NPA Podcast with Ken Bator, founder of Bator Training & Consulting, Inc. (BTC), author and speaker

In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with entrepreneur, podcaster, financial consultant, and law enforcement advocate Ken Bator. Ken shares his unique journey from banking and credit unions into the world of law enforcement advocacy and public safety media. Betsy and Ken discuss the growing hostility toward law enforcement following Ferguson and the George Floyd riots, as well as the continuing demonization of local and federal officers. Ken reflects on how witnessing Ferguson in 2014 fundamentally changed his perspective and motivated him to become more vocal in supporting police officers and public safety professionals. The episode explores the importance of personal interaction between citizens and officers. Ken encourages listeners to get to know the people behind the badge, emphasizing that most officers are simply hardworking individuals dedicated to protecting their communities. The discussion includes support for ICE agents and the broader challenges facing federal law enforcement officers today. The two also discuss whether America is beginning to turn the corner in its support for law enforcement. While cautiously optimistic, Ken warns that anti-police activism remains loud and persistent, often rebranding itself under terms like “reform” while still promoting anti-law enforcement agendas. Betsy emphasizes the importance of supporters of law enforcement becoming louder, more factual, and more engaged in defending public safety and constitutional order. Topics CoveredFinancial wellness for police officers Police credit unions and officer support Ferguson, George Floyd, and anti-police activism ICE agents and federal law enforcement Lt. Randy Sutton’s Rescuing 911The future of public support for law enforcementResourceshttps://www.btcinc.nethttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kenbatorhttps://www.facebook.com/kenneth.batorhttps://thewoundedblue.org/