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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

Hope & Giving: Sheriff Keybo Taylor & Lt. Jenaro Hare on Community Outreach | A2C’s Back Your Blue Podcast Ep. 48
In this episode, we sit down with Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor and Lt. Jenaro Hare to talk about their shared passion for community service and the incredible outreach programs hosted and sponsored by the

Jacqulene Elaine Bridges on Community Collaboration in Carrollton | A2C’s Back Your Blue Podcast Ep. 47
Carrollton Mayor Pro Tem Jacqulene Elaine Bridges believes in building bridges—both in philosophy and in action. In this video, she discusses the Carrollton Police Department’s Mobile Crisis Unit and the vital role collaboration plays in

Chaplain Lou Koon on First Responder Mental Health: Back Your Blue Ep. 46
Chaplain Lou Koon sheds light on the mental health crisis facing first responders, who are at a much higher risk of suicide due to PTSD, depression, and anxiety. In this powerful video, learn about the

A Journey of Personal & Professional Growth: Back Your Blue Ep. 45
CEO Daniel Matalon provides insight on the bail bonds and monitoring businesses and how A 2nd Chance became the largest bail bond company in Georgia. Tug and Daniel also discuss why dealing with drug abuse

Insider Perspective on the Trump Presidency: Back Your Blue Ep. 44
Former NYC Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik, having served in advisory roles to President Trump for many years, provides his unique insight with Back Your Blue. Extolling the Executive Actions taken in just the first few

Cold Case Crimes – Not Like on TV: Back Your Blue Ep. 43
GBI Special Agent in Charge of Special Investigations Brian Whidby and Assistant Special Agent Christi Kanner explain how the GBI’s Cold Case Division started in 2023 through the Coleman-Baker Act to tackle unsolved cases in

Homeland Security Involves Everyone: Back Your Blue Ep. 42
Lt Roger Nalls, Cobb Police Homeland Security Commander and Officer Aaron Wilson, Cobb PIO discuss safety and security at large events in light of the recent terror attack in New Orleans. Discussion centered on the

Recognizing Kindness Behind the Badge: Back Your Blue Ep. 41
Donna Georgiana and Chris Miller with Gotcha Covered Blankets believe in honoring the many acts of kindness police officers perform every day and that’s why some of those officers will be recipients of awards at

Navigating Reentry to Society: Back Your Blue Ep. 40
Joey Stafford shares details about the Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office GRIP program that helps prepare inmates for life after release from jail. With in-custody jobs and training programs, released participants are better prepared for re-entry into