Podcasts by The Off Duty Podcast - Law Enforcement

Digging Deeper: Things Police See Host - Steve Gould from 2023-05-25T04:00

In this episode, host Anthony McNeil engaged in a heartfelt conversation with Steve Gould, a 12-year police officer and host of the Things Police See podcast.

They discussed the emotional...

Starbucks to Squad Car: Lyndsay Taylor's Journey to Becoming a Cop and the Power of Self-Love from 2023-05-12T04:00

Join me for an awesome conversation with the one and only Lyndsay Taylor, a total rockstar in law enforcement. Lyndsey spills the tea on her journey to becoming a cop, including the challenges s...

Donovan Heavener on Support for First Responders Coping with PTSD&Off-Duty Shooting from 2023-05-07T04:00

We never know where life might take us, and today's guest, Donovan Heavener, is a perfect example of that. With 29 years of experience in law enforcement, Donovan shares his fascinating journey ...

Heroes Home Advantage: David Cain's Real Estate Initiative for Public Servants from 2023-05-02T04:00

We recently interviewed David Cain, CEO and owner of Heroes Home Advantage, a company dedicated to supporting everyday heroes, including military, police, law enforcement, fire, healthcare, and ...

Siento App: Innovative Tool for Coping with PTSD in First Responders from 2023-04-28T04:00

First responders face immense challenges, especially when it comes to mental health and PTSD.

In this powerful episode, guest Andrew Douglas, a firefighter and co-creator of a resource fo...

Officer Down, but Not Out: Paulie Lewis on Recovery and Advocacy after a Shooting Incident from 2023-04-21T11:59

In this re-released episode, I interview retired police officer Paulie Lewis, who was medically retired after being shot twice while responding to a domestic violence incident.

Through the...

Building a Future Beyond Law Enforcement: Land Investing with Brent Bowers from 2023-04-16T23:59

In this episode, we break free from the "pigeonhole" mindset and explore alternative paths, such as entrepreneurship in land investing and seller financing.

My guest, Brent Bowers, a form...

Susan Welch Rodriguez: A 45-year Journey in Law Enforcement and Beyond from 2023-04-15T04:00

In this episode, I dive into the incredible 45-year law enforcement career of Susan Welch Rodriguez, an author, speaker, private investigator, songwriter, and musician from Texas.

We expl...

Officer Darren Derby: Community Policing, Mental Health, and Comfort Dogs - EP 139 from 2023-04-06T23:59

I had the pleasure of catching up with Officer Darren Derby, a law enforcement professional with 22 years of experience and a local celebrity in Massachusetts.

We discussed how the COVID-...

Balancing Life Beyond the Badge: Scott Medlin's Journey from Officer to Author from 2023-03-31T04:00

I had the pleasure of welcoming back Scott Medlin, a retired police officer, Marine veteran, author, and speaker. We discussed his journey into law enforcement, his passion for writing books, an...

You Need to Take Down Your Thin Blue Line Flag - Eric Reynolds from 2023-03-24T04:00

Eric Reynolds, a retired police officer who spent 20 years in law enforcement, is a licensed primary sports nutritionist, licensed personal trainer, founder of Cops and Campers, and founder of K...

Emotional Wellbeing for Police Officers: Transforming Trauma into Growth - Mark Bouchard from 2023-03-18T04:00

Episode Summary:

This episode explores the realities of policing, with a conversation between a retired police officer, Anthony McNeil and a law enforc...

I Think it's Time to Walk Away From This Job - Leonard Perez from 2023-03-11T04:00

Leonard Perez talks about his law enforcement career, which included 32 years in the profession and 14 years in the Navy.

Leonard shares his experience growing up in poverty, the conversa...

Most People Don't Know That's Still a Thing - John Benjamin Jones from 2023-03-04T04:00

John Benjamin Jones, a 23 year veteran of law enforcement, author, speaker and combat veteran. After leaving the military, he wanted to find something that allowed him to be of service to others...

I Was Never Taught to Dream - Jess Flores - 133 from 2023-02-25T04:00

Anthony McNeil interviews Jess Flores, a ten-year law enforcement veteran, founder of Next Shift, law enforcement career transition coach, and mindset mentor from Washington.

Anthony asks ...

Make Sure I'm Happy with Myself - K9 Arlo - EP 132 from 2023-02-17T23:59

You may or not have heard of K9 Arlo. Well I had the pleasure of speaking with Tyler McCoy, a seven year law enforcement officer and Arlo's handler and partner.

Tyler explains his motivati...

How She Almost Lost Me - Eric Tung - EP 131 from 2023-02-11T04:00

Eric Tung, who is the founder of Blue Grit Wellness, joins the podcast to reveal his personal story behind his chosen line of work. He was a shy kid with a lack of confidence, was not close to h...

