Send us a Text Message.Today we are talking to Brandi Fischer, a sexual assault victim's advocate with an organization called MOCSA. Part of Brandi's job is going into police academies to teach officers about sexual assault and the impact of trauma on a victim. She has a lot of really good coaching on what to do and what not to do when talking to a victim but she also has some fantastic insights on when and why a rape victim lying or telling you the truth.Music is by Track Tribe a...
Send us a Text Message.Some of the best stepparents I know are police officers. So when it came time to find the 2024 LEO Mom of the Year, I was really happy to receive the nomination of a highly regarded detective who also happens to be a stepmother. So today we're talking to detective Emily Hren, who works at one of our larger agencies just a little ways down the road from me. She and her husband traveled to visit me recently so that Emily could talk about her experience as a wo...
Send us a Text Message.Today we're talking to Gregg Dorsett; he has been a guest several times before mostly on compilation episodes, but his first appearance was all the way back in Episode 004. Today he's a captain at KCKPD and part of his job now is getting the patrol officers better equipment than what they've had in the past. He's had a hand in changing things from reports and records to body worn cameras to how the department buys and equips patrol cars. This isn't as ...
Send us a Text Message.Today we're talking to Simon Osamoh, who was a highly decorated detective in the UK investigating organized crime and doing counter-terrorism. If you've ever had to container of liquid confiscated at the airport, then you're familiar with the results of Simon's work. Today he's talking to us about communication and empathy, mentors in law enforcement and how the presence or absence of our fathers affects us.Music is by Chris Haugen and by the Mini VandalsHey...
Send us a Text Message.This episode is Part Two of my recent conversation with Ginger Passarelli from the Soup Ladies. You'll want to go back and catch Part One, episode 081, where she talked about her recent work with the Border Patrol. This portion of the conversation focuses on serving first responders more generally and I wanted you to hear Ginger's passion to serve and how it's combined with integrity and discipline. We could have more people helping but they need to be...
Send us a Text Message.Today we have the return of another fan favorite, Ginger Passarelli of the Soup Ladies. For the last couple of years she has been working with the Border Patrol, which is no small feat to bring a non-profit organization into the inner workings of a Federal agency. In this part of the interview Ginger talks specifically about her work to help encourage the Border Patrol agents with love and good food. Ginger called me from an undisclosed border station ...
Send us a Text Message.This is just a quick update to answer a question about chaplains at police roll calls and to address the issue with Google podcasts migrating over to YouTube Music. Guest host Kaleb Sackett joins Chaplain Altic to address these topics and get a sneak peek at upcoming episodes!Hey Chaplain Update Q1 2024Tags:Police, Chaplaincy, Google, Podcasting, Roll Calls, YouTube, Kansas City, KansasSupport the Show.Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our ci...
Send us a Text Message.Today we're talking to Captain Jeff Keck, a North Texas police officer with about 25 years of experience. Jeff and I were talking recently about podcast topics that cops really need to hear and he said a phrase that caught my ear. He said, "from my own experience cops shouldn't always bottle things up." My response was, "oooh, that dog'll hunt!" Police officers are encouraged, both directly and indirectly, to bottle up their emotions, and that ra...
Send us a Text Message.One of my favorite personalities, of anyone I know, is my mother, Anita Altic, and I've known since i first started podcasting that she would be a pleasure to listen to. She's funny and a good storyteller, she's intelligent and she has a great voice. All that was missing was a good interaction with law enforcement… which she almost never has. Well, something finally happened and she has agreed to tell her story of the Chaplain's mom getting a ticket in...
Send us a Text Message.Today we're going to take a brief look a the 1933 Kansas City Massacre at Union Station. There is so much to learn by studying criminals and law enforcement from over 90 years ago, and this particular story is a doozy. It touches on half a dozen cities and towns in as many states, involving a couple dozen people, some with personal or criminal connections, and some with no connection at all, who conspire to commit a crime, resulting in a bloody shootout, tha...
