You And The Law Podcast

Behind The Badge The Suicide Crisis No One's Talking About

In our upcoming episode of You And The Law Podcast, join me with my guests Lieutenant Sean M. Carroll (Ret), Author, “A.I.O. Leadership for Law Enforcement, and Officer Joe Swanson (Ret), Tactical Resilience Training System, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6 PM CST, 7 PM EST. Every year in America, more police officers die by suicide than are killed in the line of duty. Behind the badge is a silent crisis that few people outside the profession truly understand. Studies show that law enforcement officers and first responders are about 54% more likely to die by suicide than the general population. Join us as we discuss why we are losing more officers to suicide than to gunfire or traffic accidents, and what’s driving the Crisis?

Breaking Barriers in Bexar County: A Conversation with Constable Kathryn Brown

March is Women's History Month, and I'll be talking with someone who is now part of History-making leadership in law enforcement. Join my guest and me on Thursday at 6PM CST. 7PM EST. In 2020, Kathryn Brown became a part of history when she was elected as the first Black woman to serve as Constable for Bexar County in San Antonio, Texas. Will discuss life before becoming a constable, what it meant to become the first Black woman constable in Bexar County since 2020, and the unseen barriers she had to overcome.

Untrained Leadership And The Consequences in Law Enforcement

In our upcoming episode of You And The Law Podcast, join me on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 6 PM CST, 7 PM EST, with my guests, Monty Bynum, founder and CEO of ADB training, Lieutenant Sean M. Carroll (Ret), and the Author of A.I.O. Leadership for Law Enforcement. In this episode, we’ll explore how poor leadership choices ripple through law enforcement agencies, the legal consequences that follow, and why training at the top is just as important, if not more than, training on the street. Because when leadership fails, the law doesn’t look away.

ICE Raids and the Hidden Mental Health Crisis

The ICE raids across the country has caused widespread concerns about the safety of families and those affected in the community. What's missing from the conversation is the mental health toll this is having on not just those directly impacted, but the children who are seeing their families being removed from their homes. Are communities and families prepared to tackle this mental health crisis?

Drama Behind The Badge A True Love Story Part 2 With Author Reggie Griddine

My guest, Reggie Griddine the author of Drama Behind The Badge A True Love Story. Reggie shares his powerful story to inspire others to rise above adversity. His memoir, Drama Behind the Badge, offers a candid look at the realities of being a Black man in law enforcement and stands as a testament to perseverance, purpose, and transformation. Reggie Griddine is a retired law enforcement officer, U.S. Navy veteran, author, and dedicated community advocate. With over three decades of service, ten years in the U.S. Navy followed by more than 20 years in law enforcement Reggie’s career has been defined by integrity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice.