Podcasts by Stuff You Never Ever Learned at the Academy

Burned Fingers from 2021-10-22T14:00

As a law enforcement officer, have you ever been 'burned' by a bad decision?

In this episode, Line of Duty's Ron Barber gives us his version of "Cops for Dumm...

Pre-textual Stops/Good One's Aren't Bulls#*t or Racist from 2021-09-20T16:00

Do you look for broken taillights, expired tags, etc.  to make a traffic stop....hoping it leads to a much bigger charge?

In this episode, Line of Duty's Ron Barber tackles the con...

Thumbs Up to the Passenger-Side Approach from 2021-08-16T12:00

Why do officers continually put themselves in harm's way by making driver-side approaches on traffic stops?
In this episode, Line of Duty's Ron Barber examines this very phe...

Better To Be Judged By Twelve from 2021-07-27T15:00

Are today's law enforcement officers more hesitant to escalate to lethal force for fear of media backlash? Are they willing to risk their own life instead of being the subject of media scru...

Don't Put a Target on Your Back from 2021-06-30T15:00

Do you pay attention to your own safety when investigating a crime scene?

In this episode, Line of Duty's Ron Barber tackles this often-overlooked topic. Are you vigilant ab...

To Vaccinate or Not, that is the Question! from 2021-05-24T12:00

Many in the law enforcement community are wary of getting the Covid vaccine. Is it harmful...what are the long term consequences? These are the questions being asked.

In this episode, L...

Have You Tried'Compassionate Policing'? from 2021-04-07T14:00

In today's world, the media is quick to show law enforcement in a bad light but you never hear the positive stories about cops who are truly making an impact on people.

In this epi...

I Can't Breathe; Don't Just Sit There with Your Head Up Your... from 2021-03-16T15:00

Since the death of George Floyd, the "I can't breathe" mantra has caused the public to look at law enforcement with a very critical eye. How can police officers tell the differenc...

The Nashville Effect from 2021-01-12T11:00

Why do we only hear negative stories in the media concerning law enforcement? Let's do something to change that!

In this episode, Ron Barber tells us about the tremendous acts of t...

The Tale of the Great Kitty Cat Caper from 2020-12-16T12:00

Have you ever worked for someone who always had it in for you? Someone who was looking for a reason to fire you?
In this episode, Ron Barber talks with retired Sgt. Randy Sutton (Las Vegas P...

Officer Down and Shot; You CAN Survive! from 2020-11-04T14:00

What is the mindset of a cop after he/she gets shot?

This is the topic of conversation for this episode. Ron Barber talks with Dr. Andrew Dennis, who just happens to be both a law enfor...

Never Forget the Cruiser Patdown from 2020-09-25T13:00

As a rookie, did the veteran officers haze you or "give you the business"?

In this episode, Ron Barber tells us about one cop's experience with this. As it turns out, the...

Never Quit: Powerful Messages You Need to Hear from 2020-09-03T13:00

What is it like to overcome nearly impossible odds? 
In this episode, Ron Barber introduces us to Israel del Toro and Jason Schecterle. Two incredibly brave and resilient men who have been t...

Fear of Being Branded a Rat? Listen Up. The Times They Are a-Changin'. from 2020-08-20T14:00

Are you fearful of reporting or correcting a superior officer for fear of retribution, punishment, or even termination?
In this episode, Ron Barber talks with Ret. Sgt. Mark DiBona about fea...

Detroit Police: We Don't Retreat Here; Lessons for All L.E. from 2020-08-06T14:00

How do you control the narrative before rumors on social media and local news start to influence the public?  How has the city of Detroit stopped any vandalism and looting during the protests in...

Betty Shelby/Surviving the Aftermath of a Fatal O.I.S. from 2020-07-06T14:00

In 2016, Tulsa Officer Betty Shelby was in a fatal officer-involved shooting that garnered world-wide attention in the media.
In this episode, hear some of the 'lessons learned' fr...

Death of George Floyd/The Response That Might Have Been from 2020-06-10T14:00

The death of George Floyd will forever change the landscape of law enforcement and our world. Protests and movements are taking place all over our country. People are demanding change.
In th...

Should the Rule of One More be the Rule of Many More? from 2020-06-04T16:00

Are you familiar with the Rule of One More?

In this episode, we feature the thoughts of Ron Barber and three of Line of Duty's technical advisors....Randy Sutton, Herb Hood and Mar...

Deescalation Ain't New; Cops Have Been Doing it for 200 Years and more from 2020-05-11T13:00

Deescalation has been the buzzword in law enforcement over the past few years. But is it something new?
In this episode, Line of Duty's Ron Barber tells us that this vital skill has bee...

Have You Ever Sprinted and Read Tea Leaves at the Same Time? from 2020-04-16T13:00

Should cops be able to read minds?

In this episode, Ron Barber talks about foot pursuits and trying to figure out what is going through the mind of the fleeing suspect.

This sh...

Cops and coronavirus; things will never be the same. Here's why. from 2020-03-20T15:00

How will the outbreak of Covid 19 affect law enforcement?

Ron Barber talks about policies that are being implemented and what the future might hold for policing from now on.

Gi...

To respond or not to respond, that is the question. from 2020-03-13T13:00

In this episode, host Ron Barber tells of an incident in which a local CA law enforcement agency was called to respond to a distraught person. The department refused to respond fearing it may tu...

If it looks like a duck, and quacks like one--look and listen again... from 2020-02-26T12:00

Sometimes, things are not as they appear.

In this episode, Ron Barber tells of a murder case that seems to be an open-and-shut case. However, when investigators dig deeper, it is someth...

Always Remember: Look Down in Sex Arcades from 2020-01-14T17:00

Have you ever worked in vice? 
Then you know the "hazards" of walking into a sex arcade. Hear the story of how one rookie cop had his first experience checking out ...

Next time you let a lowlife use the bathroom, think about Officer Melissa Jayne Schmidt from 2019-12-10T16:00

In this episode, Ron Barber talks about the perils of hidden weapons.....and the most unlikely places to hide them. It shows the importance of never letting your guard down. Be prepared in all s...

Do You Know What the"Felony Smoke"Is? from 2019-10-30T16:00

Are you familiar with the term "Felony Smoke"? Sgt. Adam Plantinga of the San Francisco P.D. gives us the inside update... Your Host, Line of Duty's very own Ron Barber, gives us ...

You CAN win a fight to the finish....here's how! from 2019-10-29T15:00

In our premiere episode, Ron Barber takes on the tactics of modern-day policing. What are your thoughts?

Deescalating an ‘Alien Invasion' from 2019-10-10T16:10:29

In this episode, Ron Barber talks about one extreme form of deescalation. And how it just might have saved our planet!
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The Gaping Pothole in the Road 95% of Cops Face Remains Unrepaired from 2019-10-08T11:57:48

In this episode, Ron Barber talks about the many officers that are out there, silently, dealing with P.T.S.D. What can be done to help our hurting officers?
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Hard lesson: Why cops always need to remember to---look up! from 2019-09-25T13:50:12

In this episode, Ron talks about tactics when investigating a suicide.
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The Only Reality Based Law Enforcement Police Video Online Training In U.S.
from 2019-09-17T13:24:21

Ron Barber tackles the issue of office politics. Do you play the game?
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The Only Reality Based Law Enforcement Police Video Online Training In U.S.
from 2019-09-17T13:24:21

Ron Barber tackles the issue of office politics. Do you play the game?
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The Only Reality Based Law Enforcement Police Video Online Training In U.S.
from 2019-09-17T13:24:21

Ron Barber tackles the issue of office politics. Do you play the game?
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The Only Reality Based Law Enforcement Police Video Online Training In U.S.