Public 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. The show is produced by the POCUA and is founded upon its Soundness Initiative.
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Staying SLNT
05/08/2024
Staying SLNT
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 123 Aaron Zar, Founder and CEO of SLNT, joins us to discuss the safety and protection their products offer by blocking wireless signals. NO cellular, NO wifi, NO gps, NO bluetooth, NO rfid/nfc, NO connection. NO worries about bad guys stealing your data. Learn more about SLNT at https://slnt.com/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/ To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.
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Staying A.L.I.V.E.
05/01/2024
Staying A.L.I.V.E.
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 122 Michael Julian, Chief Instructor and Founder of the A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival program, joins us not only to discuss the training but also to provide tips if you ever find yourself in that horrible situation. Learn more about A.L.I.V.E. at To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.
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Season Six Wrap Up
12/13/2023
Season Six Wrap Up
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 121 POCUA CEO Ken Bator wishes everyone happy holidays and looks ahead to 2024 as Season Six comes to an end. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/ To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/mortgage-tips/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.
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Scams and Cons
12/06/2023
Scams and Cons
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 120 The host of the popular Scams and Cons podcast, Jim Grinstead, joins us for an entertaining and revealing conversation about the show and how to avoid being a victim. Learn more about the podcast at To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.
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The First Responder Program at Banyan Treatment Centers
11/29/2023
The First Responder Program at Banyan Treatment Centers
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 119 Tony Jones, director and creator of the First Responder Program at Banyan Treatment Centers, joins us to talk about the specific recovery needs of public-safety professionals including the critical nature of aftercare. Learn more about Banyan Treatment Centers at To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/mortgage-tips/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.
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Happy Thanksgiving 2023
11/22/2023
Happy Thanksgiving 2023
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 118 POCUA CEO Ken Bator wishes everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving, especially to all public safety professionals who will be working that day. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/ To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/mortgage-tips/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.
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First-Responder Wellness
11/15/2023
First-Responder Wellness
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 117 Jake Wiskerchen - a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a National Certified Counselor, and owner of Zephyr Wellness – joins us for a frank discussion on “bridging the gap” between gun ownership and mental health. Learn more about Guns & Mental Health at To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/mortgage-tips/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.
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First Responder Program Treatment
11/08/2023
First Responder Program Treatment
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 116 Retired police officer and marine veteran, Brian Gillespie, joins us for a frank discussion on recovery for first responders. He offers details on Recovery Centers of America and other resources available. Learn more about RESCU at To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/mortgage-tips/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.
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LA Not So Confidential Part 2
11/01/2023
LA Not So Confidential Part 2
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 115 The hosts of the popular podcast, LA Not So Confidential, Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott join us. In part two of our conversation we discuss the evolution of psychological support for law enforcement. Learn more about the podcast at To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/ To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/mortgage-tips/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.
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LA Not So Confidential Part 1
10/25/2023
LA Not So Confidential Part 1
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 114 The hosts of the popular podcast, LA Not So Confidential, Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott join us. In part One of our conversation we dig into the creation and evolution of their show and discuss the crime data that is available today. Learn more about the podcast at To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/ To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/mortgage-tips/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.
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RescueMeds
10/18/2023
RescueMeds
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 113 The owner of RescueMeds, Colleen Shields, joins us to highlight her unique business – a pharmacy that helps many public-safety heroes. Learn more about RescueMeds at To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/mortgage-tips/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.
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Entrepreneurship in Law Enforcement
10/11/2023
Entrepreneurship in Law Enforcement
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 112 The owner of TC Burton, Todd Burton, and their Business Development Manager, Kathy Sipes, joins us to discuss an innovative solution for law enforcement that can save lives. Learn more about TC Burton at To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/mortgage-tips/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.
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An End and a Beginning
05/31/2023
An End and a Beginning
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 111 Host, Ken Bator, wraps up Season Five with a look back at the recent Public Safety Business Summit and a look forward to the possibilities for the POCUA in 2024. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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Financial Services in the Mountain Time Zone
05/24/2023
Financial Services in the Mountain Time Zone
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 110 Host, Ken Bator, details the best options for law-enforcement families located in the Mountain Time Zone of the United States when it comes to financial services. The following are links to the organizations and their content mentioned in the episode: Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement FCU - https://www.rmlefcu.org/ National Police Credit Union – https://www.nationalpolicecu.com/ Police Mortgage – https://policemortgage.com/ Patrolmen’s Dispatch – https://patrolmensdispatch.com/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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How 2 Love Our Cops
05/17/2023
How 2 Love Our Cops
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 109 The CEO and Founder of How 2 Love Our Cops, Vicki Newman, joins us to discuss how her organization supports law-enforcement spouses and families throughout the country. Learn more about How 2 Love Our Cops at To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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Financial Services in the Eastern Time Zone
05/10/2023
Financial Services in the Eastern Time Zone
