The Hero Academy Podcast
1) The Funny Side of Law Enforcement with Vin Scotto
THA#111Vince Scotto brings a raw and often humorous perspective to his experiences in law enforcement, promising listeners a unique blend of captivating storytelling and insightful reflections.Hosted ...Show More
2) 40 Years of Trauma: Chief Chris Workman on Vicarious Pain and Finding Connection
THA #110 Chief Chris Workman's story is a powerful testament to the long-term impact of trauma on first responders. His journey, spanning four decades, reveals the gradual accumulation of vicarious pa...Show More
40 Years of Trauma: Chief Chris Workman on Vicarious Pain and Finding Connection
37:43 | Mar 19th, 2025
3) The Unseen Battle - Suicide, Silence, and the Strength to Speak Out
THA #109In a deeply moving episode, Carrie Matthews, a 20-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, courageously shares her family's profound experience with loss and the urgent need to address m...Show More
4) Dispatcher to Corporal - Rich Bruno
THA #108We sit down with Rich Bruno, a seasoned law enforcement officer, currently serving as a corporal in a small yet impactful department. Rich shares his journey, starting as a dispatcher and risi...Show More
5) Seattle area LT Commander Eric Tung - Fit for Duty
Join Dave and Eric Tung for an inspiring conversation on life on the job. Eric, a seasoned law enforcement professional, and fellow podcaster shares his raw, unfiltered experiences on policing and bal...Show More
6) How a Cop Built Wealth Through House Hacking
THA #106In this episode, we chat with Joelvy Delacruz and Kimberly Torres, covering topics such as house hacking, leveraging real estate, subject-to financing, and promissory notes. We focus on how pe...Show More
7) The Midnight Shift: Tales with John Kirk
John Kirk's story is one of transition and resilience, moving from a high-pressure career as a lieutenant in the Newark Police Department to a fulfilling role as a Class Three Officer in an elementary...Show More
8) Unmasking Evil: Brandon Sanchez's Tenacity Brings a Killer to Justice
In 1994, Kristen Smart, a student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, disappeared, leaving her family and the community in turmoil. Despite the efforts of local law enforcement, the case went cold due to in...Show More
9) From Arizona to Jersey: A Law Enforcement Story
Peter Ricciardi began his career in the Arizona Department of Corrections, starting at a supermax prison in the violence control unit. After moving back to New Jersey, he worked as a police aide in di...Show More
10) Rasheem Williams on Background Checks Gone Wrong
Background investigations in law enforcement, as shared by seasoned investigator Rasheem Williams, are intricate and essential for maintaining departmental integrity and public trust. These checks del...Show More