Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement

Apr 08 2025 121 ep. 54 mins 14
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Host: Tyler Owen and  Clint McNear discussing topics, issues, and stories within the law enforcement community. TMPA is the voice of Texas Law Enforcement, focused on protecting those who serve. Since 1950, we have been defending the rights and interests of Texas Peace Officers by providing the best legal assistance in the country, effective lobbying at state and local levels, affordable training, and exemplary member support. As the largest law enforcement association in Texas, TMPA is proud to represent 33,000 local, county and state law enforcement officers.

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#104- "Overcoming A Demon" with Gordon Fulton Part 2

Apr 08 2025 63 mins  
Send us a text In Part 2 of this powerful episode of the Blue Grit Podcast, we continue our conversation with Dallas Police Sergeant Gordon Fulton, diving even deeper into his journey of resilience and redemption. Picking up where we left off, Sgt. Fulton discusses the pivotal moments in his recovery—the battles he faced after making the courageous decision to seek help. From det

#104- "Overcoming A Demon" with Gordon Fulton

Apr 01 2025 37 mins  
Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Blue Grit Podcast, we sit down with Dallas Police Sergeant Gordon Fulton, a true success story of resilience, redemption, and recovery. Sgt. Fulton opens up about his deeply personal battle with alcoholism, a struggle that nearly consumed his life while he was still wearing the badge. He takes us back to where it all began—the early

#103- "The Call to Serve" with JP Rodriguez

Mar 25 2025 49 mins  
Send us a text We head to the frontlines of Texas law enforcement with TMPA Field Representative JP Rodriguez, who serves the Rio Grande Valley. With years of experience in the field and a passion for defending those who wear the badge, JP shares what it takes to support officers in one of the most demanding regions of the state. From border-related policing challenges to legal bat

#102- "National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame"

Mar 11 2025 40 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of the Blue Grit Podcast, we sit down with Megan Stockburger and Adam Davenport, the founders of the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. They share the inspiration behind creating this prestigious honor and discuss why it’s essential to recognize the selfless service, sacrifices, and heroism of officers across the nation. From the emotional stori

#101 - "Dismantling the Complaint Database"

Mar 04 2025 46 mins  
Send us a text In Episode #101 of the Blue Grit Podcast, we’re joined by TMPA Executive Director Kevin Lawrence and Legislative Liaison John Wilkerson for a no-nonsense discussion on the executive order signed by President Trump abolishing the national law enforcement complaint database. We break down what this move means for officers on the ground, the fight against politically

#100 – “Message from the Hosts”

Feb 25 2025 31 mins  
Send us a text In this milestone 100th episode of the Blue Grit Podcast, hosts Tyler and Clint take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey of the podcast—where it started, how it’s grown, and what’s next for the law enforcement community’s favorite podcast. From day one, Blue Grit has been about real conversations with real cops, sharing the grit, heart, and resilien

#099- "A Mother’s Silence" with Garrett Miller

Feb 18 2025 54 mins  
Send us a text In this gripping episode of the Blue Grit Podcast, we sit down with Garrett Miller, an Austin Police Officer whose journey into law enforcement is nothing short of extraordinary. Garrett’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and a relentless pursuit of justice. As the son of a cold case homicide victim, Garrett faced unimaginable tragedy when his mother was mur

#098 - "Native Austinite" with Tiger Hanner

Feb 11 2025 36 mins  
Send us a text Tiger Hanner has been a rock for years for Texas law enforcement, defending officers in some of the toughest legal battles. As TMPA’s longtime Austin Area Attorney, he’s seen it all—from high-profile cases to the everyday struggles officers face in the courtroom. In this episode of the Blue Grit Podcast, Tiger shares war stories from the legal trenches, the cha

#097- “Leadership Lost”

Feb 04 2025 53 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of the Blue Grit Podcast, we sit down with TMPA Field Representative Tony Rike to break down the leadership failures that created major challenges within city management and the city council. Tony shares firsthand insight into the missteps, lack of accountability, and poor decision-making that put officers and the community at risk. However, when lead

#096 - "A Mother's Fight: Advocacy Against Fentanyl"

Jan 28 2025 64 mins  
Send us a text Stephanie Rowe turned personal tragedy into a mission of hope and change after her son Tucker nearly died from fentanyl-laced pills. Her heartbreak inspired the creation of The Tucker Project and Texas Against Fentanyl. With support from Hays County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mark Andrews, this episode explores their efforts to educate youth about fentanyl’s dangers