The Memphis 5 and the Killer Nurse - Anthony McNeil from 2023-02-07T12:00

Anthony McNeil, makes this last minute episode, after which the Netflix documentary, "Catching the Killer Nurse". That documentary made him think of the incident involving the, "Memphis 5" offic...

I Couldn't Imagine What That Would be Like - Preston Kinikin from 2023-02-04T04:00

After witnessing the death of a little girl, a devoted cop confronts the irony of his parents' strict religious beliefs when he's forced to face the lasting trauma of a career in law enforcement...

There's a Lot of Ego That Comes With Law Enforcement - Unhinged Stability from 2023-01-28T07:15

Jesse, better known as "Unhinged Stability" on social media, has 6 years on the job and is from Massachusetts. Jesse talks about how he got started making video for social media and how it has o...

I Had to Maintain This Image - Stephanie Cavinder - EP128 from 2023-01-21T04:00

Stephanie Cavinder, a former Hooters waitress, turned police officer, turned social media influencer, joins me on this episode.

Stephanie shares why she left the job in 2022, after serving...

The Passion I Had for Law Enforcement Grew - Ramsey Jackson from 2023-01-14T04:00

Ramsey Jackson, a retired, 22 year veteran police officer, joined me on this episode, to talk about how speaking out, gets you banned from promotions, outcasted by colleagues and eventually gets...

Stop Burning Down Your Dam Life - Adam Davis from 2023-01-07T04:00

Adam Davis became a police officer because he wanted to help people and be like the good guys he saw growing up around his dad's small business.

He talks about how these men were always t...

Cops Direct Empowering Cops - Aaron Negherbon from 2022-12-30T04:00

Aaron Negherbon is the founder and director of Cops Direct, a nonprofit organization that provides support and medical supply, resources to law enforcement officers.

In this conversation, ...

The Confidence I Have as a Police Officer - Karla Garbelotto from 2022-12-23T04:00

13 Year police officer, Karla Garbelotto joins Anthony on this episode, to discuss her career in law enforcement. Karla who was born in Brazil, explains that she when she was a child, her father...

I Didn't Want to be Like Them - Nicole Augerlavoie from 2022-12-17T04:00

Nicole Augerlavoie explains that she became a law enforcement officer in order to help her daughters, who were dealing with some legal issues. She felt that as a law enforcement officer, she wou...

Your Wife is Probably Gonna Want to Sleep With Me Tonight - Eric Tansey - EP 122 from 2022-12-12T06:30

In this episode, Eric Tansey the co-host of Failure to Stop, a podcast about law enforcement, joins the show. He is a former cop from North Carolina who served for almost eight years. He is also...

From Starbucks to Working on Skidrow - Roxi Helms - EP 121 from 2022-12-08T06:55

In this episode, Roxy Helms joins Anthony McNeil to discuss her journey into law enforcement.

She talks about how she has always been interested in the field and how becoming a mother mot...

She Shared Her Cookies - Moses Castillo - EP 119 from 2022-11-09T12:38

In this episode, retired LAPD officer Moses Castillo joins the podcast to discuss his work as a detective investigating crimes against children, as well as his current run for mayor. Castillo ta...

The Video Looks Bad on it's Face - Nate Silvester - EP 118 from 2022-10-23T12:59

Former Deputy Marshal, Nate Silvester and I discuss the New Jersey incident, which involved two teens fighting at a mall. Since video of the incident has come out, people are upset because the r...

They Will Eat You Alive - Nicholas Anders - EP 117 from 2022-10-15T16:58

This episode with Nicholas Anders, is the second episode of a new interview process that I am hoping to start using moving forward.

Nicholas was very open about his personal life, no longe...

Shots Fired - Glenn Topping - EP 116 from 2022-10-09T00:00

Glenn Topping a retired Sheriff's Deputy from Florida. Joins me on this episode to talk about his time on the job. Being a published author and working security for folks like Johnny Depp and ro...

Become Fearful and Run and Hide - Janeen Baggette - EP 115 from 2022-10-01T00:01

Janeen Baggette is the founder and director of "K9's For Freedom & Independence". A non-profit that trains and provides, CIRT (Critical Incident Response Team) and detection K9's to law enfo...

Either You Broke the Law or You Didn't - Dexter Pitts from 2022-09-24T00:01

My guest on this episode, Dexter Pitts, is a purple heart recipient and medically retired US Army veteran. He's the author of " Listen

I Don't Want to Step on Your Toes - Stefanie Rose from 2022-09-17T23:45

Stefanie Rose is a had I had never heard before. That is, until I posted a IG story, asking my followers, "what law enforcement officer would they like to hear on the podcast?"

Well out of...

I Was Put on the Earth to be a Cop - Aaron Terrill from 2022-09-11T03:00

I was introduced to Aaron Terrill, by Sara Correll, (founder of "The Power of Our Story and former guest). Aaron is a medically retired police officer, from Lansing, Michigan (about 45 minutes f...

