In this episode, Royce references multiple articles to show the hazards, tragedies, triumphs and sorrow of police work. Please share with your friends and family.The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels: Forcelli, Peter J., MacGregor, Keelin, Murphy, Stephen: 9798888452646: Amazon.com: BooksSupport the show

Peter Forcelli began his career as a New York cop, with a desire to remove bad people from the mean streets there.Later, he joined the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, again with the same desire to take down evil people who hurt others, especially with firearms. He was a highly respected federal agent in New York City, where he made an impact on violent crime by successfully targeting some of the city’s most violent street gangs by using federal racketeering and continuing criminal enterprise statutes in conjunction with federal prosecutors. In early 2007, he was promoted to a supervisory position in Phoenix and quickly discovered that federal prosecutors were not charging criminals for violating federal firearms laws, even in instances where they knew guns were being trafficked to ultra-violent drug cartels and then used in crimes that were shocking to the conscience. When those very same prosecutors spoke about possibly indicting John Dodson, a special agent who blew the whistle on Operation Fast and Furious, this man courageously stepped forward and contacted Congress. He became a whistleblower himself, detailing how federal prosecutors in Arizona not only failed to prosecute gun traffickers, but allowed a man who was making hundreds of hand grenades for the Sinaloa Cartel to continue his operations unabated for years. At that moment, those prosecutors and officials from the Department of Justice came after him, leading to a nearly four-year battle for this man to clear his name. Peter's book link: The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels: Forcelli, Peter J., MacGregor, Keelin, Murphy, Stephen: 9798888452646: Amazon.com: BooksSupport the show

Some of the most incredible stressors on the planet are inflicted upon our police officers on a daily basis. Take, for instance, a wild shoot-out between a cop and a Ganster Disciple who had sworn to kill any police officer he saw in the wake of his robbery of a local bank.That cop was Officer Tim Gramins. The suspect charged Gramins with a 9MM as soon as he was stopped, shooting with murderous intent. Worse than that, Officer Gramins hit him 14 times with a .45 ACP during the gunfight, six of which were "fatal shots" (one heart, one in each lung, also liver and kidney) and the 37 year-old 'gangsta' was still trying to kill him.This is what our fellow citizens in blue have the potential to face on an average work-day as a sworn police officer, and what we require of them. This ain't child's play.Support the show

Royce calls for RESPECT between law enforcement and their fellow citizens, and no, the onus of the burden does NOT lie with law enforcement. Are there issues on both sides (i.e. LEO's and their fellow private citizens)? YES, and Royce makes a balanced effort to deal with issues from each side. Pray for our fellow citizens on that thin blues line. Support the show

Previous guest John Blackledge authored a very timely book titled “Law Enforcement Leadership, Management & Supervision”, and he discusses with Royce the necessity of the principles of leadership therein.Tune in and share!Support the show

John Blackledge joins Royce in the studio again to continue the conversation on Qualified Immunity that began with Sarge Lindsley on October 19th. John has a way of making the complex simple and he does so masterfully in this episode.Tune in and share!Support the show

Meet Chuck (former Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy) and Stephanie of Copline, a fantastic organization that helps officers in mental and emotional crisis. Tune in to hear these two caring professionals speak about the multiple causes and types of such afflictions upon law enforcement officers and how Copline works to alleviate the many issues associated therewith.Hit the link to learn more about Copline and/or to make a donation. Your generosity will help with their mission and may very well save someone's life.  CoplineSupport the show

Scott "Sarge" Lindsley joins Royce in the studio at the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville, Florida to discuss the doctrine of Qualified immunity from a police officer's perspective. You definitely don't want to miss this one!Support the show

Special guest Bob Combs (former patrolman and later Detective with Palm Bay PD) joins Royce again in the studio at the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville, Florida to talk about why some police officers make wrong decisions during critical incidents.Bob's commentary is frank and honest and exposes the unintended shortcomings of police training.Support the show

Royce continues and concludes this two-part series regarding the humanity of police officers and the struggles they deal with on a daily basis.Support the show

Royce refers to an article written by Matt Funicello titled "Humanizing the Badge: Cops are Humans Too", which dovetails with the mission of the Voice of the Blue podcast. Tune in and share.Support the show

Royce answers some of his critics regarding his defense of the law enforcement profession and uses current incidents to exemplify his points. Tune in and share!Support the show

In this episode, Royce flies solo and speaks from his heart about the devastation of the police profession he sees in America today.Tune in and share.Support the show

It was Royce's privilege to interview John Gamerl, a former Marine whose career included serving as a Florida Highway Patrol officer, City of Melbourne cop and lastly Melbourne Airport Police officer.Tune in and share!Support the show

Joel Hodges, presently regional manager for Glock, Inc., served with the Clay County Sheriff's Office in Florida, serving with a man who would one day becomes Sheriff of Brevard County, Wayne Ivey.Share this around!Support the show

Raul Rivas served in the armed forces prior to his entering the law enforcement profession.  A dedicated man, he progressed in his field and eventually became a member of the Orlando Police Department SWAT team. Little could he have known that one of his most defining missions would be to enter the Pulse nightclub with his fellow team mates and neutralize the murderous threat there.Raul joins Royce in the Voice of the Blue studio to recount that horrific scene as only one who had been there could do.Support the show

Kevin Fain served with the Melbourne Police Department for 27 years, and has some powerful perspectives on race and law enforcement. Don't miss this one!Support the show

Andre Dall'au (Dah-low), freelance writer for Athon Outdoors publications and many others (including Glock Magazine) has been imbedded many times with various law enforcement agencies across America and he brings his unique perspective and anecdotal stories to Voice of the Blue.Support the show

From dangerous drug cartels, to poisonous snakes, to four-legged threats, to unsupportive supervisors and false narratives in the press, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Paul Eberle (pronounced "Ebb-ur-lee") and his fellow agents have been up against it all. His book, "Look at the Dirt", is loaded with riveting accounts of life as a border guard!  Buy it today at https://www.lookatthedirt.com/ (also available on Amazon), read it, and share it around.Support the show

Jim Paddock served on the mean streets of NYPD for 20 years, was involved in countless physical altercations with unruly suspects, and three shooting incidents. Jim is a man's man and a cop's cop and he tells things like they are. You don't want to miss this episode of Voice of the Blue.Tune in and share!Support the show