In this podcast episode, Robert Hood, the former warden of the Supermax, discusses how his background as an educator inspired him to institute individualized education plans, or IEPs, and how he believes this strategy could be applied on a larger scale to help more inmates successfully reenter society.
By Leischen Stelter
Veterans Day is about recognizing the sacrifices made by those in the military, but it's also an opportunity to reflect on the unique challenges they face. Hear from these veterans about their experiences transitioning from the military to the civilian workforce.
By Leischen Stelter
Mental health is not a topic many firefighters talk about, but in this podcast a fire captain shares how he started the conversation in his firehouse. Hear about how he's built an informal peer-support program and why he fully endorses professional counseling.
By Leischen Stelter
Starting in 1979, at least 28 children, adolescents, and adults were murdered during a two-year period in Atlanta, Georgia. In this podcast, Jon Hager, who spent 16 years as death investigator, discusses the forensic evidence that convicted the murderer.
By Leischen Stelter
Scot DuFour is an investigator in a domestic violence prosecutions unit for a district attorney's office in Colorado. In this podcast, he shares what steps officers should take every time they respond to a domestic violence call to help convict perpetrators in court.
By Leischen Stelter
First responder stress affects the entire family, including children. On this episode of the In Public Safety Matters podcast, a professional therapist explains how first responder families can benefit from counseling and how they can get the most out of the experience.