They Don't Have to Stay in Law Enforcement - Tyra Valeriano from 2022-09-03T07:58

I've been following Tyra Valeriano for a while now on Instagram. As someone who enjoys travelling, I really enjoyed Tyra's content. Then in one of her post, I noticed that she had moved to Thail...

Is The Thin Blue Line Flag Racist? - Anthony McNeil from 2022-08-28T09:19

This week I am giving you a little something different. I was hot able to record this week because I've been in quarantine with covid.

So this week, I'm going to give you a episode from my...

I've Seen Many Officers Go Down That Road - Eric McCants from 2022-08-20T10:59

Eric McCants, is a 11 year police officer and believe it or not, a former erotica writer from Georgia.

Eric shares the story of how, he was basically forced to resign from his first depart...

You Might Be Looking at Criminal Filings - Marlon Marrache from 2022-08-14T13:46

Newly retired LAPD Sargent, Marlon Marrache joins me on this episode. Marlon spent 24 years with LAPD and he talks about why he got into law enforcement and his time on the job.

Marlon als...

Marijuana Usage In Law Enforcement - A.J. Jacobs from 2022-08-07T18:55

Former Arizona police officer, A.J. Jacobs and I talk about, marijuana and law enforcement. A.J. talks about how he got started using marijuana after sustaining a back injury.

We also talk...

It Exploded! Exploded! - Bryan Ede - EP 106 from 2022-07-31T06:02

I reached out to Bryan Ede a former Detroit officer turned entrepreneur, after hearing a story on the local news website, about what he did when I local ice cream shop, refused to serve officers...

I Fell in Love With Our First Responders - Sara Correll - EP 105 from 2022-07-24T11:26

Sara Correll is the producer of a great platform called "The Power of Our Story". A platform that allows first responders and military vets to share their story.

Sara shares her own story,...

I'm Going to Change the World - Demarland Dean - EP 104 from 2022-07-19T06:26

This was a fun interview! Demarland Dean had me laughing throughout the interview.

I got to learn about Demarland, including how he thought he was going to change the world....

That...

I Faced Anti Police Rhetoric - Kristen Linton - EP 103 from 2022-07-10T17:32

Police wife of 9 years, Kristen Linton joins me on this episode. Kristin who talks about how she and her husband handled the rioting in 2020 and how she now feels, unwelcomed in certain communit...

I Thrive In Chaos - Ally Thueson - EP 102 from 2022-07-04T05:44

There are certain people that I across, that I just know will make a great interview and Aly Thueson is one of them!

Ally is not only full of personality as you will hear in the interview,...

Trust Them With Your Life - Deputy Alia - EP 101 from 2022-06-26T11:35

Deputy Alia is someone whom I've been following on Instagram for a little while now. And I have to admit, there are certain people I look at on social media and think, "They would make a great i...

While the Rest of the World Stopped - David Berez - EP 100 from 2022-06-20T18:40

David Berez is a retired police officer from New Jersey. After retiring, he formed Six 4 Consultants, a DUI and Public Safety consulting firm.

And after having his own moments of dealing w...

Something About the Badge - Michael Laidler - EP 99 from 2022-06-12T06:52

Michael Laidler is a police officer from Texas with 17 years on the job. But as you'll learn in the episode, Michael is more than just a police officer.

He's also an expert in leadership. ...

The Hardest Thing for Cops to Realize - Chad Bruckner - EP 98 from 2022-06-05T09:56

Chad Bruckner Joined me on this this episode and it was a fun interview! Chad is full of personality and very easy to speak with.

Chad and I discussed why he decided to leave law enforceme...

The Job Comes First - Devin Carrigan - EP 97 from 2022-05-29T07:18

Devin Carrigan is a police officer, who started out as a dispatcher and after 2.5 years on the road, has decided to go back to dispatching.

I've been following Devin on Instagram for at le...

A Moral Dilemma For Cops - Victor M Dobro from 2022-05-22T15:17

Victor M. Dobro joined me on this episode, to talk about not only his time on law enforcement, but about how he's preparing for life after law enforcement as a actor.

Victor a self taught ...

This is How I'm Going to Start My Career Off - Cortnee C - EP 95 from 2022-05-15T07:24

Cortnee C. joins me on the podcast to about her recent snow boarding accident, that left her with a plate and 8 screws in her wrist.

Cortnee mentioned that she was nervous about doing the ...

Crucial for Law Enforcement - Rebecca Jameson - EP 94 from 2022-05-08T00:01

Rebecca Jameson, a financial coach and wife of police officer, Alan Jameson, talks about the importance for first responders, getting their financial matters in order...

Learning from her ...

Officer Jake Reed&Corporal Ben Cooper - EOW 93 from 2022-05-04T06:00

In this episode of the "End of Watch" series, I feature two officers from the Joplin Police Department (MO), Officer Jake Reed and Corporal Benjamin Cooper

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Leashes of Valor - Danique Masingill - EP 92 from 2022-05-01T07:22

Leashes of Valor is a non-profit started by former Navy PO, Danique Masingill.