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 108 Host, Ken Bator, details the best options for law-enforcement families located in the Eastern Time Zone of the United States when it comes to financial services. He details long-standing members of the POCUA. The following are links to the organizations and their content mentioned in the episode: City of Boston Credit Union - The Finest FCU - Police Credit Union of Connecticut - Police FCU - Delaware State Police FCU - State Highway Patrol FCU - Knoxville Law Enforcement FCU - National Police Credit Union – Police Mortgage – Patrolmen’s Dispatch – To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to
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Taking Care of Our Injured First Responders Part 2
05/03/2023
Taking Care of Our Injured First Responders Part 2
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 107 The interview with Dr. Patricia Reyna continues with a discussion on the role of hope for families after a first-responder suffers a catastrophic injury. Learn more about Dr. Reyna at https://kayreyna.com/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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Taking Care of Our Injured First Responders Part 1
04/26/2023
Taking Care of Our Injured First Responders Part 1
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 106 Dr. Patricia Reyna joins us to share her story of her husband being injured as a law-enforcement professional and the challenges of being a caregiver to a loved-one who has had a catastrophic injury. Learn more about Dr. Reyna at http://caregivingrecovery.com/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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Financial Services in the Pacific Time Zone
04/19/2023
Financial Services in the Pacific Time Zone
Host, Ken Bator, details the best options for law-enforcement families located in the Pacific Time Zone of the United States when it comes to financial services. He details long-standing members of the POCUA: The Police Credit Union of California as well as the National Police Credit Union and Police Mortgage. The following are links to the organizations and their content mentioned in the episode: The Police Credit Union of California - National Police Credit Union – Police Mortgage – Patrolmen’s Dispatch – To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to
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Hiring Practices of Public Safety Part 2
04/12/2023
Hiring Practices of Public Safety Part 2
Chief Dave Robertson, founder of FIRE-EDGE, returns to discuss hiring first responders and creating a healthy culture within teams in part two of this two-part conversation. Learn more about Dave at https://www.fire-edge.com/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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Hiring Practices in Public Safety Part 1
04/05/2023
Hiring Practices in Public Safety Part 1
Chief Dave Robertson, founder of FIRE-EDGE, returns to discuss hiring first responders with the right character for the job in part one of this two-part conversation. Learn more about Dave at https://www.fire-edge.com/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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Financial Services in the Central Time Zone
03/29/2023
Financial Services in the Central Time Zone
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 102 Host, Ken Bator, details the best options for law-enforcement families located in the Central Time Zone of the United States when it comes to financial services. He details tow long-standing members of the POCUA: Police FCU of Omaha and Chicago Patrolmen’s FCU. Ken also discusses the content they provide to their members. The following are links to the organizations and their content mentioned in the episode: Police FCU of Omaha – https://www.opfcu.net/ Blue Family News Q&A Series – https://www.opfcu.net/blue-family-news-qa-series/ Chicago Patrolmen’s FCU – https://www.cpdfcu.com/ National Police Credit Union – https://www.nationalpolicecu.com/ Police Mortgage – https://policemortgage.com/ Patrolmen’s Dispatch – https://patrolmensdispatch.com/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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Music City 911
03/22/2023
Music City 911
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 101 Brandon Hall, an emergency 911 dispatcher for over two decades and host of the Music City 911 podcast, joins us to discuss the challenges of the profession and the motivation to launch the show. Learn more about Music City 911 at https://musiccity911.com/. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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KILOD for All First Responders
12/07/2022
KILOD for All First Responders
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 100 Host, Ken Bator, celebrates Public Safety Talk Radio’s 100th episode and shares that the Killed in the Line of Duty (KILOD) Insurance offered by most POCUA credit unions is now available for firefighters as well. The provider, AmTrust, will host the 2023 Public Safety Business Summit in New York in May to celebrate the expanded availability of KILOD to all first responders. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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Crime Prevention
11/30/2022
Crime Prevention
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 099 Crime Prevention Coordinator, Jennifer Danner, and Officer Matthew Roberson of the Seattle PD join us to talk about crime prevention. They share their expertise as well as discuss how the are reaching out to the community to forge long-term relationships. Learn more about the Seattle PD’s Crime Prevention program at http://www.seattle.gov/police/crime-prevention. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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Stop the Killing
11/23/2022
Stop the Killing
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 098 Sarah Ferris, co-host and producer of the Stop the Killing podcast, joins us to discuss what she has learned about preventing mass killings. She also talks about her many high-quality true-crime shows. Learn more about Stop the Killing at https://www.katherineschweit.com/podcast. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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Supporting Texas Law Enforcement
11/16/2022
Supporting Texas Law Enforcement
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 097 Kevin Lawrence, former law-enforcement professional and current Executive Director of the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA), joins us to discuss how the organization is supporting police officers in the second-most populated state in the US through training and legislation. Learn more about the TMPA at https://tmpa.org/. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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Relentless Courage
11/09/2022
Relentless Courage
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 096 Michael Sugrue, US Air Force Veteran and retired Police Sergeant, joins us again as an expert guest. This time he introduces his groundbreaking book, Relentless Courage – a book every first responder should read. Learn more about Michael at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgtmichaelsugrue/ To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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Home Buying for First Responders
11/02/2022
Home Buying for First Responders
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 095 John Aretos, CEO of Police Mortgage – a provider of Killed in the Line of Duty Insurance, joins us to discuss home buying specifically for first responders. To learn more about Police Mortgage, and why they are specifically for "First Responders that are Second to None," go to https://www.policemortgage.com To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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Salute to WA First Responders and Update
10/26/2022
Salute to WA First Responders and Update
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 094 POCUA’s CEO, Ken Bator, gives a salute to first responders in the state of Washington after a recent trip and gives an update on the planning for the Public Safety Business Summit in 2023. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
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