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“Tradition, Tenacity, and Truth: The Ken Hill Story” Chief’s Chats EP6
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…
Read MoreChief’s Chats EP5 “From the Field to the Front Office – Colonel Jeremy McQueary’s Rise in Conservation Law Enforcement”.
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…
Read MoreChief’s Chats EP4 Life, Death, and Duty: A Conversation with Coroner Gordon Hicks
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…
Read MoreChief’s Chats EP3 Ronald Black (880, always)
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…
Read MoreChief’s Chats EP2 “Agent Bunchie”
In this compelling episode, I sit down with retired DEA Agent Greg Bunch who shares his extraordinary journey—beginning with his upbringing in our very own hometown. We explore how his early life shaped his career, dive into the gripping story of how he helped solve over 200 pharmacy burglaries across the U.S., and hear firsthand…
Read MoreChief’s Chats EP1 Introductory Episode
Welcome to the first episode of my podcast! I’m sharing the story of how I got my start in public service—a career that has now spanned over four decades. From my early days in news reporting to working as a dispatcher, firefighter, EMT, police officer, DARE instructor, and eventually Police Chief, each role shaped the…
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