John J Wiley

Check out my new video! (video made with @headlinervideo). This episode of the podcast version of the syndicated Law Enforcement Today Radio Show features Michelle Root. Her daughter, Sarah Rae Ann Root, was killed by an illegal immigrant who was driving with a blood alcohol level of .241 (several times the legal limit) and reported to be street racing at more than 70 miles per hour. Sarah had just graduated from college the day before with a 4.0 GPA. While stopped at a red light, her car was slammed at high speed by the other driver, who came to this country illegally and unaccompanied at the age of 16. He had several prior run-ins with the law, including failure to appear before a judge, and more. Despite all of this his bond was set at $50,000, he posted the required $5,000 a few weeks after killing Sarah and hasn't been seen since.

Brian Surber is our guest. Brian's career experience includes serving both as an Assistant District Attorney and a law enforcement agent. Brian is a prosecuting attorney. He also served as a special agent and attorney with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control. Brian talks about his experience both apprehending and prosecuting a violent serial rapist and numerous drug gangs. Don’t miss his unique experience that includes both law enforcement investigations and criminal prosecutions. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Jen Satterly is our guest. Jen is a former advertising and marketing video specialist. She was assigned to cover and produce videos of US Special Forces. Her experience and subsequent marriage to Tom Satterly (retired US Army Delta Force and member of the teams at the battle of Mogadishu), transformed her life. Her mission now is to help other Military Veterans, First Responders and their spouses recover from the effects of trauma. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Carrie Wooten is our guest. Carrie is a former Virginia Beach Police Officer. She talks about the stresses of her police career. In addition she talks about handling a call where a mother killed her 14 month old child, and also a call for service where she had to disarm and talk down a killer terrorist. The effects of both calls began to create problems in her life years later. Carrie discusses how she uses her experience to help others. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Ed Hudson is our guest. He is a retired law enforcement agent from the F.D.L.E. Ed talks about the years long investigation, that started when he was a small town police officer, and successful prosecution of an international drug smuggler. Ed discusses his career starting from a small town Police Officer, then transitioning to the Sheriff’s Department, before going to the F.D.L.E. They became friends and he wrote a book about the incredible investigation, their friendship and how the smuggler changed his life and made amends for his past deeds. Background song is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Michael Cutone, a retired Massachusetts State Trooper is our guest. He was also a member of the US Army Special Forces (Green Berets). During his special forces training they were taught and used specific techniques to help liberate battleground communities where they were deployed. During his career in law enforcement he saw how these strategies could help transform American high crime communities. This led to the development and deployment of C3 or Counter Criminal Community Policing. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Janelle Perez is our guest. She is a former Law Enforcement Officer from the Bay area of California. She talks about various aspects of her police career. Janelle discusses her experience fighting violent street gangs during her career. She also discusses her childhood that she feels gave her a different perspective in law enforcement. Janelle also talks about her book "The Moral Police" which is about the surprising battle that she had with the Police Department that she worked for, which ultimately caused her to be fired. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Rodney Muterspaw is our guest. He is the retired Police Chief from Middletown Ohio. He started his career as a rookie police officer and climbed the ranks to Chief. During his career he wrote a daily journal which was turned into a book titled "The Blue View". The book and his interview gives an unfiltered, realistic portrayal of a career in law enforcement. The challenges, successes and frequent mistakes made by politicians. He also discusses his life and love for the city made famous by the film and book "Hillbilly Elegy". Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Mark DiBona, a retired Sheriff's Sergeant is our guest. He talks about his career in law enforcement and an incident where he was not able to save the life of a baby in medical distress. The trauma of that event, combined with the years of exposure to violence and trauma caused him to spiral out of control. Mark talks about the negative impact all of this had on his life and his near death experience. He discusses coming back from the brink and his amazing recovery. Mark talks about this very real life threatening danger doesn't get the attention that is needed. He also discusses how he uses his experience to help others. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Charlotte Bismuth is our guest. She is a former Prosecuting Attorney for the New York County District Attorney’s Office. In 2010, she transferred into the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, which prosecutes felony narcotics crimes within the City’s five boroughs. She discusses the intense long term investigation and jaw dropping details of the criminal prosecution of one of America’s Deadliest Pill Doctors. The landmark trial and prosecution took 4 years. She and her team worked tirelessly to bring this criminal doctor to justice. She also wrote a book detailing the entire case. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Retired Law Enforcement Officer and author Keith Knotek is our guest. He talks about his career and discusses the details of a shooting incident that he was involved in. His partner, Deputy Randy Jennings was killed in the shooting by the suspect. Keith talks about the immediate effects and how his life began to spiral out of control. Post Trauma, feelings of survivors guilt, nightmares and more. He also discusses how he found recovery afterwards and how that inspired him to write a book. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Tom Satterly is our guest. Tom is a highly decorated retired US Army Command Sgt. Major. He served in the elite Delta Force for 20 years. He was part of the ground force at the battle of Mogadishu which was portrayed in the movie "Black Hawk Down". In addition to that, his special forces career put him in the middle of numerous violent armed conflicts. Tom talks about the battle of Mogadishu and the effects this and other battles had on him. He discusses his life after the military when he almost ended it all, and his mission to help other Veterans, First Responders and their families with the All Secure Foundation. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Louis Quijas is our guest. He was the Chief of Police for the High Point Police Department, he is retired from the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department and was a top administrator in 2 Federal Law Enforcment Agencies. He talks about the current relationship between law enforcement agencies and social media. From public relations, portrayal of law enforcement and the ability that law enforcement has to use it as an investigative tool. From evidence gathering to intelligence and data, Louis discusses the tools, techniques used to balance the delicate relationship. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

