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Fire as a Weapon: The Trauma We Rarely Talk About and One Officer’s Story of What Comes After

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  West Palm Beach, Fl - When most people think about murder, their minds immediately go to guns or knives. Violence, as it’s often portrayed in movies and headlines, feels fast, loud, and sudden. Fire rarely enters the conversation. Yet for retired California law enforcement veteran Charles “Chuck” Sherman, fire represents one of the most brutal and psychologically devastating weapons a person can use, not only for victims, but for the first responders who must witness the aftermath. An in-depth interview with Sherman is available as a free podcast through the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast , as well as on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and most major podcast platforms. After decades in policing, Sherman is now speaking openly about an experience that reshaped how he understands trauma, resilience, and the hidden emotional cost of public safety work. “People don’t realize fire can be used as a weapon just like a gun,” Sherman says. “And when you see it firsthand,...
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Much of Policing is Not So Obvious.

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  West Palm Beach, Fl - Most people imagine police work as a steady stream of violent crime, flashing lights, and dramatic arrests. The cultural script is familiar, sirens, handcuffs, courtroom verdicts. But according to retired NYPD Lieutenant David Goldstein, that image leaves out the quieter, more complicated reality of modern policing. “Most police calls are not obvious crimes,” Goldstein explains. “They’re messy, emotional, and often fall into gray areas, especially domestics and family disputes.” In a recent episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast , Goldstein discussed what he calls “Not So Obvious Police Calls” the types of incidents that rarely make headlines but make up the overwhelming majority of an officer’s day. The podcast is available free on the show’s website, as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and most major platforms. A Career Shaped by Urban Policing Goldstein’s insights are shaped by decades in uniform. A New York native, he bega...
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The Murder of Police: Our Careers in Baltimore, Maryland

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  West Palm Beach, Fl - A Special Episode That Reopened Old Wounds and Preserved Hard Truths. Being a police officer in Baltimore, Maryland has never been just a job. For generations of officers, it has been a test of endurance carried out in one of America’s most violent cities. Here, the murder of police officers was not an abstract possibility, but a lived reality. The streets remembered everything, even when time tried to move on. Check out the Podcast Interview with him for Free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website , on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube and most major podcast platforms. That reality resurfaced decades later during a deeply personal conversation on The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. Hosted by retired Baltimore Police Sergeant John Jay Wiley, the special episode brought together two men shaped by the same city but separated by assignment: Wiley and retired Baltimore Police Detective Gary McLhinney. “This was something I carr...
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A Daughter's Voice: Honoring a Police Officer and Helping Others

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  West Palm Beach, Fl -  Tiffany Yant's life changed forever when her father, Police Officer Ross Bartlett, was killed in the line of duty during a routine traffic stop in Ceresco, Nebraska. But she's turned her grief into a mission, sharing his story and offering hope to families who've faced similar heartbreak. "This isn't just about my dad," Tiffany said. "It's about what happens to families after the lights fade, the headlines stop, and the systems fail." You can read more or listen to the podcast for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website , also on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube and most major podcast platforms. Officer Bartlett, a 30-year veteran of law enforcement, was conducting a traffic stop on April 12, 2024, when a pickup truck struck his vehicle, fatally injuring him. The driver of the stopped vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The pickup driver was later charged with felony motor vehicle ho...
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Cold Murder of his Father: Do You Have Information?

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  West Palm Beach, Fl - More than a decade later, the killing of Joseph Gatto remains one of Los Angeles' most haunting unsolved crimes. The home invasion that took his life devastated a family and pulled his son, former California lawmaker Mike Gatto, into a dark, unresolved mystery that continues to demand answers. Joseph Gatto was 78 years old, strong, active, and deeply woven into the fabric of his community. Friends once believed he would live to be 100. Instead, he died 22 years too soon. You can listen to the interview with Mike for free streaming on The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website , on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Youtube and most major podcast platforms. On November 12, 2013, Joseph Gatto was shot inside his Silver Lake home. The following day, his daughter arrived for their weekly dinner, a routine that suddenly turned tragic. She found her father slumped over his desk, dead from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. Silver Lake, known for its art ...
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An Uncomfortable Talk With a Convicted Registered Sex Offender

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 West Palm Beach, Fl -  This may be one of the most difficult conversations ever released on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show . The host has openly stated there is “no chill” when it comes to crimes involving sexual offenses. And yet, avoiding uncomfortable conversations does not eliminate harm or improve public understanding. Most discussions about sexual crimes are reduced to headlines, court transcripts, and statistics, rarely allowing space for long-form, accountable dialogue about what happens after conviction.  The episode is available free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website and across major platforms including Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and most major podcast networks. Since its release, it has sparked difficult but necessary conversations across Facebook, Instagram, and news outlets for offering a perspective rarely explored in public forums. That is the purpose of this episode. In “A Talk With a Convicted Registered S...
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Child Abuse Investigator Turned Pain Into Purpose: Health Challenges for Her From Trauma and Recovery

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  West Palm Beach, Fl - For more than two decades, Brandy Krueg worked on the front lines of child protection in California. As a Child Abuse Investigator, she handled some of the most disturbing cases of abuse and neglect imaginable. Her role required stepping into unsafe environments, listening to painful disclosures, and making life-altering decisions for vulnerable children. You can find her podcast appearances and free educational content through The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website , also on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and most major podcast platforms. For years, she believed the emotional toll was simply part of the job. Eventually, it caught up with her. When Trauma Surfaces In the final year of her investigative career, Brandy was diagnosed with PTSD. The diagnosis did not come from one single incident, but from years of cumulative exposure to trauma. “I was trained to protect children, not myself,” Brandy has said. “I believed strength meant pu...
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