Public Safety Talk Radio
by Kenneth Bator
The podcast for all of our heroes in public safety, including law enforcement professionals, firefighters, EMTs, corrections officers, healthcare workers, and more.
Episodes
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Three Uniforms, One Mission
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 178 What happens when the uniform comes off, but the mission continues? On this episode Ken Bator welcomes Kevin Coble, an Air Force veteran, retired San Antonio police officer, and former high school law enforcement teacher. Kevin shares how three distinct…
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Real American Blue: Straight Talk from Two Retired Law Enforcement Professionals
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 177 What happens when two retired law enforcement professionals trade the badge for microphones? In this lively episode, host Ken Bator sits down with Robert “Curly” Flanagan and Rich Bricklin, the voices behind Real American Blue. Curly and Rich share how...
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The Serial Decision Maker
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 176 What makes a good decision—and what can a bad one teach us? In this episode, host Ken Bator sits down with longtime colleague Scott Arney, CEO of National Police Federal Credit Union, for a candid conversation about leadership, risk, resilience, and the…
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Missing in Michigan: Turning Awareness Into Action
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 175 What does it take to give missing-person families meaningful support—and help law enforcement strengthen its response? On this episode of Public Safety Talk Radio, host Ken Bator speaks with Nina Innsted, president of Missing in Michigan and creator of the...
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Faith, Community, and Life Beyond the Badge
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 174 Former Seattle police officer and Mission First Alliance Executive Director Jeremy Wade joins us to discuss the personal toll of public-safety work—and why faith, identity, and community matter long before a crisis hits. Drawing on 13 years with the Seattle...
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First-Responder Trauma, Peer Support, and Recovery
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 173 Retired Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office deputy Ryan Cleveringa joins Ken Bator for a candid conversation about the hidden toll of a career in public safety—and the courage it takes to ask for help. Ryan shares how repeated critical incidents, moral injury,...
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The Financial Cop’s Guide to Getting Out of Debt
The Financial Cop’s Guide to Getting Out of Debt Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 172 Ken Bator sits down with Nick Daugherty—known as “The Financial Cop”—for a candid conversation about financial wellness for first responders. A retired sergeant and financial professional, Nick shares his own...
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Lady Law Shield: When First Responders Need Backup
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 171 Bridget Truxillo - founder of Lady Law Shield and a former deputy sheriff with experience in patrol, narcotics, organized crime, and SWAT - shares how her law enforcement career shaped her mission to support first responders facing workplace challenges, legal...
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Never Forget: A Public Safety Reflection on 9/11
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 170 In this reflective solo episode of Public Safety Talk Radio, host Ken Bator pauses the regular guest lineup to mark the September 11 remembrance week and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Ken shares where he was that morning—the same day he launched...
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Inside the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 169 Megan Stockburger, co-founder of the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame, joins us to talk about honoring the officers whose service goes far beyond the badge. Megan shares how a local Ohio recognition event grew into a national movement, why…
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Tattered but Still Standing
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 168 This episode offers a candid discussion with Arthur “Rusty” Myers, a deputy chief of police, longtime law enforcement leader, and author of Tattered: When the Blue Line Frays and Confession of Justice. Rusty shares lessons from more than three decades in...
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Wellness Starts with Leadership
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 167 In this episode of Public Safety Talk Radio, host Ken Bator welcomes Conrad Weaver—filmmaker, speaker, founder of First Responder Wellness Solutions, and creator of the documentary PTSD911—for a conversation about wellness, trauma, and leadership in public...
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Beyond the Gym: Real Wellness for First Responders
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 166 We welcome Yvonne Pyre, former U.S. Air Force security police specialist, entrepreneur, and founder of Trofholz Technologies and The Rising Zone. Yvonne shares how her military background, security work, and wellness journey shaped her mission to help first...
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Street Smarts in Cybersecurity
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 165 In this episode, Derek Slaughter shares his journey from 15 years in law enforcement to a new career in cybersecurity and fraud analysis. From street-level narcotics work and SWAT operations in Newton, North Carolina, to helping banks identify suspicious...
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National Police Podcast Network
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 164 Host and producer, Ken Bator wraps up a great season of Public Safety Talk Radio. He also shares what is coming soon on the National Police Podcast Network including new episodes of Shielded, Your Next Objective, and the Blah, Blah, Blah…Something Wellness...
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No Greater Honor: No Bigger Failure
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 163 Former law enforcement officer turned author, Kevin Grogan, joins us to talk about his latest book – No Greater Honor: No Bigger Failure. This is the third installment of what many refer to as Savannah’s True Crime Trilogy. Learn more about Kevin at...
