HeyJaredPublic 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.
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First-Responder Trauma, Peer Support, and Recovery (opens the original)
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 173 Retired Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office deputy Ryan Cleveringa joins Ken Bator for a candid conversation about the hidden toll of a career in public safety—and the courage it takes to ask for help. Ryan shares how repeated critical incidents, moral injury, isolation, strained relationships, and an early mismatch with therapy shaped his journey before he found a culturally competent clinician and the California Law Enforcement Assistance Program (CALEAP). H
The Financial Cop’s Guide to Getting Out of Debt (opens the original)
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The Financial Cop’s Guide to Getting Out of Debt Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 172 Ken Bator sits down with Nick Daugherty—known as “The Financial Cop”—for a candid conversation about financial wellness for first responders. A retired sergeant and financial professional, Nick shares his own journey from heavy debt to financial freedom and explains why money problems are often less about math and more about behavior, discipline, and control. Ken and Nick discuss practical approaches to getting
Lady Law Shield: When First Responders Need Backup (opens the original)
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 171 Bridget Truxillo - founder of Lady Law Shield and a former deputy sheriff with experience in patrol, narcotics, organized crime, and SWAT - shares how her law enforcement career shaped her mission to support first responders facing workplace challenges, legal uncertainty, and the mental strain that can come with feeling unsupported by their agencies. Ken Bator – Producer and Host of Public Safety Talk Radio - and Bridget discuss the value women bring to publi
Never Forget: A Public Safety Reflection on 9/11 (opens the original)
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 170 In this reflective solo episode of Public Safety Talk Radio, host Ken Bator pauses the regular guest lineup to mark the September 11 remembrance week and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Ken shares where he was that morning—the same day he launched Bator Training and Consulting—and recalls the confusion, shock, and heartbreak as the attacks unfolded. With special recognition for the first responders, families, survivors, and those still carrying ph
Inside the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame (opens the original)
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Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 169 Megan Stockburger, co-founder of the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame, joins us to talk about honoring the officers whose service goes far beyond the badge. Megan shares how a local Ohio recognition event grew into a national movement, why inductees are selected by their peers, and what “above and beyond” truly means in law enforcement. The conversation explores powerful stories of resilience, sacrifice, and service—from officers who transformed
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