Episodes

On this Episode (33) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the privilege of having on the show, Retired 21 year Veteran of three different Federal Agencies, and now a Best Selling Author, KEN STRANGE. Ken talked about his extraordinary career in those three Federal Agencies and discussed his amazing stories from around the world. His life experiences sent him to 65 different countries around the world, such as Saudi Arabia, Spain, Mexico, and Costa Rica to mention a few. Ken’s Federal career was as ...

On this riveting Episode (32) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom talked about one of the most evil serial killers in American History, Jeffery Dahmer, when they interviewed Best Selling author, ROBYN MAHARAJ. Robyn is the Co- author of the book, Grilling Dahmer, "The Interrogation of the Milwaukee Cannibal". Robyn wrote the book from the notes from the case Detective Patrick "Pat" Kennedy, who tragically passed away before the completion of the book. Robyn’s account and explanation of Detective Kenned...

On this Special Episode (31) of our series of Powerful, Successful Women involved in Law Enforcement, Dan and Tom were privileged to have on GOLD SHIELDS, former Deputy Sheriff at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, and presently the Founder of Lady Law Shield Law Firm, BRIDGET TRUXILLO. Bridget’s career is amazing and impressive. Bridget will lead you down a path of extremely dangerous Undercover Narcotics Operations, and then what it took to become a member of the SWAT Team, actual...

On this EPISODE (30) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were honored to have on the show, JONATHAN HATAMI. Jonathan Hatami is currently a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County, and is a Candidate for Los Angeles County District Attorney. Jonathan talked about his impressive career, and also what he had to endure growing up with an abusive Father. After being Honorably Discharged from the United States Army, Jonathan decided to attend Law School. After passing the BAR exam in four different st...

On this Episode (29) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were proud and excited to have on the show a brilliant woman, who has not only created a powerful organization, but has propelled herself into a force to be reckoned with, the President and Founder of The Diamond Arrow Group, KELLY SAYRE. Kelly has taken on the role of trainer and protector, thinking outside the box to revolutionize the perception of Situational Awareness and Self Protection when it comes to the safety of women. Kelly talks about...

On this Episode (28) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview 46 year veteran Arson Investigator at the Long Beach, Ca Fire Department PATRICK WILLS. Pat’s career is amazing, and certainly had Dan and Tom hanging on his every word. Pat’s career took a drastic and emotional turn on December 14, 2007, when a tragic fire took the lives of three young girls. Stephanie, Jasmine, and Jocelyn Aviles were asleep when the fire started and they never got out. The mental anguish that case brought to Pat’s li...

Dan and Tom interviewed an amazing woman during this episode of GOLD SHIELDS. Paige Arnone has had to deal with obstacles, traumas, depression, and absentee parents through her childhood, and yet, fought through all that to become the owner of a successful Yoga program named Firstgevity. Paige explains what it was like to grow up with parents who had their own addictions, that had them in and out of jail, to her loneliness and anxiety, and the discovery of Yoga, which changed her life. Paige is ...

On this Episode (26) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the pleasure and privilege of interviewing one of the leading experts in the field of Sex and Human Trafficking, Retired Detective Heidi Chance. Heidi’s experience reaches so many levels when it comes to this horrible world of Trafficking. Heidi talks about her career, and the Police family that she grew up in, as well as the one event while she was a School Resource Officer that changed her career and propelled her into the criminal element ...

Dan and Tom have had impactful episodes of GOLD SHIELDS in the past, but this powerful show will certainly be memorable. In 2002 to 2004 three young girls disappeared from the streets of Cleveland without a trace. This left the community frightened and the police baffled. On May 6, 2013, Police Officer Anthony Espada’s life was about to change forever. The 911 operator received a call from a girl claiming to be Amanda Berry, one of the girls kidnapped 10 years earlier. Espada and his partner res...

On this Episode (24) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the privilege to have on the show their friend and colleague, PATRICK FITZGIBBONS. Pat's resume is filled with a career of successes from being an Officer and Commander in Colorado for 23 years, to being a member of the Elite 82nd Airborne, Host of the #1 Criminal Justice podcast in the country, (CJ Evolution), to most importantly, National Liaison at FHE Health and the Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Why is Pat such an inspiration...

On this Episode (23) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were honored to have interviewed former Police Commissioner Bill Bratton. Commission Bratton explained his legendary career in Law Enforcement; from his start at the Boston Police Department, to the NYPD, and to the LAPD. Commissioner Bratton gives us a back stage look into the policies that changed New York from a crime filled city in the 1990's, to one of the safest cities in America at the time. The Commissioner also spoke about Policing in Am...

On this Episode (22) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom welcome Retired NYPD Sergeant and Best Selling Author, Liborio “Leo” Lungaro. Leo Lungaro had an amazing and successful 20 year career in the NYPD as a Police Officer, Detective and Sergeant working in multiple high level units. In the 1990’s, New York City’s crime rate was at historic highs, and in the midst of that Sgt. Lungaro was assigned to the 30th Precinct in Harlem. While trying to gain community support for the police and developing a ne...

