The Bradley Rodgers Story
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Marshal Bradley Rogers loved serving the community of Lake City, and this community loved him. He was known to be courteous and pleasant, and was always on the lookout for the city's best interests. It was Tuesday morning, the night after the opera, the night after the Marshal removed a young man by the name of Daniel Bush, who was preaching to those entering the opera house declaring himself the second Christ. Bush's manic episodes were known in the city, and he wasnt known to be violent, until that Tuesday morning when he killed Marshal Rogers. ...
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The Joseph Rogers Story
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A young local Sheriff that everyone liked in this small Minnesota community, Sheriff Joseph Rogers had been this town's top cop for about two years when the brutal assault of a local couple and the assault of an unsuspecting farmer led him to being handed the task of hunting down those responsible, only to result in a gun battle that he would not survive. His murder would lead to chaos in this community where towns people, area officials, and even the Governor couldn't prevent two more men from being killed before this dark chapter of McLeod County's history would end. The...
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Scott on the Tom Barnard Show (Special Episode)
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In this special episode, we'll talk about some of the stories coming soon on the podcast and we share Scott's visit with the Tom Barnard Show on the morning of National Law Enforcement Memorial Day. If you haven't checked out Tom's show, it's a must to add to your podcast list. Tom and his crew are so much fun to listen to and start your day! You can find out more at or search for the the Tom Barnard Show in your App Store or anywhere you listen to podcasts. We're always looking for new fallen hero stories to share so if you have a story you feel needs to be told,...
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Remembering Officer Erik Hite and Police Week (Special Episode)
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In this special episode I'm on the air in Tuscon AZ with Ben Buehler-Garcia from American Warrior Radio hosting the Buckmaster Radio show along with Nohemy Hite from the Erik Hite Foundation - Nohemy shares her husband's story along with their foundation, I talk about the Officer Down Memorial Podcast, and we discuss the importance of remembering and honoring our fallen. Nohemy's mission is inspiring and I love the work her foundation is doing for First Responders. It was truly an honor to be on the show with her and Ben. Click here to learn more about the Erik Hite...
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The Loring Guenther Story
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A local law enforcement leader everyone loved and recognized, a cop everyone in this small rural county knew and loved. Loring Guenther moved to this community to make a difference, and he left a positive impact on everyone he ever came into contact with. A series of office scandals and indiscretions, along with a new Sheriff who's leadership style did not align with Loring's, created a toxic work environment, an environment that Loring felt was his responsibility to protect his staff from. Loring had a big heart and loved his staff. He was always there for everyone during...
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National Concerns of Police Survivors - Police Week (Special Episode)
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In this podcast I talk with COPS Multimedia Specialist Tony Williams about the organization, it's history, and it's long list of services and support it provides for agencies, officers currently serving and their families, and survivor families. We also talked about their wellness programs and some planning services for cops - services I had no idea they provided. We also talk about National Police Week in Washington DC and the amazing event they put on for our nations cops and survivor families. Click here for the all the links to their programs and...
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The Don Eustice Story
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A local Sheriff who grew up in the community and committed his career to helping the youth of his county, Sheriff Don Eustice served his entire law enforcement career in Waseca County after serving our country in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1948. In a time in the 70's where being Sheriff involved the entire family, Don's family tells the stories of growing up Sheriffs' sons and daughters. Sheriff Eustice, who actually was usually unarmed, was loved in this community and had always been able to talk down every situation - except this time. While trying to help someone...
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Child Predator Stings (Special Episode)
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This is a special episode of the Officer Down Memorial Podcast. Periodically, when we're working on new fallen hero episodes, we’ll share additional content and interviews Scott has done with other podcasters. This one was done a couple of years ago on the nationally syndicated Law Enforcement Today Radio and Podcast Show with Jay Wiley where they talked about child predator internet stings that were done in Dodge County in years past. A great podcast for parents as a reminder that you need to know where your kids are going online and who they are talking to. ...
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REOPENED: The Greg Lange Story
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Chief Greg Lange was loved by all in this small town of 530 people, located just 30 minutes west of Rochester in SE Minnesota. The doors to his home were always open for kids after school who had nowhere else to go. It was the end of a long 4th of July holiday weekend, and the city was finally quieting down for the night before a loud knock on the door woke Greg up. It was a young local gal asking for help, reporting a domestic assault in progress at a home in Greg's neighborhood, a home he'd been to many times. There he would be ambushed by two brothers, beaten and murdered...
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The Bill Gray Story
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A Financial Crimes Investigator for the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office offers to help Homeland Security search for a missing female juvenile who ran away from Florida with a young male who had flown in from the UK. Homeland Security has information that these two fled to Eau Claire Wisconsin where Investigator Bill Gray served. Bill locates the male and is close to locating the female before he is violently attacked without warning in his squad and faces the fight of his life – a fight where only one would survive. He shares his amazing story and lessons learned for...
info_outlineIn 2003, the small town of Andover Minnesota was rocked by an officer involved shooting. A routine loud noise complaint ended in a shooting that left one dead and one with career ending gunshot wounds. Two deputies share their involvement, their struggle with the incident and Cumulative PTSD, and their path to a new life and recovery.
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