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, 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...
Bail in the Midwest, SPECIAL EDITION! The High Cost of Cashless Bail
In this solo episode, host Shane Rolf examines the growing use of “cashless bail” and how these policies often lead to preventable tragedies. Drawing on recent high-profile cases from North Carolina, Illinois and Kansas -- including the m...
Bail in the Midwest, Tracey Halley-Terrell, President of the Oklahoma Bondsman Association
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Tracey Halley-Terrell, President of the Oklahoma Bondsman Association.Shane and Tracey discuss bail in Oklahoma, charitable bail funds and the growing issue of fraud.To learn more about Tracey...