On Thin Ice: Fighting Crime, Life or Death Pressure and Why the Criminal Justice System Needs Change
On Thin Ice: Fighting Crime, Life or Death Pressure and Why the Criminal Justice System Needs Change  
Podcast: Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime
Published On: Mon Jan 05 2026
Description: On this episode of Surviving The Survivor, STS host Joel Waldman sits down with Jeff Wenninger, a law enforcement veteran who has survived some of the most high-risk true-crime situations imaginable. Now retired from the streets, Jeff Wenninger is dedicated to advocating for Criminal Justice System Reform, sharing insights from decades on the frontlines and the urgent changes needed in policing and justice. He also gives back to the next generation through his impactful scholarship fund. This episode dives into the realities of high-pressure crime response, the need for Criminal Justice System Reform, and the lessons Jeff Wenninger wants the public and future leaders to learn.Key Points Covered in This EpisodeJeff Wenninger’s experiences surviving high-risk law enforcement situationsThe challenges and pressures officers face on the frontlinesWhy Criminal Justice System Reform is urgently neededHow Jeff Wenninger transitioned from law enforcement to advocacy and consultingHis scholarship fund and giving back to the next generationLessons and insights for improving policing and the justice systemA direct, eye-opening conversation with Jeff Wenninger on crime, reform, and building a safer, fairer criminal justice system.He’s now giving back to the next generation through his impactful scholarship fund: Https://jeffwenninger.com/scholarship/Learn more about Jeff Wenninger here: Https://jeffwenninger.com/On Thin Ice Book: Https://a.co/d/7L7bROHSupport the show & be a part of #STSNation:Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.