In this episode, your host, Eric Oldenburg, has a very frank and thought provoking conversation with Debbie Garner, a retired ICAC Commander from the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. She served for 8 years, from 2013 until her retirement in 2021. Debbie discusses the importance of mental wellness in law enforcement. 
Debbie, shares her experience in successfully implementing a budget-friendly mental wellness program within her unit, prioritizing the well-being of her team despite the overwhelming caseload.
She emphasizes the significance of creating a supportive culture and recounts harrowing personal stories that highlight the positive impact of her initiatives.
This episode highlights a touching story where Debbie's mental heath support system allowed an investigator to save his own life.

Echoes of Empathy - Josh Findley

Online Child Sexual Exploitation. The Truth. The Toll.

Hosted by retired Phoenix Police detective Eric Oldenburg, this podcast tackles the hard truths about child sexual exploitation. Eric walks listeners through his experiences investigating online child sexual abuse cases and highlights the intensifying threat posed by advancing technology. He emphasizes the mental and emotional toll this work takes on investigators and discusses the urgent need for better support systems to protect these frontline heroes. Eric vows to provide an open platform for discussions that society typically shies away from, incorporating personal stories, shared struggles, and dedicated efforts from around the world in combating this ever-growing issue.