Send us a Text Message.This is an interview I did with Simon Osamoh from the Worship Secuirty Academy podcast. I wanted to share it with you because Simon's work (and his podcast) is very interesting but also because I've never discussed the ins and outs of a cop participating in church security, especially from a pastor's point of view.Resources:Simon Osamoh's website: www.worshipsecurity.orgTags:Security, Church, Mental Health, Pastoral Care, Police, Trauma, Worship, Kansas City, Kans...
Send us a Text Message.What if I told you that there is an organization that helps first responders find counseling in the area in which they live, with qualified experienced counselors who understand how to help cops and firefighters? And what if told you that this was entirely anonymous and no one from your agency had to know about it? And what if this organization that finds the counselors and vets the counselors and protects your anonymity, will also pay for the counseling?Tha...
Send us a Text Message.It would be so easy to pass judgment on an individual who appears to be nothing more than a pile of trash, literally. Today we're continuing our conversation with Tim Eggebraaten. Judgement is difficult to avoid, and sometimes necessary, but it's also unhealthy to be cynical and negative all of the time. And finding the balance might take you your entire career. This is part 2 of 2.Tim's website is OffDutyChief.comMusic is by Alexander NakaradaHe...
Send us a Text Message.Today we are rejoined by a fan favorite! So back due to popular demand is Tim Eggebraaten with all kinds of great stories to tell. In my most recent conversation with the off duty chief, I zeroed in on two stories that I found especially interesting, both about cops leaping to conclusions about people. This is part 1 of 2.Tim's website: OffDutyChief.comMusic is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 077Tags:Police, DARE, Fight, F...
Send us a Text Message.Today we're joined by one of the world's most recognizable trainers on the subject of human aggression, resilience, and how to successfully function during and after a deadly force encounter. Today's guest is Lt Col Dave Grossman. The Colonel is famous for his books On Killing and On Combat among many others and he is one of most sought after trainers in the nation for military, law enforcement, mental health professionals, and school safety organizations.&...
Send us a Text Message.Our guest today is Steve Davis. Steve is a Colorado cop with 45 years of experience as a K-9 handler, motorcycle cop, investigator, and police chief. He relates a story of fighting a man on PCP in a restaurant, a fight that nearly took his life. Steve has so much wisdom to share and so please listen al the way to the end and catch what Steve says is a critical mistake that cops make when an injured cop returns to duty.Resources:This is Steve's book, A Thin D...
Send us a Text Message.Today Pastor Kaleb Sackett guest hosts and asks Chaplain Altic questions from the mailbag, covering topics from podcasting to chaplaincy to policing. If you'd like to submit questions for future mailbag episodes, please email us at heychaplain44@gmail.comTags:Police, Censorship, Chaplaincy, Credentials, Leadership, Mailbag, Media, Morale, Planning, Podcasting, Q&A, Questions, Kansas City, KansasSupport the Show.Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for pe...
Send us a Text Message.Today we're talking to a firefighter; Jeremy Greene is a firefighter in a major city who has his own first responder wellness podcast called the Washdown and I wanted to bring him on the show to talk why alcohol is such a problem in first responder culture. Jeremy is going to talk about his own struggles with alcoholism, trauma, and suicide. So listener discretion is advised.Resources:Jeremy's podcast is called The WashdownMusic is by Chris Haugen and by Ale...
Send us a Text Message.A special guest host interviews Chaplain Altic to recap the year! Police Captain Joe Grasela joins Jared to give us a recap of their favorite moments from the 2023 Hey Chaplain episodes. Listen in to find out what were the most noteworthy episodes of the year and learn why Captain Joe may never make another appearance on the show. Also included are the top 10 listener countries and cities.Make sure you catch them discuss how the podcast comes together,...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode I'm going to talk about my motivations and my Christian faith. If that's not your cup of tea, that's ok, we'll resume next week with our regular programming and I'll see you there. If you want to understand why this one particular chaplain hangs out with grumpy, foul-mouthed police officers, and loves every minute of it, then listen in for the next four minutes.Merry Christmas!Music by Kevin MacLeodOriginal Audio from Hey Chaplain Podcast Bon...