Shows
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS5E1 Serving with Honor - lessons from James Cullen and Jeff MorseServing with Honor – Lessons from a Law Enforcement Officer / US Coast Guard Commander and a Firefighter Battalion Chief.
In this powerful episode, we sat down with two remarkable guests — a retired firefighter battalion chief and a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander who also served as a police officer. With decades of experience in service and leadership, they share their inspiring journeys, some lessons they learned, and the values that guided them through it all.
Beyond their impressive careers, these men are dedicated to family, humility, and taking care of others. Their stories highlight the resilience, courage, and d...2025-02-041h 06
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS4E7: Identity with Stephanie KiesowIt was an honor to sit down with Stephanie Kiesow and not just discuss her incredible book, Workicide, but also have a great conversation about wellness, life in general, the workplace, and our identity.
More information and a link to purchase her book through Amazon can be found at her website: www.stephaniekiesow.com. She can also be contacted via LinkedIn at Stephanie Kiesow.
2024-07-2642 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS4E6: The Right Way to Lead with JRIt's been humbling and amazing getting to know this law enforcement officer over the years. From nearly being killed after being shot, to never forgetting his role as a father, husband, friend, and much more, to work promotions, it's been rewarding beyond measure. It was a pleasure to connect with JR, formerly Big Sarge, now Lieutenant, and discuss all things leadership.
You can connect with JR via instagram at fit_cop.
2024-06-0842 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS4E5: From Policing to Music and Giving Back with Frank RayWe had a great conversation with retired veteran police officer and musician, Mr. Frank Ray. Hats off to Frank who did his time in policing, experienced the ups and downs of the profession, followed his passion and was blessed to take his musical talents into a full-time career.
Frank shared his thoughts about mental health, giving back, and never forgetting those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and their families.
Frank's social media can all be found via his main website at https://frankraymusic.com. In addition, Frank shared his mental health campaign titled “FRAY", wh...2024-05-2243 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS4E4: Lifestyle Choices with AmandaAmanda, a veteran law enforcement officer, trainer, and with a strong focus on fitness, wellness, and mental health sat down to talk and share her insight gained over the years.
2024-05-1252 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS4E3: 3am with JCWhat an incredible human being who has no problem making himself vulnerable, being transparent and open, in an effort to help others.
We sat down with retired Miami-Dade Police Sergeant JC Prellezo and discussed his struggle, perseverance, and thoughts on law enforcement then and now.
Sergeant Prellezo created 3am Fog based on his own story he shared with us. He calls it a safe place for first responders to try and begin to understand and heal from the psychological injuries from trauma.
You can follow and contact "JC" at instagram at @3a.m...2024-04-1647 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS4E2: The Florida Tour de Force with "Q"Rich sat down with Detective Roberto Quinones, better known as "Q", to many in South Florida to discuss the upcoming 28th Annual Florida Tour de Force memorial charity bicycle ride.
This years ride takes place April 8th thru April 12th and travels from Miami Beach to Daytona Beach.
Additional information can be found at: https://floridatourdeforce.org/
2024-04-0614 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS4E1: The Choice To Be ResilientFor the return of this podcast, Rich sat down with Mike Mellides for a powerful, moving, and emotional episode which can best be described as an emotional rollercoaster.
Mike was vulnerable, transparent, and open about his experience as a police officer through some of the ups and unfortunately, some of the all too real negatives many are not privy to. Despite going through a living hell and coming close to losing it all, Mike chose to be resilient, find his why, find his purposes, and continues pushing to help and inspire others.
Mike is currently...2024-04-011h 16
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS3E4: Impact, Despite the Hate with BookemCheck out Bookem_Bridges on instagram and Bookem on Spotify. An active New Jersey law enforcement officer sits down with Rich, an active South Florida law enforcement officer to relate music to current events. This episode is dedicated to our NYPD Family grieving and struggling.
2022-01-2455 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS3E3: Perception Post Jan. 6thRetired Law Enforcement Officers Angel and Drew answer your questions regarding perception of law enforcement post January 6th.
2022-01-191h 12Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS3E2: Briefing Room After HoursCC, JR, Rich and an unexpected appearance by Angel all sit down together and share some laughs coupled with some serious conversation.
2022-01-101h 31Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS3E1: Joyce with Sergeant Betsy Smith on the NPA ReportJoyce was honored to be a guest on Sergeant Betsy Smith's NPA Report.
2022-01-0623 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E12: Clear Officer DagesWhat a powerful interview with the wife of a Police Officer. Learn more by following @ClearOfficerDages on Instagram. Sadly this could literally be any one of us at any given time. We need #Leadership now more than ever before.