LOV provides trained service dogs to 911 veterans, who needs one to ease the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stre...

Officer Elizabeth Haynes - EOW EP 91 from 2022-04-26T12:00

The name of the series is the "End of Watch" series and will feature a different officer that has lost their life in the line of duty.

This episode features, Boulder, CO. Officer Elizabe...

Fund The First Update - Robert Garland - EP 90 from 2022-04-25T03:00

Fund The First is a crowd sourcing platform, that was started by Robert Garland, a recent retired NYPD Detective.... Robert is also a previous guest of the podcast, Listen

Trooper John Sumter Horton - EOW EP 89 from 2022-04-21T12:02

This episode is the first in a new series I will be adding to the podcast. The name of the series is the "End of Watch" series and will feature a different officer that has lost their live in th...

The Ride A Long Episode - EP 88 from 2022-04-15T00:00

This episode is the "Ride a Long" episode. I had a listener, reach out and ask if I could do an episode that feature folks who have done a ride a long.

So I made a post on Instagram, askin...

As Soon As You Start to Pull Away -Travis Tickel- EP 87 from 2022-04-10T16:21

This was the first podcast Travis Tickel had ever been a guest on and I have to be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect, after he reached out.

But boy am I glad we did the interview! Travi...

We're Good With Cop Stuff - John Kelly - EP 86 from 2022-04-04T05:59

John Kelly spent 30 years working for the Broward County Sheriff. There he worked: Patrol, Investigations, K-9, Training, and the Motorcycle Unit.

John was a great interview! After he shar...

A Bad Bad Bad Day - Jason Monteiro - EP 84 from 2022-03-28T06:39

Jason Monteiro is a perfect example of why I do this podcast. He reached out to about coming on the podcast, which happens all the time and people have different reasons why they want to come on...

Hey Mom I'm Thinking of Becoming a Police Officer - Oscar Flores Delarosa - Ep 83 from 2022-03-21T06:30

Oscar Flores Delarosa is currently a athletic trainer from Illinois, who is actively looking to get into law enforcement.

Oscar shares how he has been preparing and what the process has be...

Books Behind The Badge - Brady Tucker - EP 82 from 2022-03-12T15:39

Brady Tucker is a new deputy (1 year on the job) from Nebraska.

Brady is doing some really cool things to help the men and women of the profession, grow personally through books.

His...

It Wasn't What I Wanted As Far As Supporting The Police - Katherine Boyle - EP 81 from 2022-03-07T05:48

Katherine Boyle is what the law enforcement profession needs more, someone who's not in the profession, put stands up for and supports the profession.

Despite coming from a family of polic...

How Can I Help Cops Stay Safe - Ashley Cummins - EP 80 from 2022-02-28T05:37

Ashley Cummins, a.k.a by her fight name "Smashley", is a full time police officer with 11 years on the job and a professional MMA fighter.

I asked Ashley to come on the podcast, because I ...

I’m a Cop and I Have Tourette’s - Tourette's Cop - EP 79 from 2022-02-21T06:03

Officer Craig a.k.a "Tourette's Cop", is a police officer from Minnesota, who has 10 years on the job and he suffers from Tourette syndrome. A neurological condition that causes "Tics".... which...

Are They Arresting Him Because He's Black - Abby Ellsworth - Ep 78 from 2022-02-14T09:08

Abby Ellsworth is a civilian who supports the law enforcement profession! She's not only supports the profession, but she has taken actions to help recognize the men and women of the profession ...

Stay Away From Cops - Karis Gittleson - EP 77 from 2022-02-06T17:39

Karis Gittleson is had 4 years with the New Orleans Police Department, until recently when she resigned.

While browsing Instagram, a video that Karis had posted of herself, caused me to r...

I Wasn't Suppose to be a Cop Again - Tyler Provost - EP 76 from 2022-01-30T07:05

This was another fun interview I had with Tyler Provost, a 6 year police officer from California and former professional baseball player.

If you were a regular watcher of the TV show, "Liv...

Man You're Too Nice - Terrance Wright - EP 75 from 2022-01-24T05:33

Terrance Wright is a two year federal police officer from California. Terrance stated that he was really surprised when I reached out to him about joining me on the podcast.

If you're some...

What The Heck You're The Police - Toni McBride - EP 74 from 2022-01-17T05:32

If you don't follow Toni McBride on social media, do so right now! I featured Toni on my Instagram page, several months ago when I gave her the "Shout out of the day"....

I knew then I wa...

It Bothers Me When People Say I'm Anti-Police - Chief Keirsh Cochran - EP 73 from 2022-01-10T04:00

Chief Keirsh Cochran, has been in law enforcement for 8 years and he's been the chief for Huntington University Campus Police and Safety in Indiana for 2 years.

Chief Cochran comes from a ...

