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EMS TodayThe JEMS Report - How Critical Incident Response Canines Are Changing First Responder SupportThe JEMS Report - How Critical Incident Response Canines Are Changing First Responder Support
JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel sits down with Janeen Baggette, the founder of K9s for Freedom and Independence, to explore a unique approach to first responder well-being.
With a background as a military medic and law enforcement handler, Janeen shares how her nonprofit trains specialized Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) canines. These dogs differ from typical therapy and patrol dogs—they’re specially conditioned to operate in chaotic environments, offering emotional support while maintaining confidentiality crucial for legal and o...
2025-07-1039 min
BulletproofA Conversation With Janeen Baggette, K9 Munroe, + K9 Spirit of "K9's for Freedom and Independence"Join Janeen Baggette (Former Combat Aerovac Medic/Police Officer/K9 Handler/Founder), K9 Munroe, K9 Spirit, and Rifle the Cat from "K9's for Freedom and Independence" and your Host Ace for an insightful episode on Critical Incident Response Team K9's.
2025-05-2258 min
National Police Association PodcastNational Police Association Podcast with Guest, Janeen Baggette, Founder/Chairman at K9s For Freedom & IndependenceIn this compelling episode, Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith speaks with Janeen Baggette, a former combat aerovac medic, veteran law enforcement officer, and expert canine handler. Janeen founded K9s for Freedom, an innovative organization utilizing highly-trained dogs to support first responders dealing with trauma, stress, and critical incidents.Key Topics Discussed:Janeen's Background: Janeen shares her journey from military medic to law enforcement, highlighting her passion for canine work. She details her extensive experience working with search and rescue dogs, narcotics detection dogs, and explosive detection dogs.Transitioning to Mental Health: Janeen explains her transition into...
2025-05-0327 min
Shielded VoicesShielded Voices: Part 2: Janeen Baggette - K9's For Freedom and Independence #017In this powerful second episode with Janeen Baggette, we dive deeper into the incredible work of K9’s For Freedom & Independence, the non-profit she founded to train critical incident and detection dogs for first responders. Janeen shares the inspiring mission behind the organization, the life-changing impact of service dogs, and the specialized training that goes into preparing these K9s for roles in PTSD support, critical incident response, and beyond.K9's for Freedom and Independence
2025-02-231h 09
Shielded VoicesShielded Voices: Part 2: Janeen Baggette - K9's For Freedom and Independence #017In this powerful second episode with Janeen Baggette, we dive deeper into the incredible work of K9's For Freedom & Independence, the non-profit she founded to train critical incident and detection dogs for first responders. Janeen shares the inspiring mission behind the organization, the life-changing impact of service dogs, and the specialized training that goes into preparing these K9s for roles in PTSD support, critical incident response, and beyond.
K9's for Freedom and Independence
2025-02-231h 09
Shielded VoicesMidweek Update: Upcoming Part 2 - K9's for Freedom and Independence and Other UpdatesIt’s time for your midweek update! This week on Shielded Voices, we’re back with Part Two of our conversation with Janeen Baggette which comes out Sunday. We dive into her non-profit, K9s For Freedom & Independence, and the incredible work she’s doing to train service dogs for first responders and those in need. Stay tuned!We also continue to update you guys on upcoming guest and episodes to look forward to!But it’s not all serious—we also just kick back and banter, sharing some laughs and good stories along the way. If yo...
2025-02-1910 minShielded VoicesMidweek Update: Upcoming Part 2 - K9's for Freedom and Independence and Other UpdatesIt's time for your midweek update! This week on Shielded Voices, we're back with Part Two of our conversation with Janeen Baggette which comes out Sunday. We dive into her non-profit, K9s For Freedom & Independence, and the incredible work she's doing to train service dogs for first responders and those in need. Stay tuned!
We also continue to update you guys on upcoming guest and episodes to look forward to!
But it's not all serious—we also just kick back and banter, sharing some laughs and good stories along the way. If you haven't tu...