2021-09-1549 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E11: Real Talk ChicagoAfter a heavy 24 hours, Rich is joined by Angel, Drew, and Bookem for some #RealTalk Chicago. God bless our Chicago PD brothers and sisters.
2021-08-0958 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E10: Resiliency with AutumnWe were proud to join Officer Autumn in a talk about all things resiliency and leadership.
2021-08-0936 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E9: It's On You"No one is coming to save you from the job. It's on you." -Officer Autumn.
It's all about mindset and we discuss five real world examples of five different situations where our brothers and sisters took it upon themselves to survive!!
2021-06-0539 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E8: When The Good Ones Walk Away by Maureen LynnA special thank you to Maureen Lynn for authoring a very powerful message. A special thank you to our volunteers for giving the message a personal touch.
2021-05-1607 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E7: Right or Wrong clipA pretty powerful clip from guest contributor Phil.
2021-05-1301 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E6: Jess and Braden join us for policing and education talkIn one word, hearing from Jess and Braden inspires... "HOPE" in our future. Thankful for courageous and brave individuals like Jess and Braden who are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in.
2021-05-0829 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E5: Training talk - one on one with LtJoined by "JP", we discuss all things training related and policing in 2021 related with a Lieutenant who has served his community for more than 25 years.
2021-05-021h 05
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E4: Brainwashing our children and Are LE racist?First segment: What is going on in our schools? Are our children being brainwashed? Second segment: Are Law Enforcement Officers racist?
2021-04-3056 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E3: Part 3 Policing 2021 IGTVPart 3 of our 3 part series from Policing in 2021 Instagram live.
2021-04-3059 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E3: Part 2 Policing 2021 IGTVPart 2 of 3 - policing in 2021 from our Instagram Live.
2021-04-2957 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E3: Part 1 Policing 2021 IGTVPart one of a three part series from our Instagram live.
2021-04-291h 00Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E2: When it hits the fan - with Cornell and JRPart two of our three part series focusing on what its like when it really hits the fan. Why its important to be prepared and what its like in the aftermath. Blessed to sit down with these two gentlemen, heroes, officers, fathers, and husbands to share their stories. #HardToKill #Courage #TrainToWin
2021-03-1454 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS2E1: MindsetThis is part one of a three part series with studio guests Cornell and Jr. This episode focuses on mental, physical, and emotional MINDSET among other topics that will carry us into part two and then part three.
2021-03-0140 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E21: Wellness 4 WarriorsCo-founders Meghan, a Yoga and Meditation Instructor and Jeanna Marie, a Law Enforcement Officer and licensed clinician joined Rich to discuss Wellness for Warriors. This TEAM is comprised of a wealth of diverse experiences that make them unique and able to accomplish their goals and mission. They simply want to help.... First Responders and their families, can utilize their free no cost services and have the confidence of anonymity and confidentiality. Check them out at: www.wellnessforwarriors.live
2020-12-2429 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E20: My Partner's KeeperWe sit down with Emelie Nimtz for the final part of a 3 part series recapping what it's like, one year later, after the line of duty death of her partner.
2020-09-2440 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E19: Off the CuffFrustrated with a number of issues placing Law Enforcement under siege, this episode provides insight from a nearly 40 year Law Enforcement veteran still serving on the front lines.
2020-09-0947 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E18: Perspective - Never Truly RetiredWe were fortunate to sit down and have a conversation with Tom. Tom is a retired Law Enforcement veteran who shared his perspective on several topics.
There is a lot of negative attention given to Law Enforcement portrayed by many in the media today. Although this conversation could have certainly been negative, we found it interesting to note how Tom's attitude remained very positive and upbeat regarding the topics.
2020-08-1035 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E17: LEADERSHIP - We Need You NowNick Wilson of the Resiliency Project joined us to discuss mental health and the common theme consistently came back to leadership. It just goes to show whether you are talking about Florida, California, or anywhere in between, Leadership is CRUCIAL, especially these days.
2020-07-3145 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E16: Education and Our FutureKaylyn, a college student who is not afraid to support Law Enforcement, shares some insight while working on a journalism project involving Law Enforcement and mental health. From speaking with Officers near and far, active and retired, the results are fairly consistent. Support is lacking and its taking a toll.
2020-07-1617 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E15: Teresa Kondek interviewWe sat down with Teresa Kondek to share with us over five years later, how her husband, Charlie Kondek's legacy lives on. We also took the opportunity to hear what Teresa felt about some current trends involving her Law Enforcement Family.
