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This podcast will share insights into the lives of public safety professionals who play a crucial role in society, often putting their own lives on the line to ensure the safety and well-being of their communities.
Throughout the series, I'm sure you'll discover unique stories and motivations from each guest who bring their perspective and experiences to showcase the various reasons why they commit their lives to protecting others. I look forward to hearing these inspiring stories and learning more about the incredible work these individuals do.
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Send Gary a Message On a quiet October morning in 1988, just outside the town limits of Warrenton, Virginia, the body of 20-year-old Tammy Thorpe was discovered on a gravel lane off Route 17. She had been shot multiple times in the face with a small-caliber firearm. Her car was found that same day parked at the Warrenton Plaza Shopping Center—unlocked, keys still in the ignition, and her purse left inside. It’s been nearly 37 years since Tammy was taken from her family, and while investigator...
Send Gary a Message I'm happy to have John Clair back on the show as the new police chief for the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia.
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Send Gary a Message Chief Scott Booth, Roanoke (VA) Police Department discusses his career in policing and the Roanoke Police Department.
Send Gary a Message In this episode, I speak with Chief Tom LaBelle about his lengthy fire-rescue career and the many challenges facing volunteer fire departments.
Send Gary a Message In this episode, we'll catch with Dana Schrad, Executive Director of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police to discuss what's happening after crossover day in Virginia's General Assembly.
Send Gary a Message I'm back visiting with Chief Kochis, after our first interview in August 2023. A lot of progress and good things continue to happen in the Charlottesville Police Department, and we'll hear about their latest initiatives.
Send Gary a Message In this episode, I am featuring Williamsburg (VA) Fire Chief Larry Snyder. Chief Snyder has had an exciting career in the fire service and will share that many things his department is doing to better serve the community, as well as introducing their brand new fire station.
Send Gary a Message In this episode, I’m interviewing Chief Sean Dunn from the Williamsburg, Virginia Police Department. We’re discussing his career in law enforcement as well as the excellent service and initiatives provided by Williamsburg PD, and their new building, which is currently under construction. If you have an idea for a show topic, guest, or want to share your feedback on this podcast, click the “Send Gary a Message” link in the show notes.
Send Gary a Message The Human Services Alternative Response Team (HART) is a joint program of Albemarle County Department of Human Services, Albemarle County Fire Rescue, Albemarle County Police Department, and Partner for Mental Health. Launched in July 2023, HART's purpose is to respond and follow up on emergency calls that are mental health and/or substance use related through a collaborative, trauma-informed, human-centered approach.
Send Gary a Message I had the pleasure of interviewing my dad again! Please note that this interview took place on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, prior to the attempted assassination of former President Trump, days later. Here are some links of topics mentioned in the show: What's Inside the Secret Service Headquarters?: https://youtu.be/8lI1Z0_UwCE?feature=shared George Lincoln Rockwell Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Lincoln_Rockwell More on Rockwell: https://arlingtonhi...
Send Gary a Message In this episode, I’m speaking with Celeste Baldino, Deputy Operations Manager from the Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Communications Center. We’ll walk through Celeste’s 23 year career in emergency communications and learn about current and evolving technology that helps their staff provide stellar service to their growing population.
Send Gary a Message I'm interviewing Dana Schrad, the Executive Director of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. Dana has been in this role for many years. We'll talk about her start in media communications, her work with the Virginia Crime Commission and the good work that she does for Virginia law enforcement.
Send Gary a Message Karen Inman from VRSA discusses cyber security, newest trends criminals are using to steal your information, and helpful tips to avoid being a victim of a phishing attack.
Send Gary a Message In this episode, I am interviewing Chief Amanda Behan, Chief of the City of Winchester Police Department. We'll talk about her early interest in policing, her path to chief, and some of the innovative programs she's initiated in Winchester.
Send Gary a Message Ronald Kessler is the New York Times bestselling author of 21 non-fiction books. Join me as we discuss some of his books, and some of the behind the scenes details of Presidents, their families, and the FBI. Ronald Kessler's Books (from newest to oldest) THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE - Changing the Rules of the GameTHE FIRST FAMILY DETAIL - Secret Service Agents Reveal the Hidden Lives of the PresidentsTHE SECRETS OF THE FBIIN THE PRESIDENT'S SECRET SERVICE - Behind the Scen...
Send Gary a Message I’m excited to interview my friend Ed Robb for part 2 of the Friend of the Family series. Ed served the FBI for twenty years and was regarded as one of the best undercover agents in the bureau’s history. In this episode, we’ll learn more about the Coldwater case and some of it’s mafia players – Jimmy Aquafredda, Santo Trafficante, JoJo Fitapelli, Sonny Black, Left “Two guns” Ruggerio, and more.
Send Gary a Message In this episode, I’m speaking with Melissa Robey, creator of We Back Blue, a national police advocacy organization committed to championing professional, equitable public safety services for all communities.
Send Gary a Message In this episode, I speak with Chief Tim Longo about his career and passion for law enforcement.
Send Gary a Message Retired Chief Bobby Mawyer and I continue our discussion about the three suspects developed in Elsie Mae's disappearance, the discovery of skeletal remains in the early 1970's, and an exhumation to extract DNA to test against those remains and other potential items related to Elsie Mae. Do you have a tip or a suggestion to help with this investigation? Please send me a message or email: inthelineoffirepodcast@gmail.com and I'll share the information with Chief Mawyer...
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