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​From Raven Rock to 30 Rock: The Small-Town Kid Who Protected Governors, Presidents, and Dignitaries.

​I’m a retired Kentucky State Police Trooper (nearly 25 years). I never imagined a kid from a small KY coal town would experience life on the world stage.

​I went from protecting Governors and Presidents to protecting K-5th students, a decision inspired by recent tragedies. In essence, I've traded high-speed chases for high-fives.

​Hit SUBSCRIBE and pull up a chair for your weekly dose of safety tips, life lessons, and laughs from the front lines and the home front.

​Behind-the-Scenes Law Enforcement tales (Accident Reconstruction, Celebrity Encounters, Dignitary Protection).

​​Gen-X Dad Life: Wisdom, laughs, and real talk on fatherhood, midlife, and being a first-time grandpa (plus three dogs!).

​School Safety & takes on education today from an SRO.
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​#GenX #Coal #Police #SchoolSafety #SRO #Kentucky #Trooper #DadLife #LawEnforcement #DignitaryProtection #Nostalgia #Grandpa

What Police Really See During the Holidays Will Change Your Perspective. #ptsd #trauma

What Police Really See During the Holidays Will Change Your Perspective. #ptsd #trauma
A car with a death wish, dad on the verge of a breakdown, and a destroyed hotel room. Lampoon-esque!

A car with a death wish, dad on the verge of a breakdown, and a destroyed hotel room. Lampoon-esque!
Blessed to see another birthday!

Blessed to see another birthday!

A Wake-Up Call For Parents: Stop Blaming the School for Your Kid's Behavior

A Wake-Up Call For Parents: Stop Blaming the School for Your Kid's Behavior
That time I met Wonder Woman AND The Great One at the Derby!

That time I met Wonder Woman AND The Great One at the Derby!
That time I gave Tom Brady advice at the Kentucky Derby.

That time I gave Tom Brady advice at the Kentucky Derby.
The time I met Terry Bradshaw, my childhood idol, at the Derby with the help of Andrew Whitworth.

The time I met Terry Bradshaw, my childhood idol, at the Derby with the help of Andrew Whitworth.
Jerry Rice asked ME for some insight at the Kentucky Derby!

Jerry Rice asked ME for some insight at the Kentucky Derby!
From growing up in a small coal-town to meeting King Charles. Pull up a chair and I'll share stories

From growing up in a small coal-town to meeting King Charles. Pull up a chair and I'll share stories

"Drowning", by The Red Clay Strays (Live in Pikeville, KY 10/2/25)

"Stone's Throw", by The Red Clay Strays (live in Pikeville, KY 10/2/2025)
Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton "Tennessee Whiskey" (2019 Charleston, WV)
Kenny Wayne Shepherd,

Kenny Wayne Shepherd, "While We Cry" (Lexington, KY 2012) #livemusic #kws #kennywayneshepherd
KWS

KWS "Deja Voodoo" (2012 Lexington, KY) #livemusic #kws #kennywayneshepherd
KWS

KWS "Blue on Black" (2012) from Buster's in Lexington, KY #livemusic #kws #kennywayneshepherd
Kenny Wayne Shepherd,

Kenny Wayne Shepherd, "Never Lookin' Back" in Lexington, KY 2012 #livemusic #kws #kennywayneshepherd
A Trooper Teddy story on this

A Trooper Teddy story on this "National Teddy Bear Day" #trooper
Showing the young bucks how it's done! (Apologies for the fuzzy video & language!)

Showing the young bucks how it's done! (Apologies for the fuzzy video & language!)
An unexpected life lesson on the way to the Easter church service.

An unexpected life lesson on the way to the Easter church service.