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Your Positive LENSEpisode 35: Off Duty Officers Spring into Life-Saving Action and Superman Serves OklahomaIt’s been a while since we shared some Positive Law Enforcement News Stories as we have released several great Getting to Know, Your Local LEO Episodes. If you have not had a chance to listen to them, be sure to check them out. In this episode, we are going to be sharing a couple stories of officers and agents assisting while off-duty, including taking life-saving measures, to help a citizen, and a wonderful act of compassion from an officer to homeless man. If you liked this episode, follow us S...
2025-07-0809 min
Your Positive LENSEpisode 34: Meet Commander Eric Tung - Growing up in a Disjointed Household, Power of Diversity of Thought, and Founder of Blue Grit WellnessIn 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, growing up in a disjointed home, and their tenuous to no...
2025-07-011h 15
Your Positive LENSEpisode 33: Prevent Just One More Officer Suicide - A Father, Brian Sizemore, creates The LUCAS Foundation, and Jared Murphey builds the Lucas CrusadeEpisode 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 them Home, 1,000 mile charity relay run. In this episode Brian shares with us memories of his son and the terrible tragedy and worst day that has ever happened to the Sizemore family, the impact it has had on him, his wife, their youngest son and r...
2025-06-171h 07
Your Positive LENSEpisode 32 (Part 2): Meet Sheriff Eric Kirsch - Mental Health, Arm the Youth with Awareness, Special Dinner, Leadership, and Being Grateful to Your EmployeesEpisode 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 will find. In Part 2, we dive right into why he is passionate about assisting those with me...
2025-06-101h 10
Your Positive LENSEpisode 31: Meet Sheriff Eric Kirsch - Music, Movies, Authenticity & AddictionIn 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 find. In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, we talk about his previous aspiring music career...
2025-06-031h 31
Your Positive LENSEpisode 30: Meet Chief of Police Tracy Basterrechea (Part 2) - Branding Cattle, Unsolved Mysteries, and Mental Health SupportIn 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 in the State of Ida...
2025-05-2049 min
Your Positive LENSEpisode 29: Meet Chief of Police Tracy Basterrechea, First-Generation Basque, Intrinsic Rewards over Extrinsic Recognition, Power of CommunicationIn 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 growing up in a small-town of...
2025-05-1345 min
Your Positive LENSEpisode 28: Chocolate Milk, Being Prepared, and Helping the HomelessIn 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 the beauty of humanity and the importance of helping those in need. If you liked this episode, follow us Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your Podcast, and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook to get all the latest updates. Plu...
2025-05-0607 min
Your Positive LENSEpisode 27: A Child Shares His Birthday Story and Inspiring MessageIn 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 he dreams of being when he grows up. Meanwhile, his Nana Kim, discusses how they arranged for the police to attend, highlighting the positive relationship between the police and the community. The conversation concludes with an inspiring message from Westyn to children around the world.
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2025-04-2911 min
Your Positive LENSEpisode 26: Meet Captain Heather Glogolich - A Domestic Violence Survivor, Mom, 90's Throwback Fan, and Doctoral Degree HolderIn 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 special group of uniformed police officers that hold their doctoral degree. Pl...
2025-04-2158 min
Your Positive LENSEpisode 25: A Dispatcher Helps Deliver a Baby and Perform CPR...RemotelyIn this episode, you will hear about the extraordinary story of a dispatcher who remotely helps a 7-month pregnant woman deliver a baby and then helps save the baby’s life. Plus, deputies go above and beyond to help a family living in a RV, an officer helps support the entrepreneur ambitions of 3 young girls, and more. 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 LEO"...
2025-04-1409 min
Your Positive LENSEpisode 24: Getting to Know, Your Local LEO: Deputy Devonta Richardson, 7-year Law Enforcement Veteran, SWAT Team Member and School Resource OfficerIn 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 scrubs to the uniform, and the transition from Big City...
2025-04-071h 12
Your Positive LENSEpisode 23: An at Home Delivery of a High-Risk PregnancyIn this episode, you will hear about an officer who helps a high-risk expecting Mom deliver a baby in her home, officers being the first on the scene of a house fire with children still inside, and how a dispatcher was able to walk one through CPR until officers arrived. Plus, we will be sharing the wonderful story of an officer visiting a children’s bracelet stand on the street corner. If you liked this episode, check out our others, as each week we share Your Positive Law Enforcement News Stories from across the glo...
2025-03-3111 min
Your Positive LENSEpisode 22: Part 2 – Getting to Know, Your Local LEO - Sgt. John Kelly - Overcoming Alcoholism, Addiction, and AdulteryThis 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 Sheriff's Office. He is a husband, father, autho...
2025-03-2550 min
Your Positive LENSEpisode 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 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-worker who may have changed the trajectory of his life and how he...
2025-03-1740 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 20: 1 Residential Fire, 3 Departments, and Multiple Lives SavedIn this episode, we will be sharing how air patrol is called into action to save a man thanks to an alert fisherman, how members of 3 different departments save lives in a house fire, along with a CPR performance to save a life, and letters of appreciation.
Check out this read about the Psychological and Emotional Impact of Performing CPR...
https://www.cprtulsa.org/psychological-and-emotional-impact-of-performing-cpr/
If you liked this episode, check out our others, as each week we share Your Positive Law Enforcement News Stories from across the globe.
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2025-03-1010 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 19: Meet Vince Finochio - From Patrolman to EntrepreneurIn 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 more about the Welcome to the Street Newsletter and Podcast, you can visit ht...
