On The Blue Line Podcast

Don’t Eat the Marshmallow | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 038   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week, I tell a story from my teenage years about delaying gratification. I discuss “The Marshmallow experiment," which is properly titled:  The Cognitive and attentional mechanisms in delay of gratification.  Mischel, Walter; Ebbesen, Ebbe B.; Raskoff Zeiss, Antonette  [Article] Journal of Personality & Social Psychology. 21(2):204-218, February 1972. Lastly, I discuss the importance of remembering the promise of a future reward that is greater than your temporary circumstances in order to keep in track in delaying gratification.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel.

It’s not my Problem | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 037 Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week, I discuss a recent conversation about who is really at fault when officers make mistakes. I offer an overview of leadership and the need to seek opportunities to learn and grow.  Lastly, I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving week and say thank you to each of you who have helped support this mission.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Contact us with any questions and concerns. Visit our Website regularl

Be The Line | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 036   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week, I discuss the statistic 22 a day in reference to Veteran Suicide rates. I mention an article from the Washington Post. I then conclude that regardless of the actual statistical data, we should make every effort to get this number to zero.  I discuss a law enforcement department that unfortunately reversed their decision to display a Thin Blue Line Flag. Lastly, I encourage everyone to hold the line, this is not just for law enforcement, but for each of us in various areas of our life.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Lin

Thank You for Your Service | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 035   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week, an amazing story of compassion out of Saint Augustine, Florida.  I discuss the history of Armistice Day.  Lastly and most important, I want to say thank you to all who are and have served this great country in our armed forces.   After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Contact us with any questions and concerns. Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On The Blue Line was

A Story of Hope | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 006   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, warnings, and encouragement for the listener.    In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Hickory the author of Break Every Chain:   Jonathan shares his story which is captured in his book, Break Every Chain. Jonathan has over 16 years of law enforcement experience and shares with us stories of personal struggle, loss, darkness and having no faith and no hope. However, these are not the end, rather the beginning of the greater story which is one of forgiveness, restoration, and hope.   HOW TO CONNECT WITH JONATHAN: Connect at JonathanHickory.com and breakeverychainbook.com.  Social Links:  Facebook @breakeverychainbook Instagram @breakeverychain9 Read the book, Break Every Chain, by Jonathan Hickory.   After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us

Take Off Your Mask! | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 034 Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week, I reference a story out of Illinois where a fugitive with a warrant wanted his Facebook picture to include a Halloween costume.   I talk about Authenticity. Do you know when people are “fake” or less than authentic? Are you sometimes? I answer these questions and then provide a couple actionable steps we can take to be more authentic in our relationships.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Contact us

What does Esprit De Corps even mean? | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 033   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week we discuss the term Esprit De Corps and what it means. We discuss the importance of fostering a sense of pride and fellowship with your team in any line of work. Lastly, we give actionable steps that leaders can take to build Esprit De Corps among their team.     After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Contact us with any questions and concerns. Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-

Finding your unicorn, Can you balance the job and home?, Plugging into the Community, and Tell me about your puppy  | ASK ME ANYTHING   This week: Have a question for a future episode of Ask Me Anything? Be sure to join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild today! Our Closed Facebook Group is open to law enforcement, first responders, military and their supporters as we strive to do life together.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Contact us with any questions and concerns. Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of providing

Surviving the Law Enforcement Profession | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 032   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week I discuss a recent article in Police One on, 4 lessons for surviving a law enforcement career.  I talk about the book, Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement, by Dr. Kevin Gilmartin.  I mention the work being done by Blue H.E.L.P. and Officer Down Memorial Page. I summarize, as I often do, that it ultimately comes down to intentionality. We must be intentional in our lives, especially in the areas of Time Management, Physical Fitness, Financial well-being, and Life outside the badge.     After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Fac

Creating Better Leaders | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 005   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, warnings, and encouragement for the listener.    In this episode, I sit down with Otis McGregor with LTO Enterprises: We discuss the importance of Story in understanding our lives.  Otis provides an overview of leadership and how it is defined.  We talk about the importance of being present in the moment and the importance of teamwork. We finish with discussing how to find your passion and ways to give back.    HOW TO CONNECT WITH OTIS: Connect at LTO- Enterprises.com   Read the book, Enable Your Team’s Success by Otis McGregor. Listen to the Podcast, The Cam and Otis Show.    LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSSED: Center for Homeland Defense and Security  Book, Building a Story Brand, by Donald Miller Book, Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius   After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line D

