My Journey with the Badge

04/22/2026

“They Deserved It…” | Another Clip from Officer Erin Logoluso’s Story | Episode 44 is a MUST listen!

When Frustration Meets Reality on the Street . Have you ever crossed a line… and still felt justified?

In this raw and unfiltered moment from Episode 44, Officer Erin Logoluso opens up about one of the most emotionally complex parts of policing—working with vulnerable individuals in broken systems where help often falls short.

From years spent trying to protect a young girl trapped in a cycle of exploitation, to the frustration of watching the system fail again and again, this clip reveals the emotional toll that builds beneath the surface. It’s honest. It’s uncomfortable. And it’s real.

Sometimes the hardest part of the job isn’t the danger—it’s knowing you can’t always fix what’s broken.

🔹 Full episode available now on My Journey with the Badge at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCw_cx3gFDE&t=917s

About My Journey with the Badge Foundation:
My Journey with the Badge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to capturing and preserving the real stories of law enforcement officers through in-depth interviews. These stories provide an unfiltered look into the human experience behind the badge—documenting not just the job, but the lasting impact it has on those who serve.

If you believe in preserving these stories and supporting this mission, please consider donating:
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Disclaimer:
The views and experiences shared in this interview are those of the guest and reflect their personal story, from their perspective.

04/13/2026

🚨 We Locked Eyes... And She Jumped 🚨 | Episode 44: Ofc. Erin Logoluso's Story (Pismo Beach, CA Ret.) Available Now!

Another powerful story is now live on My Journey with the Badge Foundation YouTube channel.

🎙️ In this episode, Erin Chezick Logoluso shares her personal journey—offering an honest look at the realities of the job and the lasting impact it carries beyond the badge.

Every episode is a reminder that behind every badge is a human being—with experiences, sacrifices, and moments that stay with them long after the job ends.

🎥 Episode 44 is available now — and it’s one you don’t want to miss.

👉 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCw_cx3gFDE&t=283s

If this story resonates with you, please take a moment to:
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Your engagement directly helps us grow this mission and reach more people.

💙 My Journey with the Badge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to capturing and preserving the real stories of law enforcement officers—creating a permanent archive that gives insight into the human experience behind the badge.

If you’d like to support the mission:
📲 Text MYJOURNEY to 53555
or visit our donation page at https://givebutter.com/myjourneywiththebadge

04/03/2026

Thank you to Michelle Heron, Channel 3 & Tim (the man behind the camera) for the opportunity to share our work at My Journey with the Badge - a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of retired law enforcement officers.

03/30/2026

🚨 NOW LIVE 🚨 The Hidden Toll | Episode 43: Ofc. Angela Bonneville’s Story (Palatine, IL PD Ret.)

Episode 43 of My Journey with the Badge Foundation is now available on YouTube.

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, we sit down with Officer Angela Bonneville (Ret.) – Palatine Police Department.

Angela shares her journey through law enforcement – and the toll the job can take over time. This episode goes beyond the calls and cases, shedding light on the cumulative impact of the profession, and what happens when the uniform comes off.

Now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Angela is helping first responders navigate the very challenges she once faced herself.
These are the stories people don’t always hear… but need to.

🎥 Watch now on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMA8JAPkDQo&t=1241s

If this resonates with you, please share it. These conversations matter.

03/16/2026

Underwater Recovery Team | Episode 42: Trooper Beth Fingland’s Story | New York State Police (Ret.) Available Now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkIvPewl1_E&t=1051s

In Episode 42 of My Journey with the Badge, we sit down with retired New York State Police Trooper Beth Fingland - a 21-year law enforcement veteran whose career placed her in some of the most demanding and emotionally difficult assignments imaginable, including service on the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team.

03/02/2026

🚨 NOW LIVE – Episode 41: “Heists, Stings & Wiretaps” 🚨

A brand-new episode of My Journey with the Badge is now available on YouTube.

In “Heists, Stings & Wiretaps,” retired Investigator Timothy Fingland shares powerful stories from his career with the City of Rochester Police Department including undercover robberies, high-risk operations, and the split-second decisions that change everything.

These are the stories you don’t hear in the headlines.
These are the stories behind the shield.

🎥 Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RP_urOZS_Ig?si=-E27pn_6DRQbAd8x

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02/19/2026

Big news.

I’m proud to share that My Journey with the Badge Foundation is now officially established as a nonprofit organization, with our 501(c)(3) status currently pending approval from the IRS.

This foundation was created with one mission in mind: to preserve and share the firsthand stories of law enforcement officers — the experiences, challenges, and moments that shaped their careers and lives in service to others.

These stories are more than memories. They are part of our history. And they deserve to be preserved.

Through recorded interviews and public educational media, the Foundation will ensure these voices are not lost to time, and that future generations can better understand the human side behind the badge.

As this new chapter begins, support will help fund travel for interviews, archival preservation, and the tools needed to document these stories properly.

More details on how to support the Foundation will be shared soon.

Thank you to everyone who has supported My Journey with the Badge from the beginning. This is just the start.

— Jason

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02/16/2026

Available Now! “30 Years - 4 Badges - One Story” Episode 40: Detective Derrick Harris’ Story - Indianapolis Metro PD (ret.)

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In Episode 40 of My Journey with the Badge, we sit down with retired Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Master Detective Derrick Harris — a law enforcement professional whose 30-year career spanned four agencies and left a lasting impact on every community he served.

Derrick’s journey began in 1994 with the Homewood, Illinois Police Department, where he broke barriers as the first full-time Black officer in the department’s history. From there, he served as a federal investigator with the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG), later joined the Hanover Park Police Department, and ultimately spent 21 years with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Throughout his career, Derrick worked patrol, undercover, executive protection, covert operations, robbery, violent crimes, gangs, child abuse investigations, and background investigations. He also served as a D.A.R.E. instructor, Combatives Instructor, and taught at multiple Indiana police academies.

He retired in January 2024 — but the stories, lessons, and legacy continue.

02/02/2026

“Wiseguys in Oak Brook” Episode 39: Deputy Chief Bill Haas’ Story is available now on YouTube at My Journey with the Badge.

🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI9WXrA2Z5Q

In this episode, Bill shares stories from an era that helped define the culture and reputation of the Oak Brook Police Department – including candid reflections on the department’s history and its unique proximity to organized crime figures who once called Oak Brook home.

Deputy Chief Bill Haas joined the Oak Brook Police Department in August of 1972 and went on to serve more than three decades with the agency. Over the course of his career, he worked Patrol, Detectives, and Patrol Division Command, eventually rising to Deputy Chief of Police in 2002. He also served as a Fi****ms Instructor, Range Master, Internal Affairs Investigator, Pension Board President, and President of the Oak Brook Lodge of the FOP. Bill retired on July 4, 2004.

01/19/2026

"Lou the Sketch Guy" Episode 38: Lou Santoyo's Story available now on YouTube at My Journey with the Badge.

https://youtu.be/sUXxqumKHk4?si=cnLRlX4WmHFMIhWN

Lou began his law enforcement journey in 1995 with the Cook County Department of Corrections before becoming a Sheriff’s Police Officer in 1997. By 1999, he was promoted to Detective, launching a career that would span patrol, investigations, child exploitation and organized crime, SWAT negotiations, criminal intelligence, and dignitary protection. He later served as Acting Director of the Cook County Board President’s Security Detail - protecting some of the most visible leaders in the county. Lou retired in November of 2019.