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Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

Massachusetts police officer Steve Gould interviews a variety of law enforcement officers about their most intense moments on the job. Shocking moments, humorous moments and terrifying moments are recalled by the officers that experienced them. Meet the variety of personalities that make up the police and get to know them on a personal level. You couldn’t make these stories up if you tried.
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Further podcasts by Steven Gould: Former Police Officer, Background Investigator, Vlogger

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Deep Cover RCMP from 2023-12-13T09:00

Garry Clement had a hell of a career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police! Really fun conversation with lots of insight to how the RCMP fights crime in the great white north!

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Southern Deep Cover, Overseas Assignment from 2023-12-06T09:00

Charlie Spillers is a bestselling author / legendary undercover agent, former Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Regional Commander, Baton Rouge Police Officer, career federal prosecutor, Departm...

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First Fatal, Husband Suicide?, Looking Down A Barrel, Industrial Explosion from 2023-11-29T09:00

In this episode I am Joined by my good friend Thomas Connell, Jr. Tom's father, Thomas Connell, Sr., was a local Police Sergeant (Templeton, MA PD) and passed away in 2014 after being retired fo...

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Patrol Rifle Shootout, Victim Dying In Your Arms, DA Puts Good Cops On Bad List from 2023-11-22T09:00

This week we have the other half of the War Stories Official Podcast, Chuck! The past 12 years Chuck has been working for a large SoCal agency and has responded to some INTENSE calls.  He shares...

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Car to Car Gunfight, A** Pipe For Emergencies, .45 To The Neck from 2023-11-15T09:00

Tom was a police officer in Socal for 13 years before sustaining a career ending injury. While on the job he worked on the DOJ Undercover Task Force accruing some great stories from his career t...

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Afghanistan Pony Express - Postcards Through Hell from 2023-11-08T09:00

Alan Chiasson's career path has certainly been an interesting one.  From firefighter to holding a peace officer's commission to tactical paramedic and finally working as a military co...

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K9 Officer Fights Felon Alone In The Woods / Fatal ATV Crash from 2023-11-01T08:00

David Jones started his police career in the US Army as a K9 Officer.  He then went on to work as a K9 Officer and trainer for the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri. ...

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Woman Poisons Family w/Mushrooms, LASD Shooting Breakdown, DACA Cops from 2023-10-25T10:50

An Australian woman poisons her in-laws, killing 3 people so far. LAPD is hiring DACA cops that can't legally be armed. LASD Deputy shoots a homeless man by after he assaults h...

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Seattle Homicide Detective - Cloyd Steiger from 2023-10-18T08:00

Cloyd Steiger did 36 years for Seattle PD with 20+ on the Homicide Squad.  His stories are nuts just as you would imagine! In retirement he operates Listen

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Going Deep Cover As A Game Warden - Bruce Borkovich from 2023-10-11T08:00

Bruce Borkovich has had a very diverse law enforcement career. From Michigan Conservation Officer/Detective to assistant team leader Michigan State Police Narcotics team to chief of police, Ferr...

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Perp Shoots Himself On Approach, Baton To The Head, Child On Rampage from 2023-10-04T08:00

In this episode I interview John Hill, LEO from Georgia.  John has done a lot in his 20 year career including working in the jail, patrol, crime suppression, and K9.  John's stories r...

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Surviving Two Shootings, Meth-Head Explosion, Child Rescued from 2023-09-27T08:00

Tom G has been a copper in North Dakota since 2006. He has worked patrol, the street crimes unit, and is now in the warrants division sworn as a Special Deputy US Marshal. Tom has had...

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Game Warden John Borkovich - Confronting Poachers With Machine Guns, Devil Worshippers w/Human Skull, High Speed Chases from 2023-09-20T08:00

In this episode John Borkovich gives us a peak into the world of a Michigan State Game Warden.  John has made some giant cases in his career and his stories are truly insane!  As John...

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Shift Partner Killed, Man Throwing Knives, FTO Struggles from 2023-09-13T08:00

Charlie started his law enforcement career as a police officer in the great state of Floria and then transitioned to dispatch. He has some intense stories from his time on the street, including ...

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Rape Suspect Chased Down, SWAT Shoot or Don't Shoot, Child Abuser Was The Neighbor from 2023-09-06T08:00

Sandy Wall is a retired Houston PD copper that started his career in the 70's! He has some great and crazy stories from his days at HPD! Check out the Novel he wrote based on many of ...

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Old School Texas Undercover, He Shot The Lights Off My Cruiser, Train vs Human, Shotgun To A Knife Fight from 2023-08-30T08:00

DC Lance started his police career around 1978 in the great State of Texas and he's still at it! Love to hear the stories of old school policing and how the times have changed!

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Naked Crazy Woman, Chasing a Murderer, Jobsite Beatdown from 2023-08-23T08:40

John Fetters has nearly 40 years in law enforcement and is currently an auxiliary officer in Ohio.  He is one of those dedicated guys that just loves the job.  This was a really fun i...

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Father Killed By Son, Hand Sawed Off In Bathtub, Evictee Armed w/AR-15 from 2023-08-16T08:00

In this episode James Disser tells some absolutely INSANE stories from his career.  Check out his book, link below!
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Parolee Attacks While Dressed As Cop, Attempted Assination On Mv Stop, Cops On Being Filmed from 2023-08-09T08:00

In this episode I chat with retired Officer Eric Hofstein.  Eric started his career with the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department and finished with the BART Transit Police (San Francisco).  Eric ha...

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CITN - Mississippi Police Torture, Cop Falls Down Slide, Pig Woman Burping, Impersonating a Police Officer from 2023-08-07T08:00

Cops In The News! Join us live for some LE news stories and more.

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Officer Involved Shootings, SWAT Barricaded Suspect, Almost Shooting Herman Melville from 2023-08-02T08:00

In this episode I interview recently retired Chief of Police, Mike Wynn.  Mike had a very interesting and diverse career with the stories to prove it!
Mike has a 28-year law enforcement ba...

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CITN - Carlee Russell Fake Abduction, Rex Heuermann Killer, Nahel Merzouk, Cop Pulls Cop Over, Mohammed Barakat from 2023-07-24T08:00

Join us live as we go over all the most IMPORTANT news stories! Carlee Russell Fake Abduction, Rex Heuermann Serial Killer, Nahel Merzouk Shooting, Black Bear Attack, Cop Pulls Cop Over, Mohamme...

