Hosted by Jason Johnson and Sean Kennedy · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 13 episodes
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Holding the Line is a podcast from the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund sharing firsthand stories and expert insights into what it really means to serve and protect in America today.
Jason Johnson and Sean Kennedy hosts Holding The Line, a society show with 13 episodes published.
We're crossing the finish line on our first season of Holding the Line and are so grateful to all our new listeners for the community and support you've grown to be—and to all our incredible guests for sharing their stor
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Rob Quick, Executive Vice President and COO of Harbor of Grace Recovery Center, to talk about the hidden mental health crisis facing first responders. With o
Rafael Mangual knows crime. As a criminal justice policy analyst, legal commentator, and author, he has become a household name for his work on policing, public safety, and crime policy. He is the Nick Ohnell Fellow at t
How often do law enforcement officers actually use force? After digging into the data, it turns out violent encounters are incredibly rare. Over a million 911 calls, only 0.1% involve ANY use of force. This episode debun
This week Sean sat down with his old friend Patrick Kenneally, former states attorney for a county outside Chicago who, as he says, was “mugged by reality” by his wild experiences with the criminal justice system and the
Consent decrees: what are they, when did they start—and what has the impact been on law enforcement and crime? Our guest, Bob Scales breaks down the political, financial, and social ramifications of these agreements and
Doug O'Connell is a former special forces officer and retired Army Colonel (Jason apologizes for mistaking him for a former JAG officer) with a passion for defending innocent military members and law enforcement officers
Part 2: After the Verdict This is the second part of our in depth interview with former East Haven police officer Dennis Spaulding—one of four officers indicted by the Obama DOJ in 2012 after he and his team uncovered a
Former East Haven, Connecticut police officer Dennis Spaulding joins us to share his horrifying story—and it's one you’ve likely never heard. In 2012, the Obama DOJ indicted four officers from the East Haven Police Depar
Leftwing activists have been targeting Sheriff Mike Chapman of Loudoun County, Virginia over his support of School Resource Officers for elementary schools in the district... but the slogans they're screaming don't make
This episode discusses the impact of false narratives and misinformation on public perceptions of law enforcement—specifically regarding use of force. We address the prevalence of myths and misconceptions about police vi
What really happens when innocent law enforcement officers are wrongfully charged with crimes? In 2022, Special Agent Mark Wagner confronted a violent career criminal who resisted arrest. Acting lawfully to protect himse
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Holding the Line—cutting through myths, media narratives, and political rhetoric to explore the realities facing law enforcement today. What is the “war on cops” and when did it begin?
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Holding The Line is hosted by Jason Johnson and Sean Kennedy. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 13 episodes.
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