Beyond The Badge

This week on Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill revisits the Starbucks controversy since the Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross recanted standing behind the officers and apologized for the way he handled the situation. How do you think his officers are feeling after his comments and what lies ahead for the city when it comes to crime? Then, Vincent discusses the Waffle House shooting that occurred over the weekend in an area of Nashville that is all too familiar with him. It actually happened in an area that Vincent patrolled during his time with the Nashville Police Department. Since the event, a lot of details and a lot more questions have come out. Vincent explains why the manhunt and search went the way it did, why the shooter, Travis Reinking, may not be the only person to face charges, the heroic acts of James Shaw Jr., the Nashville Police Department, and more. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

Last week, two black men were arrested in Philadelphia after being told to leave because they had not purchased anything and were loitering. Starbucks’ policy, as is the case with many companies, states that in order to use their restrooms or to hang out inside the store, a purchase must be made. That said, social media is in an uproar because it’s become a racial issue so much so the CEO of Starbucks has had to make a public apology and will close stores for half a day in May to go over store policies and race relations company wide. On this episode of Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill explains why this is anything but a race issue, why the police supervisor who was called in (who was also black) did the right thing by standing by his officers, what would have prevented the episode, and why he thinks this entire thing is politically motivated. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

This week, Law Enforcement and Security Analyst Vincent Hill dives into the “controversial” arrest of Forrest Curry in Ft. Worth, TX. Why the arrest was by the book and why the Chief there is right in supporting his officers. Also, the death of Saheed Vassell has caused protests in Brooklyn, NY. Vincent breaks down the situation, explains why it reminds him of the Michael Brown case, tells you why it was a clean shoot, and why the alleged mental health claim has no bearing. This episode of Beyond The Badge is sponsored by Rugged Depot, your one-stop shop for rugged computing and accessories since 2001 for customers all over the globe. Rugged Depot specializes in only rugged products and accessories. They carry a full line of fully-rugged brands such as Panasonic Toughbook, Trimble, Gamber-Johnson, Havis and RAM Mounts. From Toughbook laptops to vehicle mounting and docking, they’ve got you covered. Whether you need the latest Fully Rugged Toughpad or an affordable laptop, call Rugged Depot at 833-RUGGED-3 or go to RuggedDepot.com and tell them Beyond the Badge sent you. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

This week, Law Enforcement and Security Analyst Vincent Hill discusses the Statesboro, GA officer killed in a murder-suicide by his wife and how domestic violence is kept secret in police lives. There are a lot of reasons why it’s kept quiet you may not think of. Then, Vincent tackles the firing of Officer Blane Salamoni, who shot and killed Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, LA. While Police Chief Murphy Paul says the firing isn’t a political move, Vincent explains why that’s exactly what it is. This episode of Beyond The Badge is sponsored by Rugged Depot, your one-stop shop for rugged computing and accessories since 2001 for customers all over the globe. Rugged Depot specializes in only rugged products and accessories. They carry a full line of fully-rugged brands such as Panasonic Toughbook, Trimble, Gamber-Johnson, Havis and RAM Mounts. From Toughbook laptops to vehicle mounting and docking, they’ve got you covered. Whether you need the latest Fully Rugged Toughpad or an affordable laptop, call Rugged Depot at 833-RUGGED-3 or go to RuggedDepot.com and tell them Beyond the Badge sent you. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

This week, Law Enforcement and Security Analyst Vincent Hill discusses the Stephon Clark police shooting death in Sacramento, CA and he explains why the shooting was justified. If you aren’t familiar with the case, Clark was shot 20 times by officers in Sacramento, CA Sunday night because officers believed he was carrying a gun. In reality, Clark was only carrying his cell phone. Then, the latest news from Baton Rouge where Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced he will not seek charges against Officers Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake in the shooting death of Alton Sterling in 2016. In July 2016, Officers Salamoni and Lake were called to a convenient store to confront Alton Sterling, who had a firearm that was hidden in one of his pockets. Sterling didn’t comply with the officers and a struggle ensued after Sterling had been tased. After the taser showed no effect, the officers pulled their guns and things quickly escalated leading to Sterling being shot and killed. This episode of Beyond The Badge is sponsored by Rugged Depot, your one-stop shop for rugged computing and accessories since 2001 for customers all over the globe. Rugged Depot specializes in only rugged products and accessories. They carry a full line of fully-rugged brands such as Panasonic Toughbook, Trimble, Gamber-Johnson, Havis and RAM Mounts. From Toughbook laptops to vehicle mounting and docking, they’ve got you covered. Whether you need the latest Fully Rugged Toughpad or an affordable laptop, call Rugged Depot at 833-RUGGED-3 or go to RuggedDepot.com and tell them Beyond the Badge sent you. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

