Real Talk LEO

In this episode, we sit down with a retired deputy chief as he generously shares his firsthand experiences preparing to exit the profession and reflects on life one year into retirement. From the intricacies of financial planning to the emotional transition of leaving behind a lifelong career, our guest offers candid insights and valuable advice for officers contemplating their own

In this latest episode of Real Talk LEO, we are thrilled to introduce our newest member, Jimmy, to the team. Jimmy brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective that we're excited to incorporate into our discussions. In light of recent events and the importance of being prepared for emergencies, we delve into the critical topic of training for Active Shooter Hostile Ev

Tune in to this episode as we engage in a conversation with one of our colleagues who came perilously close to taking his own life. Discover that you are not alone in this struggle.

Do you know the Golden Rule of handcuffing?

In this episode I give you a step by step account of what is going on in an officer's mind as he or she prepares to respond to a serious call. I also discuss the hell an officer goes through if he or she is forced to take a life.

In This episode we had the opportunity to speak with retired Detective Charles Dougherty. Detective Dougherty served the residents of his community for 25 years. As a police officer, tragedies are something you deal with day in and day out. However, Detective Dougherty was not only dealing with those people’s tragedies, but his own as well. Detective Dougherty’s cousin was kill

To kick off Season 2 of Real Talk LEO we had the opportunity to sit down, via Zoom, with Sergeant Eric Tung, of the Kent Police Department, Washington State. Sgt. Tung brings 15 years of law enforcement experience to the table. The Kent Police Department is a state-accredited law enforcement agency that employs 160 sworn police officers, 26 Correction Officers, and 128 Civilian Sta

Sometimes things just don't go as you had planned and it really can bring you down.  How do you stay motivated when these things happen? How do you get back up and keep performing when your motivation is gone?

Sean, a retired police sergeant and police academy instructor in topics regarding police health and wellness joins us! He shares with us important information on mental health during and after your career.

Having an 11 year old tell you to "Go f*** yourself". Being told to "Suck start your service weapon." You can't be a cop and not expect to face negativity from all directions.  It can be very taxing on your soul and if you don't learn to channel it you simply will not survive in this career.