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Trust The Badge
by Jasur Talipov
Welcome!In this podcast, Jasur Talipov interviews law enforcement and community leaders who share unique experiences, perspectives, and stories to discover solutions for building trust between law enforcement and the community.Website: trustthebadge.comInstagram: @trustthebadge
Episodes
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34: Police Lieutenant at CWRU, Sarah Shendy
Sarah Shendy joins the podcast to discuss her career in law enforcement and the importance of mental health in public safety. She shares her perspective on officer wellness, the emotional challenges of the job, community trust, and how law enforcement can better support both officers and the…
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33: Author of "A Cop and a Coffee Cup," Chief Thomas Wetzel
Buy the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hIJbIto In this episode, I interview Chief Thomas Wetzel, a veteran law enforcement leader with nearly 40 years of experience, to discuss his career, the current challenges facing policing, and his new book A Cop and a Coffee Cup. Chief Wetzel shares…
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32: My Thoughts on the Minneapolis ICE Shooting
In this episode, I briefly explain my thoughts on the recent Minneapolis ICE shooting.
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31: Retired Green Beret, Border Patrol Agent, and ICE Deportation Officer: Dave Potvin
In this episode of Trust the Badge, we sit down with Mr. Dave Potvin, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and former federal law enforcement officer with more than 40 years of service. From his time in the Green Berets to serving as a Border Patrol Agent, ICE Deportation Officer, and...
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30: Officer Larry Bird at the Tarpon Springs Police Department
Please visit teresakondek.com to learn more about Officer Charles Kondek, as mentioned in this episode. In this episode of Trust the Badge, we sit down with Officer Larry Bird of the Tarpon Springs Police Department. Serving since 2007, Officer Bird shares the story of how a former baseball coach...
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29: Chief Bart Knowles at the University of Florida Police Department
With over 36 years of law enforcement experience, Chief Knowles shares his journey from municipal to campus policing, the unique challenges and resources available at a university setting, and the various programs UFPD has implemented to build trust and ensure safety. Key topics include the...
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28: Police1 Columnist, Kathleen Dias
Kathleen Dias, a monthly columnist for PoliceOne and the voice behind 'The Rural Badge' on social media joins this episode. Ms. Dias discusses her journey into writing about rural policing, shedding light on the challenges faced by officers in remote areas, from funding issues to safety concerns....
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27: Former Chief of Police, Tom Weitzel
In this episode, retired Riverside, Illinois Police Chief Tom Weitzel joins us to discuss his 37-year career in law enforcement, the innovative approaches to community policing during his tenure, and the multifaceted challenges facing the police profession today. Chief Weitzel delves into the...
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26: Co-Founder of Ireport and Wisconsin Police Officer, Wesley Hartkemeyer
Join us as Officer Wesley Hartkemeyer from Wisconsin delves into his journey and the revolutionary self-reporting system he co-founded, Ireport. Designed to improve the efficiency and community engagement in modern policing, Hartkemeyer explains how Ireport enables citizens to self-report...
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25: Former Chief of Police and Host of the Coptimizer Podcast, Patrick Flannelly
Join us as retired Lafayette Police Chief Patrick Flannelly shares his 27-year career in law enforcement, from patrol officer to chief. Learn about his diverse roles—from SWAT team leader to narcotics task force member—and his commitment to community outreach and officer wellness. Now the host of...
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24: Blue Canary Consulting Owner and Podcast Host, Steve Kellams
Join Mr. Steve Kellams, a retired law enforcement veteran with over 30 years of experience in municipal policing in Indiana. Mr. Kellams discusses his career journey from patrol officer to captain of administration. He shares his passion for training new officers and insights on current law...
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23: Sheriff John Mina of Orange County, FL
Join Sheriff Mina as he recounts his career journey from the United States Army in 1987 to becoming the chief of Orlando Police in 2014 and finally being elected as the Sheriff of Orange County in 2018. He discusses his commitment to community policing, implementing numerous programs to foster...
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22: U.S. Congressman Marc Molinaro, NY-19
Join Congressman Marc Molinaro of New York’s 19th Congressional District as he discusses his extensive career in public service, his journey to the U.S. House of Representatives, and his strong advocacy for law enforcement, public safety, and mental health services. Congressman Molinaro shares…
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21: Sheriff Rick Staly of Flagler County, FL
Join Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly as he discusses his extensive career in law enforcement, his innovative guardianship policing approach, and the importance of community relationships in reducing crime. Staly, who is running for re-election, shares his thoughts on the 'defund the police'...
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20: Policing Matters Podcast Host and San Francisco State University Lecturer, Jim Dudley
Mr. Jim Dudley is the host of the Policing Matters Podcast, a columnist for Police1, a lecturer at the San Fransisco State University, and a law enforcement veteran of the San Fransisco Police Department. We discuss Mr. Dudley's background, experiences in law enforcement, views on police...
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19: Sheriff Peyton Grinnell of Lake County, FL
Sheriff Peyton Grinnell is the sheriff of Lake County, Florida. He shares his career trajectory from his service in the Marine Corps, joining the Lake County Sheriff's Office, to becoming the sheriff. We discuss initiatives Grinnell implemented to improve community policing and engagement, his...
