The Blue Heart Podcast

Lt Joe and Officer JAvier Baldaramos from the TEXAS Dept of corrections

Lt Joe and Officer Javier Baldaramos discuss the problem with recruiting new members to the law enforcement service. As well as the problem of PTSD. 
Javier has his own podcast you should check out on YouTube:
Planet Texas Podcast

Police work then and now

THe needs of our communities for quality professional police work has not changed, what has changed is what society expects for law enforcement.  Lt Joe covers this topic and looks at some changes. 

Walking the crime scene- finding the hidden secrets with Lt. Joe.

Arriving at a crime scene has pressure associated with it. The patrol officer or detective has a set of tasks to do to ensure they do a good job. Very often we might miss some hidden secrets. Lt Joe talks about a process of finding those hidden secrets at a crime scene.   

Cat Burglars, a dangerous crime. Lt Joe and Capt Steve Neal

A cat burglar is unique criminal who enters a person's home while they are asleep. Lt Joe and Capt Steve Neal talk about investigating a particular case.   
 
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Planning the Active Shooter Drill-Police and Schools

THe Active Shooter drill can have great value for the police and the schools if they run drills of value. Lt Joe Covers some of the important points to include.
 
This episode sponsored by  Blue360Media.com and  MedicalEssentialDiagnostics.com

Courtroom Testimony- Presenting a great case!

Going a great job on the street is important, writing an excellent report is just as important, being a professional witness in court is essential to the work of a professional law enforcement officer. Lt Joe covers some tactics for being a great witness in court. 

The Massacre of the Harvey Family- An Investigation

Lt Joe and Det Steve Neal discuss the "Massacre of the Harvey Family" a murder spree in Virginia.  Random killings or targeted crime spree.
 
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MedicalEssesntialDiagnostice.com 

Lt Joe and Sean Grogan Talk Body Language Cues for Cops

Sean Grogan is a retired police professional who specializes in Body Language cures that can help every officer interpret a suspect's non-verbal communication. EVERY officer needs to understand this information.
 
Ths episode sponsored by Medical Essential Diagnostics .com
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Lt Joe Talks with John Simpson- Professional SNIPER

Almost every law enforcement officer has a rifle in their vehicle. The rifle is an essential tool for certain kinds of police calls, like responding to an active shooter.  John Simpson is a professional military sniper and he passes on some important points for every officer.
John's Book "Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship" from Blue 360 Media is a great read.    This episode sponsored            Blue360media.com            and MedicalEssentialDiagnostics.com   

APB Cold case with Chief Mark Spawn The Murder of Megan McDonald

A beautiful young woman just starting to celebrate her independence is brutally murdered after reluctantly meeting up with a former boyfriend. Over the course of 2 decades police have meticulously explored evidence in the case and methodically reconstructed a timeline of her final hours, all of which led them to a suspect. During the production of this episode in 2023, police made an arrest. And even though they have identified their suspect, the story of the investigation is so compelling, APB Cold Case wanted to share with our listeners the intriguing details that led police to hone in on one man.   This episode brought to you by Blue360media.com and MedicalEssentialDiagnostics.com