In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in many planned events that honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

This year marks the 36th annual candlelight vigil, this year 282 fallen officers in all were added to the national law enforcement memorial wall. Join the Co-host Chiefs live on Thursday at 6PM CST. As they discuss National Police Week and the impact the events have on fallen officers' families across the country. Please join in on this important conversation.

Join the Co-host Chiefs live on Thursday at 6PM CST. As they discuss Policing in the United States faces a serious public relations problem. There is a lack of trust between the police and the public resulting in poor police community relations.

Law enforcement agencies need to find ways to engage with the communities they serve that show the police service in a positive light and improve relations with the citizens they serve. Therefore, police services should foster community engagement to improve police-community relations.

For all of this to work successfully, however, requires a commitment by the police agency, the individual officers, and the community. And when done successfully, the result will be improved police-community relations. Please join in on this important conversation.

Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. As they discuss the recent shooting in Chicago. Where four plainclothes officers in 41 seconds shot 96 rounds.

The nearly 100 bullets, killing the 26-year-old, continue to stir up heated debate and question marks over the use of force by law enforcement. After being pulled over on March 21 by plainclothes officers for an alleged seatbelt violation, the Driver refused to comply with the officers, and within seconds the driver fired the first shot, sparking a frantic shootout and injuring one of the officers. Join us as we discuss the necessary and reasonable use of deadly force.

Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. With their guests, Helenia C. Valencino, with Aunt -Mom Basic Tribe Foundation along with guest Mashona Jackson. They discuss sex trafficking and how drugs can play a role.

Traffickers may exploit individuals' existing opioid use or other SUDs to coerce them into sex trafficking, or they may facilitate substance use to keep trafficking victims from exiting. Additionally, trafficking victims may use substances to cope with trauma. On Saturday, April 6th in Little Rock, Arkansas Aunt -Mom Basic Tribe Foundation will be hosting an event that will address Sex Trafficking and How Drugs Play A Role

oin the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. With their guest Chief Sheryl Victorian With the Waco, Texas Police Department. March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to celebrate women’s contributions to history in policing, Chief Victorian has an amazing career in law enforcement.

She is a native Texan and a 29-year law enforcement professional. She was sworn in as the City of Waco’s Chief of Police on March 15, 2021, also serving as the city's first female and the first black female in the history of the city to serve as police chief after serving with the Houston Police Department for 28 years. Join us as we talk about her journey in law enforcement.

Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. As they discuss is there a way forward a conversation about policing and crime in America? The year 2020 was clearly an extremely challenging time for communities and law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. High-profile use-of-force incidents led to days of protests, civil unrest, and, tragically, further violence, destruction, and death.

After the most recent police brutality incident in Mississippi where six former Rankin County Sheriff deputies are facing prison time for the brutal beating of two black men. So, the challenge confronting our communities and our agencies is how to effectively move forward together to build a shared understanding and identify common solutions to better protect our communities.

Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. With their guests Tim and Jessica Smith with Cover 6 Counseling in Norman, Oklahoma. As they discuss Surviving a First Responders Marriage. A strong support network is critical for first responders to maintain good mental health. Spouses/partners play a key role in this.

Spouses are likely to notice early warning signs that their loved one is possibly struggling with a mental health issue, organizational stress, or cumulative stress symptoms such as burnout, compassion fatigue or morale injury. For spouses to be aware of potential warning signs, first-responder couples should establish effective communication techniques built on trust, honesty, and respect