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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
Child Abuse
NYPD
Police Work
Domestic Violence
First Responders
Suicide Prevention
Sexual Abuse
FBI
Gun Violence
Victim Advocacy
Sex Trafficking
Human Trafficking
Undercover Operations
Homicide

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

Attacked by His Own Police Agency for a Cover-Up That Never Happened: A Police Lieutenant Who Lost Everything, Then Fought His Way Back. A career built over decades can be destroyed in a matter of seconds. For many people, the greatest threat to a po... more

Hunting A Serial Killer in Canada: Retired Toronto Police Talks About the Case That Shocked a Nation. From tracking one of Canada's most notorious serial killers to leading the heartbreaking investigation into the murder of an eight-year-old child, r... more

Her Life After Surviving Extreme Domestic Violence: How Trained Personal Protection Dogs Helped Her. She truly believed she was going to die. On December 16, 2019, Kelly Sutliff's life changed forever. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enf... more

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Odd Death Investigations in Police Work: Retired Aurora Colorado Cop Tells All. What really happens when police officers respond to the dead? Television crime dramas make death investigations appear clean, methodical, and wrapped up within an hour. T... more

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Recent Guests

Arthur Rusty Myers
Deputy Police Chief, University Police Department in South Carolina; former Charleston Police Department Lieutenant
University Police Department (South Carolina); former Charleston Police Department
Episode: Attacked by His Own Police Agency for a Cover-Up That Never Happened
Hank Idsinga
Retired Toronto Police Service Homicide Detective; major case manager on the Bruce McArthur serial killer investigation
Toronto Police Service
Episode: Hunting A Serial Killer in Canada: Retired Toronto Police Talks
Kelly Sutliff
Survivor of domestic violence and founder of Kelly's K9s Tales of Courage
KellysK9s.org
Episode: Her Life After Surviving Extreme Domestic Violence
Graham Dunne
Retired police sergeant, Aurora Police Department (Colorado); author of The Jagged Blue Line
Aurora Police Department
Episode: Odd Death Investigations in Police Work
Vincent Fernandez
Retired Lowell, Massachusetts Police Department sergeant
Law Enforcement (retired)
Episode: Police Sergeant Injured In Vicious Assault With A Car
Jenn Hyland
Retired police officer from Surrey Police Service (Canada); author of Tightrope Balancing Duty with Courage and Conviction
Surrey Police Service (Canada)
Episode: The Interview and Investigating Serial Violent Crimes
Stephen Gould
Police officer in New England; host of Things Police See podcast
Things Police See (podcast) / Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show
Episode: On Being a Rural Police Officer
Van Eldridge
Retired Sheriff's Lieutenant, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico
Sodality Foundation (board member)
Episode: A Deputy Was Shot and Killed
Alex LeFever
Former 911 dispatcher in Arkansas and Pennsylvania
Adaptive Strength / adaptablestrength.com
Episode: 911 Dispatchers Suffer Too: Trauma on the Phone

Host

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8.3k 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.

Police Sergeant Injured In Vicious Assault With A Car
Q: What were the biggest challenges during the retirement process?
The biggest challenges included proving the severity of his injuries, dealing with long-term medical issues like headaches and memory problems, and facing a system that often treated disability as an accident rather than a deliberate attack.
Police Sergeant Injured In Vicious Assault With A Car
Q: How long ago did you retire?
Vincent Fernandez retired about 10 years ago, in May, and his colleague notes the retirement was followed by a long, arduous process.
The Interview and Investigating Serial Violent Crimes
Q: How did these experiences influence your decision to write a book, and what message do you hope to convey to officers and the public?
She explains how sharing trauma and experiences with colleagues and the public can foster healing, reduce stigma, and help others feel less isolated in their struggles, while emphasizing the humanity behind law enforcement work.
The Interview and Investigating Serial Violent Crimes
Q: What was it like interviewing the mother who murdered her child, and how did it affect you personally?
The interviewer details building rapport by relating to motherhood, using a doll reenactment with the suspect, and ultimately witnessing the mother's suicide before trial, which profoundly affected her mental health and led to reflections on justice and the impact of policing on families.
The Interview and Investigating Serial Violent Crimes
Q: How did you get involved in the serial child rapist investigation and what was your role on the team?
Jenn describes leading a team during a critical Christmas-time operation, interviewing a very young child, and coordinating multi-family interviews that culminated in a confession and a subsequent, though controversial, sentencing outcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

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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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Arthur Rusty Myers
2. Hank Idsinga
3. Kelly Sutliff
4. Graham Dunne
5. Vincent Fernandez
6. Jenn Hyland
7. Stephen Gould
8. Van Eldridge

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