This week on Beyond The Badge, Law Enforcement and Security Analyst Vincent Hill talks about the Austin Bombings, Minneapolis officer charged with murder, and Maryland School Shooting. On the Austin bombings, which the fifth one happened on Tuesday morning, Vincent explains what police need to find the bomber. Up next, he gets into the Minneapolis officer charged with murder for shooting Justine Damond in alley last year and tells you what the prosecution and defense will argue. And in the final topic on this week’s podcast, Vincent talks about the Maryland school shooting on Tuesday and how it differs from Florida and why he says we need controlled access to schools not the dead horse of gun control. This episode of Beyond The Badge is sponsored by Rugged Depot, your one-stop shop for rugged computing and accessories since 2001 for customers all over the globe. Rugged Depot specializes in only rugged products and accessories. They carry a full line of fully-rugged brands such as Panasonic Toughbook, Trimble, Gamber-Johnson, Havis and RAM Mounts. From Toughbook laptops to vehicle mounting and docking, they’ve got you covered. Whether you need the latest Fully Rugged Toughpad or an affordable laptop, call Rugged Depot at 833-RUGGED-3 or go to RuggedDepot.com and tell them Beyond the Badge sent you. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

This week on Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill discusses the Oakland, CA coffee shop who has a policy not to serve police due to “emotional and physical safety of their employees and customers.” He also discusses budget cuts in Milwaukee which could cost the city 33 officers. Finally, Vincent gives his “Dumb Criminal of the Week” award and shares some funny stories from his days in patrol. This episode of Beyond The Badge is sponsored by Rugged Depot, your one-stop shop for rugged computing and accessories since 2001 for customers all over the globe. Rugged Depot specializes in only rugged products and accessories. They carry a full line of fully-rugged brands such as Panasonic Toughbook, Trimble, Gamber-Johnson, Havis and RAM Mounts. From Toughbook laptops to vehicle mounting and docking, they’ve got you covered. Whether you need the latest Fully Rugged Toughpad or an affordable laptop, call Rugged Depot at 833-RUGGED-3 or go to RuggedDepot.com and tell them Beyond the Badge sent you. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

This week on Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill discusses new Baltimore Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa, who now has the “authority” to fire officers even if they have been cleared by investigators. How is this possibly a good idea? This will be very bad for “certain” officers and it will lead to a ton of law suits at tax payers dime. This episode of Beyond The Badge is sponsored by Rugged Depot, your one-stop shop for rugged computing and accessories since 2001 for customers all over the globe. Rugged Depot specializes in only rugged products and accessories. They carry a full line of fully-rugged brands such as Panasonic Toughbook, Trimble, Gamber-Johnson, Havis and RAM Mounts. From Toughbook laptops to vehicle mounting and docking, they’ve got you covered. Whether you need the latest Fully Rugged Toughpad or an affordable laptop, call Rugged Depot at 833-RUGGED-3 or go to RuggedDepot.com and tell them Beyond the Badge sent you. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

This week on Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill discusses his comments from his appearance on “Fox and Friends” this past weekend concerning gun control. Then, he turns his focus to Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel and who he threw his deputy under the bus without taking responsibility himself. The fired Deputy, Chris Peterson, explained why he did not enter the school. Honestly, it makes sense. Finally, Vincent shares how he literally gave someone the shirt of his back on his flight back from NYC this past weekend and the compassion behind it. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

This week on Beyond The Badge, Vincent Hill discusses the school shooting in Parkland, FL. Using the example of how terrorist after September 11th switch tactics, he explains how gun control is not the answer. It will not prevent someone from doing something tragic. After all, murder is illegal in this country yet it happens daily. If someone wants to do something, that person will find a way to do it. He tells you why we need to start preparing schools on how to deal with active shooters and spend less time having the endless debate of gun control. Also, Vincent goes after comedian Chris Rock for his comments on his Netflix special where he says, “Cops should kill a white kids once in a while to at least make it look good.” Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

This week, Vincent Hill discusses a situation at a local Atlanta station who wanted him to discuss the “rash of Officer Involved Shootings,” but they didn’t want to discuss the rash of police being shot and killed in 2018. There is a rash of police shootings “which involve the police being shot.” Needless to day, Vincent turned down the TV opportunity and he shares his unfiltered thoughts on it on this week’s podcast. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

This week, Vincent Hill discusses the protests by Black Lives Matter in Minneapolis over the weekend at Super Bowl 52. Why did the city only allow ticket holders for the game use the train system? Could there have been a terrorist threat made? Were officials looking to prevent an public transportation incident on a train carrying full of Americans from all over the country on the day of the country’s biggest sports events? Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

This week’s episode of “Beyond The Badge” hosted by law enforcement and security analyst Vincent Hill is dedicated to black officer Glenn Doss, who was shot in the head last Wednesday and died Sunday. Vincent discuss what was said when he had a conversation with his girlfriend of nine years and the outrage of why his life didn’t matter. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

This week, Vincent Hill discusses the firing of Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis being fired by Mayor Catherine Pugh due to his inability to bring the murder rate down in the city. Is this ultimately going to be the answer? Also, New York Jets WR Robby Anderson was arrested Friday on nine charges after leading police on a chase because he was “scared of the police as a young, black man.” Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.

This week, Vincent Hill is dedicating this episode of Beyond The Badge to the 1996 murder of Sgt. Greg Martin, who was shot six times in the head during a traffic stop in Jonesville, North Carolina. It took sixteen Years to solve but investigators never gave up until Scott Sica was arrested and convicted in 2012. Thanks for listening to this week’s show! Don’t forget to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and now Google Play! Follow Vincent on Twitter @VincentHillTV for more information on the show and to find out his next television appearance.