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Partners Murdered, High Risk Undercover, Pedestrian Torn Apart from 2023-07-19T08:00

Bill Tanton is one of those guys you talk to and think, damn, this guy should write a book.  His walk through law enforcement was a wild ride and he has the stories to prove it! Very fun and int...

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Cop to Psychologist - Barricaded Shooter, OIS Charged by Driver, Church Pervert from 2023-07-12T08:00

Really fun interview with cop turned psychologist, Josh Vander Zwaag! Josh is now dedicated to helping first responders through his new career! 
 
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CITN - Cops Take Fire From Fireworks, Crime Fighting Tractor, Trooper Shot In Chest, Fat People On Planes from 2023-07-10T08:00

Join me and my good friend and local copper, Ben P.  We will be bringing you all the most important news stories per usual.

Contact Ben - bpeters268@gmail.com

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Tooth Shot Out, Pulling Suspects From Burning Car, These Aren't My Pants from 2023-07-05T08:00

Great conversation with Sergeant Matt Porter! Really great stories from the job.

Sergeant Matt Porter is a 16 year veteran Police Sergeant and an active SWAT Team Leader. He holds an unde...

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Triple Homicide - Suicide, Beastiality Arrest, Taking Rounds from 2023-06-28T08:00

In this episode I am joined by North Carolina Detective and SWAT member JD Smith.  These are some crazy stories my friends!

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CITN - $100,000 Speeding Ticket, 2 Denver Officers Shot in 1 Day, LGBTQ Bans Police from 2023-06-26T08:00

Join me and past guest Seth Milligan as we break down all the most important news ...

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Losing A Friend On The Job, Arresting A Deaf Guy?, Task Force Shenanigans from 2023-06-21T08:00

Alan Hardwick is a retired Detective Sergeant who served in Idaho and Washington from 1991 to 2021. In early 2001, Alan founded the Boise Police Department's Criminal Intelligence Unit and co-fo...

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Meth Cook Mayhem, Walking Up On Suicide, Badly Beaten By Fellow Cops from 2023-06-14T08:00

From undercover cop to acting in Breaking Bad, Lou Pimber has done ALOT!  Really fun interview taking us through his law enforcement career and into the world of acting.  Lou's path to get to ...

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CITN - Chicago Cop Loves Crack, LA DA Butt Hurt, Racist Social Media from 2023-06-12T08:00

Cops In The News! Steve and Ken talk about the good and the bad in police news. Also, any other bizarre stories Steve can find!

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12 GA to Sternum, State of The Southern Border, Prison Riot Shanking, Had A Couple...18 Packs from 2023-06-07T08:00

In this episode I interview Chief Deputy of Pinal County, Matthew Thomas.  We chat about everything from prison riots, blasting someone in the sternum with a 12 gauge, the state of th...

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Meth Head w/AK-47, SoCal SWAT, Narcotics Interdiction from 2023-05-31T08:00

In this episode the great David Putnam returns with more crazy stories from SoCal! David is a published author with many popular books.  Check him out below!

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34 Killed On Dive Boat Conception / Man Dies From Porn Habit from 2023-05-24T08:00

In 2005, Garrett TeSlaa left a successful career in the music and film industry to pursue a life in public service. Garrett is now an active duty 18-year law enforcement veteran and l...

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Shot In The Face And Breast, USMC Boxing Champ - Ann Carrizales from 2023-05-17T08:00

Really fun interview with the one and only Ann Carrizales!

Officer Ann Carrizales began her career in the Military with the United States Marine Corpsin 1991. In 199...

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Cops In The News: Daniel Penny Arrest, Cop Home Invasion, Unarmed Civilian Traffic Patrol from 2023-05-15T08:00

Steve and Ken cover the Daniel Penny arrest, Detroit cops doing a home invasion, China helping Latin American Police, cop stealing a dead man's credit card and more!

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Fisting Death Threats, Broken Orbital - Nose, Grabbing The Gonads from 2023-05-10T08:00

In this episode Steve chats with Arik Levy of the Firearms Nation Podcast.  Arik is currently a Sergeant for a Florida Sheriff's Department.  Steve and Arik talk firearms laws, cultur...

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Jailbreak Conspiracy Bust - Don't Touch The Corpse Please from 2023-05-03T08:00

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Cops In The News - Tucker Carlson, Body Parts For Sale, Feds Get The Wrong Guy, Viktoria Nasyrova from 2023-05-01T08:00

Steve and guest co-host Sean Thompson review law enforcement related news stories along with some other whacky news.

Follow Sean on Instagram @nine_realms_athletics ...

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Shot While Off Duty, Perp Sells Daughter's Underwear For Porn, First Hot Call from 2023-04-26T08:00

While jogging off duty Donovan Heavener finds himself in the middle of a heist having to fight for his life.  Hear his story of survival and recovery!
 
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Beheaded By Cocktails, Dagger Made Of Glass, Partner Drunk On Duty from 2023-04-19T08:00

Born and raised in Toronto, Desmond P. Ryan graduated from the University of Toronto and joined what was then the Toronto Police Force. He has been a front-line officer, a beat cop, a patrol ser...

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Cops In The News: NYPD Captain Weiner Text, LAPD Shopping Cart Bomb, Criminal Shoots Self from 2023-04-17T08:00

Steve and Ken crack-wise on the latest and strangest police stories from the past couple of weeks. 

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ATF Undercover, Gang Informants, Firearms Trafficking, Getting Drugs Past Customs from 2023-04-12T08:00

Ignacio Esteban returns to talk about working undercover cases during his career as a Special Agent with the ATF.  Ignacio gets into the finer details of working these cases and what ...

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Dallas County Mounted Patrol, Facing Extreme Sexism, Working Crime Stoppers Tip Line from 2023-04-05T08:00

Deputy Sheriff Susan Welch-Rodriguez trail-blazed in her work on the streets of Dallas, Texas for over four and a half decades of hair-raising adventures, starting in the late 1970s t...

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Cops In The News - The Covenant School Shooting, A Classic Karen, Woolly Mammoth Burger from 2023-04-03T08:00

Steve and past guest Ignacio Esteban (ret ATF) go through the law enforcement news for the past couple of weeks.

Check out Ignacio's Author Page on Amazon

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Gunfight Explosion, K9 Stabbed, Dementia Domestic from 2023-03-29T08:00

In this episode Washington copper Eric Tung shares some insane stories from the Evergreen State! From his K9 being stabbed to a gunfight with explosions to dealing with an elderly couple with de...

