ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

Today we sat with Dallas Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Morse to discuss the origins of the Dallas District Attorney’s Office new approach to caring for their own.
Jennifer and a team at the DA’s office saw a need to create something to provide support for their staff in the world of mental wellness and to address, head on, the trauma that they are exposed to.
Police and the District Attorney’s Office work as partners to help give justice to victims of crimes as they prepare each case to be presented before a court of law.
The exposure to violence and trauma is real…the exposure to the stress of carefully prepping a case is real….
Combing over mountains of evidence, graphic photos and videos, speaking with the victims and their families, and game planning against defense attorneys is part of the every day prosecution world and all the stress and anxiety that can accompany it.

Finding Freedom Therapy and ATO counselor Amanda Noyes sits in to cohost to lend her expertise on this topic.

Next time you hear us will be Episode 100……..
Joe

T.E.D: Tell, Explain, Describe.
Today is our first episode of a training series that will be topic specific and will feature subject matter experts. Our goal is to help provide a form of training and education to other first responders as well as the community.
This episode will cover the art of investigative interviews and will be presented by retired Dallas Police Homicide Detective John Palmer.

John Palmer retired after 28 years of service with the Dallas Police Department (DPD). He served in the DPD Homicide Unit for 15 years. Prior to his time in the Homicide Unit, Palmer served in the Felony Assault Unit, and 10 years in the Patrol Division including time as Field Training Officer (FTO). Palmer also served as an instructor at the DPD In-Service Academy where he regularly taught classes on investigative topics, interview and interrogation, and Texas master peace officer certification courses.
Palmer has appeared as a guest speaker at numerous venues including the Crimes Against Children Conference, the Crimes Against Women Conference, the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, and many other seminars. He served on the National Advisory Board of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (VICAP).
Palmer’s investigative work in the DPD Homicide Unit has been featured on the A&E television show, The First 48.

Hosts: Daniel Canete, Kent Wolverton, and Joe King.
Special guest cohost Dallas Police Homicide Detective Andrea Isom.
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Today we sit down with the Dallas Firefighter Association President Jeff Patterson.
After growing up in Plano Texas, Jeff answered the call to serve in 2008 when he applied for the Dallas Fire Department and once, he stepped into that role and into the firehouse he knew that he was where he needed to be. He then had a second family as he now was a firefighter in Dallas and was assigned to one of the busiest areas in one of the most violent parts of Dallas.

On May 3rd, 2014, Jeff and his team answered a house fire call in the 4700 block of Chilton in Dallas and his life and his family’s life changed forever.
Jeff found himself trapped in the burning house and had to be dragged out from a window by one of his teammates, but the damage had been done.
He suffered third degree burns to nearly half of his body and was placed into a medically induced coma for six weeks to recover from these burns.
During this stay in the Parkland Burn ICU and his stay at Zale Lipshy enduring rehab his beautiful wife was diagnosed with cancer.
Another life hurdle for the Patterson family but as their friends and family bonded together they came out the other side stronger and with a different mission to give back.

This episode will release on the ten year anniversary of this incident.
This is the story resiliency, fait, and sheer willpower to survive and serve.

Critical Incident:
5/3/2014 on the 4700 block of Chilton.

We often hear the saying, ”You are a product of your environment,” and indeed, there is undeniable truth to this. Our upbringing, the values instilled in us by our families, and the communities we grow up in shape who we are and who we become.

For many of us, we are born into families with long-standing traditions, passed down from generation to generation. These traditions can be cultural, religious, or even professional. They serve as a foundation, a guiding light that provides us with a sense of identity and belonging.

While these traditions provide us with a solid foundation, they should not be a limitation. Each one of us possesses the freedom and the responsibility to carve our own path, to explore new possibilities, and to chase our dreams. It’s essential to honor and respect our family traditions, but it’s equally crucial to find our own voice and to follow our passions.

