In the Line of Fire with Gary Dillon
This podcast will share insights into the lives of public safety professionals who play a crucial role in society, often putting their own lives on the line to ensure the safety and well-being of their communities.
Throughout the series, I'm sure you'll discover unique stories and motivations from each guest who bring their perspective and experiences to showcase the various reasons why they commit their lives to protecting others. I look forward to hearing these inspiring stories and learning more about the incredible work these individuals do.
In the Line of Fire with Gary Dillon
2023-08 - Capt. (Ret) Jack Ryan - Providence, RI Police Department
In this episode, I interview Jack Ryan - a retired Captain from the Providence, RI Police Department. In the 90's, Jack received his Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, from Suffolk University Law School.
Jack is a former adjunct faculty member at Salve Regina University and lectures frequently throughout the United States.
He is the Co-Director of the :Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute and has conducted agency audits for that entity, several involving issues of administrative investigations.
Jack regularly conducts training seminars for LLRMI in a variety of subjects including Use of Force, Internal Affairs and Legal Issues. Jack has written two books for use by Rhode Island Law Enforcement Officers, Rhode Island Law Enforcement Officers Guide to Criminal Procedure and Rhode Island Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights, a Practical Guide to the Law of Investigations and Hearings.
Jack has written extensively on the legal issues surrounding the Internal Affairs process. Jack Ryan also writes a field guide for law enforcement officers nationally titled: Case Law for Critical Tasks in Law Enforcement, A Legal Guide for Officers and Supervisors, which is updated annually at the end of each United States Supreme Court Term. Jack also authors and edits the Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute’s bi-monthly publications providing legal and liability updates to law enforcement agencies throughout the United States.