2020-07-1120 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E14: The Littlest SheepdogsLess than two weeks before their Father's one year end of watch anniversary, Emelie Nimtz takes us through the last twelve months for Elizah and Tommy.
2020-07-1058 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E13: Behind the Memes with TenEightMemesTen Eight Memes joined us on tonight's episode for a much needed break from the daily stresses of the job and everything else going on these days. They are on Facebook at Ten Eight Memes and Instagram at teneight_memes.
2020-06-1640 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E12: The Call The Knock The FuneralOn this episode, Emelie Nimtz takes us through the heartbreaking and difficult reality of receiving the dreaded knock on the door. Emelie shares what follows in the first week when our Law Enforcement Family are tragically killed in the line of duty...
2020-06-131h 09Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E11: Member Introduction EmelieWe are honored to introduce of our newest volunteers and Family Liaisons, Emelie Nimtz, wife of Benji Nimtz.
2020-05-1844 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E10: 2020 Florida Tour de ForceRich was joined by the Florida Tour de Force's Vice President Kevin, Board Member Todd, and Board Member Q to share some exciting updates regarding the 2020 Florida Tour de Force. More information at www.FloridaTourDeForce.org
2020-05-1352 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E9: Motivation with Uncle Gio18 years in the profession... Whats changed and how do we stay motivated? Remember what Less Brown said, “When life knocks you down, land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up."
2020-05-1056 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E8: Behind the phones and radiosRich sat down with Carolyn, Claudia, Kristen, and Melissa who combined, brought a lot of unique experience to the table.
As Claudia said, "You might forget me when you hang up the phone or when you put away your uniform but I don't forget the sound of fear in your voice, your tears, the relief in your voice when it's a false alarm".
2020-04-201h 07
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E7: Essential Policing Across the CountryWe sat down with Jon and Lou Tuesday evening. Jon is a military veteran and an active Police Officer in New Hampshire. Lou is the President of his Local Union and an active Police Officer in New Jersey. It was interesting to discuss the similarities and differences facing these Law Enforcement Officers. Being "essential", everyone leaves their families at home to care for the communities they serve.
2020-04-0148 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E6: Relationships - the good and the badAn honest conversation about relationships with a First Responder. Emelie Nimtz, of the Benjamin Nimtz Hero Foundation, thought it was important to have a candid conversation with First Responders and not hold back. Emelie was joined by volunteers with TSF who bring a diverse background with varying experience and opinions.
2020-03-281h 11
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E5: Triumph over Tragedy - Jacai Colson - Bev Perez - WeWillNeverForgetMarch 13th, 2016... Almost four years after that horrific date, we had the privilege of sitting down with Bev Perez. Thanks to Bev, this podcast was an amazing, honest, candid, open, direct, and blunt conversation. Bev shared a small glimpse into some of the ups and downs that she had experienced. We could not be more proud and honored to call Bev one of our sisters and see all of the great things yet to come.
2020-03-181h 13
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E4: Community Perception - bridge the gapHuge thank you to Sam and Amirah for coming together and candidly discussing perception in today's communities as it relates to Law Enforcement. #BridgeTheGap #Policing #OneBigFamily #HumanizeTheBadge
2020-03-031h 08
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaMember Introduction - ChristineMeet our secretary, Christine. Our apologies for some technical difficulties with the audio.
2020-02-2626 min
Truth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E3: Social media gone wrong with special guest Emelie NimtzOn tonight's show, we are honored to have Emelie Nimtz, the wife of fallen Broward Sheriff's Deputy Benji Nimtz with us. Emelie was kind enough to open our eyes and those who choose to listen by hearing a unique perspective not often considered.
2020-02-0932 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaMember Introduction - MikeProud to introduce some of our great volunteers. Mike, our current Vice President, shares a little bit about himself.
2020-02-0422 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E2: We have to do better 02-03-2020Truth behind the badge - Episode 2: We have to do better. Introduction, what you can expect from our podcast, and the importance on surrounding yourself with positivity.
2020-02-0220 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaMember Introduction - JoyceWe'll be introducing some of our volunteers who make us who we are. We'll also have those in depth and difficult conversations that are needed to improve our profession and communities.
2020-01-0605 minTruth behind the badge with Team South FloridaS1E1: Introduction 01-03-2020We look forward to sharing the truth behind the badge with our podcasts.
Additional information about us can be found at www.TeamSouthFlorida.org
2020-01-0300 min