2025-02-1910 min
Shielded VoicesShielded Voices: Part 1: Janeen Baggette - K9's for Freedom and Independence #016In Janeen Baggette’s first episode on Shielded Voices, we dive into her remarkable career as a retired law enforcement officer and expert K9 handler with over 27 years of experience. She shares her journey from working in detection K9 training—spanning search and rescue, cadaver detection, narcotics, explosives, and forensic evidence recovery—to founding K9’s For Freedom & Independence, a non-profit dedicated to training service and critical incident response dogs. Janeen also discusses her extensive work with PTSD service dogs, helping first responders and veterans regain independence through highly trained K9 partners. With powerful insights into the impact of working...
2025-02-161h 10Shielded VoicesShielded Voices: Part 1: Janeen Baggette - K9's for Freedom and Independence #016In Janeen Baggette's first episode on Shielded Voices, we dive into her remarkable career as a retired law enforcement officer and expert K9 handler with over 27 years of experience. She shares her journey from working in detection K9 training—spanning search and rescue, cadaver detection, narcotics, explosives, and forensic evidence recovery—to founding K9's For Freedom & Independence, a non-profit dedicated to training service and critical incident response dogs. Janeen also discusses her extensive work with PTSD service dogs, helping first responders and veterans regain independence through highly trained K9 partners. With powerful insights into the impact of working dogs...
2025-02-161h 10
The Dr. Virga PodcastSpecial Guest: Janeen Baggette from K9s for FreedomSend a textThis week, I’m joined by Janeen Baggette, a Gulf War combat veteran, retired federal law enforcement officer, and founder of K9s for Freedom.These aren’t ordinary therapy dogs—they’re highly trained canines certified to assist in critical incident response, search and rescue, and even combating child trafficking. Janine shares her journey, the science behind these exceptional dogs, and how they’re transforming the mental health and lives of first responders.📍 Resources & Contact Info:🌐 Learn more at K9s for Freedom📧 Co...
2025-01-221h 17
Street Cop PodcastEpisode 765: K9's For Freedom and Independence with Janeen BaggetteOn today's episode, Dennis speaks with Founder & Director, K9s for Freedom & Independence, Janeen Baggette. Janeen is a K9 handler in Texas who founded K9's For Freedom, a 501c3 nonprofit, that specialize in providing Critical CIRT K9 for Law Enforcement and First Responder agencies. They focus on individuals who have served our Country, because of what they have gone thru while performing their duties as a Federal/State/County/City sworn Law Enforcement Officer, Military Member, Firefighter, EMT/Paramedic, and Corrections Officer.
Today, Janeen shares some information about the organization and what they do to help...
2023-01-3045 min
The Off Duty Podcast - Law EnforcementBecome Fearful and Run and Hide - Janeen BaggetteJaneen Baggette is the founder and director of "K9's For Freedom & Independence". A non-profit that trains and provides, CIRT (Critical Incident Response Team) and detection K9's to law enforcement departments, throughout the United States.About Janeen Baggette10 Years in law enforcementFounder of K9's For Freedom & IndependenceFrom TexasFollow JaneenWebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagramSHOW SEGMENTS[01:58] Lead Off Question – “Why Law Enforcement?” [05:46] Janeen talks about what she struggled with and had to adjust to once she got into the profession.[12:04] I asked Janeen to explain what "K9's for Fr...
2022-10-0133 min
HoofNit™ PodcastDeputy Gus.... A Dog with a BadgeOfficer Jack Weese with the Johnson County Sheriff Dept. located in Gardner, Kansas tells us how he and his partner "Gus" started their career together. "There's a new deputy town" so be looking for him. Gus has a unique job, he is a Community Companion K9. He serves his fellow officers and their families along with public community. Gus brings positive morale, comfort and a calming peace to others during difficult times. Jack and Gus are assigned to the Public Affairs and the Community Outreach Division. Gus was trained through K9's for Freedom & Independence owned an...
2022-09-2007 min