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In this episode, I'm speaking with Kit Cummings and Adam Blevins about police officer wellness, and the life-changing programs provided by the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program (VALEAP). 

Both guests will share their personal stories of job-related trauma and the importance of our police officers starting to treat themselves like those they are responsible for helping.

For information about VALEAP, please visit their website at www.valeap.org

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Chief James Lane, his interest in law enforcement from a young age, rising to the top of his department as chief, and his tragic shooting that nearly took his life. 

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Chief Chris Rinker started his career with the New Market (VA) Police Department rising to the rank of Chief in 2015. Chief Rinker talks about small town policing, his service dog "Benelli", the importance of crisis intervention, and many other interesting topics. 

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In this episode, we meet Rebecca and Amanda, two female law enforcement officers from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Rebecca recently retired after 33 years on the job and Amanda has been an officer for 3 years. We'll talk about what has changed for women in law enforcement over the past 30+ years, and the challenges women still face.

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In this episode, I interview Jack Ryan - a retired Captain from the Providence, RI Police Department. In the 90's, Jack received his Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, from Suffolk University Law School. 

Jack is a former adjunct faculty member at Salve Regina University and lectures frequently throughout the United States. 

He is the Co-Director of the :Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute and has conducted agency audits for that entity, several involving issues of administrative investigations. 

Jack regularly conducts training seminars for LLRMI in a variety of subjects including Use of Force, Internal Affairs and Legal Issues. Jack has written two books for use by Rhode Island Law Enforcement Officers, Rhode Island Law Enforcement Officers Guide to Criminal Procedure and Rhode Island Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights, a Practical Guide to the Law of Investigations and Hearings. 

Jack has written extensively on the legal issues surrounding the Internal Affairs process. Jack Ryan also writes a field guide for law enforcement officers nationally titled: Case Law for Critical Tasks in Law Enforcement, A Legal Guide for Officers and Supervisors, which is updated annually at the end of each United States Supreme Court Term. Jack also authors and edits the Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute’s bi-monthly publications providing legal and liability updates to law enforcement agencies throughout the United States.

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John Clair is the police chief for the Town of Marion, VA. Prior to his service in Marion, he served as police chief for the Town of Quantico, VA. John shares his perspective on working as a small town police chief, with advice for others who seek police chief roles. 

In the Line of Fire with Gary Dillon is sponsored by VRSA, Virginia's largest and most financially sound group self insurance pool, providing auto, property, liability, and workers compensation coverage to local governments, schools, and authorities. 

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Part3: A Strange Twist

On May 20, 1957, Elsie Mae Roane disappeared from West Point, Virginia. In her teens, she was last seen in the downtown area and never heard from again. Take a journey with retired police chief Bobby Mawyer as he begins a cold case investigation into Elsie's disappearance. Tips? Email: [email protected]

In the Line of Fire with Gary Dillon is sponsored by VRSA, Virginia's largest and most financially sound group self insurance pool, providing auto, property, liability, and workers compensation coverage to local governments, schools, and authorities. 

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The 3rd episode of The Disappearance of Elise Mae Roane airs Friday, September 22.

In previous episodes, we learned about Elsie Mae, her family, and some potential suspects that Bobby Mawyer identified through his investigation, along with a possible link to the Colonial Parkway murders. In episode 3, we will dig further in the past of those suspects.

Let’s take a peek at some of the future guests coming to In the Line of Fire, 

We’ll speak with:

• Marion, Virginia Police Chief John Clair as he talks about what it takes to be a small town police chief, as well as some of the challenges and advantages.
• Norton, Virginia Police Chief James Lane, 2 years after his tragic shooting, and
• Retired Providence Rhode Island Captain and police consultant Jack Ryan, from the Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute. 

Do you have an idea of someone that would make an interesting guest on In the Line of Fire? Send me an email at: [email protected]

In the Line of Fire with Gary Dillon is sponsored by VRSA, Virginia's largest and most financially sound group self insurance pool, providing auto, property, liability, and workers compensation coverage to local governments, schools, and authorities. 

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Part 2: Developing Suspects

On May 20, 1957, Elsie Mae Roane disappeared from West Point, Virginia. In her teens, she was last seen in the downtown area and never heard from again. Take a journey with retired police chief Bobby Mawyer as he begins a cold case investigation into Elsie's disappearance. Tips? Email: [email protected]

In the Line of Fire with Gary Dillon is sponsored by VRSA, Virginia's largest and most financially sound group self insurance pool, providing auto, property, liability, and workers compensation coverage to local governments, schools, and authorities. 

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In this episode, we’ll meet Michael Kochis, Chief of the Charlottesville (VA) Police Department. 

Hailing from the great state of New Jersey, Chief Kochis began his career with the City of Roanoke (VA) Police Department, and then later moving on to the Alexandria (VA) Police Department He graduation from the FBI National Academy in Quantico and accepted his first chief’s job with the Town of Warrenton (VA)  Police Department. 

Now Charlottesville’s police chief, Kochis assumes command of a department in positive transition with a committed focus on his officers, community, and building relationships.