On this inspirational Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview Sgt. Kimber Gist of the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina. In February 2016, while investigating a suspicious vehicle, the driver opened fire on Kimber at point blank range shooting her 8 times, including in her face, stomach, knee and foot. Kimber was able to return fire during the incident, before collapsing and being assisted by a passer by who called 911 for assistance. Kimber endured an eight hour surgery,...

On this Episode (20) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the privilege of having on the show, Retired U.S. Marine, Retired NYPD Sergeant from the Intelligence Division , Chris Strom. Chris’ career is fascinating to hear about, not only his 20 year career in the NYPD, but after his retirement being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan with a high level group of interrogators to fight the War on Terror, and because of his expertise, saved countless lives. Listen to this heroic veteran of the US Military ...

On this SPECIAL AND EXTENDED EPISODE of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the honor and privilege to interview a True Hero and inspirational woman, Tania Owen. Tania is a Retired 32 year Law Enforcement veteran, 30 years of that serving in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as a Detective. Tania had an impressive career with assignments such as Patrol, Child Sex Abuse Unit, Negotiator, Arson/Explosion and K9. Her life then changed on October 5, 2016, when her husband, Sgt. Steve Owen was mu...

On this Episode (18) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the privilege of interviewing Retired Law Enforcement Officer and Founder/CEO of an amazing company, Relentless Defender, Aaron Slater. Take a journey with Dan and Tom as they go into the career, background, and inspiration behind this great man. Aaron will tell us about his successful career in Law Enforcement, and the emotional story of the Officer who became his mentor that led him into a Law Enforcement career. Aaron will then talk about ...

On this Special 90 minute Episode (17) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the honor of interviewing two DEA Legends, Steve Murphy and Javi Pena. Steve and Javi were involved in taking down the most infamous, dangerous drug lord of all time, Pablo Escobar. Pablo Escobar was responsible for tons of cocaine being trafficked into the United States, murders, assassinations, and intimidation in Columbia and the United States for decades. This interview will leave you hanging on every word from Javi and ...

On this Episode (16) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom have the privilege of interviewing Randy Sutton. Randy is a 34 Year Veteran in Law Enforcement, but now has a life-long committed mission to assist injured Law Enforcement members as the CEO and Founder of The Wounded Blue. Randy has such a compelling story of his Law Enforcement days as a young Cop in New Jersey, to then moving his career to the Las Vegas Strip, where he became the most showcased Police Officer of the hit television show, COPS. ...

On this Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview two amazing people with a mission of recognition to the Men and Women of Law Enforcement in this country. Megan Stockburger and Adam Davenport are the founders of the National Law Enforcement Officers Hall Of Fame. The HOF is made up of true Heroes recognized for their acts of Heroism, Bravery, and selflessness needed to accomplish the toughest job in the world. The stories that they share on the show will leave you speechless. The history b...

On this special Episode of GOLDF SHIELDS, Co-Host Tom Smith gets interviewed by Dan about a 2009 kidnapping case in Afghanistan that Tom ran. While assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force, Tom was chosen to work on this kidnapping investigation of a reporter from a globally recognized US newspaper by an Al-Qaeda affiliated group within Afghanistan. Tom was on the ground in Afghanistan with the US Navy Seals, CIA, NSA, and others for months hot on the trail of the kidnappers. While there, Tom ...

In Episode 13, Dan and Tom interview 36 year New York State Police Investigator Joe Becerra, and his part of the famous murder case of Robert Durst. Taken from the headlines, and from the HBO special, JINX, this incredible display of dedication will leave you hanging on each word. Joe ran the New York part of a cross country race to catch a cold stone killer. This investigation spanned three decades, and three states in which Durst killed three people. This case was successful because of the har...

On this episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview Retired US Navy Seal, and Special Agent with the US Marshals Service and Homeland Security Hector Delgado. Hector will take us on an incredible, heart stopping, journey from his BUD/S training, to his tours on numerous Seal Team deployments. Hector will then talk about transitioning to a Special Agent with the US Marshals Service and HomeLand Security Investigations, and what it took to stay focussed on the job at hand securing this Nation a...

On this Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview Retired LAPD Detective Barry Telis. Barry will explain his start in the LAPD, and the origins of the famous Robbery-Homicide Division. Barry will get into a well know manhunt that took place throughout California when a former LAPD Officer named Christopher Dorner went on a killing spree of Police Officers and civilians. This intense case will not be forgotten by the men and women who lived it. Barry will also take us inside the "Cold Case" ...

On this special Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, I had the privilege of interviewing my Co-Host and Retired NYPD Detective-Sergeant Dan Murphy. Dan will take you into an amazing, breathtaking case of a Murder-Kidnapping named The King of Clubs. This case took Dan on a cross country race to capture the perpetrators responsible for a horrific crime in New York. Although the case starts in New York, it will eventually lead Dan and his team to California and Washington in an intense search for the criminals...