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How Fulton County’s Clerk of Court Is Transforming the Justice System | Back Your Blue Podcast Ep. 58
Che` Alexander, Clerk of Court for Fulton County, emphasizes that the Clerk’s Office plays a vital role in the lives of all who interact with the court system—whether through criminal proceedings, financial disputes, or real estate filings. Under her leadership, the Office has embraced a culture of experience, respect, and heartfelt compassion, resulting in notably increased efficiency and responsiveness throughout the Fulton County Courts.

The Truth About Abuse & How Revved Up Kids Is Fighting Back | Back Your Blue Ep. 57
Alli Neal and Jennifer Ross of Revved Up Kids discuss the startling statistics on sexual abuse of children – such as the average age of assault victims is 8 years old – and why it’s important that this information isn’t hidden away. Revved Up Kids provides training to help prevent sexual abuse by working with students, parents, community groups and local police departments.

Ashleigh Merchant on Media, High-Profile Cases & Criminal Justice Reform | Back Your Blue Ep. 56
Defense Attorney Ashleigh Merchant shares details from recent cases that have captured public attention and, in some cases, alarmed the public unnecessarily. Ashleigh subscribes to the philosophy that the more the public sees the sausage being made, the better it is for criminal justice.

The 100 Deadliest Days: Driving Tips That Could Save a Life | A2C’s Back Your Blue Podcast Ep. 55
Major Steve Gaynor and Investigator Pedros Munoz of the Cobb Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division detail the ongoing work of their Fraud Division as fraud cases continue to rise. They highlight how criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, leading to an escalation in the financial impact of these crimes.

Inside the Fight Against Fraud: Criminal Investigators Speak Out | Back Your Blue Podcast Ep. 54
Major Steve Gaynor and Investigator Pedros Munoz of the Cobb Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division detail the ongoing work of their Fraud Division as fraud cases continue to rise. They highlight how criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, leading to an escalation in the financial impact of these crimes.

Honoring Heroes: The Mission Behind the Jess Rousey Foundation | A2C’s Back Your Blue Podcast Ep. 53
The Jess Rousey Honoring Heroes Foundation and its founder, Samantha Rousey Glass, are dedicated to ensuring that first responders are equipped, supported and empowered to serve their communities. Lt. Justin Bullis with the Cobb County

Autism, Awareness & Activities That Heal with Tyrone Spears | A2C’s Back Your Blue Podcast Ep. 52
Tyrone Spears, Founder of the Jardine Spears Autism Foundation, discusses the special circumstances first responders face when interacting with autistic individuals, but the mood lightens while discussing bowling, classical music, horseback riding, golf cart driving

Inside School Safety: Tech, Trust, & Tough Decisions | A 2nd Chance’s Back Your Blue Podcast Ep. 51
In this episode, we sit down with Chief Buster Cushing, Chief of Police for Cherokee County Schools, and Officer Richie Rich for an in-depth conversation about school safety and the role of police presence in

Milton’s Secret to Safety: Leadership, Mental Health, & Community | A2C’s Back Your Blue Podcast Ep. 50
In this episode, we sit down with Milton Police Chief Jason Griffin and Milton First Responders Foundation Board Members Brian Dolan and Robyn Pinto for an inspiring conversation about what makes Milton, Georgia, a standout

Mental Health Support for First Responders & Inmates | A2C’s Back Your Blue Podcast Ep. 49
In this powerful episode of our podcast, we sit down with Lieutenant Jenaro Hare and Lieutenant Nichole Culberson of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Mental Health Task Force. Together, they discuss the crucial issue of