Steve honorably retired after over 15 years on the Denver Police Department. During that time, he worked in 5 of the 6 districts as a street officer. His assignments included neighborhood police officer, field training officer, financial crimes detective, sergeant, internal affairs investigator, trained and certified hostage negotiator, and a supervisor in the social media and media relations department.
Steve has won 2 Heartland Emmy Awards and 4 Edward R Murrow Awards for his outstanding work with the Denver Police Department 's media relations efforts. He was also a recipient of 2 Denver Police Department Distinguished Service Cross Medals and was he was nominated for a Presidential Medal of Valor.
Steve was the first openly gay talk show host on Denver's premier 50,000-watt clear-channel radio station 850 KOA. You can find Steve now as a police expert on various different media outlets.
Steve's latest project involves assisting police officers by providing research and support for those suffering from Law Enforcement Distress Syndrome.
You're on high alert, talking to a hostile man with a gun in
his hand. Minutes seem like hours. Suddenly his gun comes swinging
up at you, and you fire before he can hurt you or anyone
else.
Ever wonder how the officers involved in a critical incident
feel after pulling the trigger? What their family and friends
go through? How long the investigation continues afterward? Not
only are you affected by the event, but also by what could've been,
the aftermath and the recovery.
Tonight, I have special guests Dustin and his wife Jenna, who
have offered to share their story of Dustin's officer-involved
shooting that occurred during his time on the job with the Denver
Police Department.
About the Podcast
Here's the place where Steve is most at home: behind the microphone. You'll always find a new perspective, honest and revealing entertainment, and plenty of humor. Have a listen!