ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE is a podcast that explores the stories of law enforcement. Host Joe King welcomes guests from every corner of the first responder community. Each episode features a true story as told by the officer who lived it.
The podcast is a production of the Dallas Assist the Officer Foundation. This organization serves as a lifeline for first responders in crisis. On this show, listeners can hear the personal accounts of these undervalued heroes and vital public servants. King is a law enforcement advocate from Texas. As a Dallas police officer himself, he has personal experience with these stories. He worked with the department's Officer Wellness and Longevity Unit. The focus of his work was to make mental health a priority in law enforcement.
ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE reveals the humanity behind the uniform. Some episodes are intriguing explorations into how police operate. Others are emotional journeys through the hardships they face. Many are critical of uniformed officers. This podcast offers a more compassionate perspective than some other media on what they face regularly.
Some guests aren't first responders but individuals who serve them. The podcast has welcomed Lifeologie Institute founder Melanie Wells, for example. She shared her experience as a counselor for first responders. Other guests include narcotics detectives and criminologists. Besides American law enforcement, the podcast highlights international collaborations. Australian detective John Hutchinson joined the show as a guest. He detailed his time collaborating with America's DEA.
ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE chronicles the lives of first responders. The podcast is humorous at times and moving at others. Listeners may enjoy this podcast's empathetic look into the world of law enforcement. New episodes premiere every other week.
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