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Story of Career Ending Trauma And Recovery from 2023-03-22T08:00

Sean Thompson workd for a major US city police department as a patrol officer.  During his tour he saw some crazy and traumatic things that impacted him in a way that he could have never imagine...

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Cops In The News - Cops Fired Over Jab, MC Flips Cops Off, Gascon The Hypocrite, 7 Eleven Pooping Arrest from 2023-03-20T08:00

Steve and Ken bring the latest news in the law enforcement world along with some other notable and strange stories. 

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Killer Collects Weiners, Wrong Turn In Baghdad, Crazy Man At Gun Point from 2023-03-15T08:00

Gary Edgington worked major narcotics cases, organized crime, unsolved homicides, and internal affairs while he was an LEO in California. He ended his career as the commander of the CA DOJ Count...

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Partner Gunned Down - Working SoCal Narcotics from 2023-03-08T09:00

In this episode Steve sits down with his friend and former boss, JJ Williams. JJ retired as a Sergeant for the Maywood Police Department before moving over to the LAPD Backgrounds Unit. JJ has h...

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Cops In The News: Police Break Her Wrist, Hot Sauce Up The Ying-Yang, Lori Lightfoot, Roald Dahl Censored from 2023-03-06T09:00

In this episode Steve is joined by author and retired copper Patrick O'Donnell from EP# 133.  The latest cop stories are discussed along with Chat GPT and the censoring of the great Roald Dahl.<...

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The Littlest Navy Seal to Special Agent (NCIS/EPA) from 2023-03-01T09:00

At 5'3 and 110 lbs. David Brown is one of the smallest men to join the ranks of the Navy SEALS.  He went on from the SEALS to become a special agent with NCIS and then the EPA.  David...

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Eric Tansey - Chase/Murder/Rape, Rough Rookie Year, Pepper Spray For All from 2023-02-22T09:00

Eric Tansey of the Failure To Stop Podcast joins Steve to chat about his career, owning a distillery, and of course some crazy war stories! Failure Top Stop Podcast on Instagram @failuretostop Listen

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LAPD Death Spiral, Anthony Lowe, Jr, Keenan Anderson, Satanic Hollywood from 2023-02-20T09:00

Steve and Ken go over notable police stories and other notable news stories.  

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Home Invasion, Friend Runs Over Friend, Crazy Crashes from 2023-02-15T09:00

In this episode we are joined by an LEO from a large southern California agency.  Just Cox started his career in the military and then moved into law enforcement.  As we know, SoCal i...

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Canadian Gangs, 1st Shooting, UFC Corner Man from 2023-02-08T09:00

Shawn Geris is a Detective Constable for the Toronto Police Service.  At TPS he specializes in gang prevention hosting the Project #Engage416 podcast and YouTube Channel.  Shawn is al...

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Naked Woman Samurai Sword, Cat Eating Corpse, Dying Declaration from 2023-02-01T09:00

Patrick O'Donnell is a retired police sergeant after serving on the streets of Milwaukee for 25 years in a variety of assignments, including being in charge of gang squads and other special cars...

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Cold Cases: Murderers Caught After Brutal Crimes from 2023-01-25T09:00

The great Tim Corbett returns to take us on a deep dive into cold case investigations.  Tim has been in the game a long time and has become one of the nations experts on solving these...

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Car Chase Shootout, Knife Wielding Suspect, Perp Falling From A Tree from 2023-01-18T09:00

In this episode Steve interviews an Ohio officer named Dave.  Dave is still active and wished to conceal his identity.  He has over 35 years in policing and has piled up some crazy st...

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Butcher Knife Attack, A Prosthetic Penis, First Autopsy from 2023-01-11T09:00

Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998. As a Security Forces Officer, Michael specialized in Law Enforcement, Global ...

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Undercover Abroad - Special Agent Lorenzo Toledo from 2023-01-04T09:00

In this episode Special Agent (ret) Lorenzo Toledo returns to share crazy undercover stories from the US and abroad!  Lorenzo had an amazing career spanning across local, state, and f...

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Stories of A Ghetto Cop - Inglewood, CA Police from 2022-12-28T09:00

Merry Christmas and happy New Year! Some absolutely crazy stories from Inglewood, CA! Dave Carrasquillo went from the Marines to the Inglewood PD.  His expierences are incredible and intense!  Listen

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Policing Born In Racism? A Brief History Of Policing With Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz from 2022-12-21T09:00

In this episode Steve chats with Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz about the history of policing.  They delve into why the media labels police as racist and then attempt to claim that policing was racist fro...

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ATF Arson Specialist - Catching The Cops And Firefighters That Burned Boston from 2022-12-14T09:00

Wayne Miller was a Special Agent, Criminal Investigator and Certified Fire Investigator for the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in Boston for 25 years. He has been involved in nu...

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Shotgun Shootout And Cold Cases from 2022-12-07T09:00

As a disciplined street cop and Commander of the Homicide unit in a medium size county not far from Chicago, Illinois, Tim Corbett is a criminal’s worst fear – he’s the man who never gives up....

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One On One PCP Fight, Robbery Shooting, Run And Gun Drug Deal from 2022-11-30T09:00

In this episode Steve chats with retired Southern California Officer, David Putnam.  Dave has some incredible stories and intense experiences.  

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LAPD Vice And Homicide Detective Dave Escoto from 2022-11-23T09:00

One of my favorite guests if all time, the great Dave Escoto!  Dave talks about naked Olympians, his partner saving his life, and coping with it all!  

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Undercover in Rio de Janeiro, Left Hanging Undercover, Near Death Experience from 2022-11-16T09:00

In this episode Steve interviews retired DHS Attache Madrid Spain Alex Alonso.  Listen to how an undercover agent is born along with the trials they must endure to succeed.  Alonso's ...

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Stabbing The Boss, Garbage Truck Fatal, Drawing On A Gamer from 2022-11-09T09:00

In this episode Steve interviews retired New Jersey Officer, Kurt Geisinger. Kurt has some great stories from his career in New Jersey and recently decided to publish a book chronicling the same...

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Robbery Shootout, Stalker Kills Ex, Keto Lifestyle for Healing from 2022-11-02T08:00

Retired Boynton Beach Officer Eric Reynolds shares some intense stories from his career including the shooting that changed his life.  Eric was shot while engaging an armed robbery su...

