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ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

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The Dallas Assist the Officer Foundation in Dallas Texas was created in 1999 to assist the first responder community financially if they suffered injury, illness or death. Now the ATO is providing a stage to hear their incredible stories so we can learn, heal and honor those who served before and after us.
Take a journey with the ATO hosts as we provide the loyal listener a peek behind the curtain of the very complex and trauma filled first responder world.
Contact us at atobridging@gmail.com
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Episodes
  • Episode 129 (Ret.) Dallas Homicide Detective Linda Erwin #2937: Trailblazer in Big D
    Mar 2 2026

    We are honored to sit down with retired Dallas Homicide Detective Linda Erwin as she takes us down the aisles of history in the city and the department.

    Linda Erwin didn’t just enter the homicide division of the Dallas Police Department — she changed it forever.

    As the first woman in Dallas history to earn a place among its homicide detectives, she stepped across a line few believed a woman could cross. In an era when doors were closed and expectations were low, she walked into crime scenes, interrogation rooms, and command briefings determined not just to belong, but to excel.

    Every case she worked carried more than evidence — it carried the weight of proving that courage, intellect, and relentless dedication know no gender.

    Through grit and undeniable results, she reshaped what leadership looked like in one of policing’s toughest arenas.

    Her badge, #2937, became more than metal; it became a symbol of possibility, paving the way for every woman who would follow her into the most challenging corners of law enforcement.

    Homicide Detective Andrea Isom and Sgt. Kent Wolverton cohost.

    Significant case discussed:

    The curious case of American serial killer, Henry Lee Lucas. Linda was featured in Netflix the Confession Killer documentary.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • A Message from the Hosts: QuikTrip’s Service to the Community
    Feb 24 2026

    Today we are proud to sit down with one of QT’s dedicated members, James Lollis, to talk about the organizations mission in giving back to the community.

    Special guest cohost, Dallas Assistant Chief Jeremy Foy and ATO Chairman Joe Meno.

    The Assist the Officer Foundation and the Dallas Police Department have partnered with Qt with one goal in mind: Making the Dallas Police the Department the best and making the City of Dallas the safest community.

    QuikTrip began in 1958 and just opened their 1200th store and has many more projects planned across Texas. Since its inception they have poured back into the communities by giving five percent, annually, in charitable donations.

    Across the country, communities are facing rising levels of homelessness, addiction, youth violence and strained public safety systems.

    This message from the hosts will detail this great company’s mission and highlight the many police agencies they have assisted.

    Michael Junk, Public Affairs Manager

    Lauren Sherry, Community Relations Manager

    Matt Garcia, Cornerstone

    Projects discussed:

    • Reality Based Training Village to be constructed at the Dallas Basic Police Academy
    • QT/Fusion partnership
    • Donation of four new blocker trucks to the Dallas Police Department
    • Homeward Bound

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    34 mins
  • Episode 128 Dallas PD Sgt. Haley Valencia and Sgt. Silverio Valencia: Burn the Boats
    Feb 15 2026

    Today’s episode takes the listener back to our original mission in cultivating an environment to have the tough conversations that could inspires others to get help.

    The marital partnership of Haley and Silver and their story is a true testament to companionship and resiliency as they both navigated the struggles of their relationship and the effects alcohol can take on a mind, body, and soul.

    Join us in supporting Haley as she continues her journey of sobriety. By sharing her story, she’s not only reclaiming her own life, but opening the door for others who may be suffering in silence. Her courage to speak openly is a powerful reminder that healing is possible—and that no one has to walk this path alone.

    Righteous Oaks

    www.stonegatecenter.com

    #sobriety

    #reachout

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    2 hrs and 14 mins
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