Archive for June 2025

In this compelling episode of Chief’s Chats, host Joey Hoover talks with Ken Hill—retired Detective Lieutenant with the Kentucky State Police, Second Amendment advocate, 1770s frontier reenactor, and owner of a thriving real estate company in south-central Kentucky. Ken shares his insights on law enforcement, the importance of constitutional rights, living history, and life after…

In this episode, Colonel McQueary shares insights into the unique challenges faced by Kentucky’s Game Wardens, the importance of protecting our natural resources, and how modern enforcement methods are evolving. From wildlife poaching to boating safety, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the vital role Game Wardens play in preserving Kentucky’s outdoors for future…

In this episode, we sit down with longtime Wayne County, Kentucky Coroner Gordon Hicks to explore the realities of a job few truly understand. With decades of experience serving his community, Coroner Hicks shares powerful stories from the field, the emotional toll of the work, and the deep sense of duty that drives him. From…

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Ron Black — a United States Army veteran and retired police officer with over 30 years of service. Ron shares stories from his military deployments to Panama in the late 1980s, and offers a candid look into his multifaceted law enforcement career. From patrolling the…