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Long Island Detective Squad And Side Hustle Advice from 2022-10-26T08:00

Detective Daniel Jurkowitsch returns to chat about his promotion to the detective squad and to share some more crazy stories.  Daniel also talks about being an entrepreneur and has so...

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Deep Cover - US Marshals to ATF to Customs from 2022-10-19T08:00

Lorenzo Toledo's career could be a movie.  He has worked for several different federal agencies as a special agent and has even consulted on major Hollywood films including Miami Vice! Lorenzo's...

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Apartment Decapitation, 911 Ground Zero, Oil Drum Body from 2022-10-12T08:00

In this episode Steve interviews retired NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari.  Vic was on NYPD from 1987 until 2007 and he has the stories to prove it! He is also an accomplished author with s...

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Internet Child Crimes Detective from 2022-10-05T08:00

In this episode Steve interviews an expert in the field of internet investigations.  Randall Snyder spent the last 10 years of his career investigating child crimes.  The work was int...

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Armed Suicidal Male, CPR Exposure, FTO Spear Tackle from 2022-09-28T08:00

Sgt. Chris Littrell has been a police officer in Washington State since 2005.  He has served in a variety of roles at his departments including SWAT, SRO, Patrol Sgt., and Detective Sgt.  He has...

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Undercover Gun Buys, Human Drug Mules, Operation Fast And Furious from 2022-09-21T08:00

ATF Special Agent Ignacio Esteban has stories for days! On top of that he has written over 45 books in the last 2 years. As a Special Agent in the Miami and Tampa Field Divisions, he ...

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Bonus Throwback - LA Riots, Dodging Bullets, Scrotal Trauma from 2022-09-19T08:00

Throwing it waaaaay back to May of 2018.

Retired Captain Jim Engen shares some of the crazy stories from his career.  I really enjoyed this interview.  Jim is a pro when it comes to inter...

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Shots Fired In A Crowd, Rest Area Mayhem, Being A Mental Health Officer from 2022-09-14T08:00

In this episode Steve interviews Alabama officer, Seth.  Seth is a Corporal, FTO, Mental Health Officer, and a Christian Minister! He has some great stories and some insight into the world of me...

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Suicide by Cop, Naked Crazy Lady, SWAT/Narco Detective from 2022-09-07T08:00

In this episode Steve interviews Indiana narcotics detective, Ben.  Ben started his career as a state trooper but has since moved on to a county sheriff's department.  He is assigned to the dete...

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Starring on COPS, Hanging w/ Teenage Johnny Depp, Nail Gun Suicide Fail from 2022-08-31T08:00

In this episode Steve interviews retired Broward County Sheriff's Deputy, Glen Topping.  Glen has a collection of diverse and crazy police stories! He is also a successful author of f...

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Bonus Throwback / Episode 1: Crazy Shootout, PCP Fight, African Lion&Coping With Stress from 2022-08-29T08:00

Throwback all the way to episode 1! Rob and I were both nervous but you wouldn't know it by the crazy stories that he delivers!

In this episode Steve sits down with retired Pomona Police ...

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Leaking Spinal Fluid, Hamburger Or Human, Baby Stuck In Hospital Bed, Texas Gators from 2022-08-24T08:00

In this episode Steve chats with Texas copper, Kyle.  Kyle shares some of his most intense moments policing Southeast Texas! 

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Murdered On Duty And Lived To Tell About It from 2022-08-17T08:00

In this episode Steve chats with retired Somerville, Ma. detective, Mario Oliveira.  Mario was shot multiple times on duty, died, and came back to life.  His story is...

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Interrupting A Hitman - Tennessee Metro Area from 2022-08-10T08:00

In this episode Steve sits down with active Tennessee copper, Bill.  He's only been on the job for 2 years but has some of the craziest stories I've ever heard.  He works in a major metropolitan...

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Broward County Sheriff - Sgt. John Kelly (ret) from 2022-08-03T08:00

In this episode Steve interviews retired Broward County Sheriff's Deputy Sergeant John Kelly.  As you can imagine John has some insane stories from his time on the jo...

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Air Force Cop - Policing Soldiers from 2022-07-27T08:00

In this episode Steve chats with a member of the Air Force Police aka Air Force Security Forces.  He is also the owner / operator of Code 3 Memes on Facebook.  Go show him some suppor...

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Actor&Active Duty Police Lieutenant from 2022-07-20T08:00

Actor and Police Lieutenant Victor Dobro talks about getting into acting later in life and later in his career.  Victor of course also shares some of his crazy stories from being on the job for ...

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Breonna Taylor Raid w/ Sgt. John Mattingly from 2022-07-13T08:00

In this episode Steve chats with retired Sgt. John Mattingly about the truth of the Breonna Taylor raid.  Also, we discuss the huge impact on his life from wrongful r...

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Louisville Riots / Family Tragedy On Duty / Kicking The Door Off The Hinges from 2022-07-06T08:00

In this episode Steve chats with fellow podcaster, author,  and Louisville copper, Dexter Pitts.  Dexter tells some intense stories and gives insight into being a bla...

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Witnessing a Suicide, Demon Lady, Wrestling a Gator from 2022-06-29T04:00

In this episode Steve interviews a Florida Deputy with exactly the type of stories a Florida Deputy should have! He's only been on for a year and a half and already h...

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Taking Fire, Help From Beyond The Grave, Infant Save from 2022-06-22T08:00

In this interview Steve chats with a 10 year veteran copper from North Carolina.  Jay's got some crazy stories you won't want to miss.

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Perp Pooped, Double Overdose, Giant With Gun from 2022-06-15T04:00

In this episode Steve interviews an Ohio officer by the name of Mike.  Mike has been on the job for 6 years and has some intense stories!

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From Cop to The Blue Line Lawyer - Lance LoRusso, Esq. from 2022-06-08T08:00

In this episode Steve interviews the great Lance J. LoRusso, Esq.  Lance started his career as a deputy sheriff and transitioned into being an attorney.  He is known for defending police officer...

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Dropped Off In The Riots, Chasing The Goat, Spear Tackle Nudity from 2022-06-01T08:00

Ever wonder what it would feel like to be dropped off in the middle of the hood during a riot!? Well, Officer Broadway can tell you all about it! He has some great st...

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Crime Scene Confidential Alina Burroughs from 2022-05-25T08:00

Steve chats with the host of Crime Scene Confidential, Alina Burroughs.  Alina recounts her career as a CSI and what lead her to hosting a TV show on Investigation Discovery.  On top ...

