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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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Recent Guests

Tyrone Armstrong
Retired Juvenile Hall Officer, California
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Episode: How He Keeps a Good Mood in Spite of Severe Health Challenges
Tom Bever
Retired firefighter captain, St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul Fire Department
Episode: Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter
Brian Brady
Retired police chief from Novato, California; prolific author
Golden Gate Tales (writer/author)
Episode: Police Save Kidnapping Victim
Timothy Dimoff
Retired Akron Police Department officer; narcotics specialist; consultant
SACS Consulting
Episode: The Truth About Drug Raids and Police Working Undercover
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
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Episode: Police Sergeant Injured In Vicious Assault With A Car

Host

John J Wiley
Radio DJ and Retired Baltimore Police Sergeant; longstanding host and voice of public-safety storytelling and true crime discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7.3k ratings
  • Terrible Host

    The host continually makes every conversation about himself. He appears to be an arrogant narcissist, and it is very annoying to listen to him dominate the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Will Stop
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States5 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 States2 years ago
  • Very impressive

    Good one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul78D
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Overall positive view of authenticity, with calls for better interview pacing and transitions
Some episodes are critiqued for heavy ad breaks and interruptions
Listeners appreciate candid, real-world policing perspectives and survivor stories.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Police Save Kidnapping Victim
Q: What was the most challenging part of the operation and what was the outcome?
The most challenging part was solving the case without tipping off the suspects and ensuring the victim's safety while gathering evidence. The operation concluded with the arrest of three suspects, successful forensics linking the trail from the crime scene to the suspects' residence, and a plea of 15 to life, with the victim safe and giving credible testimony.
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.

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This show combines true crime storytelling with first-hand trauma narratives from law enforcement, first responders, and survivors. Episodes frequently center on investigative cases, policing realities, and the long-term effects of violence and trauma on officers and communities, often weaving in personal resilience, career transitions, and advocacy work. Interviews tend to feature veterans of public safety who bridge professional experience with media, writing, or philanthropy, along with survivors sharing inspirational recovery stories. A notable angle is the emphasis on humanity behind the badge—how people rebuild their lives after crisis and what the job teaches about grit, leadership, and mental health. The format often pairs in-depth ... more

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2. Tom Bever
3. Brian Brady
4. Timothy Dimoff
5. Arthur Rusty Myers
6. Hank Idsinga
7. Kelly Sutliff
8. Graham Dunne

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