Carving your own path doesn’t mean forgetting where you come from. On the contrary, it means carrying forward the lessons, the values, and the wisdom of those who came before us. It means building upon their legacy, adding our own unique experiences and perspectives to create something new and meaningful.

In this journey of self-discovery and personal growth, we must never forget those who have passed before us. They are the architects of our heritage, the keepers of our stories, and the guardians of our values. Their wisdom, sacrifices, and love continue to guide us, even in their absence.

So, as we navigate the complexities of life, let us cherish the traditions that have shaped us, but let us also have the courage to explore uncharted territories. Let us honor the memory of those who have passed by living our lives with purpose, integrity, and compassion.

In memory of Micheal Patrick Gordon ~ End of Watch August 8, 2004

Welcome back for our 15th Message From the Host!
Today we will feature one of our great partners in the Carry the Load organization.
This great organization started as a grass roots movement in Dallas to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. It has since grown to a national movement as they have raised over 42 million dollars with a staggering 93% of the monies raised going to the programs for military and first responders and their families. Carry the Load has donated over 800,000 dollars to the ATO since our partnership started.
We sit down with Active Dallas Officers Joe Meno, ATO Chairman Ed Lujan and Sgt. Tony Andujar as they tell the listener their unique stories of what this event means to them.

They will let us know who they are carrying and why in this years national relays.
Also participating in this years CTL relay are Mike Gonzalez, Thomas Ranshaw, Scott Crump, Priscilla Hernandez, retired officers Miguel Sarimento and Beth Sundquist who is New England team captain.


If you would like to find out more information on Carry the Load please go to www.carrytheload.org

In Memory of:
The Colony Fire Department Jeffrey Scott Bell. EOW: 8/8/22
Dallas Sgt. Mike Smith EOW: 7/7/16
Dallas Sr. Cpl. Lorne Ahrens EOW: 7/8/16
Dallas Police Officer Michael Krol EOW: 7/7/16
Dallas Officer Patrick Zamarripa EOW: 7/7/16
Dart Officer Brent Thompson EOW: 7/7/16
Dallas Officer Mitchell Penton EOW: 2/13/21
Dallas Officer Jose De LA Rocha EOW: 8/20/23
Dallas Officer Jacob Arellano 10/12/22

As we draw near to Memorial Day we would like everyone to reflect on the holidays true meaning and ask yourself…WHO ARE YOU CARRYING?

Today we sit down with another member of the Banes law enforcement family in Fort Worth PD’s very own Scott Banes.
Scott has been a member of the FWPD since 2005 and has worked patrol, the Special Response Team, Crimes Against Children Unit, Major Case Unit, SRT, CIT, and is currently the Sgt. over the Fentanyl Overdose Team.
Scott is married to a true bad in Karen as she is a six time BJJ World Champion and owner of Genisis Jiu Jitsu and they are parent to four beautiful kids.

We will get a history lesson on the great city of Forth Worth and its PD but also walk through several critical incidents with Scott and how each impacted him.
His identical twin brother, the Great Matt Banes, sits in to tell this story of a nearly two-decade law enforcement officer that found himself at a cross roads in life when he found himself wrestling with a decision to pursue a lucrative career in construction or to follow his call to duty.
After this episode you will understand his decision and also see a sheepdog in this guest.

Both of these individuals are necessary in this world to help battle evil and to act as protectors to those who cannot defend themselves and are also the type of men, type of officers that would die protecting you.

Welcome the Banes twins, Scott and Matt.

Critical Incidents Discussed:

OIS involving a wanted fugitive motorcycle gang member who was attempting to flee to Mexico after sexually assaulting a twelve year old girl.

OIS involving a wanted fugitive when FWPD followed the suspect in an unmarked vehicle.

July 7th 2016 Dallas Texas when a gunman murdered five officers and injured several others. Scott’s twin brother, Matt, was in SWAT at the time and was involved in a shootout with the suspect in El Centro College.

Discussion on FWPD’s efforts to combat the fentanyl drug epidemic.