Public Safety Talk Radio

The podcast for all of our heroes in public safety including law enforcement professionals, firefighters, EMTs, corrections officers, healthcare workers, and more. The show is produced by the POCUA and is founded upon its Soundness Initiative. Thus, the podcast is centered upon covering topics that will assist our target audience in one or more of what we call the “Four Pillars of Soundness” which are Financial, Physical, Emotional, and Professional. Today, more than ever, our heroes in public safety need and deserve this support.

Watch or listen to our most recent episode below:

 

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 075

Our final episode of Season Three appropriately covers all Four Pillars of Soundness as we speak with the publisher of CRACKYL Magazine, Kory Pearn.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 074

Joe Salemme, Director of Operations for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, joins us to discuss how the organization is supporting the law-enforcement families of the second largest police department in the United States.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 073

Sarah Gura, a licensed clinical professional counselor that focuses on the wellness of first responders, joins us to discuss why she chose to focus on public-safety professionals. She also discusses her podcast, First Responder Psychological Support, which was listed along Public Safety Talk Radio as one of the top 12 podcasts cops should listen to in 2022 by Police1.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 072

New York City Police Officer Austin Glickman, the founder of LEO Weekend, joins us about the idea of creating an event specific for law enforcement officers and their families which would allow them to participate in an array of events and activities. As of December 31st, 2021, Law Enforcement Officers Weekend has assisted 42 families, representing 22 different law enforcement agencies from 13 different states.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 071

Former ATF Agent, Lou Valoze, discusses his new book, Storefront Sting. He details the fictitious businesses that allowed his team of undercover agents to take thousands of weapons out of circulation and millions of dollars of drugs off the street. He also explores the dark reality of living a double life.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 070

Frank Borelli, the Editor of Officer Magazine and 40-year law-enforcement professional, joins us to talk about the unique value of the publication and the future of policing.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 069

Alain Burrese, the author of Survive a Shooting and the Active Defense Training Division Director for Reflex Protect, joins us to talk about non-violent solutions to violent situations. He shares some of his defense expertise as well as the unique benefits of Presidia Gel as a self-defense spray for both law-enforcement professionals and civilians.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 068

Scott Medlin, law-enforcement professional as well as author and speaker, joins us to define exactly what personal wellness should mean to public-safety professionals. He shares what he has learned on the job and from some of his own struggles.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 067

Glen Williams, retired law-enforcement professional and author of Bridging the Gap, joins us to share some of his triumphs over PTSD. He also provides sound advice for first responders today on how to enhance their relationships and the warning signs that things aren’t quite OK.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 066

Jim Sorgi and Joey Vandever, to former professional athletes, discuss the philosophy of the company they cofounded – ProTeam Tactical Performance. They discuss why it’s imperative to provide the same top-of-the-line preventative and rehabilitative care to first responders that star athletes receive.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 065

We continue with the insightful interviews conducted from the Talus booth during the SHOT SHOW. In this episode hear interviews with Julie Willis of Zendira, Jeffery Penn of Sightron, Scott Bennett of Missing Link Tactical, Jamie McCormick of HighCom Armor, and Adam Nogueira and John Ruff of Clothing in Armor.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 064

During one of the first major events of 2022, Talus Ridge invited us to conduct interviews from their booth during the SHOT SHOW. In this episode hear interviews with Talus Ridge CEO Sara Hall, NASCAR Driver Kyle Weatherman, Chad and Steven from Veterans Help Foundation of Wyoming, and a very special guest.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 063

Lori Morrison, private investigator and host of The Unlovely Truth podcast, joins us to discuss her journey of helping others, solving cases, and faith.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 062

Jason Sautel, former firefighter and author of The Rescuer: One Firefighter’s Story of Courage, Darkness, and the Relentless Love That Saved Him, joins us to discuss a number of critical subjects. Among those topics are his career as a public-safety professional in Oakland, CA; his motivations to write his book and pass along important teachings to other first responders; and his love of donuts and how exactly they should be served.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 061

Shawn Thomas and her husband Jeff Thomas, both law-enforcement professionals, share their story of launching 1st Responder Conferences. They discuss the health and wellness training they provide for everyday heroes through their events. They also share the challenges of offering their much-needed live conferences throughout the pandemic in 2021 and what they have planned for first responders in 2022.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 060

POCUA CEO, Ken Bator, wishes all public safety professionals an awesome 2022 and details some of the in-person events planned for next year.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 059

In Part Two of Facing Evil, Scott and Liz Brown talk about the aftermath of Scott’s ordeal, how they dealt with it as a law-enforcement family, and how they have strengthened their marriage since.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 058

In Part One of Facing Evil, Scott and Liz Brown talk about their motivation for writing the book of the same name as this episode. They also share the harrowing story from October 24, 2014 when Deputy Scott Brown lost his partner to a cold-blooded killer.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 057

Joshua Gallo, active NYC Firefighter and Regional Manager for OMNICOMMANDER, joins us to talk about how businesses serving first responders can better connect with the men and women of the profession. He also talks bout the best pizza in New York. Josh will be one of our Subject Matter Experts during the Public Safety Business Summit in March.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 056

In Part Two of our discussion with Dave Robertson, founder of FIRE-EDGE, we discuss the art and science of mentoring tomorrow’s first responders as well as what those aspiring to be public-safety professionals should be doing today.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 055

In Part One of our discussion with Dave Robertson, founder of FIRE-EDGE, we delve into his passion for delivering the very best candidates to the fire service. As a former fire chief, mentoring is more than a career for him.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 054

Sara Hall, former dispatcher and current CEO and founder of Talus Ridge, talks about her passion in serving first responders through her business. She explains how “Where Comfort Meets Courage” is much more than words on paper for their culture.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 053

Dr. Thomas Shea, former US Marine and law-enforcement professional, joins us on the week of Veterans’ Day to discuss realistic approaches to police department reform. As current entrepreneur and Assistant Professor of Police Graduate Studies at Seton Hall University, he offers insight into the leadership needed in law enforcement today.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 052


Treasha McManes-Weimer, Certified Juvenile Probation Officer and Author, discusses her journey from a troubled young girl to a professional who helps youth get back on track.

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 051

Season Three kicks off with a discussion with entrepreneur and police detective, Kevin Reynolds. He didn’t like the forensic products he had at his disposal so he created a company to provide better options to all crime-scene professionals.