4 AGO 2019 · This episode we will be taking a look at women in law enforcement. My guests are Sergeant Alexia Castro of the Naugatuck Police Dept. in Naugatuck, CT and Detective Roz Ramirez of the Waterbury Police Dept., also in CT. Thank you to them and their chiefs for their participation in this episode.

22 LUG 2019 · This week's episode we will explore some of the controversial police stories throughout the country. Officers have been fired, the social media problem continues to rear its ugly head and a sheriff's deputy had a weapon pulled on him by a security guard for being in the IRS office. Since when is trying to pay your taxes such a hazard? Come along and take this ride as we examine what is going on with officers and how they and they can build strong relationships with their communities.  #borderpatrolagents, #corruption, #deputy, #plantingdrugs, #lawenforcement, #firedofficer, #leadership, #media, #officers, #patrol, #police, #plainviewproject, #protectandslur, #sheriffs, social,  #zacharywester

17 LUG 2019 · No, this episode is not in response to the recent statement of the president. It is in response to the plethora of news that this country has been dealing with for some time. I do not claim to be a political commentator, however, as a citizen, I believe that I have something to contribute to the conversation. We will explore the effects of immigration, legal and illegal on law enforcement. What are the financial and social implications of having a vast number of undocumented and illegal persons living in the country and what should be the response of law enforcement?  #borderpatrolagents, #aoc, #community, #lawenforcement, #ice, #immigration, #law, #patrol, #police, #undocumented

10 GIU 2019 · We have often heard those police officers in other countries do not have the same levels of deadly interactions with their citizens that police officers in the US have with its citizens. It is also been rumored that officers in other countries also receive longer training. This longer training may account for greater empathy and better tactics when officers in other countries deal with their citizens. Today's episode we will explore whether there is any truth behind these statements and if true, what can be done to help US officers lessen their deadly encounters and make that citizens and officers survive their interactions. 

15 MAG 2019 · It seems that there will always be weeks that are tough for law enforcement. This week we will take a look at the week of May 5th, 2019. Co-incidentally this is National Correctional Officer week. Police officers have a perception problem and this week we will take a look at why and how that perception can change.

30 APR 2019 · I was asked to discuss the Hamden/ New Haven police shooting which occurred April 16, 2019. This episode we will take a look at why patience is vital in these types of situations. The rush to judgment and the rush to criticize police action is never wise. I will discuss the details and how state police and investigators are proceeding with their investigation.   Check out the press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DuZzt9zSy4

24 MAR 2019 · Police officer suicide rates are on the rise in the US, There are numerous reasons why. This episode we will discuss why that may be and what caregivers can do to help officers overcome their depression and trauma that they see while helping their communities everyday.