Public Safety Talk Radio

Kenneth Bator

The podcast for all of our heroes in public safety, including law enforcement professionals, firefighters, EMTs, corrections officers, healthcare workers, and more.

  1. Apr 28

    National Police Podcast Network

    Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 164 Host and producer, Ken Bator wraps up a great season of Public Safety Talk Radio. He also shares what is coming soon on the National Police Podcast Network including new episodes of Shielded, Your Next Objective, and the Blah, Blah, Blah…Something Wellness Podcast as well as a new season of Mortgage Beat and the podcast version of Randy Sutton’s latest book Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety.   Learn more about the National Police Podcast Network at https://nppn.live/ If you are a police officer in a mental-health crisis and in need of immediate help call (833) 892-8255 or text “Blue” to 877-810-0911 for 24/7 confidential support. Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net and https://nppn.live/ To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None. For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org Police Mortgage NMLS #268815

    8 min

  2. Apr 21

    No Greater Honor: No Bigger Failure

    Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 163 Former law enforcement officer turned author, Kevin Grogan, joins us to talk about his latest book – No Greater Honor: No Bigger Failure. This is the third installment of what many refer to as Savannah’s True Crime Trilogy. Learn more about Kevin at https://www.amazon.com/No-Greater-Honor-Failure-Savannah/dp/B0GTF5BMMY Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net and https://nppn.live/ To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None. For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org Police Mortgage NMLS #268815

    52 min

  3. Apr 14

    Building Effective Peer Support Teams

    Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 162 Former law enforcement officer turned psychologist, Stephanie Conn, PhD, joins us to discuss her amazing work driven by a deep passion for supporting the mental health and well-being of first responders.  With over 29 years of experience in the field—and a lifetime immersed in the first responder culture as the daughter and wife of police officers—she specializes in counseling and training those who serve on the front lines. Stephanie is the author of Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel and Building Effective Peer Support Teams. A Guide to Creating Resilient First Responders. Learn more about Stephanie at https://firstresponderpsychology.com/ If you are a police officer in a mental-health crisis and in need of immediate help, call (833) 892-8255 or text “Blue” to 877-810-0911 for 24/7 confidential support. Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net and https://nppn.live/ To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None. For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

    44 min

  4. Apr 7

    Tightrope

    Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 161 Retired Deputy Chief Constable Jennifer Hyland offers a rare and unflinching look behind the badge in her book, Tightrope. She joins us to share some of the raw honesty and hard-won wisdom she offers in the publication. Jenn charts her twenty-six-year journey through Canadian policing—rising from a young recruit to one of the highest-ranking women in the profession—all while walking the fragile line between duty and despair, strength and vulnerability, silence and truth. Learn more about Jenn at https://www.jennhyland.com/ Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net and https://nppn.live/ To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None. For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org Police Mortgage NMLS #268815

    46 min

  5. Mar 31

    Shielded

    Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 160 Lori Morrison returns as a guest to Public Safety Talk Radio during the launch of her brand-new podcast on the National Police Podcast Network, Shielded. Based upon the book of the same name, Shielded reminds first responders and security professionals that they matter. These weekly devotionals provide encouragement that doesn’t insult your intelligence and spiritual fuel for people who can’t afford to run on empty. Learn more about Lori at https://sheshepherds.org/ Access Shielded at https://nppn.live/shielded-podcast/ Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net. To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None. For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org Police Mortgage NMLS #268815

    32 min

  6. Mar 24

    A Modern, Professional and Ethical Sheriff’s Department

    Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 159 Eric Strong, law-enforcement professional for over three decades and current candidate for Los Angeles County Sheriff, shares his vision for the department. He discusses his ideas on transparency and measurable outcomes, confronting mental-health crises and substance abuse, as well as recruitment, hiring, and retention reforms. Learn more about Eric at https://www.strong4sheriff.com/ Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net and https://nppn.live/ To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None. For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org Police Mortgage NMLS #268815

    1h 1m

  7. Mar 17

    Next Phase Leadership

    Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 158 Jeff Morefield, retired law-enforcement professional and military veteran, joins us to talk about Next Phase Leadership. Jeff explores the realities of the transition from a first-responder career as well as details the leadership skills needed for the next chapter in order to move forward with purpose. Jeff Morefield is a featured speaker at the 1st Responder Conference in Santa Barbara, CA on April 13, 2026. Learn more about 1st Responder Conferences at https://www.1strc.org/ and learn more about Jeff Morefield at https://jeffmorefield.com/ Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net and National Police Podcast - National Police Podcast Network To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.

    47 min

  8. Mar 10

    The Job That Never Sleeps Part Two

    Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 157 Dr. Kelsey Loftus, Concentra Certified Athletic Trainer contracted with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue and Montgomery County Occupational Medical Services, returns for Part Two of our conversation. In this episode she details how sleep habits impact job performance, mental health, relationships, and injury risk. Kelsey also explains the importance of sleep health and equips first responders with practical tools to improve sleep quality and resilience. Dr. Kelsey Loftus is a featured speaker at the 1st Responder Conference in Ocean City MD on March 23, 2026. Learn more about 1st Responder Conferences at https://www.1strc.org/ Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.

    34 min
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The podcast for all of our heroes in public safety, including law enforcement professionals, firefighters, EMTs, corrections officers, healthcare workers, and more.

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  • Creator
    Kenneth Bator
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Public Safety Talk Radio
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    Public Safety Talk Radio