Law Enforcement / First Responders

The men & women of Law Enforcement are the thin but resilient blue thread that binds the fabric of any decent and civilized society.  On any given day they may be called upon to help bring a life into our world, to save a life, or to take a life. Bonnie Faircloth is the Executive Director of the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Foundation.  Their mission is to raise funds to acquire or supplement the purchase of critical lifesaving equipment, technology [...]

Retired Ranger and FBI Special Agent James Gagliano knew about the threat of terrorists before 9/11 – he saw it firsthand in Yemen. As a member of the elite FBI Hostage Rescue Team, James was dispatched to provide security for the FBI investigators building the case against al-Qa’ida following the December 2000 attack on the USS Cole.  He recalls pacing the deck of the wounded Cole, his weapon at the ready, and thinking thoughts of revenge. A graduate of WestPoint [...]

The mission of Customs and Border Protection is to protect our nation from threats seen and unseen. We continue or conversation with the men & women of our nation’s largest law enforcement agency. Today’s interview involves a special emphasis on the Air and Marine Operations (AMO).  AMO is comprised of approximately 1,800 agents, 240 aircraft and 300 marine vessels.  They operate a variety of both fixed and rotor wing aircraft, marine vehicles and even unmanned aerial vehicles. Their mission includes [...]

On the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, we talk with three members of our Customs and Border Protection Agency about the kind of roles they play in protecting all of us on the home front. Our nation has 7,500 miles of land border with Mexico and Canada, 95,000 miles of shoreline and at least 182 international airports. The men & women of Customs and Border Protection not only safeguard our nation against dangerous persons and materials, they also facilitate [...]

The Thin Blue Line; how is today’s environment potentially making it even thinner? Our two guests have a combined 60 years of law enforcement experience on opposite coasts. Mike Ulichny first pinned on a badge in 1966.  His last position before he retired was as acting Chief of the Tucson Police Department.  Paul O’Leary has twenty years in law enforcement and also serves with the National Guard. In addition to contributing to Havok Journal, Paul also writes for Rhino Den. [...]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation lists 200 active shooter incidents between the years 2000 and 2015. It is an unpleasant thought but better to be prepared. Do you have a plan? Does your business?  Two experts join American Warrior Radio to share their recommendations and practical tips useful for everyone in today’s environment. Scott Dearduff is a combat veteran, former security specialist and currently serves as the Security Manager for USAA in Phoenix.  Sgt. Rob Brandt has been a sworn [...]

Predominantly recognized for their Presidential Protection mission, the US Secret Service has a much broader set or responsibilities than most persons realize.  First established as a division of the Treasury Department to battle a surge in counterfeiting following the US Civil War, the Secret Service still maintains primary responsibility for counterfeiting and many other financial crimes. They also handle electronic crimes, national special security events and even play a role in the investigation of missing and exploited children. The agency [...]