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18: Former Chief of Staff to Secretary of Defense and Deputy Assistant to President Trump, Kash Patel
Mr. Kash Patel is the former Chief of Staff to Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller, served as the Deputy Assistant to President Donald Trump, and was Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council. He discusses various topics including the FBI raid on Trump's...
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17: A Conversation with a Community Member, Andre Kirwan
Mr. Andre Kirwan is an ex-professional athlete, entrepreneur, and licensed NFLPA & CFLPA sports agent who shares his thoughts on the relationship between the community and law enforcement. Mr. Kirwan emphasizes open conversation, education, and continued community engagement as key strategies for...
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16: Author of “Rethinking the Police,” Dr. Daniel Reinhardt
Dr. Reinhardt is a former police officer and author of the novel "Rethinking the Police: An Officer's Confession and the Pathway to Reform." He discusses his journey, and the need for reform in police culture, and proposes a new model of policing based on servant leadership. The book aims to...
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15: Former U.S. Border Patrol and ICE Agent, Jenaro Morales
Mr. Morales is a former U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. He shares detailed accounts of his work, discussing topics like managing deportation cases, providing humanitarian assistance to desperate detainees, and encountering human trafficking. Morales...
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14: Chief of Police at the Town of Windermere, David Ogden
Chief David Ogden is the Chief of Police at Windermere, Florida. We discuss a range of topics including Chief Ogden's career history, the community initiatives he’s implemented, challenges facing the law enforcement profession today, and his opinions on the defund the police movement. Chief Ogden...
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13: Sheriff Dennis Lemma of Seminole County, FL
Sheriff Dennis Lemma is the Sheriff of Seminole County, Florida. He shares his successful community policing initiatives and his views on the "Defund the Police" movements.
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12: Congressional Candidate for FL-09, John Quiñones
John Quiñones was the first Puerto Rican Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives and Chairman of the Osceola County Commission. He shares his goals of what he would like to achieve in the US House of Representatives and how he would support law enforcement.
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11: U.S. Congressman Andy Barr, KY-06
Representative Andy Barr has served for Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District since 2013. Congressman Barr is a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee where he serves as the Chairman of the Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy Subcommittee. Although his main priorities...
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10: Radio Host and Orlando Police Foundation Board Member, Obie Diaz
Obie Diaz is a radio host of the K92.3 here in central Florida, Orlando's #1 show for new country. He is also an essential board member of the Orlando Police Foundation, where he hosts the foundation's podcast: The City's Finest. Leading up to his career as a radio show host, he was an intern at…
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09: Louisiana Police Officer, Officer Myron Gaudet
Myron Gaudet is a veteran police officer, with 28 years of service in many dimensions of law enforcement. He has served in the patrol division, detective bureau, street crimes unit, training academy instructor, a field training officer, & patrol Sergeant. Myron also served in the United States...
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08: Former FBI Special Agent, Alan Bradstock
Interview with Alan Bradstock: Army Veteran Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent for 20+ years In this episode, we discuss what it's like to be an FBI Special Agent, in regards to interagency work with intelligence such as the CIA. Most importantly, Bradstock introduces 6 ways that we can Trust…
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07: Former Dept. of VA Police Officer, Robert Burnes
In this episode, we discuss how law enforcement is viewed in the education system and the Native American community. Burnes describes how the distrust gap between the community and the police can be bridged.
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06: Former Secret Service and ATF Agent, Charles Humphrey
Interview with Charles Humphrey, a law enforcement veteran who has served 33 years. Mr. Humphrey has been a corrections officer, a Secret Service agent, and for the most of his law enforcement career, an ATF (the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) agent. Currently, Mr. Humphrey…
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05: Pennsylvania Police Officer, Officer Anthony
Interview via phone call with Officer Anthony. Officer Anthony is a fairly new police officer, in a municipality of Pennsylvania. He describes his new experiences as a police officer, and we discuss the publicity of policing in his area. As a new police officer, he brings important viewpoints on...
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04: Florida School Resource Officer, Sergeant Jim Cannon
Interview with School Resource Officer, Sergeant Jim Cannon. Sergeant Cannon is a retired Jacksonville Sherriff Deputy, a former Navy Police Officer and a current SRO in Nassau County, Florida. We discuss various things such as the recent tragic event at a Texas elementary school, and the...
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03: Pennsylvania State Trooper, Tristan Tappe
In this interview: Pennsylvania State Trooper Tristan Tappe
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02: Three Police Officers of the Sanford International Airport Police
The police officers in this episode: Officer George Small (Veteran officer, 30+years. 4 years in the military) Officer Anthony Eger (10 years as a police officer, former deputy of the Seminole County Sheriff's Department) Officer Armani Huertas (former police officer of a department in New Jersey)
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01: Chief of Police at the City of Altamonte Springs, James Riggs
In this Interview: Chief James Riggs (Veteran police officer of the Altamonte Springs Police Department)
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Welcome!In this podcast, Jasur Talipov interviews law enforcement and community leaders who share unique experiences, perspectives, and stories to discover solutions for building trust between law enforcement and the community.Website: trustthebadge.comInstagram: @trustthebadge
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