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On this episode of the LEO First Podcast , Chief Michael Persley of the Albany Police Department shares lessons from decades in law enforcement. He discusses leading through pressure, building community trust, developing

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Hosted by Michael Laidler · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 82 episodes
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Every law enforcement officer has a story to tell! Whether cautionary tales or stories that inspire and encourage…they are all based on real experiences! Get ready to hear from the men and women who put their lives on the line every day for their communities and their country! This is the LEO First Podcast with Michael Laidler!
Michael Laidler hosts The LEO First Podcast, a government show with 82 episodes published.

On this episode of the LEO First Podcast , Chief Michael Persley of the Albany Police Department shares lessons from decades in law enforcement. He discusses leading through pressure, building community trust, developing

In this episode of the LEO First Podcast, I sit down with the wives of law enforcement chiefs from North Dakota. We talk about resilience, leadership, and the unseen challenges faced by families who serve behind the badg

On this episode of The LEO First Podcast, host Michael Laidler talks with Bill Fraass, retired Acting Chief of Police and CEO of Code 33 Consulting. Bill shares his 27-year journey from a 19-year-old reserve officer to l

On this episode of The LEO First Podcast, Michael Laidler sits down with Lee Wolahan, a 24-year veteran of Victoria Police and a specialist in crisis negotiation. Lee spent the last 14 years working within the Critical I

On this episode of The LEO First Podcast, host Michael Laidler speaks with Jason Armstrong, retired Apex Police Chief and national expert in community trust and organizational reform. Chief Armstrong shares his journey f

🎙️ In this episode of The LEO First Podcast, host Michael Laidler interviews Tyra Valeriano, a former Master Law Enforcement Officer and Sergeant with extensive experience in investigations, Tyra holds a Master of Scien

On this episode of The LEO First Podcast, host Michael Laidler sits down with Antonio Santana, a Marine Corps combat veteran, former law enforcement officer, and mental health advocate. Antonio shares his journey from se

On this episode of The LEO First Podcast, host Michael Laidler welcomes Percy Pitzer, founder of Creative Corrections and a veteran with over 40 years of correctional management experience. From his military service duri

On the latest episode of The LEO First Podcast, host Michael Laidler sits down with Chief Deputy Josh Summerford of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. With nearly 20 years in law enforcement, Chief Summerford shares i

The LEO First Podcast: This week, we bring you two inspiring guests, Autumn Clifford and Lyndsay Taylor, who share their journeys of resilience, leadership, and impact in law enforcement and beyond. Autumn Clifford is a

The LEO First Podcast: This week, we’re honored to feature Davin Cole, a veteran with 33 years in law enforcement. From serving as a Deputy Sheriff with the SFSD to a diverse 29-year tenure with the SFPD, Davin brings un

On this episode of the podcast, Ivan Guduric, a decorated member of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, shares his journey of service, advocacy, and athletic excellence. With 19 years of experienc

This week on the podcast, Jeff Marr, a Certified Mental Performance Coach, shares his transformative journey and the principles behind his platform, Me vs Me. With multiple years of experience, Jeff leverages his backgro

This episode features Rachel Keller, a seasoned law enforcement professional with 18 years of service at the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. Currently, Rachel is the Special Investigations Unit Sergeant, collaborating with

In this episode of the LEO First Podcast, Jason Ziegler, Chief of Police at the Mandan Police Department, offers valuable leadership insights. With over eight years in his role, Jason reflects on his career and the impor

In this episode of The LEO First Podcast, we welcome Jeff Martin, a man of faith, strength, and service who embodies the phrase "Enjoy the Journey." With a career dedicated to law enforcement and a passion for MMA, Jeff

In this episode of The LEO First Podcast, we sit down with Michael Slocum, lieutenant and a dedicated leader in law enforcement with a passion for education, mentorship, and community resilience. Michael brings over two

In this episode of *The LEO First Podcast*, Kristen Ziman, former Chief of the second-largest police department in Illinois, shares her powerful journey in leadership. With nearly two decades of experience, Kristen discu

In this episode of the LEO First Podcast, Chris Catren, Director of Strategic Relationships for First Responder Wellness, shares his insights on connecting first responders with essential behavioral health resources and

In this episode of the LEO First Podcast, we sit down with Chris Hsiung, Executive Director of "The Curve," a leadership organization co-founded with Simon Sinek and law enforcement leaders across the nation. The Curve's
Jason Armstrong
retired police chief, author of I’m Done Here!, leadership consultant · Deception Pass State Park
1 appearance on this show
Rachel Keller
Special Investigations Unit Sergeant · Catalyst Senior Living Solutions
1 appearance on this show
Jeff Martin
Chief Strategy Officer for FCA, founder of Fields of Faith · South Dakota State University
1 appearance on this show
Bill Fraass
Code 33 Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Percy Pitzer
Creative Corrections
1 appearance on this show
Josh Summerford
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
1 appearance on this show
Ivan Guduric
Police Union of Serbia
1 appearance on this show
Jason Ziegler
Mandan Police Department
1 appearance on this show
Michael Slocum
Painesville Police Department
1 appearance on this show
Chris Catren
First Responder Wellness
1 appearance on this show
Chris Hsiung
The Curve
1 appearance on this show
Rudy Perez
Golden Valley Police Department
1 appearance on this show
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