In the Line of Fire with Gary Dillon

In the Line of Fire with Gary Dillon

This podcast will share insights into the lives of public safety professionals who play a crucial role in society, often putting their own lives on the line to ensure the safety and well-being of their communities. Throughout the series, I'm sure you'll discover unique stories and motivations from each guest who bring their perspective and experiences to showcase the various reasons why they commit their lives to protecting others. I look forward to hearing these inspiring stories and learning more about the incredible work these individuals do.

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April 25, 2025 37 mins

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Chief Scott Booth, Roanoke (VA) Police Department discusses his career in policing and the Roanoke Police Department. 

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In this episode, I speak with Chief Tom LaBelle about his lengthy fire-rescue career and the many challenges facing volunteer fire departments. 

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In this episode, we'll catch with Dana Schrad, Executive Director of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police to discuss what's happening after crossover day in Virginia's General Assembly. 

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I'm back visiting with Chief Kochis, after our first interview in August 2023. A lot of progress and good things continue to happen in the Charlottesville Police Department, and we'll hear about their latest initiatives. 

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In this episode, I am featuring Williamsburg (VA) Fire Chief Larry Snyder. Chief Snyder has had an exciting career in the fire service and will share that many things his department is doing to better serve the community, as well as introducing their brand new fire station. 

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In this episode, I’m interviewing Chief Sean Dunn from the Williamsburg, Virginia Police Department. We’re discussing his career in law enforcement as well as the excellent service and initiatives provided by Williamsburg PD, and their new building, which is currently under construction.

If you have an idea for a show topic, guest, or want to share your feedback on this podcast, click the “Send Gary a Message” lin...

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August 16, 2024 55 mins

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The Human Services Alternative Response Team (HART) is a joint program of Albemarle County Department of Human Services, Albemarle County Fire Rescue, Albemarle County Police Department, and Partner for Mental Health. 

Launched in July 2023, HART's purpose is to respond and follow up on emergency calls that are mental health and/or substance use related through a collaborative, trauma-informed, huma...

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I had the pleasure of interviewing my dad again!

Please note that this interview took place on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, prior to the attempted assassination of former President Trump, days later.

Here are some links of topics mentioned in the show:

What's Inside the Secret Service Headquarters?:
 https://youtu.be/8lI1Z0_UwCE?feature=shared

George Lincoln Rockwell Wi...

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In this episode, I’m speaking with Celeste Baldino, Deputy Operations Manager from the Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Communications Center. 

We’ll walk through Celeste’s 23 year career in emergency communications and learn about current and evolving technology that helps their staff provide stellar service to their growing population.

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I'm interviewing Dana Schrad, the Executive Director of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. Dana has been in this role for many years. We'll talk about her start in media communications, her work with the Virginia Crime Commission and the good work that she does for Virginia law enforcement.

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Karen Inman from VRSA discusses cyber security, newest trends criminals are using to steal your information, and helpful tips to avoid being a victim of a phishing attack. 

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In this episode, I am interviewing Chief Amanda Behan, Chief of the City of Winchester Police Department. We'll talk about her early interest in policing, her path to chief, and some of the innovative programs she's initiated in Winchester. 

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Ronald Kessler is the New York Times bestselling author of 21 non-fiction books.  Join me as we discuss some of his books, and some of the behind the scenes details of Presidents, their families, and the FBI.

Ronald Kessler's Books (from newest to oldest)

  1. THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE - Changing the Rules of the Game
  2. THE FIRST FAMILY DETAIL - Secret Service Agents Reveal the Hidden Lives of the Presidents
  3. THE SECRET...
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I’m excited to interview my friend Ed Robb for part 2 of the Friend of the Family series. Ed served the FBI for twenty years and was regarded as one of the best undercover agents in the bureau’s history. 

In this episode, we’ll learn more about the Coldwater case and some of it’s mafia players – Jimmy Aquafredda, Santo Trafficante, JoJo Fitapelli, Sonny Black, Left “Two guns” Ruggerio, and more. 

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In this episode, I’m speaking with Melissa Robey, creator of We Back Blue, a national police advocacy organization committed to championing professional, equitable public safety services for all communities.

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February 16, 2024 50 mins

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In this episode, I speak with Chief Tim Longo about his career and passion for law enforcement.

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Retired Chief Bobby Mawyer and I continue our discussion about the three suspects developed in Elsie Mae's disappearance, the discovery of skeletal remains in the early 1970's, and an exhumation to extract DNA to test against those remains and other potential items related to Elsie Mae. 

Do you have a tip or a suggestion to help with this investigation? Please send me a message or email: inthelineoffirep...

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In this episode, I'm interviewing Albemarle County (VA) Fire Rescue Chief Dan Eggleston. We discuss many topics including his early start in volunteer fire service, his path to chief of a combination career/volunteer system, service as President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and what's next for the fire service. 

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In this episode, I’m interviewing retired FBI agent Ed Robb. Ed’s unique career led him to become a pioneer in FBI undercover work and one of the bureau’s best early undercover agents.

In his fascinating career, Ed worked his way up the mob ladder to become known among the criminal underworld as a powerful mob figure in Central Florida.

Criminal Trial article

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Kit Cummings and Adam Blevins about police officer wellness, and the life-changing programs provided by the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program (VALEAP). 

Both guests will share their personal stories of job-related trauma and the importance of our police officers starting to treat themselves like those they are responsible for helping.

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