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Cops in The News - Blue Line Flag Politics, Rapper C Blu Shoots NYPD Cop from 2022-05-24T11:10:40

Steve and Ken review the standout police news stories from the past couple of weeks.

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Drunk Hookup Gone Wrong / The Bodies Are Burning from 2022-05-18T09:00

In this episode Steve chats with a Nebraska officer named Michael.  Along with some great stories Mike shares his brutal police academy experience with us! He was roa...

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Policing Baltimore In the 80's with John Jay Wiley from 2022-05-11T10:00

In this episode Steve sits down with the great John "Jay" Wiley! John was a Baltimore Sergeant before being injured on the job, ending his career.  John went on to be...

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Undercover ATF Agent Lou Valoze from 2022-05-04T09:52:12

In this episode Steve interviews retired ATF Agent Lou Valoze.  Lou spent most of his career undercover and the stories are insane! His book, Store Front Sting: A...

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Cops in The News - BLM Left Hook, NJ Cops Love Pot, Texas Trooper's Waistline from 2022-04-27T09:08:24

Steve and Ken review the latest law enforcement news in this topical edition of TPS! Join us on facebook live for the next one!

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Child Pimp Busted / Recording Studio Shooting from 2022-04-20T09:40:56

Steve continues his deep dive into policing Alabama! Jeremy is an officer in a large Alabama agency and his stories are nuts! 

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Georgia Deputy Sheriff - Policing The South! from 2022-04-13T09:00

Stories from the South never get old baby!! Steve chats with a Deputy Sheriff (Ricky) from the great state of Georgia! You couldn't make these stories up if you tried...

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Cops In The News - Killed in Jail, PA Troopers Sued, Kill A Cop Billboard from 2022-04-06T10:51:53

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Alabama Baby! from 2022-03-30T07:00

In this episode Steve interviews a patrolman from the State of Alabama. Nick brings the heat as he shares some of his craziest stories from patrol! 

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Policing Southeast Mass from 2022-03-23T07:00

In this episode Steve chats with Southeast Mass copper Norman Duchesneau.  Norman has accumulated some crazy stories over his many years of service.  If you like the ...

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Tehama County Deputy Sheriff from 2022-02-09T08:00

Another Norcal deputy comes on to give us more crazy stories from The Golden State! 

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Dennis Benigno - Street Cop Training from 2022-01-26T08:00

In this episode Steve chats with no other than Uncle Dennis from Street Cop Training! Dennis's company is exploding and it's no suprise, this guy has a TON of knowled...

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DEA Special Agent - Michael W. Brown from 2022-01-12T08:00

In this episode Steve chats with retired DEA Special Agent, Michael W. Brown.  The stories that Michael brings sound like they are straight out of a Delta Force movie...

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Interview&Interrogation (Part 2) from 2021-11-30T08:00

The great Gary Steiner returns to finish our chat about interview techniques!

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The Garda - Irish Officer "Sean" from 2021-11-17T08:00

FINALLY!! We have an Irish policeman ladies and gentlemen! What a fun and educational interview with a member of the Garda's armed response team!

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U.S. Customs Agent Bob Starkman from 2021-11-17T08:00

In this interview Steve chats with former U.S. Customs Agent Bob Starkman.  Bob worked as a street agent for customs and was also part of the FBI JTTF.  At the same t...

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Philadelphia PD - Michael Riley from 2021-11-03T07:00

In this episode Steve chats with retired Philly Sgt. Michael Riley.  As you can imagine Mike has some insane stories from the city of brotherly love! Mike has taken h...

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Anthony McNeil - Detroit Metro from 2021-10-21T07:00

In this episode Steve interviews retired Southfield PD officer Anthony McNeil.  Anthony has some crazy stories from the Detroit Metro area that will blow your mind, b...

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Twin Coppers From Illinois from 2021-10-06T07:00

A TPS first, identical twin cops interviewed a the same time! Come listen to some wild stories from the mean streets of good ole Illinois.

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Ralph Friedman - NYPD Legend from 2021-09-22T07:00

In this episode Steve interviews legendary Detective (ret) Ralph Friedman of the NYPD.  Ralph's stories are exactly what you would imagine......TOTALLY INSANE!! Ralph...

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Denver SWAT K9 - Brett Titus from 2021-09-08T07:00

In this episode Steve chats with retired Denver Police SWAT member Brett Titus.  Brett worked as a K9 officer for SWAT and his stories are off the charts! In his reti...

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Iowa Deputy Sheriff Sadie Hansen from 2021-08-25T07:00

In this interview Steve chats with Iowa deputy sheriff Sadie Hansen.  Sadie is not only a copper but also a certified paramedic. She brings some great stories from th...

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Bridget Truxillo - Florida Deputy! from 2021-08-11T07:00

In this episode Steve chats with former Florida deputy sheriff turned attorney, Bridget Truxillo.  Bridget is what we call a hard charger in this line of work.  From Patrol to narcotics to becom...

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Dr. Stephen Morreale - DEA Agent (ret) from 2021-07-28T07:00

In this episode Steve chats with the host of the Cop Doc Podacst, Dr. Stephen Morreale (DEA ret).  Steve brings the heat with his stories from both the DEA and local ...

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Mark Andrew Kelly - East Hartford PD from 2021-07-14T07:00

In this episode Steve chats with retired Sgt. Mark Andrew Kelly of the East Hartford Police Dept.  Mark has some great stories and insight into being a street cop.  H...

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Disqualified From The Police Application Process - The Police Applicant Podcast Crossover Episode from 2021-05-12T07:00

What can get you disqualified? In this episode we talk about issues that can knock you out of the process. Our special guest is Steve Gould, former LAPD background in...

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Marc Cameron - US Marshal&NY Times Best Selling Author from 2021-05-05T07:00

In this episode Steve chats with retired US Marshal and best selling author, Marc Cameron. An Alaskan resident and Texas native, Marc has spent over three decades in ...

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Interview&Interrogation w/ Gary Steiner (Part 1) from 2021-04-28T07:00

Gary Steiner returns to talk Interview & Interrogation! Gary is a confession evidence expert with a TON of knowledge in the field.  One episode just wasn't enough to ...

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LAPD Sgt. Marc Hildebrand - Losing 100lbs On Duty! from 2021-04-21T07:00

Marc Hildebrand has been with LAPD for 18 years and has the stories to prove it! On top of his crazy LAPD career he has managed to lose 100 lbs. and improve his perso...