Bonus Episode - Murder Mondays With Nicole - EP 72 from 2022-01-06T10:15

Murder Mondays is a true crime story podcast, hosted by Nicole Simmons. Nicole's aunt was killed by a notorious South Carolina, serial killer, "Pee Wee" Gaskins and it was that story that kicked...

All We Saw Was Muzzle Flash - Ralph Friedman - EP 71 from 2022-01-03T09:28

Law enforcement legend and retired NYPD detective Ralph Friedman, reached out to me about coming on the podcast. When I received the message, I thought it was a joke at first, but after doing so...

I Think I'm Going To Apply To Be A Cop - Ashley Merchant - EP 70 from 2021-12-27T05:50

Ashley Merchant is a 4 1/2 year member of the California Highway Patrol. She reached out to me about coming on the podcast and I really think your going to enjoy learning more about this young l...

I Defend Those Who Put On The Badge - Sheriff Mark Lamb - EP 69 from 2021-12-20T05:19

Sheriff Mark Lamb also known as "America's Sheriff", is my guest this week on the podcast. You might recognize his name, because he has been seen on numerous news outlets, such as FoxNews & ...

Responder Wipes CEO - Tonya Herbert - EP 68 from 2021-12-13T06:45

"Responder WIpes", is a Florida based company, that was created by Tonya Herbert. Tony is a Fire service and wellness specialist, that has been working with first responders for many years.

I Realized Nobody Was Coming to Save Me - Brock Bevell - EP 67 from 2021-12-06T04:00

This interview with Brock Bevell, a former police officer from Arizona falls inline with my recent episodes, meaning the mental health realm.

Brock is a recovering alcoholic and porn add...

Bridget Truxillo - They Were All Calling Me a Rat and a Snitch - EP 66 from 2021-11-29T09:35

Bridget Truxillo spent 4 1/2 years working in law enforcement before deciding to leave the profession to become a lawyer. Bridget's story unfortunately, is not a uncommon one for female officers...

EP 65 - God Let Me take One In The Head - Brad Waudby from 2021-11-22T04:00

This interview with Brad Waudby a 14 year veteran police officer, started off like every other episode but it quickly took a turn, when there was a technical issue.

Shortly after starting ...

You Don't Look Womanly Enough - Jennifer Lopez - EP 64 from 2021-11-15T04:00

Police Officer Jennifer Lopez, yes that's her real name, is from Georgia and has 6.5 years in law enforcement.

I really enjoyed this conversation with Jennifer! Jennifer is doing her thing...

Marcus Please Explain This Man Crush - Marcus&Allison from 2021-11-08T04:00

Marcus and Allison are two police officers from Ohio. Between the two, they have 15 years in the profession. Not only are they both police officers, but they work in the same department and have...

EP 62 - I Hear My Mom Whimpering - Dave Leath from 2021-11-01T07:23

Dave Leath is a 24 year veteran detective from the New York state. During our conversation, Dave shares many stories about himself, valuable advice about life and insight into the many things he...

EP 61 - First Responders Don't Trust Many People - Amy Morgan from 2021-10-25T07:18

Mental Health expert Amy Morgan is the CEO and founder of the "Academy Hour", a online program that works with counselors to teach them how to work with first responders.

She also works w...

EP 60 - It's Not Often I Get Into Politics - Anthony McNeil from 2021-10-18T00:30

This week I'm taking a little mental break and I'm sharing a clip from episode 55, which featured James Walking from New Zealand.

I'm sharing this clip because of a message I received from...

EP 59 - I Didn't Like What It Was Turning Me Into - Nathan Mund from 2021-10-11T07:00

Nathan Mund and I have quite a bit in common, everything from being first responders to learning how to cook for only 2 people, once our children moved out. Something else we share, we're both p...

EP 58 - But I Am Going To Love Them Anyway - Amanda A.K. Dozanti from 2021-10-04T06:45

Amanda "A.K." Dozanti, is a former police officer, who spent 13 years on the job before leaving the profession in 2020. A.K. shared that she left the job because of PTSD, which stems from an inc...

EP 57 - You Look Like You Drink Tea - Breaunna McCarthy from 2021-09-27T07:00

I've been following Breaunna McCarthy on Instagram for a year or so and I, really loved what she was doing online... Humanizing the badge and sharing her beautiful family.

I have to admit...

EP 56 - I've Always Believed in Being Part of the Community - Mark Turner Jr. from 2021-09-20T07:00

I've known Mark Turner Jr. since the day he was born. His family and I have known each other for over 30 years. So when I learned that Mark was in the police academy, I immediately reached out t...

EP 55 - When America Sneezes Everyone Gets A Cold - James Walkling from 2021-09-13T07:00

James Walking is a police officer originally from the UK, but now lives and works in New Zealand. James is the second international officer to be on the podcast. The first was Tey Lynn-Jones, Listen

EP 54 - Talk About It or Step Up and Do Something - Lynn Sanders from 2021-09-06T07:00

Retired Michigan State Trooper, Lynn Sanders is someone I have known for over 25 years.

