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Bluecoat Foundation's Chris Jay sits down with family, friends & co-workers of those in law enforcement who have died in the line-of-duty. By discussing the lives of these selfless individuals, Bluecoat Foundation looks to honor their legacies. Through memories, laughter, tears and even at times anger, Bluecoat Foundation seeks to improve the health and safety of those in law enforcement by shedding light onto a topic that can be difficult to discuss.

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The Fallen But Not Forgotten Podcast

“Second Roll Call”, with Alex Villanueva.

April 16, 2024 • Chris Jay

THE FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PODCAST:
“Second Roll Call”, with Alex Villanueva.

For the first time we recorded an episode with a live audience! To watch the video of the recording, click here: https://youtu.be/_wC_azpHH20?si=38SlsPORkcTdwVwY

On this episode we dive into former Sheriff Villanueva’s climb through the ranks, the future of policing & navigating line-of-duty deaths as the top sheriff.

Guest:
Alex Villanueva Former Sheriff of LA County

Co-Hosts:
•Richard Medina, LAPD Officer & surviving partner of Fallen Officer Roberto Sanchez •Joe Cirrito, LAPD Officer & friend of Fallen Officer Dominic Pezullo

Time-stamps:

00:01:19 Welcome

00:01:45 "Alex, will work" A humble down to earth start with Alex Villanueva, Former Los Angeles County Sheriff

00: 02:33 Fallen Officer Fernando Arroyo

00:03:00 Panel Introductions

00:03:44 Alex’s career path

00:06:30 Alex meets his wife, Vivian.

00:10:20 The "Rude awakening" of the 2014 Rosehedge active shooter

00:12:30 Overcoming adversity, the one thing Alex couldn't be stopped from doing.

00:14:00 A vison of change.

00:15:18 "Top dog”

00:15:57 Policing, 5-years from now.

00:20:54 Law enforcement as a career choice today.

00:24:00 Loss

00:30:00 Advice for agency leaders

00:36:00 Covid.

00:41:00 Richard Medina: Living after surviving

00:44:20 PTSD, it's perfectly ok, and The Resiliency Project

00:47:00 Joe Cirrito’s passion.

00:52:30 Back to the love story

00:53:00 Encouragement

00:55:30 Quick fire questions