Episodes

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 075 Our final episode of Season Three appropriately covers all Four Pillars of Soundness as we speak with the publisher of CRACKYL Magazine, Kory Pearn. Learn more about CRACKYL at https://crackylmag.com/ Do you host a first-responder related podcast and want to collaborate with other like-minded podcasters? Then come join us for the Public Safety Podcast Summit on May 2, 2022, in Las Vegas! For information or to register email Ken Bator at kbator@policecreditun...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 074 Joe Salemme, Director of Operations for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, joins us to discuss how the organization is supporting the law-enforcement families of the second largest police department in the United States. Learn more about the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation at https://cpdmemorial.org/ Do you host a first-responder related podcast and want to collaborate with other like-minded podcasters? Then come join us for the Public Safety Podcas...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 073 Sarah Gura, a licensed clinical professional counselor that focuses on the wellness of first responders, joins us to discuss why she chose to focus on public-safety professionals. She also discusses her podcast, First Responder Psychological Support, which was listed along Public Safety Talk Radio as one of the top 12 podcasts cops should listen to in 2022 by Police1. Learn more about Sarah at https://selfcarepath.com/sarah-a-gura/ Do you host a first-respon...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 072 New York City Police Officer Austin Glickman, the founder of LEO Weekend, joins us about the idea of creating an event specific for law enforcement officers and their families which would allow them to participate in an array of events and activities. As of December 31st, 2021, Law Enforcement Officers Weekend has assisted 42 families, representing 22 different law enforcement agencies from 13 different states. Learn more about LEO Weekend at https://leoweek...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 071 Former ATF Agent, Lou Valoze, discusses his new book, Storefront Sting. He details the fictitious businesses that allowed his team of undercover agents to take thousands of weapons out of circulation and millions of dollars of drugs off the street. He also explores the dark reality of living a double life. Learn more about Lou at https://louvaloze.com/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Busine...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 070 Frank Borelli, the Editor of Officer Magazine and 40-year law-enforcement professional, joins us to talk about the unique value of the publication and the future of policing. Learn more about Officer Magazine at https://www.officer.com/magazine 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/2022-conference

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 069 Alain Burrese, the author of Survive a Shooting and the Active Defense Training Division Director for Reflex Protect, joins us to talk about non-violent solutions to violent situations. He shares some of his defense expertise as well as the unique benefits of Presidia Gel as a self-defense spray for both law-enforcement professionals and civilians. Learn more about Reflex Protect at https://reflexprotect.com/ If you manage a business that serves first respo...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 068 Scott Medlin, law-enforcement professional as well as author and speaker, joins us to define exactly what personal wellness should mean to public-safety professionals. He shares what he has learned on the job and from some of his own struggles. Learn more about Scott at https://thescottmedlin.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.pol...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 067 Glen Williams, retired law-enforcement professional and author of Bridging the Gap, joins us to share some of his triumphs over PTSD. He also provides sound advice for first responders today on how to enhance their relationships and the warning signs that things aren’t quite OK. Learn more about Glen at https://www.glenwilliamspublicspeaker.com/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public Safety Business Summ...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 066 Jim Sorgi and Joey Vandever, to former professional athletes, discuss the philosophy of the company they cofounded – ProTeam Tactical Performance. They discuss why it’s imperative to provide the same top-of-the-line preventative and rehabilitative care to first responders that star athletes receive. Learn more about ProTeam Tactical Performance at https://www.proteamtactical.com/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information ab...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 065 We continue with the insightful interviews conducted from the Talus booth during the SHOT SHOW. In this episode hear interviews with Julie Willis of Zendira, Jeffery Penn of Sightron, Scott Bennett of Missing Link Tactical, Jamie McCormick of HighCom Armor, and Adam Nogueira and John Ruff of Clothing in Armor. 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 ht...

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 064 During one of the first major events of 2022, Talus Ridge invited us to conduct interviews from their booth during the SHOT SHOW. In this episode hear interviews with Talus Ridge CEO Sara Hall, NASCAR Driver Kyle Weatherman, Chad and Steven from Veterans Help Foundation of Wyoming, and a very special guest. 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...

Lori Morrison, private investigator and host of The Unlovely Truth podcast, joins us to discuss her journey of helping others, solving cases, and faith. Learn more about Lori at https://www.theunlovelytruth.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

Jason Sautel, former firefighter and author of The Rescuer: One Firefighter’s Story of Courage, Darkness, and the Relentless Love That Saved Him, joins us to discuss a number of critical subjects. Among those topics are his career as a public-safety professional in Oakland, CA; his motivations to write his book and pass along important teachings to other first responders; and his love of donuts and how exactly they should be served. Learn more about Jason at https://jasonsautel.com/ If you mana...

Shawn Thomas and her husband Jeff Thomas, both law-enforcement professionals, share their story of launching 1st Responder Conferences. They discuss the health and wellness training they provide for everyday heroes through their events. They also share the challenges of offering their much-needed live conferences throughout the pandemic in 2021 and what they have planned for first responders in 2022. Learn more about 1st Responder Conferences at https://1stresponderconferences.org/ If you manag...

POCUA CEO, Ken Bator, wishes all public safety professionals an awesome 2022 and details some of the in-person events planned for next year. 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 Facing Evil, Scott and Liz Brown talk about the aftermath of Scott’s ordeal, how they dealt with it as a law-enforcement family, and how they have strengthened their marriage since. Learn more about Scott and Liz at https://www.scottandlizbrown.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 One of Facing Evil, Scott and Liz Brown talk about their motivation for writing the book of the same name as this episode. They also share the harrowing story from October 24, 2014 when Deputy Scott Brown lost his partner to a cold-blooded killer. Learn more about Scott and Liz at https://www.scottandlizbrown.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.policecreditunio...

Joshua Gallo, active NYC Firefighter and Regional Manager for OMNICOMMANDER, joins us to talk about how businesses serving first responders can better connect with the men and women of the profession. He also talks bout the best pizza in New York. Josh will be one of our Subject Matter Experts during the Public Safety Business Summit in March. Learn more about OMNICOMMANDER at https://omnicommander.com/ If you manage a business that serves first responders find more information about the Public...

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...