Bail in the Midwest
Bail in the Midwest explores the integral role of bail in the criminal justice system. With its roots dating back hundreds of years, bail allows individuals charged with a crime to be free pending trial, while simultaneously ensuring public safety. However, efforts to reform the bail system have escalated across the country in recent years, with calls from advocates to reduce or even eliminate the incarceration of individuals charged with a crime. With violent crime on the rise, it has become apparent that the new laws put into place are not always effective. In each episode, we discuss the many challenges involving criminal justice reform, as lawmakers seek viable solutions.
Bail in the Midwest is hosted by Shane Rolf, Executive Vice-President of the Kansas Bail Agents Association. David Stuckman, President of the Professional Bail Agents of the United States is Executive Producer of the podcast.
Bail in the Midwest
Latest Episodes
Bail in the Midwest, Chris Blaylock, Sr. Vice President of Advocacy & Distribution, Universal Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Chris Blaylock, a veteran bail professional whose career spans retail bail agency ownership, national advocacy and surety leadership. Mr. Blaylock reflects on his years operating a New Jersey bail agenc...
Bail in the Midwest, James Lindblad, Past President, Professional Bail Agents of Hawaii
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, James Lindblad, Past President of the Professional Bail Agents of Hawaii, as they discuss the evolution and current challenges of Hawaii’s bail system. Mr. Lindblad reflects on his career in pre-trial r...
Bail in the Midwest, Courtney Wimer, President, Washington State Bail Agents Association
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Courtney Wimer, President of the Washington State Bail Agents Association, as they discuss proposed changes to court rules in Washington and their potential impact on the state’s pretrial system. Ms. Wi...
Bail in the Midwest, Susan Oetting, Author of “Grandma the Bounty Hunter”
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Susan Oetting, a Fort Wayne bail bondsman, fugitive recovery agent and author writing under the name “Grandma Susan.” Ms. Oetting discusses her path into the bail profession and her work with a fourth-g...
Bail in the Midwest, Mike Willever, Tactical Law Enforcement Expert
Join host Shane Rolf as he interviews Mike Willever, a retired veteran of both local and federal law enforcement. Mike is the host of the Active Self Protection podcast, a show is consistently recognized as a top podcast in the area of self-def...