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Building Effective Peer Support Teams
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 162 Former law enforcement officer turned psychologist, Stephanie Conn, PhD, joins us to discuss her amazing work driven by a deep passion for supporting the mental health and well-being of first responders. With over 29 years of experience in the field—and a...
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Tightrope
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 161 Retired Deputy Chief Constable Jennifer Hyland offers a rare and unflinching look behind the badge in her book, Tightrope. She joins us to share some of the raw honesty and hard-won wisdom she offers in the publication. Jenn charts her twenty-six-year journey...
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Shielded
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 160 Lori Morrison returns as a guest to Public Safety Talk Radio during the launch of her brand-new podcast on the National Police Podcast Network, Shielded. Based upon the book of the same name, Shielded reminds first responders and security professionals that…
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A Modern, Professional and Ethical Sheriff’s Department
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 159 Eric Strong, law-enforcement professional for over three decades and current candidate for Los Angeles County Sheriff, shares his vision for the department. He discusses his ideas on transparency and measurable outcomes, confronting mental-health crises and...
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Next Phase Leadership
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 158 Jeff Morefield, retired law-enforcement professional and military veteran, joins us to talk about Next Phase Leadership. Jeff explores the realities of the transition from a first-responder career as well as details the leadership skills needed for the next...
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The Job That Never Sleeps Part Two
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 157 Dr. Kelsey Loftus, Concentra Certified Athletic Trainer contracted with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue and Montgomery County Occupational Medical Services, returns for Part Two of our conversation. In this episode she details how sleep habits impact job...
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The Job That Never Sleeps Part One
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 156 Dr. Kelsey Loftus, Concentra Certified Athletic Trainer contracted with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue and Montgomery County Occupational Medical Services, joins us to discuss the physical nature of a first-responder profession. In part one of our...
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Bodies, Boners, and Bad Guys
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 155 Dr. Jaymi Goetze, author of Bodies, Boners, and Bad Guys: Sexual Deviance and Homicide, shares details from her book and seminars that law-enforcement professionals need to know. Learn more about Dr. Goetze at Dr. Jaymi Goetze | LinkedIn and...
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Domestic Violence in First-Responder Families
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 154 Diane Braun of Braun Counseling Services LLC joins us again to talk about domestic violence and what can be done about it. We discuss not only the help available for victims but also for perpetrators that realize they need and want to change. Learn more about...
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After Action Part Two
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 153 Arthur Mogilevski, CEO of AM Healthcare, joins us for Part Two of a two-part conversation on their After Action program for first responders. This episode digs into their “two-week tune-up” and a “30-Day Reset” options. Learn more about After Action at...
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After Action Part One
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 152 Arthur Mogilevski, CEO of AM Healthcare, joins us for Part One of a two-part conversation on their After Action program for first responders. Learn more about After Action at https://amhealthcare.org/facility-near-me/first-responder-program/ Learn more about…
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Financial Rebellion for First Responders
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 151 Todd Romer, author of Young Money and founder of Young Money University, discusses the rebrand to Financial Rebellion. Also, as the father of a thriving police officer, he provides sound advice for first responders in their 20s and 30s on how to build a sound...
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Training to Excel as a Public-Safety Professional
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 150 The Public Agency Training Council (PATC) has been delivering impactful, affordable, and hands-on training that meets the real needs of public safety professionals. PATC’s Owner and CEO, Katie Armstrong, joins us to discuss the valuable training options they...
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The Inner Strengths of First Responders
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 149 Diane Braun, owner of Braun Counseling Services LLC, joins us to discuss how she help first responders overcome personal challenges with the same energy they use to achieve in the job. Learn more about Braun Counseling Services LLC at...
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Law Enforcement Coaching
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 148 Dr. Tami Sharp, Founder and CEO of Law Enforcement Coaching, LLC, joins us to take a deep dive into the wellness space for police officers. As not only an expert in Transformational Psychology but also a cop’s daughter, Dr. Sharp has a unique perspective on...
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Four Tips for 2026 from the Pillars
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 147 Ken Bator wishes everyone a prosperous and productive 2026 and shared a tip from each of the Four Pillars of Soundness for goal setting in the new year: Professional – Remember that you are more than your career. Physical – Listen to your body and don’t let…
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A Holiday Gift Idea for First Responders and Family
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 146 Ken Bator wishes everyone a Happy Holiday Season for 2025 and makes five book suggestions to give as gifts. This book pack is perfect for a first-responder family or someone who is a bit naïve and doesn’t support law enforcement the way he or she should. Give...
