“OUT OF AMMUNITION” That is the quote to the news media that Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County, Florida is best known for in law enforcement circles. He is our special guest on this week’s episode. Sheriff Judd has a fascinating back ground with more than 40 years on the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. He has been on the national news and highlighted as a true “law and order” Sheriff with a common sense approach to law enforcement, always with the public’s safety in mind. As he begins his 17th year as Sheriff of Polk County, Sheriff Judd’s leadership skills and willingness to work together with his community has allowed him to shape Polk County Sheriff’s Office into a state of the art model. Cannot help but love this man. We could use more like him. ENJOY! 

Republican Candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff, Jerry Sheridan, is undoubtedly the most qualified candidate in the race this year. Beginning his career with Maricopa Sheriff’s Office as an 18 year old Corrections Officer, Jerry Sheridan worked his way up through the ranks to the position Chief Deputy and recently retired after more than 40 years with MCSO. This podcast will give you an insight into the passion and commitment Jerry has for not only the Maricopa Sheriffs’ Office, but for the safety of the citizens of Maricopa County as well. I am behind Jerry Sheridan 100%. After you hear just some of his qualifications I am sure you will be as well.

WHO’S GOT YOUR BACK? In today’s anti-law enforcement atmosphere, a police officer can be fired, charged with a crime, and basically be “thrown under the bus” by the very system he is trying to protect and serve. Our guest today is JIM FOTIS, a retired New York police officer who is now president of the National Center for Police Defense (NCPD).

NCPD is a nonprofit organization that not only provides legal defense funding for police officers, but assists them with the financial burdens of being fired, forced to relocate their family for safety concerns, emotional issues, etc. JIM FOTIS can be reached at www.nationalcenterforpolicedefense.com

Scottsdale Police Department Mounted Patrol Officer Keegan DeShotel is our guest today on the “Boys in Blue” podcast. Officer DeShotel can be found on his trusted steed, ‘Sir Aiden’, most weekend nights patrolling the night life scene in Old Town Scottsdale. So what is it like to be a Mounted Patrol Police Officer? Listen in as Officer DeShotel relates the patient training that goes into producing an effective Mounted Patrol Unit.

Retired San Bernardino Reserve Deputy Sheriff Dr. Paul Chabot is the founder of the real estate relocation company, “Law Enforcement Move”. Dr. Chabot’s background in law enforcement has given him a special insight into the many challenges our police officers face when serving in the far left, anti-police culture of many of our Democratic led cities. “Law Enforcement Move” assist police officers in relocating to more conservative, police friendly communities in 40 different states across the country where they can live, work, and raise their families in a safer, police friendly, conservative atmosphere. Dr. Chabot,s actions tell the real story of his commitment to law enforcement officers and their families.

Dr. Chabot can be reached through his website www.LawEnforcementMove.com

From rescuing drowning infants, to using nonlethal “Bean-Bag” guns to take down felony suspects, Sergeant Nate Gafvert has been protecting and serving the citizens of Mesa, AZ for over 20 years. Enjoy this fascinating episode as Sergeant Gafvert relates his vast street cop experiences, as well as his many years as president of the police union, Mesa Police Association. 

After 37 years of protecting and serving the public as a Pierce County Deputy Sheriff, our guest today has earned some time poolside.

Detective Lloyd Bird is 2 weeks into his well planned retirement. Lloyd not only reflects on his long career as a Deputy with a variety of assignments (patrol, traffic investigator, detective), but also his yearlong plan of transition into retirement / civilian life. Lloyd share his insights on the optimal mindset needed to make 37 years in Law Enforcement a satisfying journey. Sense of humor a must. Oh yeah, Lloyd shot a Camero.  

Our special guest on the “Boys in Blue” podcast today is soon to be 3rd term Sheriff of Gila County, AZ, SHERIFF ADAM SHEPHERD. To Sheriff Shepherd, law enforcement has been a calling on his life rather than just a career. Starting as a patrol deputy with Gila County, Sheriff Shepherd worked his way up the ranks to the position of Under Sheriff before being elected as Gila County Sheriff in 2012 . Along this journey Sheriff Shepherd took advantage of opportunities to make himself a more proficient officer………becoming a Certified Paramedic, fire arms instructor, baton instructor, commercial airplane pilot, Certified Diver and member of the underwater dive team, as well becoming proficient in the area of IT and policy /procedures. Sheriff Shepherd has some amazing stories of his days on the road and Search & Rescue missions as part of the underwater dive team…ENJOY!!!!

MAN WITH A PLAN…….That describes our special “Boys in Blue” podcast guest today, Mohave County Arizona SHERIFF DOUG SCHUSTER. Mohave County in the far NE corner of Arizona covers 13,500 sq miles and is the 4th largest county in the USA. Bordering the states of Utah, Nevada, and California, Mohave County also takes in miles of the Colorado waterway as well as Lake Mead, Lake Mojave, and the ever popular tourist destination of Lake Havasu. After 25+ years as a Deputy and retiring with the rank of Sergeant, Doug ran for Mohave Co Sheriff and became Sheriff in 2016…now up for reelection this year. SHERIFF SCHUSTER has made phenomenal improvements in the Sheriff’s Office including officer morale, increased staff, and now competitive wages that has increased employee retention. Don’t miss Doug’s retelling his arrest of one of America’s Most Wanted on Lake Havasu as the suspect fought to gain control of Doug’s handgun.

Our podcast guest today, TOM GUSSIE, is a uniquely qualified Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in assisting Law Enforcement and Fire Personnel. What makes Tom Gussie uniquely qualified is that he is a former Mesa Police Officer, SWAT Team member, Hostage negotiator, and High Pursuit Police Driving Instructor. In other words, “he been there and done that” and has experienced firsthand the challenges that 1st responders face daily.