Citizens Behind the Badge

10/27/2026

Johnstown (PA) Patrolman Shawn D. Rager's life embodied an inscription on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: "It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived." And his sudden passing on October 13, 2016, reminds us how physically and emotionally demanding the law enforcement profession can be. Hear his "Heroes Live Forever" podcast tribute in the comment below--and prepare to be inspired!

10/25/2026

Remembering and honoring a fallen law enforcement hero--Van Zandt County (TX) Sheriff's Deputy Adam Sherifi was shot and killed on 10-20-26 while serving a felony warrant. He is survived by a wife and three children.

10/23/2026

For two decades, Dave Reichert relentlessly hunted down the Green River Killer--a monster who Dave estimates killed as many as 70 women. In this week's "Heroes Behind the Badge" podcast, Dave tells the story of how the Green River Killer was finally unmasked. The link to this riveting 2-part interview is in the comment below.

10/23/2026

49 charged cases. 51 closed cases. But the true body count is far higher.

In this clip from Part 2, former King County Sheriff Dave Reichert breaks down the tragic scale of Gary Ridgway’s crimes - and why investigators believe the Green River Killer actually murdered between 65 and 70 people.

🎙️ Watch Part 2 Now: Green River Killer: The DNA Match, the Arrest, and the Plea Deal. Search: 'Heroes Behind the Badge Podcast' on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Look for a link in the comments.

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10/23/2026

IMPORTANT WARNING: "As we approach the 2026 midterm elections, Americans concerned about public safety must confront a growing and dangerous trend: the increasing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) within the Democratic Party. While the DSA markets itself as a movement for 'economic justice,' its platform includes abolishing police, closing prisons, and opening national borders — policies that would dismantle the institutions that keep our communities safe."

This is part of a must-read op-ed authored by CBB Law Enforcement Advisory Council member Art Gordon, a retired ATF Supervisory Special Agent with 33 years of law enforcement experience, and past national president of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association. The link to the full op-ed, which was published this week in The Daily Signal is in the comment below.

10/22/2026

🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Green River Killer — The DNA Match, the Arrest, and the Plea Deal | Part 2 🚨

For two decades, Gary Ridgway sat at the top of Detective Dave Reichert’s suspect list. In 2001, the science finally caught up.

In Part 2 of our deep dive, former King County Sheriff Dave Reichert breaks down the final chapter of the historic investigation:

- Receiving the envelope with the DNA match that changed everything
- Two months of intense surveillance and the decoy operation at Kenworth Trucking
- Why detectives backed a plea deal to bring answers to dozens of families
- Six months of interviewing a pathological liar and visiting dump sites
- What two decades of hunting a monster cost him personally

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For years, Gary Ridgway sat at the top of Dave Reichert's suspect l...

10/21/2026

He didn’t just dump the bodies - he left a message.

In this clip, retired King County Detective Dave Reichert describes how the Green River Killer moved skulls across county lines, placing them directly by city limit signs inside King County’s jurisdiction to taunt investigators and manipulate the case.

Watch Part 1 of our full interview with Dave Reichert now. Search: 'Heroes Behind the Badge Podcast' on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.

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10/20/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE: Green River Killer - The Detective Ted Bundy Offered to Help (Part 1) 🚨

For two decades, King County Detective Dave Reichert relentlessly pursued one of the most elusive serial killers in American history. But the investigation took an unbelievable turn when another infamous killer, Ted Bundy, wrote to investigators offering to help profile the murderer.

🎧 Watch on YouTube or Listen on your favorite podcast platform. Search: 'Heroes Behind the Badge Podcast' or check the comments for a link!

In Part 1 of this incredible conversation, Detective Reichert breaks down:
- The August 1982 discovery on Washington's Green River
- What actually happened during three days spent interviewing Ted Bundy in prison
- How Gary Ridgway passed two polygraph tests and hid in plain sight for 30 years
- The massive task force expansion, $2M/month budget, and eventual disbandment

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Detective Dave Reichert chased the Green River Killer for two decad...

10/20/2026

Detroit Police Officer Patrick E. Hill died 13 years ago from injuries suffered in a shootout with one of Detroit’s most violent criminals. His nickname, "Wolverine," captured his spirit: tough, loyal, fearless. Patrick Hill’s legacy lives on through his wife and children--and a foundation started in his honor to support single mothers pursuing a college education. Hear his "Heroes Live Forever" podcast tribute in the comment below.

10/19/2026

Remembering and honoring a fallen law enforcement hero--Clay Township (OH) Police Sgt. Jacob Roesler, 26, was killed in a vehicle crash on 10-16-26 while responding to another crash.