To kick off the new year, Michael and Brent welcome the captain of the Virtual Academy AR team competing in the Sea to Sea Expedition Race next month in Florida. Jeff Welch, a 21-year law enforcement veteran and current training coordinator for the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office in Madisonville, Kentucky, joins the podcast as 2024's inaugural gues…

Host Michael Warren, along with co-host Brent Hinson, and executive producer Aaron Bevill, reflect on the episodes that encompassed 2023 in their year-end review. Plus, the guys give listeners a look into the inner workings of the show and talk about some of the aspects of putting out a weekly podcast. They bookend things by highlighting some of th…

This week, co-host, Brent Hinson, and executive producer, Aaron Bevill, put host Michael Warren in the hot-seat to examine his experience working security for the inaugural Gathering of the Juggalos festival, the annual music event put on by the rap group, Insane Clown Posse. Held at the Novi, Michigan Expo Center in the summer of 2000, at a time w…

Shot six times while serving an arrest warrant with the Marshals Task Force, guest TJ Webb recounts his inspirational story to Michael and Brent in Episode 83. Webb details the events surrounding the encounter, his recovery, and the remarkable journey that eventually led to starting the nonprofit, Fit 4 Duty Foundation, an organization that address…

Recently recognized as one of the 40 Under 40 recipients by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for 2023, Myles Cook joins the podcast as in Episode 82 to talk about that honor and how his work as a training coordinator at Walters State is leading to measurable improved outcomes for graduating cadets. With a law enforcement bac…

Spawned from a conversation with TBI Director David Rausch on how drones are now being utilized as tools for first response, Michael and Brent welcome back previous guest Michael Rogers for a discussion on how some law enforcement agencies are now implementing the use of drone technology into their departments. Rogers, a retired FBI Special Agent w…

As we prepare for Thanksgiving travel, family get-togethers, and lavish turkey dinners this week, one Arkansas police officer shares her story of adversity, resiliency, courage, and thankfulness during this holiday week. Officer Samantha Hodgson, currently an SRO in Bryant, Arkansas, recounts how a "routine" welfare check in 2019 changed the trajec…

Outwardly, the Runic alphabet, like any other writing system, was developed as a method of communication. However, this week's guest, Dave Schilling, details how some white-power prison gangs, Neo-Nazis, and racial extremists are using these ancient symbols to promote their beliefs. Spawning from his career in corrections, Schilling's book, Norse/G…

While many people spend this time of year making elaborate plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas, those who work as first responders know that the holiday season can be a difficult one to navigate. This week, guests Katherine Boyle and Jennifer Anderson offer insightful ideas and encouraging suggestions on how law enforcement families can fill their…

For six of his 25-year career as a law enforcement officer, Keith Grounsell worked deep undercover as a narcotics investigator with a multitude of agencies, including as a Special Agent with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. In Episode 77, Grounsell, the current chief of police in Laurens, South Carolina, recounts what led him into that rol…

Throughout his 43 years in law enforcement, Chief Ross Swope made it a point to get out of his comfort zone by learning from and embracing every difficult circumstance he encountered. Chief Swope joins the podcast in Episode 76 to discuss how detaching himself from what he saw as a "career of avoidance" allowed him to develop the critical skills an…

After incorporating his knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to subdue a subject during an armed encounter, guest Randy Wark saw just how useful that training tactic could be in his work as a law enforcement officer. With a focus on achieving non-violent submission and overall officer safety, Wark talks about how his passion for martial arts has gone o…

What happens when two of your passions intersect? Guest Jamie Borden reveals how his career as both a law enforcement officer and professional musician allowed him the unique opportunity to situate himself at the cross section of the community he served. By merging his interests, Bordon found a way to facilitate a positive impact during his time in…

When it comes to yoga, many first responders may not initially see the advantages it can bring to their personal and professional lives. This week, guest Vance Row, who served as a police officer for more than twenty years, shares his story about discovering the incredible amount of physical and mental benefits he found through the regular practice…

What happens when we look beyond stereotypes and our own preconceived notions and biases? In Episode 72, guest Ronald “Doc” Davis talks about the experience in his career that helped change his perspective to better understand the people he served as a member of law enforcement. Davis outlines the importance of building relationships and details ho…

After spending 25 years at the Novi, Michigan, Police Department alongside none other than host Michael Warren, this week's guest, Kevin Rhea, now finds himself as the Accreditation Program Director for the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police. Having been instrumental in gaining and keeping accreditation for the Novi agency, Rhea was constantly…