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Next Shift
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 145 Jess Flores, Founder of Next Shift, LLC, joins us to talk about rediscovering your identity after leaving the force. She began her law enforcement career at just 21 years old. But at 31, everything changed when an injury and failed surgery abruptly ended the...
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Follow the Money
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 144 David Tyree, retired DEA Agent and current Director of Financial Crimes and Investigations for Valid8 Financial, joins us for an insightful conversation on financial crimes. He advocates for law enforcement agencies to level up their ability to "follow the...
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Wellness for 1st Responders
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 143 We kickoff the new season of Public Safety Talk Radio with a return guest. Shawn Thomas, Founder and CEO of 1st Responder Conferences, joins us to provide details on the events for police officers, firefighters, and other public-safety professionals in 2026....
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Goodbye For Now
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 142 The host and producer of Public Safety Talk Radio concludes this season with an announcement concerning the Police Officers’ Credit Union Association (POCUA). Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net/pocua To learn…
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Walking With the Wounded
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 141 The new Executive Director of The Wounded Blue, Jesse Watts, joins us to talk about the upcoming Law Enforcement Survival Summit in Las Vegas from 9/22/25 to 9/25/25 and the new WB100. As a recently retired sheriff, he knows intimately how The Wounded Blue has...
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Mother of Invention
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 140 Brian Quittner, retired law-enforcement professional and current entrepreneur, joins us to talk about what are arguably the best high-performance hands-free LED lights for first responders in the world. The Founder and CEO of QuiqLite, Inc. shares the story of...
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Rescuing 911
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 139 One of our favorite guests returns – Randy Sutton, retired police officer, author, and CEO/Founder of The Wounded Blue. He joins us to discuss his latest book, Rescuing 911, and the immense importance it has for our country. Randy also details his new podcast…
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Forging the Future of Defense
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 138 Retired Combat Marine and current CEO of Weapons Aerospace & Research, Inc. (WAR, Inc.) Jon Williams joins us to talk about the innovative products his company offers for law enforcement, medical professionals, and the military. This includes a particularly...
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Why Only 2 MG is Deadly
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 137 Did you know that only 2mg of fentanyl - an amount smaller than a few grains of salt - can be lethal? Brian Townsend, Founder of Only 2MG, sure does. As a retired Special Agent from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) he knows all too well...
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Preparing for a Career in Law Enforcement
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 136 Frank McGaha, Law Enforcement Training Director for Armogan Consulting & Training, LLC., joins us to detail some of the best steps to take before embarking on a career as a police officer. He explains how he cultivates future law enforcement officers who will...
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Transition Drill
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 135 Host of Transition Drill podcast and veteran police officer Paul Pantani joins us to explore shifting from a first-responder role to another career or industry. He sheds light on the hurdles and opportunities that come along the way in the process of the...
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Balance for First Responders
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 134 Chris Littrell, retired law-enforcement professional and founder of Gravity Consulting & Training, joins us again to discuss some of the challenges for first responders today and how to overcome them. Learn more about Gravity Training & Consulting at...
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Tactical Fitness for First Responders
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 133 The new season of Public Safety Talk Radio kicks off with an insightful interview with Stew Smith, Founder of Stew Smith Fitness - a fitness information company focused on fitness testing programs for entrance into military, special operations, police, and...
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Staying Relevant
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 132 POCUA CEO, Ken Bator, wraps up season seven and talks up the association’s upcoming strategic planning meeting. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/ To learn more about the sponsor of this...
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Staying Mentally Sound
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 131 Susan Lewis Simons, President and Founder of Under the Shield, joins us to talk about PTSI, sleep deprivation, and many other issues that face first responders today. More important she gives tips on how they can help themselves as she explains her “Garbage…
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Staying Adept
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 130 Randy Sutton, Founder of The Wounded Blue, returns to the show for a frank discussion on training for police officers as well as the upcoming Law Enforcement Survival Summit in Las Vegas in September 2024. Learn more about The Wounded Blue at...
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Stay Financially Sound
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 129 Eddie Young, CEO of The Police Credit Union of California – the POCUA’s largest Police Credit Union, joins us to discusses the institution’s immense passion for serving law-enforcement families. Tips on using credit wisely as well as the importance of having a...
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The podcast for all of our heroes in public safety, including law enforcement professionals, firefighters, EMTs, corrections officers, healthcare workers, and more.
Hosted by
Kenneth Bator
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