2025-03-031h 09Your Positive LENSEpisode 18: Meet Sgt. Zachary Saenz, De-stigmatizing Mental Health in Law EnforcementIn 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 therapy to keep him from the worst.
2025-02-2454 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 17: Homeless Man and his DogIn this episode you will hear about the re-uniting of a homeless man’s pet, officers’ attending a young boy’s 5th birthday party, and the importance of recording serial numbers on the recovery, of a young boy’s bicycle. 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 LEO" segment, we speak with a member of the law enforcement community about everyday life and m...
2025-02-1707 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 16: It's Your Neighbor, Not AmazonIn this episode, we will be sharing 3 truly wonderful stories, as we learn about a neighbor's dire situation, when we suspect it’s Amazon at the door, 9-minutes that saved a life, and how an officer lit up the faces of children with his generosity. 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 LEO" segment, we speak with a member of the law...
2025-02-1012 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 15: A Trooper Opens His Family HomeIn this episode, we will hear how a Master Trooper went
above and beyond to open his family home during a time of crisis, and how officers continue to provide high levels of service, including taking life-saving measures for the citizens of the communities they serve.
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 LEO" segment, we speak with...
2025-02-0310 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 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 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.thedrozdowskigroup.com/.
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2025-01-271h 02Your Positive LENSEpisode 13: Bicycle RecoveryIn this episode, we will hear about a Single Mom of 7, who get a wonderful holiday surprise. Plus an amazing story of about a 12-year old boy's bicycle recovery, and how CPR produces a life saving award.
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 LEO" segment, we speak with a member of the law enforcement community about everyday life and most things non-law enforcement. ...
2025-01-2009 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 12: Highway Patrol Answers the CallIn this episode, we hear how the police saved a citizen at least $100, what happens when the Highway Patrol answers your brother's phone, and how applying a tourniquet saved a life.
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 LEO" segment, we speak with a member of the law enforcement community about everyday life and most things non-law enforcement.
To be...
2025-01-1409 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 11: Reviving a 3-week old InfantIn this episode, we learn about a boy in need who received a Lightning McQueen jacket and more, law enforcement opening their hearts and doors to one with autism, and the reviving of an unresponsive 3-week old infant.
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 LEO" segment, we speak with a member of the law enforcement community about everyday life and...
2025-01-0711 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 10: Police and Fire Department CollaborationIn this episode, we will hear how an officer risked his life in a heroic apartment building fire rescue, the police and fire department collaborate to help a trapped horse, and how an officer's actions generates a letter of appreciation and restores faith 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 LEO" segment, we speak with a member of...
2024-12-3111 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 09: Stranded Heart Transplant PatientIn this episode, we will hear about an 11-year old non-verbal autistic boy who has a birthday to remember, work place cardiac arrest (Do you know where you AED Machine is?), and how officers helped a stranded heart transplant patient travel across state lines.
Special Awareness: Learn how the Law Enforcement Community brings tremendous joy to the underprivileged children of the communities they serve with Shop with a Cop. This amazing program started 20 years ago in East Dundee, Illinois, and has spread throughout the country.
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2024-12-2315 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 08: Helping Homeless Veterans (Interview with Sergeant Patrick Alu)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 LEO" segment, we speak...
2024-12-161h 00Your Positive LENSEpisode 07: High Risk Maneuver and Water Rescue In this episode, we will hear about how a trooper, fresh out of training is called to action on Day 4, what officers can do when an expecting Mother’s runaway vehicle is headed towards the lake, and the options for a teen that cannot swim is trapped in a sinking car.
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 LEO" segment, we speak with a me...
2024-12-1013 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 06: Children's Birthday CelebrationsIn this episode, we will hear of an individual stranded alone on the highway and how police officer's made children's birthday celebrations even more special.
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 LEO" segment, we speak with a member of the law enforcement community about everyday life and most things non-law enforcement.
To be...
2024-12-0207 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 05: Giving ThanksDuring this time of year, we often start to recognize the many things we are thankful for. At Your Positive LENS, we would like to thank all the members of the Law Enforcement Community, and for the many sacrifices they make in their lives, for the benefit others.
If you liked what we are doing at Your Positive LENS, check out our other episodes, as each week we share Your Positive Law Enforcement News Stories from across the globe.
And in our "Getting to Know, Your...
2024-11-2614 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 04: Dangerous International RescueIn this episode, we will hear how an off-duty officer acts quickly to save a child, how are beloved pets are recognized as members of the community, and of a dangerous international rescue that only a select group could maneuver.
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 LEO" segment, we speak with a member of the law enforcement community about everyday...
2024-11-1809 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 03: A Patrolman's Hidden Talent (Interview with Master Patrolman Larry Smyth)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 globe.
2024-11-1257 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 02: Rollover Rescue (Interview with Commander Marie Miranda)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.
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2024-11-0444 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 01: Selfless Acts to Save a LifeIn this episode, we will hear about officers who are faced with a dire situation and their selfless acts are needed to attempt to save a life. Plus, officers display simple acts of kindness to make children smile.
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 LEO" segment, we speak with a member of the law enforcement community about everyday life and...
2024-10-2814 minYour Positive LENSEpisode 00: The IntroductionIn this episode, we will share the focus and mission of Your Positive LENS. We will explain how we plan on achieving our mission, what you can expect from us going forward, and how you can assist us in achieving our stated missions.
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2024-10-2108 min