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We are experiencing an unprecedented rise in police officer deaths due to the escalation of violent behavior toward law enforcement. Police Officers are having to rethink the methods in how they do their job. Training and survival techniques are now more important than ever.

Jim Glennon the owner of Calibre Press, a preeminent Law Enforcement Training Company as well as a retired Police Commander is our guest today. The third generation in a family of law enforcement officers, Jim began his career with the Lombard, IL Police Department in 1980. Holding positions from patrol officer to Lieutenant, he was selected as the first Commander of Investigations for the newly formed DuPage County Major Crimes (Homicide) Task Force in 1998. Lt. Glennon has a BA in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Police Management. Teaching various courses for both law enforcement and private industry, Jim specializes in three fields: Officer Safety (The Street Survival Seminar), Communication (Arresting Communication & The Warrior’s Edge), and Leadership (Finding the Leader in You).

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Is it democracy in action, or ruthless, disrespectful violence? The post election protests are more like riots - as criminals threaten law enforcement and destroy and deface property and commerce.  Lt. Randy Sutton speaks to America in his "View From The Blue".

On this weeks episode of Police Radio, show host Lt Randy Sutton reveals that he has been asked by the Donald J Trump Presidential Campaign for suggestions on Policing in America and makes public his advise. Unlike the current President or Hillary Clinton, President Elect Trump has a history of respecting and acknowledging the brave men and women who serve behind the badge. By his campaign reaching out to Lt Sutton, the National Spokesman for Blue Lives Matter for suggestions how to assist law enforcement during his Presidency, Mr Trump shows his commitment to those who serve.

Also during this episode, Autism is a condition that is often misunderstood and has led to confrontations with Law Enforcement because of that misunderstanding. Host Randy Sutton has a conversation with a young man who has suffered with Autism and reached out to Randy to tell his touching story about the Police Officer who became his "Big Brother" during his childhood and how that relationship and the murder of that Officer affected him for the rest of his life. Don't miss this weeks episode of Police Radio, The Voice Of American Law Enforcement.

On this weeks episode of Police Radio, show host Lt Randy Sutton reveals that he has been asked by the Donald J Trump Presidential Campaign for suggestions on Policing in America and makes public his advise. Unlike the current President or Hillary Clinton, President Elect Trump has a history of respecting and acknowledging the brave men and women who serve behind the badge. By his campaign reaching out to Lt Sutton, the National Spokesman for Blue Lives Matter for suggestions how to assist law enforcement during his Presidency, Mr Trump shows his commitment to those who serve.

Also during this episode, Autism is a condition that is often misunderstood and has led to confrontations with Law Enforcement because of that misunderstanding. Host Randy Sutton has a conversation with a young man who has suffered with Autism and reached out to Randy to tell his touching story about the Police Officer who became his "Big Brother" during his childhood and how that relationship and the murder of that Officer affected him for the rest of his life. Don't miss this weeks episode of Police Radio, The Voice Of American Law Enforcement.

We've all seen how the criminal justice system is portrayed on TV. From NCIS and Law & Order to White Collar and Cops, we're led to believe that we know how the system works. But how much do we really know about what goes on? Author Robert Cromwell has actually been there, behind the lines, searching for truth and justice--and finding that they are not always easily connected.

Cromwell details his own story--his work as a New Jersey police officer and NCIS agent, and his twenty-two-year FBI career--looking at some of his more interesting cases along the way and giving us the chance to see inside the day-to-day workings of an agent's life. Cromwell goes onto explain how we come to understand why, despite the incredible good it does, the criminal justice system is not always just.

Retired FBI Special Agent Robert Cromwell is the author of the new book "Fugitive Man". Bob speaks about his amazing law enforcement career busting some of Americas most violent criminals and then joining the "Innocence Project" to free wrongly convicted men and women from prison. He is Board Chair, retired as Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Jacksonville Division after nearly a 30-year career in law enforcement. During his career, Bob received numerous commendations from the Director of the FBI for his investigative accomplishments, primarily in the field of Violent Crime. He is also a former Navy Cryptology Technician, a New Jersey Police Officer and a Special Agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Today, he is owner of a Security and Investigative Consulting firm and is co-owner of PoliceCommunity.net, which provides online training for police officers throughout the nation

The Facts are Startling

More police officers have died in the line of duty this year, then have been killed in all of 2016 in the war torn areas of Afghanistan and Iraq. Host Randy Sutton dedicates this episode and speaks about the five Law Enforcement Officers killed in one 24 hour period this week.

