In today's episode, we welcome retired firefighter and EMS worker Keith Hanks.  Keith started an a volunteer, on-call firefighter.  He ultimately became a full-time firefighter and EMT.  He also became a training officer in both professions, earning a Fire Science Degree and worked in the Massachusetts Fire Academy.

Some of the funny calls we cover involve Keith leaving a very important part of his gear at the firehouse on his way to a call, a motor vehicle accident caused by "distracted driving" on a whole new level, and a fire call in a messy house that put a firefighter in a very "nasty" situation.

Keith is also working on his first book to help others in this field deal with the unimaginable trauma one may experience being a first responder.

 

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Wow!  We had to pack a lot into this show.  This episode features Brett Titus, retired K9 SWAT officer of the Denver Police Department.  This dude spent 22 years on a full time SWAT Team, which is amazing.  There are only a few cities in the country with a full time SWAT team.  And to spend 22 years as a SWAT officer is equally as rare.

We don't think about SWAT officers shedding tears, but Brett shares with us some emotional decisions he had to make with his last K9 partner.  He also shares not one, but two of his most embarrassing moments on job.  One of these stories he's never shared before.

Now, Brett helps saves lives another way.  He is the CEO and Founder of LifeSpot, a safety and security app designed to save lives by improving emergency response time and communication during an active shooter incident.  Learn more about LifeSpot at www.lifespotapp.com

 

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Michael Sugrue started his law enforcement career as an officer in security forces in the Air Force.  That laid the ground work for a career that included Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security, Foreign Air Field Assessments and Air Base Ground Defense.  He even earned his spot on the elite Phoenix Raven Team.

When he left the Air Force and entered law enforcement in the private sector, he served as Patrol Officer, Driver Training Instructor (EVOC) Field Training Officer (FTO), SIU Detective, Undercover CA DOJ Narcotic Task Force Agent (Contra Costa County), Public Information Officer (PIO) and Patrol Sergeant. 

And if that isn't enough of a resume' for you, Michael was awarded the Walnut Creek PD Distinguished Service Medal in 2014 for his heroic and life saving actions during a Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in 2012.

Michael now uses his time to  advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. Michael continues to speak at law enforcement agencies all over the United States.  He is also working on his first book.  Check out this video that shares more if his story. 

https://youtu.be/RprAFn2IE44

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This episode has a ton packed into it.  During his career, Officer Baxter started as a dispatcher in 1992.  Within 4 years he was picked up by the sheriff's office and his career took off from there.

He's worked in Criminal Intelligence, Narcotics, Secret Service Task Force, Training division and more.

We have another eerie cat story.  Plus, a story I can very much relate to involving a professional wrestler.

We discuss the effects that alcohol had on his career and how he's now better for it.

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This episode is a bit of a break from the norm.  Erik Allen is not a first responder, but boy does he have a story to tell.  Erik was raised in a broken home, battled addictions, jailed at 18, bankrupt at 21 only to turn everything around.  Now, he's 16+ years sober with a beautiful wife and two kids.  He's the host of two podcasts, The Erik Allen Show and Top Rated MMA.  Check out his episode here, then give him a follow.  His website is https://erikallenmedia.com/

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In this episode we catch up with 17 year veteran of the Richland County Sheriff's Department and host of the Breakout Leadership Podcast, Adam Oxendine.  Adam doesn't hold anything back.  We talk about his early days as a Police Explorer and how the cop show "Super Trooper" played into his career.  Then we work our way to his current assignment in the Major Crimes Division.  We discuss his time as a K-9 Officer and what that life is like.  Adam even shares the most embarrassing moment of his career with us.  You certainly don't want to miss that.  I'll give you a hint.  It involves doodie.  Or is it duty?  Maybe it's both!

Be sure to check out Adam's podcast as well.  It's called Breakout Leadership.  You can find it here:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3A1OIDCwjdq0z8Yqi1JyK5?si=JQw1-wXlR6OrTHvoRlzKfA

 

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Ready to hear some stories that will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck?  Wanna hear what really goes on in the morgue?  How do dogs react to ghosts?  What would you do once you learned a ghost was standing right next to you.  We talk about all of these things and more in the special Halloween episode.  

This episode features segments from different officers from across the country.  We'll hear stories from TikTok Cop Nate Sylvester, K-9 Officer and Major Crimes Investigator Adam Oxendine, Former Police Officer now attorney Dana Looper, Retired NYPD Officer Vic Ferrari and my favorite story teller (not a cop) Jeff Styles!

Enjoy this special episode.

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This episode has everything you've come to expect in the 91WHAT? Podcast and more.  

Today we catch up with Pamela Hopkins.  Pamela started her police career in 1998 with the Jacksonville PD in Arkansas and ended her career with the Sherwood PD after a total of 13 years in law enforcement.  During that time she served as a School Resource Officer, a D.A.R.E. Officer, a D.A.R.E. Mentor and even became D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year.

This episode even has some "stupid officer" stories, involving self-inflicted gunshot wounds and shooting televisions.  We talk about a "sexual assault" where the "victim" was more than a willing participant.  And discuss the highs and lows of being a School Resource Officer.  You can't save everybody, but you sure try!

After all the cop stuff, we shift gears a bit and talk about Pamela's music career and what's going on there.  She shares a couple of her incredible songs with us and gives us a glimpse into the music industry.

You can learn more about her music, merchandise and tour dates here: https://pamelahopkinsmusic.com/home

 

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This episode is full of laughs.  Officer Marcus Easley recounts some of his funniest, and often terrifying, calls during his time on the Chattanooga Police Department.  Officer Easley was trained in EOD, SWAT and served as a School Resource Officer.  He has survived it all, including being shot, stabbed and much more.  You'll swear some of these situations were "made up".  But yep!  That really happened.  I hope you have as much fun listening to the show as I did recording it.

 

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Today we catch up with 25 year law enforcement veteran Cleon Joseph.  Officer Joseph is a police officer in the Los Angeles area.  He has served as the Use of Force Sergeant, Senior Lead Community Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant, Self Defense Instructor, Gang Officer and more.  We get Officer Joseph's take on "Use of Force" tactics, recruiting and community policing.  And you know we're going to talk about some of those crazy calls he's answered.  We even discuss topics such as his love (or hate) of cats and the proper way to wear a jock strap.  We close this episode with a beautiful and moving story that Officer Joseph has never shared publicly before.  And if this isn't enough, Officer Joseph is also an author among other things.  Links to his websites are below.  You can get information on his books there and more.

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