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Policing Canada Deux - Self Castration / A Jumper / A Cutter from 2021-04-07T07:00

Emilia is a 15 year veteran Canadian copper.  She has worked in two of Canada's largest metropolitan areas and has the stories to prove it! You won't believe what she...

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Jimmy Meeks - Cop / Minister from 2021-03-31T07:00

In this episode Steve sits down with 35 year copper and minister, Jimmy Meeks! Jimmy brings some great stories to the podcast and also shares how his Christian faith ...

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Rahul Sidhu - Redondo Beach PD / Philly EMT from 2021-03-24T12:52:52

In this episode Steve chats with EMT turned copper turned entrepreneur.  Rahul Sidhu brings us some great stories from both the police and EMT world.  Sidhu also expl...

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Louisiana Motorcop from 2021-03-17T07:00

In this episode Steve interviews the Louisiana motorcop known by code name Iceman.  Iceman has been a motorcycle cop for over 20 years and still loves his job! He del...

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Lt. Joe Kenda of Homicide Hunter from 2021-03-10T08:00

In this episode Steve interviews retired Lt. Joe Kenda. Joe is well known for the TV Show Homicide Hunter which is based on his highly decorated police career in Colo...

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TPS LIVE Event: Catching Up w/Steve&Ken from 2021-02-27T13:26:17

In this episode Steve and Ken are back to discuss the future of TPS and the launching of Ken's new podcast! Steve talks about getting back into policing and the growi...

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Logan McKinney - Policing New Mexico / Second Chance Outdoors from 2021-02-17T08:00

In this episode Steve chats former New Mexico police officer and founder of Second Chance Outdoors, Logan McKinney.  Support Logan's great veteran owned organization!...

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Norcal Deputy Sheriff from 2020-12-16T08:00

In this episode Steve interviews a Norcal deputy sheriff about his most intense moments on the job.  The beginning of his LE career is unique because he made it to week 18 in the academy and fai...

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The Real Donnie Brasco from 2020-11-25T08:00

In this episode Steve interviews legendary FBI agent Joseph Pistone.  Joe went deep undercover for 6 years infiltrating the New York Mafia resulting in hundreds of arrests.  Joe made history wit...

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Police Scotland - Ginny McKenna from 2020-11-11T08:00

In this episode Steve chats with retired Scottish officer Ginny McKenna.  Ginny has some GREAT stories form across the pond! She goes into great detail about her stru...

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Chris Strom - Brooklyn to Baghdad / NYPD Intelligence Division from 2020-10-28T07:00

In this episode Steve interviews retired NYPD Intelligence Division Sergeant Christopher Strom.  Chris honed his interrogation skills in the US only to apply them later in the Middle East.  As h...

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Bill Canon - NYPD Detective, Actor, Comedian from 2020-10-14T07:00

TPS E62: Bill Canon - NYPD Detective, Actor, ComedianIn this episode Steve chats with retired NYPD Detective Sgt. Bill Canon.  Bill spent 27 years on the mean streets...

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Scott Medlin - The Mental Health Fight of The Police from 2020-09-28T07:00

In this episode Steve chats with police officer and author Scott Medlin.  Scott shares some great stories from his career and also discusses the mental health tools a...

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Lt. Wayne Saunders from 2020-09-14T07:30

In this episode Steve interviews one one of the stars of North Woods Law on Animal Planet, Wayne Saunders.  Wayne has some great stories from over 20 years of being a...

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Cassie Liberto - Hotel Pimp, Vigilante Justice, Out Numbered from 2020-08-31T07:30

In this episode Steve chats with Virginia Officer Cassie Liberto! Cassie is newer to the job but has already accrued some great stories.

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NC Deputy Hunter Guimbellot - Chase Fail, Latex Sex Butt, Leg Torn Off from 2020-08-17T07:00

In this episode Steve interviews North Carolina Deputy Sheriff Hunter Guimbellot.  Hunter shares some of his most intense and humorous moments on the job!

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Policing Germany from 2020-08-03T07:30

What is it like to be a cop in Germany? What kind of training do you need? How does it compare to the USA? DO you get a GUN?! In this interview Steve chats with German Police Officer, JD. 

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FBI Corruption - Whitey Bulger Cover Up from 2020-07-20T13:08:51

Gary Steiner returns to talk about FBI corruption stemming from Boston to the LA Office of the Bureau.  Information regarding the possible whereabouts of infamous cri...

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Oh Canada! - Em The Canadian Copper from 2020-07-13T07:30

In this episode Steve interviews Canadian copper - code name Em.  She polices the Ontario Province in one of the more populated areas.  Em sheds some light on some of the differences ...

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Gary Steiner - Santa Monica Police from 2020-06-29T07:30

In this episode Steve interviews Gary Steiner, retired Santa Monica PD.  Gary had a long and incredible career with TONS of crazy stories!  Please continue to support the show by going to Listen

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Chris Andersen - 39 Years Houston Police from 2020-06-15T07:30

In this episode Steve interviews 39 year Houston Police veteran Chris Andersen.  Chris worked patrol, homicide, SWAT, and the high risk surveillance team.  He tells some great stories ending wit...

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Dannemora Prison Break - Charles Gardner from 2020-05-25T07:00

In this episode Steve and Ken interview retired Lieutenant Charles Garnder of the New York State Department of Corrections.  Charles talks about his career as a corrections officer and gives a d...

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South Dakota Deputy - College Stabbing / Meth Head With A Dead Cat / Cruiser Covered In Blood from 2020-05-18T07:00

In this Episode Steve and Ken interview a South Dakota Deputy Sheriff!  Jeff has some great stories from policing the Midwest and we had a blast talking with him!!

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Peter J. Pranzo NYPD - Gambino Crime Family, Black Liberation Army, Cleaning Up The Streets from 2020-05-11T07:00

In this episode Steve and Ken chat with retired NYPD Lieutenant Peter J. Pranzo (21 years).  Peter takes us back to New York City in the 1960's and 70's, one of the most tumultuous and violent t...

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Gregory Fell - Yuma Shootout, Stealing A Cop Car, Going To Get My Gun from 2020-05-04T07:00

In this episode Steve and Ken interview 42 year police veteran Gregory Fell! He did a full career on the Yuma Police Department and is now working as a college police officer.  Greg h...

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Jimmy Barbee - Fetus In A Cup, 3 Shootings, Selling Mama's Eyes from 2020-04-27T08:00

In this episode Steve and Ken sit down with retired Georgia lawman Jimmy Barbee.  Jimmy told story after story of absolute craziness!! You are NOT gonna believe what he's seen!!

