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**Cop Life**

This is the show documenting the hard hitting truth about life as a street cop on patrol. What types of calls are worked during the week? What are the stresses and frustrations of being a police officer in this current climate? What are the rewarding parts of the job? How do I balance work, home, and play? Keith dives into these topics and gives a behind the scenes, or better yet, a behind the badge perspective of a Cop Life.

Latest Episodes:

End Of The Line Apr 19, 2022

Show notes

Keith gives some updates since the last episode and shares a message for civilian listeners and police officers.

Email: TheCopLifePodcast@gmail.com

In Defense of A Third Person Jun 01, 2021

Show notes

This month, Keith analyzes the Columbus Ohio Police shooting and how the backlash should send a chill down the spine of police and citizen alike. He also expresses how thankful he is at the contributions to police tactics and policies given by a professional athlete. A listener who recently graduated from the police academy sends an update to Keith about going through the academy during a pandemic and a PSA that every young driver should take to heart. Finally, this months Parting Shot is about apples, orchards, and wind.

Remember, you can follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And you can always email directly to keith@coplifepodcast.com or TheCopLifePodcast@gmail.com

If you don't use Apple Podcasts and would like to leave a review for the show, it can now be done directly at the website, www.coplifepodcast.com

Some background music provided courtesy of www.purple-planet.com

From The Frozen South? Feb 23, 2021

Show notes

In this month's episode, Keith gives an update on the strange frozen conditions that prevented the episode from being recorded last week. Also, Keith covers some news articles related to policing as well as calls he has worked since last month. It's a big milestone as he prepares to cross the 20yr mark in his career. There's a very serious PSA, and a parting shot about the term "Speak Your Truth".

Website: www.coplifepodcast.com

Email: Keith@coplifepodcast.com

Some Music provided courtesy of Purple Planet

Pandemic Policing Jan 12, 2021

Show notes

Goodbye 2020! A sentiment we can all agree on as we look forward to better days ahead. In this first episode of 2021, Keith discusses what policing has been like for him during the pandemic. Masks vs No Masks, Vaccine....yes or no?, and how the virus has affected he and his co-workers. Keith will also discuss a few calls and give shout outs to listeners feedback.

You can reach him by email at keith@coplifepodcast.com

Background Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

Return of the Rookie (Pt 2) Aug 04, 2020

Show notes

Officer Kline is back for the conclusion of our interview! In this episode, we discuss how he's grown in the job and he shares some calls from his time in the gang unit.

Also, prepare yourself because Keith finally addresses the dreaded C-word as several listeners have inquired about his thoughts on the pandemic and how he has been dealing with it at work and in personal life. Warning: Opinions are expressed.

Don't forget you can follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also check out the website www.coplifepodcast.com or email Keith directly at keith@coplifepodcast.com.

Special thanks to Purple Planet Music for the use of certain sounds.

Return of the Rookie (Pt 1) Jun 30, 2020

Show notes

Keith is back and broadcasting from the brand new PERMANENT CLP Studio! So much has gone on since the last episode and many listeners have asked about his opinions of current events. All that is covered and Keith doesn't hold back on giving his blunt opinions as he always does.

Also, Officer Kline returns to the studio to discuss the direction his career has taken and what he has been up to lately.

CLP is on social media and you can follow on Facebook (Cop Life Podcast), Instagram (CopLifePodcast), and Twitter(CopLifePodcast) to keep up with all that is going on between shows. You can also check out the website www.coplifepodcast.com and email Keith directly at keith@coplifepodcast.com

Some music provided courtesy of www.purple-planet.com

Policing Across The Pond (Part 2) Feb 12, 2020

Show notes

In this conclusion to the interview with Police Constable Christopher Bayes-Walker from Lincolnshire, UK, Keith and Christ discuss training, a couple of myths regarding UK police, what a typical shift is like, and what it's like to be a police officer yet not carry a firearm. Also, Keith answers listener email and shares this month's PSA while hoping you never have to use the advice given. Finally, a special tribute is given to a fallen officer at the request of a listener.

You can follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter as well as visit the website here.

Keith can be reached by email at keith@coplifepodcast.com

Special thanks to Purple Planet Music for use of certain music for this episode.

Policing Across The Pond Dec 31, 2019

Show notes

On this final episode of 2019, Keith welcome's Chris Bayes-Walker to the show all the way from the United Kingdom. Chris is a Police Constable for the Lincolnshire Police and is stationed in Grantham. He will share his unique experience policing in the England and we highlight the vast differences between the way the job is done in England as opposed to the United States. In this first of a two-part interview series, Chris will share his reason for becoming a police officer as well as the application process and his training experience.

Also, Keith will read some listener email as well as feedback and share an experience of one of his co-workers recently where yet again just the presence of a body camera negated what could have possible turned in to a complaint. In another edition of what is becoming a popular segment of the show, Keith will share a timely PSA for listeners.

You can follow the show on Instagram(@CopLifePodcast), Twitter(@CopLifePodcast), and Facebook.

You can always visit the website: www.coplifepodcast.com

Email: Keith@coplifepodcast.com

Special Thanks to:

Lincolnshire Police for allowing Chris to participate in this interview.

Purple Planet music for the use of soundtracks included in this episode.

Catch-22 Nov 06, 2019

Show notes

Between a rock and a hard place.......Damned if you do, damned if you don't...........Catch 22. Does it exist, or is there a way to avoid it? In this month's episode, Keith examines a recent shooting of an innocent homeowner that made national and international news. Could this situation have been avoided?

In this return episode, Keith also discusses the reason for the long absence, how things are going now, and a couple of calls regarding checking the welfare of residents. Listener reviews and a new PSA are also discussed.

Links referenced in this episode:

Opening clip contains excerpts of a speech given by Hon. Justice William Bedsworth, Fourth District Court of Appeals given at the dedication of the new Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA. Full speech can be found HERE

Publicly released body camera footage of Fort Worth Police Officer can be found HERE

News footage courtesy of Fox 4 News, Dallas/Fort Worth

Background music courtesy of Purple Planet

PoliceWOman (Part 2) Mar 26, 2019

Show notes

In this conclusion to Keith's interview with R.D, she talks about being an instructor and training coordinator at the academy, an experience attending SWAT school, her interactions with male colleagues, and some of the interesting and yes, humorous calls from her career so far. (hint: Most of those also involve CJ)

Be sure to stay up to date on all CLP goings on by checking out the website. You can also follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. All the links to social media as well as contact information can be found on the website.

Some of the music for this episode provided courtesy of:

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com