
The Dallas Assist the Officer Foundation in Dallas Texas was created in 1999 to assist the first responder community financially if they suffered injury, illness or death. Now the ATO is providing a stage to hear their incredible stories so we can learn, heal and honor those who served before and after us. Take a journey with the ATO hosts as we provide the loyal listener a peek behind the curtain... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 175 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureTrue Crime | |||

In memory of Terry Bacon 1950-2015
Today we welcome Mark Bacon back to the show to finally tell his story.
We last heard from Mark in episode 127, as we talked about our time together on the South East CRT, but this story puts the spotlight squarel... more
We are back for another Geaux Time with the Chief and we want to recap Chief’s first year at the helm of the ninth largest Police Department in the United States.
Chief talks about the many proactive operations:
Operation Justice Trail
Operation C... more
Finally, we have talked long time show cohost Kent Wolverton to sit in the hot seat to talk about his life and career.
You have heard him for years now give small peeks into his life, offer wise cracks, and hint at some struggles in his life and car... more
Sitting down with Dallas Child Abuse detective Kristen King, we hear a story that begins in instability but unfolds into purpose.
Growing up in an unpredictable and difficult home, she learned early what it felt like to live without safety or certai... more
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I am in the process of listening to all the episodes. As a 33 year LEO spanning local and federal agencies, your stories of tragedy and triumph are why I keep listening on. Keep up the amazing work. These stories need to be shared.
As a EOD Tech who’s currently in recovery, it was absolutely inspirational to hear Andre’s story. As a child, I watched A&E and was driven to serve those in need. Thank you Andre for inspiring me to serve, and thank you for sharing your story.
Unfortunately I never had the privilege of meeting or working for Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia, but I have zero doubt it would have been an honor to do so. I’ve always hoped a true “Cops Cop” leader would take Dallas PD to the level of morale, effectiveness, and relationship with the community it was capable of achieving - while also going out there and reducing crime - like every police department should strive to do. Chief Garcia did this, while still backing his officers when they were ri... more
With all the unrest in the world this is such a refreshing and heartfelt show. I appreciate all the voices and hard work coming together for this awesome podcast. Totally recommend!!
Love this amazingly fascinating podcast! So glad I found it. So much knowledge and learning behind the scenes. Absolutely loving it and can’t wait to hear more! ❤️
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The show concentrates on first responders, with a strong focus on police departments, mental health, trauma, resilience, and community partnerships. Episodes often feature long-form conversations with current and former officers, investigators, and related professionals who share career-defining cases, personal struggles, and lessons learned from high-stakes public safety work. A recurring strength is transparent, human-centered storytelling that balances professional insight with personal journeys, including family impact and wellness resources. A notable angle is collaboration with philanthropic and public-safety partners, highlighting practical programs that support officers and communities alike. This combination makes it a compelling l... more
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Recent guests on ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE include:
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8. Kathy Penton
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