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FBI Agent Dave Nadolski - Loomis Fargo Heist Sting from 2020-04-20T10:00

In this episode Steve interviews retired FBI agent David Nadolski.  Dave ended his career in the Boston office where he, with the help of an informant, executed the biggest sting operation of hi...

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Homicide In The Street / LAPD to Washington State from 2020-04-13T10:00

In this episode Steve and Ken chat with a Washington officer about starting his career with LAPD and later shipping up to Washington State. 

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Bloodhound Handler - Field Cross from 2020-04-06T10:00

In this episode Steve and Ken chat with Deputy Field Cross of the Halifax County Sheriff's Department (Virginia).  Field is a K9 handler but not for one of those pointy eared fur missiles.  His ...

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LAPD to Charlotte PD And Back Again - Steven Hollowell from 2020-03-30T10:00

In this episode Steve and Ken chat with Steven Hollowell about his journey from LAPD Explorer to LAPD Officer.  Steven has some great stories and also a really great outlook on things...

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Big Woman With A Gun - Western PA Policing from 2020-03-23T10:00

In this episode Steve and Ken chat with a 13 year Pennsylvania police veteran named Jay.  Jay polices a small town in western PA and is also a member of a state/federal drug task force.  

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Metro Nashville Area - Undercover Ops, Wrestling A Shotgun, Prank Gone Wrong from 2020-03-16T10:00

In this episode Steve and Ken chat with a veteran police officer from the Metro Nashville area named Clay.  Clay has some wild stories that he delivers with the skills of a master story teller!<...

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Dan Kono - Sibling Decapitation, Ganster Shooting Spree, Taking Fire from 2020-03-09T10:00

In this episode Steve and Ken interview retired Pomona Homicide Detective Dan Kono.  Dan had 30 years of service with the last 18 being a homicide detective.  His stories are truly insane and ve...

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Lindy Gligorijevic - LAPD Homicide / Joining The Boys Club from 2020-03-02T11:00

In this episode Lindy Gligorijevic (LAPD D3 retired) pulls no punches telling us her journey to becoming a Homicide Detective for LAPD.  The 1980's were a challenging time for a woman looking to...

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Policing Texas w/Keith From Cop Life Podcast from 2020-02-24T11:00

In this episode Steve and Ken sit down with Keith from the Cop Life Podcast www.coplifepodcast.com Keith works for a large agency in Texas and boy do...

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LAPD 1985 And Beyond - Bill Urrutia from 2020-02-17T11:00

In this episode Steve and Ken interview LAPD veteran Bill Urrutia.  Bill started his career in 1985 and has some great stories from the mean streets of LA.

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Steve Gould - Cape Cod to LA from 2020-02-10T11:00

In this episode Steve is interviewed by Ken.  Ken asks about Steve's crazy calls, leaving police work, and the struggles that face all police officers. 

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SRO Beth Sandborn / Pennsylvania from 2020-02-03T11:00

In this episode Steve and Ken interview Pennsylvania Officer Beth Sandborn.  Beth works an area 10 miles north of Philadelphia where the policing begins to get more rural.  She has some great st...

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Tuscaloosa Police - Toni Sisk from 2020-01-27T11:00

In this episode Steve and Ken chat with retired female officer, Toni Sisk.  Toni worked patrol for Tuscaloosa PD before being assigned to investigations in the SVU where she finished up her care...

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LAPD Gangs - Andrew Gonzalez from 2020-01-20T11:00

In this episode Steve and Ken pick the brain of 20 year LAPD veteran, Andrew Gonzalez.  Andrew works in one of the most dangerous parts of the city and shares a lot of insight into gang culture....

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Manchester, UK Arena Bombing, Human vs Train, Policing England from 2020-01-13T11:00

In this episode Ken and I chat with a special constable from the UK.  Sooooo many questions!! This was a really fun interview and Bill had some really great stories! He describes to us respondin...

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Pyschotic Episode w/Dismemberment / Finger On The Trigger - Brad Nischwitz from 2020-01-06T11:00

In this episode I talk with Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Brad Nischwitz (ret).  Brad has some great stories from his time on the job.  One of these stories is the craziest I've ever heard ...

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Shooting A Rock Star - Neal Smith from 2019-12-30T11:00

In this episode Steve and Ken chat with Macon, GA officer Neal Smith.  Neal did almost 40 years policing the deep south and his stories are INSANE! From shooting Ronnie Hammond of the Atlanta Rh...

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Policing The OKC Metro Area - Blake Reichert from 2019-12-23T11:00

In this episode Ken and I chat with Oklahoma officer Blake Reichert.  Blake is a young officer but don't let that fool you, he is very squared away.  Blake has some great stories from policing h...

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Patrick Fitzgibbons - Meth Raid, Drunk Gumby, Positive Mindset from 2019-12-16T11:00

In this episode my co-host, Ken Roybal (ret LAPD), and I chat with Patrick Fitzgibbons retired Colorado Police Commander.  Patrick had a very successful carrier as a police officer and is having...

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Policing Brooklyn - NY Officer Daniel Jurkowitsch from 2019-12-09T11:00

In this episode I chat with New York Officer, Daniel Jurkowitsch.  Daniel's got some great stories from the mean streets of Brooklyn and also shares a great positive perspective for policing in ...

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Crazy Suicide Attempt / Active Shooter - Sean Thompson / San Francisco PD from 2019-12-02T11:00

In this episode I talk with San Francisco Police Officer Sean Thompson.  Sean recalls some CRAZY incidents from his past 3 years on the road.  Sean hosts his own podcasts, see links below.

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Ben Kelly - Seattle PD from 2019-11-25T11:00

In this episode I talk with Officer Ben Kelly of the Seattle Police Department.  Ben takes us through his deadly encounter with a cop killer that had targeted him as his next victim.  

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Tennessee Officer Kyler Cline - Wrestling For Your Life, Nighttime B&E, Juvenile Killed from 2019-11-18T11:00

TPS is back!! Thank you for all the messages and support over the past year!!

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Undercover LAPD VICE, Internal Affairs from 2018-10-23T10:00

In this episode my pal Dave Escoto returns to tell us about going under cover for LAPD VICE and also working Internal Affairs.  Dave shares some great stories while he answers listener's questio...