We Can Disagree, Really! | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 031   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week, we talk about President George W. Bush and Ellen DeGeneres’s response to attending the football game together.  We discuss the response from Hollywood elites in reference to Ellen’s plea for kindness. We mention the song, Hard Times, by the great Don Edwards. We make a plea for kindness and civility with those with whom we disagree, but also for simply listening to others.  We also make an argument that we should have principles and know why we believe what we believe.  Finally, I mention Ellen DeGeneres and state that even though we likely disagree on about everything, it would be an honor to have a cup of coffee, because that is how conversations get pushed forward.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, to

A Patrol Sergeant’s Perspective | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 004   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, warnings, and encouragement for the listener.    In this episode, I sit down with Patrol Sergeant Keith McCarthy: We discuss the changes in law enforcement over the years and engaging, training, and mentoring younger deputies.  We discuss a variety of topics including gun control, faith and always having wanted to be a cop.  We point out the difference between an idealist and a realist. Finally, we point out the importance of community in our personal lives.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests,

It’s Crazy Out There | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 030   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week we highlight some “bizarre” stories from law enforcement around the world. (Credit: most of these stories were obtained from https://www.policeone.com )  Story out of California where a pony is clipped by a hit and run driver.  Story out of Missouri where law enforcement is providing a PSA to not leave grenades laying around.  Story out of Oregon of 5 healthy bulls being found dead and the speculation around it.  Story out of Dallas where a man shoots a would-be Burglar, but then goes back to bed. Story out of Florida where a women explodes in a porta- potty.  Story out of Scotland, where man is charged with repeatedly passing gas during a strip search.  We tell these stories in order to discuss the fact that law enforcement, nev

Lessons from the American West | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 029   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week we discuss lessons that can gleaned from the spirit of the American West.  We discuss the history of the poem, America The Beautiful by Katharine Lee Bates. Finally, we want you to be encouraged by the Spirit of the West and the Spirit of this Great Country and to allow the positive lessons to motivate you this week.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Contact us with any questions and conc

Finding Significance | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 028   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: Another tragic loss of a hero, due to 9/11 related illnesses.  We consider the idea of significance in our life story. We talk briefly about ways to find our purpose and conclude with the understanding that true significance in life is found in helping others.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Each Podcast episode is now available on video on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Contact us with any questions and concerns. Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date inform

Do We Really Remember? | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 027   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: September 11 passed this last week, where we looked back and remembered the tragic events of September 11, 2001. However, only a few days later we find ourselves asking, do we really remember? Did we truly “never forget?” When we consider our daily actions, our politics, what we say we stand for in this country, we find ourselves asking, Have we forgotten?  We mention the song, Imagine, by John Lennon.  We mention Democratic Candidate Beto O’rourke’s comments at the Democratic Debate September 2019.  Lastly, we read a beautiful, moving poem by Lt. Dan Marcou, called, That Day in September. This work outlines not only the unfolding of the tragic events on that fateful morning, but it truly honors and remembers those who paid the ultimate sac

Dealing with Disappointment | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 026   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week we discuss disappointment that we all will face at one time or another and what tools and resources we can use to overcome it.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Each Podcast episode is now available on video on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Contact us with any questions and concerns. Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of provid

Are You Prepared? | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 025   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week we discuss the possibility of Hurricane Dorian striking the state of Florida and extend this question to the broader, more important question of whether you are prepared in life for whatever may come your way.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Each Podcast episode is now available on video on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Contact us with any questions and concerns. Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On The Blue Line was founded and is

Please, Don’t Be a Cop! | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 024   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week we discuss a story out of Harrisonville, Missouri and the team that decided to wear Thin Blue Line Flag uniforms this year. We then discuss San Francisco, California and their attempts to redefine things, yet again, this time they eye the Criminal Justice System. Lastly, we read an article that first appeared in August 2018 on the radio station, New Jersey 101.5. The article titled, “Please, Son, don’t grow up to be a cop” asks great questions on why get into law enforcement now and what will this career be like in another 10, 20, or 30 years.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Each Podcast episode is now available on vid

Looking for Solutions to Mass Casualty Events (Part 2) | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 023  Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week we answer another question from our closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Be sure to join us! This is Part 2 to this conversation, if you missed last week’s podcast you will want to go back and listen to that episode first. In there we lay the groundwork for this week’s conversation.  This week, we discuss the intent of our founding fathers and the importance of seeking the intent of the early framers of the Constitution and its Amendments when we try to interpret freedoms through a “modern” lens.      After the episode:  Each Podcast episode is now available on video on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date