U.S. Navy Veteran Dr. Tracy Hejmanowski, clinical psychologist, is our guest. She has 2 decades of clinical expertise working with service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. Dr. Hejmanowski founded the First Responder Project, Inc. She talks about her experience treating, and helping Military & First Responders. Dr. Hejmanowski discusses their mission to connect military and civilian first responders through their shared bond of service and their necessary bearing of burden from cumulative exposure to operational trauma. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Retired Anne Arundel County Police Officer Andrew Klausing is our guest. Andy talks about his police career, he discusses a shooting he was involved in and the realities of the trauma that law enforcement officers in his area faced. From working narcotics to road patrol, he and fellow officers handled everything from shootings, armed stand offs and devastating auto accidents. Andy discusses the overwhelming frequency of severe auto accidents and the effects they had on many of his brother and sister officers. In addition to police and community relations, he talks about how he maintained mental health balance during his career. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Scott Medlin, an active NC law enforcement officer is our guest. Scott talks about his police career, from his time in patrol to the K9 unit and finding unexpected rewards from working as a school resource officer. He discusses the much needed role of school resource officers and their mission to keep the children safe, while also being mentors for the students. Scott talks about the hidden threats to our nation’s law enforcement officers and their families, it’s probably not what you expect. He also discusses his own issues that were caused by the constant trauma and stress on the job. His own struggles and successes have led him to write 2 books and serves as his motivation to help law enforcement officers and others. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Retired F.B.I. Agent and author Tom Vinton is our guest. He gives an inside look at how the F.B.I. took down some of the most violent NY Mafia Families. From wire taps to working with informants. Tom also details the hazards that many law enforcement officers face when working closely with dangerous and unscrupulous informants. He talks about his book "Sanctioned Treachery, Portrait of a Drug Informant" and how these informant relationships damaged the careers of some law enforcement officers. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Kevin Jackson, nationally syndicated talk radio show host, founder of the Black Sphere is our guest. Kevin has a direct and hard hitting conversation about race relations and police. He discusses the political movement behind the defund the police movement and how it endangers communities that need police the most. Kevin talks about the motivation behind his film Bleeding Blue Movie and how it impacts our Country. He talks about his MMA career, being fired from Fox News and much more. A great conversation with an inspirational guest. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Rania Mankarious, Crime Stoppers of Houston C.E.O. is our guest. Everyone knows Crime Stoppers for their role as a crime tip line, but most people have no idea about their role and programs to help keep kids safe all over the Country. Their programs help keep children safe in schools, plus they have taken the lead to help keep kids safe in camps. They also actively teach crime awareness and prevention for everyone in our communities. Rania also shares her fascinating story and how her background fuels her passion to help keep our communities safe. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Retired Orlando Fl. Police Officer Tammi Cliborne is our guest. While cross training for the Department’s Mounted Horse unit she was severely injured when the horse began bucking. The incident resulted in a traumatic brain injury, hearing loss, a spinal cord injury and ever increasing brain white matter disease. Tammi talks about her career before the training accident and how her physical, mental, emotional life has changed ever since. She discusses her long rehabilitation process and her valiant efforts to return to her career as a Police Officer. She reveals truths associated with TBI and brain white matter disease and her retirement from the Orlando Police Department. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

James H. Lilley a retired Howard County Md. Police Sergeant is our guest. In addition to his career as a law enforcement officer, he is an expert in the martial arts, earning a black belt and he is the author of numerous books. James talks about his police career and focuses his discussion on the use of force by law enforcement officers to subdue and diffuse violent situations. He discusses the use of and need for choke-holds in certain situations and how the defund the police movement actually makes us all less safe. He discusses the need for more funding and training, and his many books. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

E. “Skip” Danielson, a retired Police Chief and career first responder is our guest. In 2016 his son E. Scott Danielson Firefighter - EMS and Warren County Department of Public Safety died in the line of duty. Scott was dispatched to a vehicle accident call that involved his daughter. After handling the call he went into medical distress and died from a major heart attack at the age of 49. Investigations and court proceedings determined that his death was in the line of duty and that his family should receive the appropriate death benefits. As of this time the government has refused to pay and won’t communicate with the family. You can help! Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Former Corrections Officer Torry Terry is our guest. He discusses the stress and dangers that our corrections officers face on a daily basis. Torry talks about how stress and danger is magnified due to lack of funding which causes an extreme manpower shortage. The overwhelming stress takes a toll on our corrections officers and their families, which Torry brings to the surface during this episode of the show. In addition to his career in corrections Torry talks about the books that he has written, the most recent is “The Locks, Hated On With A Smile”. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Retired Troy Police Lt. William Tullock is our guest. He talks about the life threatening incident when he was shot by a rifle wielding barricade suspect. William discusses the incident, his struggle to survive and what it took to return to full duty on the Troy Michigan police department. After retiring from his full police career, in spite of his lifelong injuries he worked as a civilian employee at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and works as a volunteer at schools. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Maurice “Maury” Richards former Police Chief of Martinsburg WV and retired Chicago Police Lt. is our guest. In addition to discussing the realities of his police career, he talks about the myth of racist police shootings in America. His discussion includes facts and conclusions based on his own law enforcement experience. Maury also discusses his approach to the age old problem of drug abuse and violent drug gangs. Engaging the local communities in law enforcement efforts and much more. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.