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Getting to Know, Your Local LEO

June 17, 2025

Episode 33: Prevent Just One More Officer Suicide - A Father, Brian Sizemore, creates The LUCAS F...

Episode 33 is a special edition episode, where we speak with Brian Sizemore. He is the Father of Lucas Sizemore, and Founder of the Lucas Foundation. He is joined by Deputy Special Agent in Charge from Homeland Security Investigations in Detroit, Jared Murphey, who is representing the Lucas Crusade, Bring…

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June 10, 2025

Episode 32 (Part 2): Meet Sheriff Eric Kirsch - Mental Health, Arm the Youth with Awareness, Spec...

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…

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June 3, 2025

Episode 31: Meet Sheriff Eric Kirsch - Music, Movies, Authenticity & Addiction

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…

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May 19, 2025

Episode 30: Meet Chief of Police Tracy Basterrechea (Part 2) - Branding Cattle, Unsolved Mysterie...

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…

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May 13, 2025

Episode 29: Meet Chief of Police Tracy Basterrechea, First-Generation Basque, Intrinsic Rewards o...

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…

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May 5, 2025

Episode 28: Chocolate Milk, Being Prepared, and Helping the Homeless

In this episode, we highlight the impactful stories of police officers who go above and beyond in their service to the community. From timely assistance with a flat tire, to a Major’s preparedness in helping a motorist, and the compassionate actions of officers towards a homeless family. These narratives showcase…

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April 28, 2025

Episode 27: A Child Shares His Birthday Story and Inspiring Message

In this heartwarming episode, we will feature a very special young boy named Westyn Slaughter, and his Nana Kim, as Westyn shares the joy of his 10th birthday celebration, where the Texarkana Police Department made a special appearance. Westyn also tells us who his favorite sports team is and what…

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March 30, 2025

Episode 22: Meet Sgt. John Kelly - Overcoming Alcoholism, Addiction, and Adultery (Part 2)

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…

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March 24, 2025

Episode 21: Meet Sgt John Kelly - Overcoming Alcoholism, Addiction, and Adultery (Part 1)

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…

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March 3, 2025

Episode 19: Meet Vince Finochio - From Patrolman to Entrepreneur

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…

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Feb. 24, 2025

Episode 18: Meet Sgt. Zachary Saenz, De-stigmatizing Mental Health in Law Enforcement

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…

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Jan. 29, 2025

Episode 14: Meet John Drozdowski “The Millionaire Cop”

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…

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