ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

We are honored to continue hosting out of town guests with Kansas DPS Superintendent, Erik Smith.

Erik Smith’s journey into public service began in 1991 behind the headset of a dispatcher in south-central Kansas, where every call for help reinforced the weight of responsibility and the value of calm under pressure.

In 1993, he stepped into ...

Today we are honored to give the stage to DCAC Dianna Walsh Smoot, the daughter of trailblazing Dallas Police Lt Bill Walsh.

For thirty-five years, the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center has stood as a guardian for society's most vulnerable victims, serving as a steadfast bulwark against the darkness of child abuse and neglect.

Through compassion, advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to justice, the Center has provided a safe have...

Every badge carries a story, but few careers have traveled the path of Chief Clay Morris. In this episode, we sit down with the Chief of Police of Hoover, Alabama, and journey through a life dedicated to service, sacrifice, and leadership.

Raised in a family steeped in law enforcement tradition, Morris joined the DEA in 1995 and was soon sent to the streets of Dallas, Texas,...

This is a special bonus episode as we say goodbye to our incredible friend and co creator of the show Danny Canete #8834.

I wanted Danny, and the listeners to get to hear what some of the many people said about getting to work with Danny and share this wild life and career at Dallas PD.

I am a big believer in that your reputation isn’t what...

Since being hired by the Dallas Police Department in 1985, Officer Jon Lumbley has dedicated his life to serving people in their darkest moments.

From helping victims of family violence find safety, strength, and hope, to now standing beside the families of fallen officers as they face unimaginable grief, his career has never been about recognition — it has been about ...

In memory of Terry Bacon 1950-2015

Today we welcome Mark Bacon back to the show to finally tell his story.

We last heard from Mark in episode 127, as we talked about our time together on the South East CRT, but this story puts the spotlight squarely on a very private man’s life. I have personally wanted to do his episode for years, but Mark...

We are back for another Geaux Time with the Chief and we want to recap Chief’s first year at the helm of the ninth largest Police Department in the United States.

Chief talks about the many proactive operations:

Operation Justice Trail

Operation Clean Sweep

Operation Safe Streets

Finally, we have talked long time show cohost Kent Wolverton to sit in the hot seat to talk about his life and career.

You have heard him for years now give small peeks into his life, offer wise cracks, and hint at some struggles in his life and career.

This episode will have a much deeper look at who Kent Wolverton is as a person, professional, ...

Sitting down with Dallas Child Abuse detective Kristen King, we hear a story that begins in instability but unfolds into purpose.

Growing up in an unpredictable and difficult home, she learned early what it felt like to live without safety or certainty. Instead of letting that past define her limits, she allowed it to shape her mission.

Today, sh...

We are honored to sit down with retired Dallas Homicide Detective Linda Erwin as she takes us down the aisles of history in the city and the department.

Linda Erwin didn’t just enter the homicide division of the Dallas Police Department — she changed it forever.

As the first woman in Dallas history to earn a place among its homicide d...

Today we are proud to sit down with one of QT’s dedicated members, James Lollis, to talk about the organizations mission in giving back to the community.

Special guest cohost, Dallas Assistant Chief Jeremy Foy and ATO Chairman Joe Meno.

The Assist the Officer Foundation and the Dallas Police Department have partnered with Qt with one goal in mind: Making the Dallas Police the Department the best and making the City of Dallas ...

Today’s episode takes the listener back to our original mission in cultivating an environment to have the tough conversations that could inspires others to get help.

The marital partnership of Haley and Silver and their story is a true testament to companionship and resiliency as they both navigated the struggles of their relationship and the effects alcohol can take o...

Today we sit down with the Dallas Chief of Police for another episode, but this one comes with two special cohosts to guide this story. Class 406 recruits, Jeremy Delafuente and Casandra Palmer join Chief Comeaux to discuss their short time with the Department and what it means to them to be the future of the profession.

Casandra, growing up in Miami, did her research on whe...

Today’s episode is very special to the podcast team as it lets us revisit some of the most fun and memorable times in our careers as we turned a little drug team into a family that created lifelong friends.

In 2010, Chief Brown, began an initiative that mandated all seven patrol substations in Dallas to create a street level knock and talk unit that had one mission, to...

We finally got em! Danny cocreated the show and quite frankly our product would not be near the quality what it is without Danny and his many talents. We wanted to make 100 special, and I believe we surpassed any expectations I had.

Enjoy our Final Revisited episode.

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Episode 100 was alw...

This revisit is one of my personal projects that I had wanted to get out for the listener for quite some time and to see it all put together was something I will always cherish.

This episode has been a project since this show began as we finally tell the story of the attack on Dallas Police Headquarters on June 13th, 2015.

At approximately 12:30 ...

“Trust God, Clean House, Serve Others”

 The Assist the Officer Foundation sits down with an incredibly accomplished and unique individual today in Sgt. Andre Taylor of Dallas SWAT.

As Dre grew up in the South side of Chicago, he regularly witnessed acts of violence but also witnessed an incredible community and family as his moth...

This is #4 in our revisited series as we talk about the circumstances regarding “Riggs” episode as he speaks extremely candidly and open as we tackle the difficult subject of suicide. This is an epidemic in the first responder community and conversations like these can never cease.

You are enough and people are in your life for a reason…..

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