With all of his focus toward working in the petroleum industry, Mark Candies entered law enforcement for a temporary employment opportunity in 1985. Thirty-six years later, he retired from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office as a highly decorated captain who has seen and done it all. On this week’s episode, Capt. Candies discusses his law enfor…

This week, Phillip Kearney, former Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration, recounts his role in helping take down one of the world’s largest heroin traffickers: Haji Bagcho. With money from drug traffickers being used to fund terrorist attacks, the DEA set out to gather the evidence needed to prosecute Bagcho in United States courts…

This week, Marion, Virginia, Chief of Police John Patrick Clair recounts the moment from his career that left him asking himself, "Am I just going to work as a police officer or be one?" After a domestic violence call culminated with him facing down bullets from a shooter's gun, Chief Clair decided a change was needed in how he approached his role …

Retired Federal Bureau of Prisons chief, author, and host of The Prison Officer Podcast, Michael Cantrell, brings a correctional officer’s perspective to Between the Lines this week. Working under the constant threat of danger, witnessing violent and disturbing behavior, and being ever conscious of attempted manipulation takes an emotional toll on …

Retired Phoenix Police Department detective Heidi Chance spent 13 years in the Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit identifying and rescuing victims of sex trafficking and was prominently featured in the 2019 Frontline PBS documentary Sex Trafficking in America. In this important discussion, Heidi sheds light on the prevalence of sexual e…

What happens when the time comes to take off the badge? Whether through retirement or a complete career change, transitioning back into civilian life can be a trying time for first responders. This week, guest David Berez, who started in public service as a 14-year-old volunteer EMT before serving as a New Jersey police officer for 20 years, opens …

Retired FBI Special Agent, author, and podcaster Jerri Williams tells her story on this week’s Between the Lines. With 26 years of service to the Bureau, Williams experienced just about every aspect of the job, but she had a particular fondness for fraud investigations. Williams goes in-depth on details surrounding a number of cases she was involve…

This week, we take an extended look at the dynamic of having a career in law enforcement while maintaining a healthy family relationship. Host Michael Warren welcomes two of the most important ladies in his life, daughter Laura Harman and his mother Sara Green, to continue the conversation that started with guests Katherine and Michael Boyle in Epi…

The stress and requirements of an officer’s job often have a negative impact on the relationships with those they love the most. This week, retired Philadelphia lieutenant Michael Boyle and his daughter Katherine join the show to discuss growing up in a law enforcement family. Through the 30 years of his career, many of which focused on child sex c…

Michael Marotta, former San Antonio police officer and current Training Coordinator for First H.E.L.P, gives a first-hand perspective on mental health and the fundamental role it plays for those in law enforcement. Hitting rock bottom in his own marriage after realizing he was addicted not to a substance, but to his job, Marotta made the conscious …

On this special Fourth of July episode, good friend of the show Joe Willis returns to celebrate freedom and America. As a veteran himself, he and host Michael Warren reminisce on military life and experiences and focus the conversation on the brave men and women who have served and are currently serving our country around the world. In addition to …

Decorated Brigadier General (Ret.) Stewart Rodeheaver, owner and president of Vizitech USA, was at the forefront of bringing VR technology and training into the United States military. As his post-military venture grows and expands to include law enforcement, Rodeheaver joins Mike, Brent, and executive producer Aaron to discuss the advancements in …

The always smiling and recently retired chief of police in San Luis, Arizona, Chief Richard Jessup, brings his boundless positivity to this week’s episode. Chief Jessup talks about the relationship skills he learned in team sports and how he applied those tenets in his career, knowing that the most successful departments work together for a common …

Public Safety Chief John Robison of Alpharetta, Georgia, tells his story of growth and transformation on this week’s episode. From being the victim of a violent crime as a young adult, which solidified his desire for a career in law enforcement, to experiencing the thrill of a successful high-speed pursuit, Robison talks about how age and experienc…

This week, Michael and Brent welcome a guest who finds himself in the unique position of serving in a law enforcement agency in the same community where he was born and raised. Deputy Chief Paul Bailey, of New Jersey's Middletown Township Police Department, shares his blueprint for being a good street cop and the origin of his philosophy that you m…

As Mental Health Awareness month comes to a close, Michael and Brent welcome a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, and training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. Michael Sugrue, Air Force veteran and retired sergeant from the Walnut Creek Police Department, joins the podcast this wee…

In the conclusion of a special two-part episode surrounding the events of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing, retired FBI Special Agent Kyle Vowinkel picks up at the point where the negotiation efforts took center stage. Vowinkel outlines how he, along with the help of two other members of the FBI's Crisis Negotiation Unit, peacefully resolved one of…

