Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

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12 GA to Sternum, State of The Southern Border, Prison Riot Shanking, Had A Couple...18 Packs Jun 07, 2023

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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 the southern border, dealing with tribal police, and so much more! Fantastic interview with the Chief! Follow him below and check out his book, Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels (link below).

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Meth Head w/AK-47, SoCal SWAT, Narcotics Interdiction May 31, 2023

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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 May 24, 2023

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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 lieutenant for a sheriff's office in Southern California. Garrett has held assignments in patrol, gang investigations, community relations, internal affairs, and media relations among many others; and, has been involved in numerous critical incidents that have received international media attention.

Garrett's excellent podcast The Squad Room!

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Shot In The Face And Breast, USMC Boxing Champ - Ann Carrizales May 17, 2023

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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 1997 Ann made history as she became the first female to represent the USMC in amateur boxing. In 1999 she became the U.S. Women's National Champion in her weight division and was ranked #1 in the country. Ranked #2 in the world! In 2010 Ann joined the Stafford Police Department working special assignments such as FTO, Rape Aggression Defense Instructor, Police Trainer and worked as a Crisis Negotiator on the East Fort Bend County Regional SWAT Team. While working at Stafford PD in 2013 she was shot in the face and chest during a traffic stop.

Currently presenting "The Fight After the Fight" Series nationwide/internationally

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Fisting Death Threats, Broken Orbital - Nose, Grabbing The Gonads May 10, 2023

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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, culture, and of course crazy stories!

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Jailbreak Conspiracy Bust - Don't Touch The Corpse Please May 03, 2023

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In this episode I interview Drew Breasy, host of The Comm Center show which is featured on The Failure To Stop Podcast. Drew is a retired Lieutenant from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (FL), and he shares some of his most memorable stories!

@drew_breasy on Instagram, Drew Breasy on Youtube, and part of the Failure to Stop family of shows on all podcast platforms.

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Shot While Off Duty, Perp Sells Daughter's Underwear For Porn, First Hot Call Apr 26, 2023

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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! Donovan Heavener has been in law enforcement for 28 years both in Wisconsin and Washington. He has served as SRO, Motor Officer, Collision Reconstructionist, Detective, Recruiting and Hiring Officer. He is currently assigned to the State Academy as a TAC Officer. He is also frequently featured on Ken Roybal's Police Applicant Podcast! Police Applicant Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@thepoliceapplicantpodcast9920/featured

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Beheaded By Cocktails, Dagger Made Of Glass, Partner Drunk On Duty Apr 19, 2023

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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 sergeant, an instructor at the Toronto Police College, and a detective over the almost thirty years of his career.

Whether as a beat cop or a plainclothes detective, Des dealt with good people who did bad things and bad people who followed their instincts. Now a retired detective, he writes crime fiction. Des is presently working on the Mike O'Shea Series and the Mary-Margaret Series, both published by Level Best Books.

**Stories Start at 19:00

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ATF Undercover, Gang Informants, Firearms Trafficking, Getting Drugs Past Customs Apr 12, 2023

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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 it takes for a succesful outcome.

Ignacio's latest book!

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Dallas County Mounted Patrol, Facing Extreme Sexism, Working Crime Stoppers Tip Line Apr 05, 2023

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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 through present day. Susan has some great stories from her time on the job inlcuding instances of extreme sexism she endured when she joined the force in the late 1970's.

Her suspenseful memoir, From Bulletproof Vest to the Armor of God: She's a County Mountie, follows Susan as she understands the criminal mindset and how that led her deep behind the razor wire in His majesty's service, taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to prisoners, encountering those she had apprehended decades earlier.

Susan's book - Shes A Countie Mountie - From Bulletproof Vest To The Armor Of God

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR4D38W8

Susan's Website

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