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Judge Kavanaugh Investigation from 2018-10-16T10:00

In this episode Steve is joined by his good friend and background investigation expert Ken Roybal.  Steve and Ken examine the Kavanaugh confirmation circus and the following supplemental investi...

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Bag Of Dildos, Listener Questions, Stinky LA from 2018-10-08T14:21:08

In this episode Steve commutes home from his security gig while he answers listener questions and recalls some funny moments from his police career.  

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Beto O'Rourke, Fatal Crash, Death Notification from 2018-09-24T10:00

In this episode I fly solo recalling one of the more disturbing accident scenes I responded to.  Things also get a little political as I discuss Beto O'Rourke's thoughts on police.  

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Inner-City Kid To Cop - Chris Jay LAPD from 2018-09-17T10:00

In this episode I interview LAPD Officer Chris Jay.  Chris grew up in a rough neighborhood in LA and now patrols the same area.  We talk about his struggle to get on the job, responding to gang ...

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Quadruple Homicide - Jay Moberly LAPD Robbery Homicide Division from 2018-09-10T10:00

In this episode I sit down with retired LAPD Robbery Homicide Detective Jay Moberly.  A mans family is murdered and his house is set on fire when he is away.  The events that lead up to the horr...

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Bill Norton - Media vs Police, FB politics, Intense Moments from 2018-09-03T10:00

In this episode I chat with 18 year police veteran Bill Norton.  We chat about intense moments in his career, FB fights that lose family, and the state of the media and how they report on the po...

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TPS E17: Cop To Army Combat Medic To Cop - NH Officer Shares His Unique Career Path from 2018-08-27T10:00

In this episode I sit down with an active New Hampshire Officer.  Jon is a patrol officer, SWAT team member, and Army Combat Medic.  He first became a cop and then at the age of 30 enlisted in t...

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TPS E16: Ken Roybal - Crazy Riot Stories, Police Chaplain, Background Investigations from 2018-08-20T10:00

In this episode I surprise interview a veteran of the LAPD.  Ken Roybal saw a lot and did a lot during his career at one of the nations largest departments.  We talk about being a boot in the 19...

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Police Helicopter Pilot Eric Weidner from 2018-08-13T10:00

In this interview we talk police air support. Ever wonder what it’s like to chase down a bad guy from the air? Fire a gun from a chopper? Be blinded by a green lazer while flying? Eric Weidner h...

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Annie Ross Cold Case Murder Solved - Jim Engen from 2018-08-06T10:00

In this episode Steve sits down with retired Police Captain Jim Engen.  Jim takes us through the brutal murder of Annie Ross in 1974 and the cold case that followed for 40 years.  When Jim made ...

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Security vs. Police, Crime Scene Fly In The Mouth, Minimum Age For Police from 2018-07-30T10:00

In this episode Steve answers listener's questions and also shares a funny/disgusting story from a crime.  

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TPS E12: Jon Pierpont - 34 Years Policing Cape Cod from 2018-07-23T10:00

In this episode I chat with retired Eastham Police Sergeant Jon Pierpont.  Jon was on the job for 34 years starting in the late 1960's.  We talk about policing over the past 50 years and Jon sha...

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SoCal K9 Handler On Patrol from 2018-07-16T10:00

In this episode Steve interviews a SoCal K9 handler by the name of Paul.  He is still active in law enforcement so we just go by his first name.  In fact, the interview takes place while Paul is...

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Most Evil Criminal and Dumbest Criminal from 2018-07-09T10:00

In this episode Steve goes solo and answers some questions from a listener.  Don't worry there are police stories shared!  Steve talks about the most evil criminal he encountered on the job and ...

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Gil Reyes - Stories From The California Highway Patrol from 2018-07-02T10:00

In this episode Steve interviews retired CHP Officer Gilbert Reyes. Gil saw a lot in his career while patrolling the highways of California and supporting local law enforcement agencies.  We hav...

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Dave Ball - Juvenile Sexual Assault, Handcuffed To A Bed, Creative Community Policing from 2018-06-25T10:00

In this episode I sit down with retired police officer David Ball.  David was an officer for Hawthorne PD, a very busy So-Cal city.  He started in patrol and worked his way into detectives for t...

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Robert Rangel - Time Slows Down When Someone Is Trying To Murder You from 2018-06-18T10:00

In this episode I interview retired LASD deputy sheriff and author Robert Rangel.  Robert tells us about some CRAZY things he saw on duty including him and his partner being ambushed and almost ...

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Dave Carrasquillo - Inglewood Up To No Good, Crazy Police Stories From The Infamous City Of Inglewood, CA from 2018-06-11T10:00

In this episode I sit down with Inglewood Police Detective Dave Carrasquillo.  As you might expect Dave had an intensive career working the mean streets of Inglewood, CA.  Come walk with me in t...

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Dave Escoto - Humor As A Weapon, Partner Saved My Life, Naked Olympians, Coping With Stress from 2018-06-04T10:00

In this interview I sit down with retired LAPD Detective Dave Escoto.  Dave had an amazing career with several different assignments as a detective.  Come ride along with us as Dave tells some o...

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Caroline Miller - Rookie Year, Shooting In The Street, Active Shooter Response, Advice For Female Officers from 2018-05-28T10:00

In this episode I interview Washington DC officer Caroline Miller.  Caroline has only been on the road for 6 months and has already been to her fair share of hair raising calls.  Caroline shares...

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Miguel Lopez - Shot In The Face, Prison Slashing, Feces Everywhere from 2018-05-21T10:00

In this episode Steve talks to retired State Parole Agent Miguel Lopez.  Miguel started his career in the jails and ended up on the fugitive apprehension team.  Miguel has had some intense exper...

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Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Jim Engen - Dodging Bullets, LA Riots, Humorous Moments, Advice For Recruits from 2018-05-14T04:38:29

In this episode I sit down with retired Police Captain James Engen.  Jim is a very likable and personable guy.  He shares some calls that he had as a young copper that would make anyones hair st...

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Rob McCrary - Crazy Shootout, PCP Fight, African Lion&Coping With Stress from 2018-05-14T04:25:43

In this episode Steve sits down with retired Pomona Police Detective Rob McCrary.  Pomona is a small city just outside of LA that is known for its propensity for violence and crime.  Rob recalls...

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Intro With Host Steven Gould from 2018-05-14T04:16:46

In this episode I introduce myself to you guys and briefly describe what the podcast is about.  It's my hope that this podcast gives you a glimpse into police work in a way that you have never s...

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