Critical Aspects of Law Enforcement

Send us a text In this conversation, we speak with Deputy Commissioner Matt Walsh who shares his extensive background in law enforcement and discusses the importance of maintaining balance in the profession. He emphasizes the significance of connection, therapy, and mental health awareness among officers. Walsh recounts personal experiences with trauma and the journey towards forgi

Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jeff Gold who has an extensive 41-year career in public safety. We discuss his journey through various roles in law enforcement and fire services. He emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning, detailing his educational pursuits and how they have shaped his career. Jeff also addresses the challenges of maintaining balance in a d

Send us a text In this episode Sheriff Billy Woods shares his extensive experience in law enforcement, discussing the challenges and burdens faced by officers. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining spiritual well-being, work-life balance, and the qualities that make a good law enforcement officer. Sheriff Woods encourages open communication with family and highlights the need

Send us a text In this episode, Eric Reynolds shares his journey from a law enforcement officer to a health advocate, discussing the challenges faced by first responders, the importance of mental health, and the transformative power of community and nutrition. He emphasizes the need for open conversations about trauma and vulnerability within the law enforcement community, highligh

Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Matt Griffin who shares his profound journey through 21 years in law enforcement, detailing the struggles with trauma, mental health, and the impact of significant calls on his life. He discusses the importance of maintaining emotional well-being, the challenges of coping with loss, and the role of faith in his recovery. Matt emphasizes

Send us a text In this conversation, we talk with Jason and Ed, two experienced law enforcement officers who discuss their backgrounds, the importance of training in concealed carry, and the need for balance in law enforcement careers. They share personal anecdotes about managing stress, dealing with difficult calls, and the significance of having hobbies outside of work. The conve

Send us a text In this episode with talk with Ben Marciano, the mayor of Ocala. Tune in as he shares his journey from a troubled past to becoming the mayor. He talks about his background in criminal justice, his struggles with addiction, and how he found his passion for serving others. Ben emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself physically, emotionally, and spiritually,

Send us a text In this episode, Deputy Ken Warner shares share the challenges of maintaining physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health in law enforcement. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing time with family and open communication about the highs and lows of the job. Deputy Warner recounts his own experience of being involved in a critical incident and the emotiona

Send us a text In this episode, Mike Ettenberg, founder of Frontline Optics and former firefighter, shares his journey from the fire service to entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining physical fitness and healthy habits to support overall well-being. Mike also discusses the impact of traumatic calls on first responders and the need for open conversations and s

Send us a text In this episode, we interview Josh Mader, who has 18 years of experience in the fire service and currently serves as a chaplain. We discuss the importance of maintaining physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being in the demanding profession of first responders. Josh shares some funny and awkward stories from his experiences on the job. The conversation cov