And just like the title of this episode says, Lynn Sanders is about doing it, not just talking abou...

EP 53 - Cristina You've Been Hit - Cristina Coria from 2021-08-30T07:00

Cristina Coria is a retired Santa Monica police officer. If you're a fan of the TV show, "Survivor" then you may recognize Cristina, who was a guest on season 13.

After being shot during a...

EP 53 Bonus - Go Find Your Life Purpose - Anthony McNeil from 2021-08-24T18:57

This is a bonus episode that I plan on doing from time to time. This episode came about because of a Instagram story I made, asking, "Is police work your purpose in life?".

That IG story, ...

EP 52 - Everyone Has A Backstory - Joe Smarro from 2021-08-23T07:00

Joe Smarro is one of the original members of the San Antonio Police, Mental Health Unit, which has become internationally known for the way it response to and deals with "mental health" calls fo...

EP 51 - This Job Ain't For Feelings - Sgt. Mitch Hamilton from 2021-08-16T07:00

I've been following Sgt. Mitch Hamilton on Instagram for a while, I even gave him the, "Shout out of the day" on my IG profile. So it was a no brainer to reach out and invite him onto the podcas...

EP 50 - You Can Only Grow Through The Hard Times - Officer Amber from 2021-08-09T07:00

This was a fun interview! After speaking with Amber, I understand why she's in the position that she's in, as a school resource officer.

She speaks about how much she enjoys working with k...

EP 49 - Every Police Officer Has a Story to Tell - Patrick Fitzgibbons from 2021-08-02T07:00

If you're into mindset then you're going to enjoy this interview with retired police officer and military veteran, Patrick Fitzgibbons. Patrick and I really get into the topic of how important m...

EP 48 - Life is Not What Happens to You But How You Respond - Officer Jared Tate from 2021-07-26T07:27

This interview with Jared was one of those, where you can see that the person you're interview has something special. It took a couple of tries to get Jared on the podcast, but man am I glad we ...

EP 47 - Why Not - Deputy Teresa Gadrow from 2021-07-19T07:00

FACTS ABOUT TERESA GADROW

• 7 Years in law enforcement
• From Ohio
• Self described as a Kickass, Badass, Boss babe
• Deputy Sheriff

EP 46 Bonus - Chief I'm Sorry For Bleeding All Over Your Colors - Samuel Royer from 2021-07-14T10:45

This is a bonus episode I did with Samuel Royer, the National Director of "Heroes First Home Loans". HFHL is a...

EP 45 - Son You Have The Perfect Face For Radio - Sheriff Scott Rose from 2021-07-12T07:00

Sheriff Scott Rose is the highest ranking law enforcement officer I have had on the podcast, and boy was I glad I got him to come on! This gentleman was a absolute joy to interview!

Sherif...

EP 44 - You Gotta Deal With Those Feelings - Officer Justin Lee from 2021-07-05T07:00

Justin Lee is a 7 year vet police officer, from Illinois. He's a father and husband and in his words, "vertically challenged and tactically heavy".
Justin and I discuss many things and he expla...

EP 44 - You Gotta Deal With Those Feelings - Officer Justin Lee from 2021-07-05T07:00

Justin Lee is a 7 year vet police officer, from Illinois. He's a father and husband and in his words, "vertically challenged and tactically heavy".

Justin and I discuss many things and he ...

EP 43 - Your Boy Got a Hit on Him - Officer 401 from 2021-06-28T07:00

I learned of Officer 401 after coming across one of his YouTube videos. Right away, I knew I want to get him on the podcast.

This was a great interview! Officer 401 and I discussed many di...

EP 42 - It's Either Me or The Job - Officer Scott Medlin from 2021-06-21T07:00

I came across this week's guest, Scott Medlin, on LinkedIn. After reading his posts and seeing his interest with a subject that I have been trying to better educate myself on, "mental health in ...

EP 41 - Mental Health in Law Enforcement - Anthony McNeil from 2021-06-18T16:23

PTSD and the day to day stresses in law enforcement, a topic that I've really taken a interest in. In this episode I'm doing something I haven't done since episode one, I'm going solo, no guest ...

EP 40 - That's the Closest You Will Get to a Superhero - Officer Brian Williams from 2021-06-07T07:00

With one year in law enforcement, Police Officer Brian Williams, from Texas is a unique individual. Unique in that he's not afraid to be himself!

This twenties something ex-Marine, has a p...

EP 39 - Law Enforcement Doesn't Give You Anything Back - Deputy Marshal Nate Silvester from 2021-05-31T08:26

Deputy Marshal Nate Silvester has 13 years in law enforcement. Nate became nationally known after making a video responding to a tweet, that NBA player Labron James had posted in regards to the ...

