Beyond the Call
The podcast for law enforcement professionals and those who support them.
Episodes
Episode 060 of Beyond the Call
The Season-One Finale is another special Beyond the Call: On the Scene episode with coverage from the first ever Police Foundation Leadership Conference hosted and sponsored by the National Police Credit Union. Specifically, we share portions of the panel discussion where John Garrido, President of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation, and Todd Parola, Co-Founder of the Spirit of Blue Foundation, s...
Episode 059 of Beyond the Call
Cathy and Javier Bustos, That Peer Support Couple, share their experiences both as law-enforcement professionals and as a married couple in the same profession. They also provide insight into the issues that arise after a spouse has experienced a critical incident as well as advice on how to handle the situation. Learn more about That Peer Support Couple at www.cathyandjavi.com.
Episode 058 of Beyond the Call
In Part 2 of our discussion with Robert Thibodeau, he discusses the joy he had serving in law enforcement as well as some of the tribulations on the job. He also shares details on his transition from being a police officer to an entrepreneur and podcaster. Hear more about Robert Thibodeau at kcrpodcast.com.
Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.
Episode 057 of Beyond the Call
In Part 1 of our discussion with Robert Thibodeau, he shares his journey from the military to business owner to law enforcement. Hear about how his Army career prepared him to be a police officer. Hear more about Robert Thibodeau at kcrpodcast.com.
Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.
Episode 056 of Beyond the Call
In Part 2 of our discussion with Deborah Costello, she shares the reach of Police Wives of America not only geographically throughout the country but also during times of needed support for law-enforcement families when a loved one has been lost. Learn more about Police Wives of America at www.policewivesofamerica.org.
Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.
Episode 055 of Beyond the Call
In Part 1 of our discussion with Deborah Costello, she shares the journey of launching Police Wives of America. Deb also shares the many support services they offer to law-enforcement families in times of need. Learn more about Police Wives of America at www.policewivesofamerica.org.
Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.
Episode 054 of Beyond the Call
Cyndi Doyle – licensed therapist, podcaster, and law-enforcement spouse – shares ideas on how couples in the profession can enhance their relationships. She also shares stories on the launch of her business and the many services she offers. Learn more about Cyndi at www.code4couples.com.
Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.
Episode 053 of Beyond the Call
Stacy Runyen, Founder of Back the Badge Yuba Sutter, joins the Beyond the Call crew to discuss starting a police foundation in a small town. Learn more about Back the Badge Yuba Sutter at www.facebook.com/pg/backthebadgeyubasutter.
Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.
Episode 052 of Beyond the Call
Beyond the Call visits the 16th Annual Police Officers’ CU Conference where co-host, Ken Bator, moderates a panel of law-enforcement experts including Patrick Burke – Executive Director of the Washington DC Police Foundation, Danny Gregg – Chairperson of the Police FCU, and Vince LeVien – a Board Trustee of the Silver Shield Foundation. The panel discusses a number of issues in law enforcement tod...
Episode 051 of Beyond the Call
Joe Di Lillo, Public Information Officer for the South Euclid Police Department, shares advice on how best to utilize social media. He also elaborates on his signature presentations as a public speaker including the popular Montgomery Facetime Standoff. Learn more about Joe at www.linkedin.com/in/joe-di-lillo-33b94a162.
Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.
Episode 050 of Beyond the Call
A discussion with Heidi Paulson, law-enforcement spouse and author of Dependence Day, about the struggles and victories of being married to a critically injured police officer. She also shares her progress in fighting for legislation for first-responder families when a spouse is severally wounded in the line of duty. Learn more about Heidi at www.dependence-day.com.
Episode 049 of Beyond the Call
Charlene Floyd, Executive Director of the Houston Police Foundation, shares details on how they developed multiple programs for law enforcement in their area. Learn more about the Houston Police Foundation at www.houstonpolicefoundation.org.
Learn more about our sponsor, the National Police Credit Union, at www.nationalpolicecu.com
Episode 048 of Beyond the Call
Allison Uribe, a law-enforcement spouse and founder of Wives On Duty Ministries, shares tips to enhance your marriage from her experiences. She also shares details on the newly revised edition of her book, Because I Am Suitable: The Journey of a Wife on Duty. Learn more about Allison and her work at www.facebook.com/wivesondutyministries.
To learn more about our sponsor go to www.nationalpoli...
Episode 047 of Beyond the Call
Margaret Stark, Owner and Manager of First Responder Grants, shares some key tips in applying for law-enforcement grants. She also shares her journey in starting the company in 1998. Learn more about the services provided by Margaret and her team at www.firstrespondergrants.com
To learn more about our sponsor go to www.nationalpolicecu.com.
Episode 046 of Beyond the Call
In Part Two of our discussion with Jeff and Shawn Thomas, they discuss the programs of 1st Responder Conferences and the different areas of education they provide. Learn more about their programs at www.1stresponderconferences.org.
To learn more about our sponsor go to www.nationalpolicecu.com.
Episode 045 of Beyond the Call
In Part One of our discussion with Jeff and Shawn Thomas, they discuss their relationship as a husband and wife both with law-enforcement careers, the motivation behind their creation of 1st Responder Conferences, and Jeff’s successful battle with alcoholism. Learn more about the Thomas family at www.1stresponderconferences.org.
To learn more about our sponsor go to www.nationalpolicecu.com ...
Episode 044 of Beyond the Call
Mick Yinger, former police officer and current Executive Director of The Bridge, shares valuable information on their programs and retreats that take first responders from hurting to healing. Learn more about The Bridge at www.firstrespondersbridge.org.
To learn more about our sponsor go to www.nationalpolicecu.com
Episode 043 of Beyond the Call
A conversation with Tracie Texas Shugart, retired police officer and current Executive Director of the Louisville Metro Police Foundation. She shares some of the innovative but simple programs they offer to help both law-enforcement families and the community. Learn more about the Louisville Metro Police Foundation at www.saferlouisville.org.
To learn more about our sponsor go to www.nationalpol...
Episode 042 of Beyond the Call
A conversation with Angela Bennett, Director of Programming and Development for the Cleveland Police Foundation. Angela discusses the many programs managed by the organization that help to connect law enforcement and the community, particularly the youth programs such as Cops for Kids, Cookin’ with Cops, and many others. Learn more about the Cleveland Police Foundation at www.clevelandpolicefound...
Episode 041 of Beyond the Call
A discussion with Lisa Rollings, Executive Director of the Central Indiana Police Foundation, about the many programs and events the organization manages for law enforcement including Invest in Blue, the Code-One Fund, and the Annual Thanksgiving Breakfast with a Cop. Learn more at www.cipf.foundation.
Learn more about our sponsor at www.nationalpolicecu.com.
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