two-part discussion, Dr. Laura Pettler talks about how she fell in love with blood stains and her expertise in investigating staged crime scenes. Learn more about Laura and her business at http://laurapettler.com/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference

Retired law-enforcement and corrections professional, Brenda Dietzman, joins us to discuss resiliency and how today’s first responders can retire from the job stronger than when they started. She also shares her shift to entrepreneur as the CEO of Wayfinder Consulting. Learn more about Brenda at http://wayfinderconsulting.info/index.html If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.p...

Wendy Hummell, Retired Police Detective and Host of the Guns and Yoga Podcast, joins us to share how a focus on mindfulness, resiliency, and wellness helped her in both the job and in life. Learn more about Wendy and her show at https://gunsandyoga.podbean.com/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com/2021-conference

In part two of a two-part discussion, founders of Sheepdog Resume, Kristina Kolerich and Kim Triplett-Kolerich, share valuable tips for first responders interested in transitioning to corporate life or a career outside of public safety. Learn more about Sheepdog Resume at https://www.sheepdogresume.com/. If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summit brought to you by the POCUA at https://www.policecreditunions.com

In part one of a two-part discussion, founders of Sheepdog Resume, Kristina Kolerich and Kim Triplett-Kolerich, share backgrounds as well as their pride in their blue families. Both of them also detail some of the challenges law-enforcement professionals have today in transitioning into a different career. Learn more about Sheepdog Resume at https://www.sheepdogresume.com/. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

Ali Rothrock, enjoying more than a decade as a firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician, joins us to discuss On the Job and Off – an organization for first responders providing online training to prepare them for what they take home. She details how her program builds resiliency in public-safety professionals. Learn more about Ali at https://onthejobandoff.com/. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

Sean Douglas joins us to discuss his new collaborative book, From No Worth to Self-Worth. Twelve authors, some from military and public safety backgrounds, share their struggles and how they persevered to accomplish something special. Learn more about Sean and his books at https://www.thesuccesscorps.com/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

Michael Sugrue, US Air Force Veteran and retired Police Sergeant, joins us to discuss his work as a mental-health advocate. He shares his experiences as a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat as well as advice for first responders dealing with PTSI. Learn more about Michael at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgtmichae... To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

Host of the Within the Trenches podcast, Ricardo Martinez II, continues our discussion with a further look into the job of a 9-1-1 dispatcher. Learn more about Ricardo and his podcast at https://www.withinthetrenches.net/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

Host of the Within the Trenches podcast, Ricardo Martinez II, joins us to discuss the nuances of being a 9-1-1 Dispatcher as well as the genesis of his show. Learn more about Ricardo and his podcast at https://www.withinthetrenches.net/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/