In part one of a special two part episode, retired FBI Special Agent Kyle Vowinkel returns to the show to give a behind-the-scenes account of another high-profile federal case, the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing. Having just passed the 10-year anniversary of the domestic terrorism attack, he still vividly remembers the tense four-day manhunt and the …

In the last of our ILEETA 2023 series, NAFTO Executive Board Member and Training Coordinator, Officer Graham Tinius of the Sandy Police Department spends time with Michael and Brent to discuss the successes and challenges of officer training. Coming from a background in crime scene technology, Tinius brings an extended set of skills and strong work…

Recorded at ILEETA 2023 in St. Louis, retired Chief Tim Barfield of the Wellington Police Department joins Mike and Brent for a discussion about leadership, emotion, and the importance of addressing mental health. Over his 42 years of law enforcement experience, he came to understand the value of emotions and empathy when connecting with the public…

To celebrate the 50th episode of Between the Lines, Co-host Brent Hinson and Executive Producer Aaron Bevill conspired to surprise Host Michael Warren by inviting two of his favorite podcast hosts, Greg Williams and Brian Marren, from The Left of Greg Podcast, as guests in this milestone episode. In this extended conversation, the LOG hosts showcas…

In another episode recorded at the 2023 ILEETA conference in St. Louis, Mike and Brent sit down with the sharp-dressed 2017 Instructor of the Year and NAFTO Executive Director, Sergeant Dan Greene. Having trained more than 250 officers in his 26-year career, Greene learned from mistakes he made early on and realized the key role that relationships …

Recorded at ILEETA in St. Louis, Paul and Mandi Beasinger of Lansing, Michigan sat down with Mike and Brent to talk about what it’s like to be a married couple both working in law enforcement for the same agency—a situation which carries both benefits and difficulties. Although Paul has since retired, Mandi continues in her position as a supervisor…

Currently serving as a senior consultant for The Arbinger Institute, internationally recognized trainer, author, and retired executive commander of the Kansas City PD, Charles “Chip” Huth joins Mike and Brent for a focused discussion on how mindset affects behaviors and outcome. Huth talks about his journey to becoming a successful, relationship-bu…

Born from a hometown conversation with co-host Brent Hinson, Martin Police Department Assistant Chief Phillip Fuqua joins Between the Lines to discuss community relations and recruiting. The Martin PD still holds an annual Citizens’ Police Academy that was started in 1993. Fuqua lays out how the academy improves relationships between officers and c…

This week’s guest is Officer Rick Mitchell of Mesquite, Texas—School Resource Officer, fellow podcaster, and board member for the Guns and Hoses Foundation of North Texas. Mitchell starts by recalling a 2019 encounter he had as a patrol officer in which his vigilance paid off. What started as a simple citation quickly escalated to a point no one ex…

This week, David Rausch, Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, shares what he has learned about leadership and training beginning with his experience in the United States Army Military Police Corps to his 30 years of service in law enforcement. Having been appointed in 2018, his leadership has been vital to working cooperatively with l…

In this heart-wrenching episode, recorded just days after the five year anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, Max Schachter recalls the day his 14-year-old son, Alex, was murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. Schachter, who is the founder and executive director of Safe Schools for Alex 501(c)(3), lays out the countless fa…

Lieutenant Paul Hasselberger of the Clifton, New Jersey, Police Department is passionate about self-improvement and the development of those around him. Known for his frank communication skills, Hasselberger talks with Mike and Brent about his roles as a Training Division Commander, NAFTO President, and Emerson Hour speaker. He addresses the major …

Mark Fallon, former NCIS Deputy Assistant Director and leading authority on terrorism, joins Between the Lines to talk about his three-decade career, his book Unjustifiable Means, and his current role in the private sector. Fallon, who worked with the JTTF and led the DOD al-Qaeda task force, discusses the tortuous and abusive interrogation techniq…

Brian Hill is the owner of Mental Ammo and an active 20-year veteran of law enforcement. Hill joins Mike and Brent to share his passion for training and reveals his motivation for providing personal and professional growth to those in law enforcement. As a charter member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association and an…

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Doug Gilmer, Resident Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations, joins the show from Birmingham, Alabama. Gilmer, who’s law enforcement career spans more than 30 years, brings attention to the seriousness and prevalence of human trafficking and other exploitative crimes, debunks some commonly held myths, and focuses on the true d…

Dr. Stephanie Zoltowski-Siordia, United States Navy veteran and founder of Spectrum Training Solutions, LLC, brings attention to an often overlooked aspect of policing—interaction with those in the special needs population. Dr. Zoltowski addresses the importance of adapting conventional techniques, notes some behavioral signs that first responders …