EP 38 - If I Didn't Have Bad Luck I Would Have No Luck At All - Officer Jerry Dean Lund from 2021-05-24T07:00

Jerry D. Lund has 30+ years as a first responder. The incredible thing about Jerry, is that he's both a police officer and fire fighter... And his department is not a "public safety" department....

EP 37 - I Was Sweating Bullets Everyday - Police Officer Kris Liberty from 2021-05-17T07:00

Kris Liberty is a 12 year veteran police officer from Chattanooga, TN, who had no interested in becoming a police officer.

Kris stated that he decided to join the law enforcement professio...

EP 36 - I Think in Policing It's a Culture of Silence - Retired Police Officer Merritt Cassell from 2021-05-10T07:00

Merritt is also the founder of Better-Blue.org, a non-profit organization that takes a group therapy approach to supporting law enforcement and first responders by providing a safe place to discuss...

EP 35 - That Feeling of Being Needed - Officer Jon Imperial from 2021-05-03T07:00

Jon Imperial is a 11 year police officer from New Hampshire and he currently serves as a reserve in the military. We discussed how he's currently going through and handling the transformation from ...

EP 34 - I was like wow like I've come a long way - Officer Ashley Smith from 2021-04-26T11:00

If you're on Instagram, into fitness and visit a lot of police related hashtags, then there's a very good chance that you have seen my guest, Officer Ashley Smith.

Ashle...

EP 33 - I Need Help - Detective Robert Garland from 2021-04-19T11:00

Robert Garland has 13 years in law enforcement. He current is a detective with NYPD. But Robert is more than just "a cop".

He's the founder and CEO of a much needed ...

EP 32 - Make Sure I'm Doing It For The Right Reasons - Tey Lynn-Jones from 2021-04-12T11:00

Tey Lynn-Jones is a Constable with the Metropolitan Police in London, England. He's been in law enforcement for 18 months and he's the first international police officer that has been on...

EP 31 - Why is God Doing This to Me - Officer Briana Turner-Gilmore from 2021-04-05T11:00

Briana is a police officer from Virginia, whose been on the job for 2 1/2 years. Briana says, from a young age she knew law enforcement was wanted to do....

Like many of my gues...

EP 30 - What's the Purpose of all of This - Officer Dawn Bracero from 2021-03-29T10:30

Police officer Dawn Bracero has been in law enforcement for 4 years in the state of Texas. Dawn is the first police officer in family and although it was always something she had an interested i...

EP 29 - Completely Shut Off and Shut Down - Dispatcher Lilly Noel from 2021-03-22T11:00

This young lady Lilly Noel was such a pleasure to interview! We dug into two of here favorite topics, her guns and her dog! We talked about her personal space and believe it or outer space... as...

EP 28 - It's About The Impact You Make on People - Drew Snarey from 2021-03-15T11:00

Special Agent Drew Snarey has been in law enforcement for 20+ years. He started out as a deputy with the Oakland County Sheriff Department in Michigan.

After leaving the Sheriff...

EP 27 - That Fight Like I'm Going to Win Attitude - Officer Kyle Hall from 2021-03-08T12:00

Kyle Hall is a 5 year police officer from Virginia. He's another one of those "Off Duty Squad" members out there really doing his thing to "Humanize the Badge".

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EP 26 - I Am Going to Just Go! Go! Go! - Ssweetsavage from 2021-03-01T12:00

Wow what a interview! Ssweetsavage is a Latina police officer and Marine veteran, who is setting out to empower women in the law enforcement profession.

Note: Because she was in...

EP 25 - It's All About Where You're At - Officer Don Williams from 2021-02-22T12:00

Officer Don Williams is a police officer from Georgia who's been on the job just over two years. Prior to becoming a sworn officer, he served in the military and worked briefly in the local ...

EP 24 - Something Just Felt Off - Andrew Saunders from 2021-02-15T12:00

From police officer to teacher and CEO. Andrew Saunders a former Wilson, NC Police Officer, realized very earlier in his law enforcement career, that his leadership skills could be better utiliz...

EP 23 - Not Beating Myself Down - Sgt. Marc Hildebrand from 2021-02-08T12:00

Sgt. Marc Hildebrand of the Las Angeles Police Dept. was my guest for this episode and I have to say, Marc is one hell of a dude! If you're in a bad mood, you won't be after having a con...

EP 22 - The Only Thing That Stops You Is Yourself - Deputy Sydney from 2021-02-01T12:00

I had been trying to get this young lady, Deputy Sydney a.k.a "Pocket Cop", from Mississippi on the show since August 2020. Then one day I get a DM from her stating that she still wanted...

EP 21 - It's Now or Never - Chief Daniel Smith from 2020-10-12T11:00

My guest Chief Daniel Smith of the Olla Police Department in Louisiana has accomplished something, that's not very easy to nor very common in law enforcement....

Become the ...

EP 19 - Law Enforcement Those Were My Superheroes - Officer Joseph Messer from 2020-09-28T11:00

I had the pleasure of interviewing 2 year police officer, Joseph Messer from Texas. Joseph is another one of the soldiers out there putting in work to, "Humanizing the Badge".

