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What an honor to get another opportunity to link up with the ATO Podcast to give mad props for the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame and the upcoming 2025 Induction Ceremony being held April 11, 2025 at the Omni Fort Worth. 

Tickets are still available it is an experience you will not regret witnessing. My middle baby girl Jordan Godwin will be singing the National Anthem and GPD Legend Lieutenant Dave Swavey (Ret) gets inducted into Class 2025. 

Special thanks to DPD,  Joe King, and Kent Wolverton for getting this knocked out before the awards banquet.

Welcome back for another message from the hosts as we sit down with a BTD alum in Garland ICAC Detective Tony Godwin. Tony is here to talk about an organization that is near and dear to his heart, the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame. Detective Godwin was inducted himself and now his mission is to give back to this great organization.

This message details this foundations origins and highlights the mission of Megan Stockburger and Adam Davenport to create this platform to honor the many men and women who have dedicated their body, minds, and souls to serving others.

Mark your calendars!

The next Hall of Fame induction is taking place right here in the DFW area on April 11th at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth Texas.

Fore more information go to the link below. Donations to keep this mission going is greatly welcomed and appreciated.

https://www.nationalleohalloffame.com/

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I was honored to have been asked to appear on the Mental Perk Podcast with Brandi Mock and Karla Hutcherson. The Mental Perk Podcast can be found accross all platforms from YouTube, Apple, Spotify and anywhere else you get your podcast from (see the following links): 

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRUjKgg_Sak
• https://www.youtube.com/@MentalPerk
• https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183625
• https://www.instagram.com/mentalperkpodcast/
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-perk/id1687288864
• https://open.spotify.com/show/258QtbrWeQamEY6F7QkgXt

The are self described; "Real people...Real Issues...Real Talk. Destigmatizing misconceptions about mental health and encourage conversations about tough topics. We understand all of us are impacted by the effects of mental health in different ways. We want to highlight guests who are winning the battle, their very real struggles, and how honest talk can change the way we view mental health.  We want everyone to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together"." 

Brandi Mock 

Brandi is a seasoned entrepreneur who built a successful transportation company specializing in nationwide logistics training and consulting, serving thousands of clients. In retirement, Brandi has remained an active leader and advocate. As an accomplished author and influential speaker, she inspires diverse audiences, including corporations, schools, first responders, and veterans, to adopt proactive approaches to mental health.

Passionate about serving others, Brandi is dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health and empowering individuals to embrace vulnerability as a strength. “We must end the stigma and help everyone understand that being vulnerable is not a weakness but one of our greatest strengths. We save lives—by letting people know they are worthy and that we are in this together.” Brandi’s mission continues to transform perspectives and foster awareness, compassion, and action in communities nationwide.

Karla Hutcherson

Karla has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2007 and is currently an LPC Supervisor. She owns a private practice and is the Cohost for the Mental Perk Podcast. She provides trainings and  presentations  for the Hanna4Hope Foundation. Through her experience in multiple therapeutic settings, her passion is to help bring healing to those suffering with depression, anxiety and related mental health diagnosis. Karla is an advocate in educating and promoting suicide awareness and prevention. Through her work, Karla’s goal is to destigmatize mental health and encourage healthy conversations focusing on mental health issues and evidenced-based treatments. It is important to make sure everyone knows “You're Worthy...We are in this Together"

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In this gripping episode, we unravel the chilling story of a former youth pastor who was revered as a mentor and spiritual guide—but behind closed doors, he hid a sinister double life. From the first whispers of suspicion to the shocking evidence that led to his downfall, this episode dives deep into the betrayal that rocked a community and forever changed the lives of those who trusted him most. How did he deceive so many for so long, and what finally brought the truth to light? Tune in as we expose the cracks beneath the facade.

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We are pleased to offer another case study from a case going back in time a while but one that left a lasting impression on me and every class full of cops I have trained over the past 8+ years and shared this story with. 

This one is NOT for the faint of heart or appropraite for children so if they are in the car SKIP this until a later date! 

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Welcome back for the conclusion of "Whitey Tighties" and the continued need to throw out a last minute audible in order to wave the "White Flag"!

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Thank you for sticking it out with us, we apologize for the long delay. We are kicking off 2025 with the goal to provide more case studies as this is the feedback we have been receiving. This episode titled "Tighty Whities" is part 1 of having to call an audible to arrest a very dangerous predator, find out why this week we are "Raising the White Flag!"

Send us any quesitons, comments, gripes or complaints to [email protected]

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In this episode, True Crime Reporter Robert Riggs interviewed Brandon about the sextortion epidemic and the work being done to protect kids online. Mr. Riggs also wrote an accompanying article that can be found here: https://www.truecrimereporter.com/sexual-predator/sextortion/sextortion-is-the-new-stranger-danger-for-kids-on-social-media/

Check out https://www.truecrimereporter.com/ for more by Mr. Riggs. 

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Zero Abuse Project is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to transforming institutions in order to effectively prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse.

Our programs are designed to provide cross-disciplinary education and training, advocacy for systemic legal change, guidance for survivor support, and leadership on emerging technologies. We take a holistic approach by also recognizing and addressing the intersecting forms of child maltreatment in connection with child sexual abuse.

Zero Abuse Project is working to eliminate child sexual abuse in all of its forms.

Rita Farrell has over 24 years of experience working with child abuse investigations as a forensic interviewer and founding executive director of a child advocacy center. In her role as a Senior Director with Zero Abuse Project, Rita admits that her role as a forensic  interviewer of child abuse victims is her “true passion.”

In July 2000, Rita undertook the challenge of opening Chaucie’s Place, a child advocacy center in Hamilton County, IN. The combination of her roles as executive director and forensic interviewer naturally led Rita to become involved with state and national organizations in the field of child abuse.

Rita serves as a Senior Director for Zero Abuse Project,  managing the national and international ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training program, which she is a co-author of the model and has conducted thousands of child interviews. In addition, she manages the development of advanced training courses and programs for prosecutors, law enforcement, CPS, forensic interviewers and investigators.

Rita is a certified law enforcement instructor and still conducts forensic interviews in the field. She has testified in numerous court cases and has authored many peer-reviewed articles and publications specific to child abuse investigations and forensic interviewing of child abuse victims.  As a nationally recognized speaker, Rita continues to champion the cause of child advocacy and serves as a board member for the Indiana Coalition of Child Advocacy Centers. She is a member of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) and serves on numerous councils, task forces, and boards in the areas of child abuse and domestic violence. Rita was presented with the U.S. Attorney General’s award for “Outstanding Service to Victims of Crime” by the U.S. Attorney General of Indiana and is also the recipient of the “Champion for  Children” award.

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Donna & Laura join us to day to discuss a passion they share as they strive to protect children from labor and sex trafficking as well as a safe place while offering services to heal body, mind, and spirit so they can be children again. 

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We were honoroed to have an oportunity to hear an incredible case staudy by Detective Derick Smith a Texas peace officer. Full circle moments as Derick was a student in a course we taught  over a year ago and to see and hear his passion was very rewarding. This case is something none of us in LE ever want to experience and as you will hear it is nothing any parent wants to have to experience either. 

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