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Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories

John "Jay" Wiley, Bleav
Law Enforcement
Mental Health
Trauma
Trauma Recovery
PTSD
True Crime
Domestic Violence
Child Abuse
NYPD
Police Work
Suicide Prevention
First Responders
Sexual Abuse
FBI
Post-Traumatic Stress
Gun Violence
Victim Advocacy
Public Safety
Sex Trafficking
Human Trafficking

True Crime with a twist. By and from those that have been there. Crime stories from those that investigated crimes and caught criminals. Also victims of crimes tell about their experience. Plus trauma stories, by those that have been through it. Often crime based, but not always, people talk about the trauma, how it impacted them and how they built their lives after. Law Enforcement Talk: True Cri... more

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Latest Episodes

On Being a Rural Police Officer: Trauma Still Exists Despite the Quiet Small-Town Life. Special Episode. Death and Injury, the Things Police See, and Why Rural Officers Carry Invisible Scars. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement T... more

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A Deputy Was Shot and Killed During a Car Stop. He talks about this and the Mental Health Crisis in Law Enforcement. The Hidden Cost of Losing One of Your Own and the Mental Health Crisis in Law Enforcement. A Deputy was Shot and Killed during A Car ... more

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911 Dispatchers Suffer Too: Trauma on the Phone. Behind Every Emergency Call Is Someone Carrying the Weight of Another Person's Worst Day. When most people think of first responders, they picture police officers racing toward danger, firefighters bat... more

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Cancer Caused by His Volunteer Work at a New York Attack: A 9/11 Volunteer's Fight Against Lung Cancer, Trauma, and Finding Hope. Those words summarize a journey that began with selfless service and evolved into a decades-long battle for survival. Tw... more

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Recent Guests

Craig Sotovsky
9-11 volunteer and carpenter/mason who developed lung cancer after working at Ground Zero
9-11 Volunteer, craigsotovsky.com
Episode: Cancer Caused by His Volunteer Work
Dean Tong
Author and advocate for the falsely accused, known for Elusive Innocence;的网站 abuseexcuse.com
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Episode: He Was Wrongfully Accused of One of the Worst Crimes
Angela Harger Thompson
Actor and survivor-author sharing her experiences in Hollywood and on the sea
Actor, author, documentary filmmaker
Episode: She Was Raped in Hollywood. Then Sailboat Trials at Sea
Nathaniel Allenby
Author, survivor of childhood abuse and mugging survivor; advocate for trauma recovery
Author of The Cycle of Kindness
Episode: When a Sibling Is the Problem: Growing Up in Abuse.
Charles Noonan
Retired DEA agent; expert on drug labs
Drug Enforcement Administration, former Omaha Police Department
Episode: The Truth About American Police and the Danger of Drug Labs
Marci Hopkins
Author and trauma survivor; three DUIs; advocate for mental health and recovery
Wake Up With Marci (wake upwithmarci.com)
Episode: 3 Traffic Arrests Hid a Lifetime of Childhood Trauma
Chris Bingham
Federal Police Officer in Maryland, former K-9 handler, author of K9 Tambo
Federal Police (Maryland)
Episode: Lessons From a Police K-9
Lita Abella
Former LAPD lieutenant, author of The Abella Model Leading High-Stress Professionals with Trauma-Informed Practices
Los Angeles Police Department (former); Author
Episode: Los Angeles Police A Toxic Environment?
Ron Camacho
Police Chief, North Charleston, South Carolina; former York City Police Department officer
North Charleston Police Department; camachoconsulting.net
Episode: Anger Was A Symptom

Host

John J. Wiley
Host guiding interview and storytelling; retired police sergeant with law enforcement background

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7.8k ratings
  • Let the guests speak !

    I’m glad they had Jim Holland on but I wish they would’ve let him talk more. The host interrupts, talks over him, frames questions not open-endedly but as yes/no and the host tells more about himself than letting the guest talk. This man is fascinating and it all felt rushed .

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ExcellentCause
    United States4 months ago
  • Cheap

    The ad breaks are annoying. Need better editing. The host is also pretty insufferable. Every thing the guests discuss leads into a story from the past—not everything is about you. It’s rude and annoying, I won’t be listening to sny more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tmon92
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Pulse Beat of Crime in America

    John is a veteran officer who understand life on the mean streets. He tells it like it is. I was happy that my podcast True Crime Reporter with Robert Riggs was featured on LET.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RiggsTV
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very impressive

    Good one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul78D
    United States2 years ago
  • Very well done.

    Keep up the good work.

    Karen Conti

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karen Conti
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the raw, survivor-focused storytelling and credibility from guests with real-world policing experience.
Positive comments frequently mention impactful, personal stories and the show's ability to cover both crime and trauma with nuance.
Common critique centers on pacing and ad breaks, with some feedback calling for more room for guests to speak and fewer interruptions.
Many reviews highlight the show's authenticity and the host's ability to bring important policing and trauma topics to a broad audience.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

She Was Raped in Hollywood. Then Sailboat Trials at Sea
Q: Was there a moment you realized you could turn your trauma into advocacy and help other survivors?
Yes, after recognizing the ongoing impact and the lack of accountability, she channelled her experiences into therapy, storytelling workshops with Wholeness Journey, and educational outreach to empower other women.
She Was Raped in Hollywood. Then Sailboat Trials at Sea
Q: Can you go into some details about how you handled the aftermath after you escaped and reported it?
She describes escaping, contacting her mother, going to the hospital, and undergoing extensive police interviews and evidence collection, while remaining focused on healing and preventing future harm.
3 Traffic Arrests Hid a Lifetime of Childhood Trauma
Q: How would you, in a word, how would you describe how you are today compared to where you were?
Today I feel whole and level, with a stable sense of self and a commitment to ongoing recovery and growth.
Anger Was A Symptom
Q: What sparked the anger and how did it manifest in your leadership style?
Anger started from childhood trauma and policing stress, which I redirected into a harsh, domineering leadership style. I came to see how this hurt my team and began therapy and behavior changes to address it.
Her Journey From Domestic Violence
Q: What are the signs that families should look out for when someone is being abused?
Signs include isolation, withdrawal, paranoia, constant monitoring, guarded behavior, and visible injuries; family and friends should intervene with care and support.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on true crime and trauma narratives told by people with direct experience in policing, investigations, and first responder work, plus survivors and loved ones affected by crime. Episodes typically mix frontline crime stories, investigations, and trauma recovery, with guests ranging from current and former law enforcement officers to prosecutors, forensic experts, and trauma survivors. The show often emphasizes the human side of policing—coping with PTSD, resilience, and rebuilding lives after high-stress careers—while occasionally exploring how technology, investigations, and policy intersect with crime and safety. Noteworthy is the radio-first format with structured segments and a candid, survivor- and practitioner-foc... more

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2. Dean Tong
3. Angela Harger Thompson
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