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The Book: Fugitive Man: Hunting Violent Criminals for the FBI and Searching for Justice for the Innocent Convict

Bob's Website: http://www.fugitiveman.com

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We've all seen how the criminal justice system is portrayed on TV. From NCIS and Law & Order to White Collar and Cops, we're led to believe that we know how the system works. But how much do we really know about what goes on? Author Robert Cromwell has actually been there, behind the lines, searching for truth and justice--and finding that they are not always easily connected.

Cromwell details his own story--his work as a New Jersey police officer and NCIS agent, and his twenty-two-year FBI career--looking at some of his more interesting cases along the way and giving us the chance to see inside the day-to-day workings of an agent's life. Cromwell goes onto explain how we come to understand why, despite the incredible good it does, the criminal justice system is not always just.

Retired FBI Special Agent Robert Cromwell is the author of the new book "Fugitive Man". Bob speaks about his amazing law enforcement career busting some of Americas most violent criminals and then joining the "Innocence Project" to free wrongly convicted men and women from prison. He is Board Chair, retired as Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Jacksonville Division after nearly a 30-year career in law enforcement. During his career, Bob received numerous commendations from the Director of the FBI for his investigative accomplishments, primarily in the field of Violent Crime. He is also a former Navy Cryptology Technician, a New Jersey Police Officer and a Special Agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Today, he is owner of a Security and Investigative Consulting firm and is co-owner of PoliceCommunity.net, which provides online training for police officers throughout the nation

The Facts are Startling

More police officers have died in the line of duty this year, then have been killed in all of 2016 in the war torn areas of Afghanistan and Iraq. Host Randy Sutton dedicates this episode and speaks about the five Law Enforcement Officers killed in one 24 hour period this week.

For Further Insight:

The Book: Fugitive Man: Hunting Violent Criminals for the FBI and Searching for Justice for the Innocent Convict

Bob's Website: http://www.fugitiveman.com

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Kristen Millard is an American Mom who felt a personal loss when a Police Officer in the community she lives - lost his life. She honored that officer with a blue line flag to show respect and love in a way that only a selfless act could. The goal was to do something in the bigger picture of life to honor real American heroes. What she did next is an absolute game changer!

Kristen began buying Blue Line Flags and sending them out to Police Departments who have had a loss all across the nation. Even more surprising; she has funded the entire movement out of her own pocket, and we're talking over 500 flags and counting! The organization is so grassroots that there is no website at the moment - however Kristen is working on one now. This is an incredible and original story that must be heard and shared with the world. Listen in to the authenticity of this woman, let it connect with your own values, and then ask yourself - what can I do in the bigger picture of life to MAKE THAT DIFFERENCE!

Lt. Sutton's VIEW FROM THE BLUE is also positive because he is talking about the brand new Gallup Poll which shows that "America's respect level for police jumped to its highest level since 1967! The poll reveals that 76% of Americans said they have "a great deal of respect" for police in their area. This show celebrates America's respect for police.

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Kristen Millard is an American Mom who felt a personal loss when a Police Officer in the community she lives - lost his life. She honored that officer with a blue line flag to show respect and love in a way that only a selfless act could. The goal was to do something in the bigger picture of life to honor real American heroes. What she did next is an absolute game changer!

Kristen began buying Blue Line Flags and sending them out to Police Departments who have had a loss all across the nation. Even more surprising; she has funded the entire movement out of her own pocket, and we're talking over 500 flags and counting! The organization is so grassroots that there is no website at the moment - however Kristen is working on one now. This is an incredible and original story that must be heard and shared with the world. Listen in to the authenticity of this woman, let it connect with your own values, and then ask yourself - what can I do in the bigger picture of life to MAKE THAT DIFFERENCE!

Lt. Sutton's VIEW FROM THE BLUE is also positive because he is talking about the brand new Gallup Poll which shows that "America's respect level for police jumped to its highest level since 1967! The poll reveals that 76% of Americans said they have "a great deal of respect" for police in their area. This show celebrates America's respect for police.

