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.

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.

Police Chief Tom Weitzel from the Riverside Illinois P.D. is our guest. Riverside is a suburb of Chicago Illinois. Chief Weitzel talks about the impact of the anti-police movement and the Covid-19 pandemic on policing in Riverside and the Chicago suburbs. From morale to staffing levels and patrol tactics they’ve had to change everything to meet the needs of their communities. The chief talks about professionalism in policing, recruiting and trying to make sure that morale is high in his department. He also discusses the effects that the current anti-police movement has on their officers. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Patrick Fitzgibbons, a retired Police Commander and podcaster, is our guest. He discusses the many truths about law enforcement that the biased news media doesn't and won't report. Patrick talks about the realities he and other officers faced during his police career. He discusses his passion for combating the biased reporting via his podcast and his mission to help improve the lives and professional image of law enforcement officers. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Patrick W. Shaver, a former law enforcement officer turned filmmaker, creator of “Officer Involved” and several other films is our guest. Patrick talks about the latest action that Amazon has done with his first documentary film "Officer Involved". Many would consider the action censorship, do you? He also discusses his latest documentary "Composite" which tells the fascinating story of world famous Mother and Daughter composite sketch artists for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.