Denny and Al celebrate their tenth episode with a fun show reflecting on some of the different cop shows and movies that sparked their careers. They bring on a new guest Kevin, aka Thor to partake in some good laughs. This episode also serves as a closer for season one as they take a summer break to prepare for a hard hitting season two. Season two trailers will be published so be on the lookout for some hints of what's to come. Also in the meantime, check out the web page www.badgetothebone.com and the Facebook page. You can also email Denny and Al at [email protected]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badgetothebone/support

It's been a minute since our last episode, but Badge to the Bone has a great guest for this episode. Kari was an emergency communications dispatcher for 16 years, and she provides a much needed perspective regarding exposure to trauma within emergency communications. Unfortunately, we sometimes forget that our dispatchers on the other side of the radio and on the receiving end of traumatic calls are impacted just as much as those responding and sometimes more. Kari explains how the emergency communications position is viewed and classified differently from first responders in the field limiting the mental health resources available. The stress and trauma combined with a disappointing lack of support from management impacted her mental wellness significantly. Public safety needs to do better with this so take a listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badgetothebone/support

Co-founder of Trauma Behind the Badge, Chris Scallon joins Denny and Al talking about the incredible experiences he has gone through during his career and the impact on his mental wellness. Chris was able to pull himself out from a very dark place, find healing, and become a highly regarded and very prominent first responder mental wellness advocate. He has helped an immeasurable amount of first responders and continues to do so today. Hearing his story is a must. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badgetothebone/support

Nick from the Roll Call Room podcast joins Badge to the Bone for some comically serious discussion on mental health, leadership, and recruitment issues in law enforcement today. Nick is an eleven-time best-selling author and co-host of one of the most popular law enforcement podcasts, The Roll Call Room. Nick also provides a great anecdote about his negative experiences with a spiteful and maliciously libelous leadership from his former agency. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badgetothebone/support

Denny briefly talks about a trip to Luverne, Minnesota. Al and Denny discuss and vent their frustration with the growing trend of prosecuting attorney's targeting law enforcement officers for their political expediency. They specifically address two recent situations where LE officers are being maliciously prosecuted in Richmond, VA and Chesterfield, VA. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badgetothebone/support

Rick returns for part two of his story. He explains his big turning point where he begins to work towards recovery. Rick discusses what inspired his change and provides an uplifting account showing his determination to become his better self. The conclusion of Rick's story is a great example showing no matter how broken we may feel, we are just one forward step away from healing and redemption. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badgetothebone/support

Denny and Al bring Rick on the show to talk about his career and how his challenging and difficult experiences brought on negative ways of coping. Rick gives us an honest discussion about the things that impacted him most sending his professional and personal life into turmoil. His forthright personal account is what first responders need to hear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badgetothebone/support

Al and Denny discuss the recent active shooter tragedy at The Covenant School in Nashville, TN. When the immediate focus is on gun control and gun bans, are we missing a much larger problem that must be addressed? There are steps that can be taken to make our schools a safer and much harder target for those intent on committing evil. Time to secure our schools and make mental health a priority. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badgetothebone/support

Having to make a last-minute adjustment to the episode, we still engage in some solid thought-provoking discussion. Department psychologist, schedule a session or visit an outside professional? Overcoming the stigma and officer apprehensions with seeking help. Is brokenness a contributing factor to officer misconduct? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badgetothebone/support

Nothing too serious on this first episode. Denny and Al spend some time going over their law enforcement background and discuss things to come on Badge to the Bone Podcast.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badgetothebone/support