Jose...

EP 18 - The Only Thing They Have is Their Respect - Officer Logan Campbell from 2020-09-10T15:55:04

I truly enjoyed my conversation with Officer Logan Campbell an 8 year veteran from Indiana. Officers like Logan are the reason I do this podcast.

What I mean is...

To judge this y...

EP 17 - I Figured I Would Like To Make a Change - Police Officer Brandon Walker from 2020-08-16T19:00

Officer Brandon Walker I met after he stopped to shoot hoops with my 14 year old nephew. Brandon and I talked about everything from why he got into law enforcement to him getting his butt spanked b...

EP 16 - I Put Myself Out There - Vinnie Montez Police Officer Comedian from 2020-08-10T10:00

Police officer and stand up comedian Vinnie Montez talks about how suffering from mental health issues led him to comedy.

EP 15 - I Thought I Was Invincible - Paulie Lewis New Hampshire Police Officer from 2020-08-03T02:00

2 Year Police Officer Paulie Lewis talks about the night he was shot twice while responding to a domestic call, his love for Disney and much more.

EP 14 - Let's Just Etch and Sketch This Sh-- and Start Over - Deputy Bobby Martinez from 2020-07-10T13:00

Deputy Bobby Martinez and I talk about everything from "Black Lives Matter" and defunding the police, to his "Fan Boy" admiration for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

EP 13 - We Could Be Doing Things Differently Yet We Choose Not To - Officer Autumn Clifford from 2020-05-29T10:00

10 year Maine police officer Autumn Clifford turns a life altering back injury that sent her into depression into a successful life coaching business. into a successful

EP 12 - When She Said That it Brought Me to Tears - Det. Ty Dennis - Atlanta PD from 2020-05-22T14:00

Atlanta's Detective Ty Dennis is the founder of "Clippers and Cops" a community outreach program that has been featured on CNN and other media outlets because of the huge impact it is having on the...

EP 11 - What Did I Do to This Amazing Dog - Mark Tappan Alpharetta PD from 2020-05-15T22:00

Sgt. Mark Tappan of the Alpharetta PD talks about his K9 partner "Mattis" and their experience on the A&E TV show "America's Top Dog".

EP 9 - I'm Just a Human Who's a Cop - Deputy Rick Smith a.k.a "Officer Smith" from 2020-04-24T22:00

Self proclaimed "Mediocre Funny Guy" Rick Smith a.k.a "Officer Smith" talks about his success online as an influencer, his kids and more.

EP 8 - Rebecca - Creator of the Proud Police Wife Blog from 2020-04-17T17:00

Rebecca a wife, blogger and creator of the "Proud Police Wife" blog and community talks about her platform for wives, girlfriends and finances of those in law enforcement and what's it like to be a...

EP 7 - Using Hip Hop to Build a Bridge - Deputy Daniel "Bookem" Rivera from 2020-04-15T19:00

Daniel talks about his non-profit organization "Bridges" and using rap music to bridge the divide between the youth and law enforcement.

EP 6 - She Sacrificed for Me - Rob Griffin - Gilbert Police Department from 2020-04-11T16:00

Officer Rob Griffin a police officer of 15 years and mountain bike fanatic, talks about life, police work, cycling and more!

EP 5 - Talking PTSD 911 With Emmy Winning Film Maker - Conrad Weaver from 2020-03-30T12:00

Emmy winning film maker talks about his latest project PTSD 911 and first responders suffering from PTSD.

EP 4 - Its What You Do! It's Not Who You Are - Donna Brown - Tallahassee Police Dept. Retired from 2020-03-21T12:00

Retired Detective Sargent and awarding winning author Donna Brown discusses her new books, "Behind and Beyond the Badge" as well as her career.

EP 3 - That's Totally Not Me - Officer Darren Derby - Pittsfield Police Dept. from 2020-03-08T23:00

Officer Darren Derby opens up about he uses his battle with depression to better the citizens of his community.

EP 2 - I'm Not Internet Famous - Officer Kenny Anderson Bamberg Police Dept from 2020-02-26T15:00

Hear how Officer Kenny Anderson has gone viral on social media to help "Humanize the Badge" and promote the Law Enforcement profession.

Episode 1 - Who I Am from 2020-02-16T12:00

This first episode is a short introduction to The Off Duty Podcast creator, Tony McNeil. In this episode, Tony discusses:What it was that made him get into the law enforcement profession... What he...

Episode 1 - Who I Am from 2020-02-16T12:00

This first episode is a short introduction to The Off Duty Podcast creator, Tony McNeil.

In this episode, Tony discusses:

• What it was that made him get into the law enforcement ...
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Episode 1 - Who I Am from 2020-02-16T12:00

Get a brief introduction into who I am, the reason I started the podcast and what you can expect in future episodes.