For Further Insight:

Follow Blue Line Flags on their new Facebook page

There has never been a bigger need or a more timely organization to assist the law enforcement community than this one. Officerdown.US is working tirelessly to get the word out for officers, their families, and their associates through crowdfunding.  Their ultimate goal is to shine a spotlight where it is needed most - today, we are going to shine a spotlight on them.

Jessica Langgin, Executive Director of OfficerDown.US - a cancer survivor and wife of a retired Las Vegas cop and her mission is to help Law Enforcement families in need through crowdfunding. Her non-profit organization OFFICERDOWN.US is doing just that. Host Randy Sutton talks with Jessica about her survival and the journey to help others in his "interview room.

Who can create campaigns? Anyone in law enforcement or associated directly with affected officers (including family, close friends, officer-focused organizations, department staff, etc). Yes, this means that organizations with a mission to help officers (e.g. IPOF, 11-99 Foundation, C.O.P.S., etc) are welcome to post and use the site as a tool to help make things happen!

What are the most important parts of an online crowdfunding campaign? It’s all about people helping out. So include enough detail, including photos and…if you have one…a video so contributors can get to know those they are helping. And be sure to include some nice “thank you gifts”, which can be as simple as a thank you note, a Twitter or Facebook shout out, a mention in a newsletter, or other things such as t-shirts. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, just some form of acknowledgment will go a long way.

In the "Briefing Room", Randy gives his "View From The Blue" about the ambush attacks of law enforcement officers around the country and how police must respond and in his "Police Story" segment a Chicago Cop writes about the practical jokes cops play on each other to keep them sane.

For Further Insight:

Website for OfficerDown.US

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There has never been a bigger need or a more timely organization to assist the law enforcement community than this one. Officerdown.US is working tirelessly to get the word out for officers, their families, and their associates through crowdfunding.  Their ultimate goal is to shine a spotlight where it is needed most - today, we are going to shine a spotlight on them.

Jessica Langgin, Executive Director of OfficerDown.US - a cancer survivor and wife of a retired Las Vegas cop and her mission is to help Law Enforcement families in need through crowdfunding. Her non-profit organization OFFICERDOWN.US is doing just that. Host Randy Sutton talks with Jessica about her survival and the journey to help others in his "interview room.

Who can create campaigns? Anyone in law enforcement or associated directly with affected officers (including family, close friends, officer-focused organizations, department staff, etc). Yes, this means that organizations with a mission to help officers (e.g. IPOF, 11-99 Foundation, C.O.P.S., etc) are welcome to post and use the site as a tool to help make things happen!

What are the most important parts of an online crowdfunding campaign? It’s all about people helping out. So include enough detail, including photos and…if you have one…a video so contributors can get to know those they are helping. And be sure to include some nice “thank you gifts”, which can be as simple as a thank you note, a Twitter or Facebook shout out, a mention in a newsletter, or other things such as t-shirts. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, just some form of acknowledgment will go a long way.

In the "Briefing Room", Randy gives his "View From The Blue" about the ambush attacks of law enforcement officers around the country and how police must respond and in his "Police Story" segment a Chicago Cop writes about the practical jokes cops play on each other to keep them sane.

For Further Insight:

Website for OfficerDown.US

More answers to your questions on crowdfunding

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'Hands Up Don’t Shoot' became the made up narrative that swept the nation like a bad Beyonce Performance. "It was shocking, I was amazed how quickly big politicians were able to throw law enforcement under the bus," stated Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson.

Children, Football Players, News Anchors, Music Awards, even Statues all mocking this false narrative; but why? How is it that this gesture became so symbolic, and the conversation so polarizing? Not so fast... there is so much more to this story - so we bring it all the way back to the evening of August 9, 2014, in Ferguson, Missouri.

CHILDREN HANDS UP

FOOTBALL PLAYERS HANDS UP

NEWS ANCHORS HANDS UP

GRAMMY PERFORMERS HANDS UP

STATUES HANDS UP

"I don’t know why they (media) put the story out there so quickly without verifying anything, but it went viral right away… we were never able to pull this story back or to listen to the truth,"

says Chief Jackson. The police shooting of Michael Brown by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson ignited a firestorm of controversy about police "Use of Force" and a political avalanche of criticism about the police response to the civil unrest in that city.