Public Safety Talk Radio

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.

Episodes

July 10, 2024 7 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 132

POCUA CEO, Ken Bator, wraps up season seven and talks up the association’s upcoming strategic planning meeting.

To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/mortgage-tips/

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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 131

Susan Lewis Simons, President and Founder of Under the Shield, joins us to talk about PTSI, sleep deprivation, and many other issues that face first responders today. More important she gives tips on how they can help themselves as she explains her “Garbage Can Theory”.  Learn more about The Under the Shield at ht...

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June 26, 2024 53 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 130

Randy Sutton, Founder of The Wounded Blue, returns to the show for a frank discussion on training for police officers as well as the upcoming Law Enforcement Survival Summit in Las Vegas in September 2024. Learn more about The Wounded Blue at https://thewoundedblue.org/ and register for the summit at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/woundedblue

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June 19, 2024 39 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 129

Eddie Young, CEO of The Police Credit Union of California – the POCUA’s largest Police Credit Union, joins us to discusses the institution’s immense passion for serving law-enforcement families. Tips on using credit wisely as well as the importance of having a trust are shared. Learn more about The Police Credit Union of California at https://www.thepoli...

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June 12, 2024 21 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 128

Jim Linquist, Marketing and Sales Support Manager for Kustom Signals, joins us to talk about state-of-the-art equipment for law enforcement. Learn more about Kustom Signals at https://kustomsignals.com/

To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 127

In the continuation of our conversation with Lon Bartel, retired Police Officer and current Law-Enforcement Training SME for VirTra, we discuss the VirTra simulator as well as the necessity to provide real-world scenarios when training law enforcement.  Learn more about VirTra at https://www.virtra.com/

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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 126

Lon Bartel, retired Police Officer and current Law-Enforcement Training SME for VirTra, joins us for a two-part conversation. In Part One, we discuss what law-enforcement training should look like given today’s challenges.  Learn more about VirTra at https://www.virtra.com/

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May 22, 2024 31 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 125

Austin Glickman, President of LEO Weekend and active NYPD Officer, returns to tell us about the events they have planned for first-responder families in 2024 and beyond including an announcement on a brand new event in December! Learn more about LEO Weekend at https://leoweekend.com/

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May 15, 2024 21 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 124

The head of marketing for URBN_CHC, Jennifer Shimmel, joins us to discuss their luxury bulletproof bags that will not only keep you protected but also look good out in public. Learn more about their unique collections at https://urbnchc.com/

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May 8, 2024 33 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 123

Aaron Zar, Founder and CEO of SLNT, joins us to discuss the safety and protection their products offer by blocking wireless signals. NO cellular, NO wifi, NO gps, NO bluetooth, NO rfid/nfc, NO connection. NO worries about bad guys stealing your data. Learn more about SLNT at https://slnt.com/

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May 1, 2024 32 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 122

Michael Julian, Chief Instructor and Founder of the A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival program, joins us not only to discuss the training but also to provide tips if you ever find yourself in that horrible situation. Learn more about A.L.I.V.E. at https://activeshootersurvivaltraining.com/

To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

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December 13, 2023 6 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 121

POCUA CEO Ken Bator wishes everyone happy holidays and looks ahead to 2024 as Season Six comes to an end.

To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/mortgage-tips/

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December 6, 2023 37 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 120

The host of the popular Scams and Cons podcast, Jim Grinstead, joins us for an entertaining and revealing conversation about the show and how to avoid being a victim. Learn more about the podcast at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-scams-cons-81562478/

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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 119

Tony Jones, director and creator of the First Responder Program at Banyan Treatment Centers, joins us to talk about the specific recovery needs of public-safety professionals including the critical nature of aftercare. Learn more about Banyan Treatment Centers at https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/

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November 22, 2023 5 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 118

POCUA CEO Ken Bator wishes everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving, especially to all public safety professionals who will be working that day.

To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/

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November 15, 2023 43 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 117

Jake Wiskerchen - a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a National Certified Counselor, and owner of Zephyr Wellness – joins us for a frank discussion on “bridging the gap” between gun ownership and mental health.   Learn more about Guns & Mental Health at https://walkthetalkamerica.org/podcast/

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November 8, 2023 36 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 116

Retired police officer and marine veteran, Brian Gillespie, joins us for a frank discussion on recovery for first responders. He offers details on Recovery Centers of America and other resources available.   Learn more about RESCU at https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/substance-abuse-treatment/first-responders/

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November 1, 2023 32 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 115

The hosts of the popular podcast, LA Not So Confidential, Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott join us. In part two of our conversation we discuss the evolution of psychological support for law enforcement.  Learn more about the podcast at https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/

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October 25, 2023 31 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 114

The hosts of the popular podcast, LA Not So Confidential, Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott join us. In part One of our conversation we dig into the creation and evolution of their show and discuss the crime data that is available today.  Learn more about the podcast at https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/

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October 18, 2023 39 mins

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 113

The owner of RescueMeds, Colleen Shields, joins us to highlight her unique business – a pharmacy that helps many public-safety heroes.   Learn more about RescueMeds at https://rescuemeds.com/

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