Getting To Know, Your Local LEO All Episodes

In this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO episode, we speak with Officer Haley Mullen of the Laurel Park Police Department in Western North Carolina. We learn about her transition from studying Cellular and Molecular Biology to a Law Enforcement Career, the heartbreaking personal tragedy that impacted her community policing, and how her experience and understanding of bones led to an incredibly unique and creative business named Belle Bones Co. Haley began her career with the Hendersonville Polic...

In this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO Episode, we meet Police Commander, Eric Tung, who serves a department in Western Washington, close to Seattle. He is also the founder of Blue Grit Wellness, host of the Blue Grit Radio Podcast, writes for police publications, and speaks on first responder wellness. In this episode, we learn what it was like growing up as a stereotypical Asian American kid after winning the “birth lottery”. We also dive into a raw and honest discussion regarding his Dad, gr...

Episode 32 – Part 2 of Getting to Know, Your Local LEO, with recently elected Sheriff Eric Kirsch, of the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office in Kansas. He is a former Marine Corps Captain, who completed several active-duty combat deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq. During his 8-years with Wabaunsee County prior to taking office in 2025, he served as a deputy, detective, detective sergeant, and undersheriff. He is a proud father, husband, and one of the most effective social media Sheriff’s you w...

In this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO 2-part Episode – you will meet recently elected Sheriff Eric Kirsch, the Sheriff of Wabaunsee County Kansas. He is a former Marine Corps Captain, who completed several active-duty combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. During his 8-years with Wabaunsee County prior to taking office in 2025, he has served as a deputy, detective, detective sergeant, and undersheriff. He is a husband, father, and one of the most effective social media Sheriff’s you will ...

In Part 2 of this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO Episode, we will continue our conversation with Chief Tracy Basterrechea, the Chief of Police at the Meridian Police Department, in Meridian, Idaho. In this episode we will pick up where we left off, discussing the tremendous amount of work that goes into branding cattle. He also shares with us his favorite shows to watch, favorite country singer, and his New Year’s Eve specialty dish. Plus, we talk about the amazing piece of legislation passed i...

In this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO Episode, you will meet Chief Tracy Basterrechea, the Chief of Police at the Meridian Police Department, in Meridian, Idaho. He has been a member of the police department for almost 29 years, serving as chief over the last 4 plus. In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, we talk about everyday life and lessons learned, as he shares with us his ancestorial history of being first generation Basque, including being a descendent of a Basque Strongman. Plus, how growin...

In this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO Episode, you will meet Captain Heather Glogolich, a 21-year member of the police force, Domestic Violence Survivor, Mother of 4, and Founder of Empowered Policing. Hear how she evolves from her vanilla beginnings to amazing athlete, only to be setback by injury before becoming a police officer. She then overcomes Domestic Violence and raises 2 children on her own, before finding love again. Heather is now a proud mother of 4 children and member of a specia...

In this Getting to Know, Your Local LEO episode, you will meet 7-year Law Enforcement Veteran, SWAT Team Member and School Resource Officer of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Devonta Richardson. He is not just a police officer, but also a Father, Entrepreneur, founder and co-founder of the Welcome to the Street Newsletter and Podcast, respectively. In this enjoyable and laid back episode, Devonta shares stories from his early days in high school, his career aspiration switch from scru...

This is Episode 22: Part 2 – Getting to Know, Your Local LEO - Sgt. John Kelly - Overcoming Alcoholism, Addiction, and Adultery... You’ll quickly hear the very impactful thing his wife told him, that he still shares when he presents.... We'll continue to speak about his personal challenges, everyday non-law enforcement life, and his new success as an author, motivational speaker, and founder of Law Enforcement Life Coach. Retired Sergeant John Kelly spent 30-years with Florida's Broward County S...

In this episode’s "Getting to Know, Your Local LEO" segment, you will meet retired Sergeant John Kelly, who spent 30-years with Florida's Broward County Sheriff's Office. He is a husband, father, author, motivational speaker, and founder of Law Enforcement Life Coach. John is now helping others be intentional and navigate life's critical stages, as he transforms challenges into wins. In Part 1 of this 2-Part Episode, we will have a raw and honest conversation with John, as he tells us about a co...

In this episode’s Getting to Know, Your Local LEO segment, you will meet Vince Finochio. A patrolman who is a 14-year Law Enforcement Veteran of Central Pennsylvania. We will spend time talking about his Thanksgiving family traditions and favorite times as a child, along with his entrepreneurial spirit which saw him venture into the frozen custard business, and co-founding of the Welcome to the Street Podcast, where he helps keep officer informed and confident in their decision making. To learn ...

In this episode, you will meet 8-year law enforcement veteran, Sgt. Zachary Saenz. We discuss his unplanned journey into law enforcement, favorite foods, country music, time with family, and his mission to de-stigmatize mental health in law enforcement. He takes us through the situations and challenges he encountered, that led him down a very dark path, where he needed to ask for help, before it was too late. He also shares an unbelievable story of how he was able to use lessons learned from the...

In this episode, we will meet "The Millionaire Cop" John Drozdowski, a police officer, husband, and father. We’ll learn about his path to law enforcement, favorite comfort food, dreaded household chore, and more, in addition to his founding of The Drozdowski Group. To learn more about The Drozdowski Group, download a copy "A Cop’s Guide to Becoming a Multi-Millionaire", and learn how he is helping officers and other first responders pursue financial freedom, you can visit https://www.thedrozdows...

In this episode's, "Getting to Know, Your Local LEO" segment, we will meet retired Police Sergeant Patrick Alu. We will learn how he helped homeless veterans, what historical events he would like to be present for, circus acts he learned in college, and which early TV show may have inspired a career in law enforcement. If you liked this episode, check out our others, as each week we share Your Positive Law Enforcement News Stories from across the globe. And in our "Getting to Know, Your Local LE...

In this episode's, "Getting to Know, Your Local LEO" segment, we will meet retired Master Patrol Larry Smyth. We will hear about the great lengths he went for love and one of his hidden talents from childhood. Plus, we will hear why he believes everyone should own a horse, and what happens when he comes face to face, with the man he put behind bars for 12 years?!?! If you liked this episode, check out our others, as each week we share Your Positive Law Enforcement News Stories from across the gl...

In this episode's, "Getting to Know, Your Local LEO" segment, we will hear how retired Command Marie "Sisi" Miranda navigated being a single mom police officer, who rose up through the ranks and had a successful career, despite the challenges females encountered when she started. We will also hear how she conducted a rollover rescue while off duty, with her children in the car, and what would be the one food she would eat, if she could only eat one food for the rest of her life. If you liked thi...