Send us a text Joe Curran spent just shy 32 years with the Tucson Police Department. He first became a reserve, but quickly got hired and moved into the department as a regular, paid cop! He got assigned to the best side, I mean the South side, and spent a few years there prior to moving into Traffic...first as a motor unit and later as Commercial Vehicle Inspector... He claims his best work was fund raising for the Special Olympics, which parlayed into his second career after retirement... List...
Dec 28, 2022•3 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Send us a text Ben is back! He left you with a cliff hanger, saying he didn't get a chance to talk about his best case...well he's here and we got the rest of his stories recorded for posterity. As I jokingly said on social media, he's here to spread a little Tucson Homicide Holiday cheer! I want to thank you all, wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! You're awesome, celebrate safely and we'll see you in a week! Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.co...
Dec 21, 2022•2 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Send us a text Jonathan and I first met at the end of 2004, when I tested to get into the bicycle unit. We worked together in the Downtown Division and then again, in the Office of Internal Affairs, in 2013-2014. He's always been an upbeat, super nice person and I've always admired that about him. He doesn't fit the profile of the stereotypical SWAT operator, but he did that for 10 years on the department as well, participating in over 500 operations. Hold on, buckle in and enjoy ...
Dec 14, 2022•4 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Send us a text Like many of my female guests, Tammie knew early on that she wanted to be a cop when it wasn't a popular notion for women to pursue that career field. Not only did she become a cop, but she rocked it and was able to do a lot of really cool assignments along the way. She earned her promotion, leading many units involved in specialized investigations over the years. She's known for having ZERO filter, but that is one of those quirks many loved about her... I know you'...
Dec 07, 2022•4 hr 38 min•Season 52Ep. 2
Send us a text No, your eyes aren't crossed, you're not seeing double... Gerry came back to finish the stories from his career and we had just as much fun the second go around as we had in the first a few week ago. Tune in, have your cold drink nearby and let me know what you think once your stomach has stopped hurting from the laughter... Thanks, again, for checking in and getting to know my guests on the show. We'll see ya'll next week, be safe out there! Come see me on Fac...
Nov 30, 2022•3 hr 54 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Send us a text 50!!!!! Here's an interview that I've wanted to do for a long time! Matt and I met when he walked in the door, but I didn't want to let him leave until he felt he had shared all the stories he could think of. This episode is just one of many that reaffirm my mission with the podcast and why I have such urgency in catching up with some of my guests. Matt had a phenomenal career, and his candid conversation about his battles with Type 1 diabetes, Cancer and PTSD quick...
Nov 23, 2022•4 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Send us a text Gerry Diaz is a retired Detective who spent over 20 years with the Tucson Police Department. He worked Patrol, Undercover, Task Forces, Gangs, Child Crimes... He's a character and we had a great time. He is coming back soon and we're going to finish "The rest of the story" but this episode rocks and we had a good time. Give him a warm welcome to The Squad, grab a comfortable chair and an ice cold drink! Enjoy, be safe out there! Come see me on Facebook at https...
Nov 16, 2022•2 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Send us a text Al and I worked with one another in Internal Affairs, the training academy and several other details across the span of 20 years! For a man with 2 careers, Al spent some quality time with his hobbies, officiating sports and Jui Jitsu! We spoke about "razzing" him while behind the plate of a AAA baseball game, he reffed basketball, football and now MMA! He had two great careers and I hope you all enjoy getting to know Al as much as it was pleasure for me to work with him....
Nov 09, 2022•3 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Send us a text Good morning and Happy "New Episode" Wednesday! I'm honored to introduce Rich. He was recommended to me by Rick Pearson because he spent a huge part of his 23 year career in undercover or some other type of investigative detail. We had a great time getting to know each other and I think you're going to enjoy getting to know him as well. Welcome him to The Squad and enjoy the show. Thanks for listening and joining us in "Season Two." Be safe out there!...
Nov 02, 2022•3 hr 58 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Send us a text Man I cannot believe it! I made it, we've made it! I grabbed the funniest clips from each episode and put it into one, big "funniest moments" episode. Thank you all, stayed tuned because year 2, or season 2, is already in the works and I have some great guests already lined up. Stay safe out there, join me weekly, and let's get to know a new group of heroes... Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.i...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text There is so much packed in this episode that Ben is going to need a "part 2!" He was in homicide 16 years, many of his cases made it to cable TV True Crime shows, including the DC snipers- who committed a murder right here in the Old Pueblo. Please enjoy just a fraction of his career and keep yours eyes open for when he returns. We had a good time, I think you'll enjoy getting to know "Benny" as much as I did! Join us, enjoy the show and remember to be saf...
Oct 19, 2022•3 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text Mike and I only worked together briefly, but he's an individual who makes an impression on you. Everyone I know has the same opinion, a good ma and a great officer. So he definitely did something right in his career! I'm honored he chose to hang out with me and I'm grateful to his wife, Polly- who also dutifully served the police department as a civilian, for sparing him a few hours to share his tremendous career with the Choir Practice Squad. Look at the Choir Prac...
Oct 12, 2022•4 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text Having Jim on the show was a blast from the past. He's still the funny guy I met when he was my Academy Class Sergeant in 1998! He retired after 26 years on the department and, in Sept 2021, started his own RV Repair business after becoming a Certified Technician. His business is Code 3 Mobile RV Repair, find him on Facebook under "Code 3 Mobile RV" or at [email protected]. So now sit back and relax, enjoy this episode of Choir Practice and let's give a w...
Oct 05, 2022•3 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text I'm honored to have Frank on the show. He was SWAT, he was K9, but most of all he was one of those Sergeants who had been on a long time and was a great resource for me when I was a newbie Sgt. He had a great career and now he travels from Police Motorcycle and K9 competitions taking some really cool photos. Tune in and enjoy our newest member of "The Squad." Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagr...
Sep 28, 2022•3 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text Nate and I have known each other since he was a rookie! He came over and shared stories from his career and what made him walk away when he was just a few years from retirement. I enjoyed the conversation, and I know you all will enjoy the episode. Thanks again, first and foremost to my guests, and all the listeners! We are closing in on a complete year of episodes. It's still amazes me how far we've come, it's humbling that all my guests have agreed to come and sha...
Sep 21, 2022•4 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a text Bill started his own podcast with two nephews called Badges and Bars. After a pretty good run, they had to pause the podcast, but Bill clearly has a plethora of cases he wants to get out there for listeners to check out! I enjoy his company, we enjoy smoking cigars and I just happen to have the platform where he can come and hang out for a few hours and share some of his many cases. This episode, he speaks about the murder of a Tucson Police Officer, Eric Hite, which was a very pe...
Sep 14, 2022•2 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Send us a text I want to welcome Ed to The Squad. He was medically retired and he shares the facts behind that on the show. He almost made it to 20 years, but he had a very full career. I really enjoyed getting to know him and I think you are going to love this episode too! Turn it up, and enjoy! This week, you all helped this show go over 10,000 downloads! You ROCK! I'm so happy to know my friends legacies are being heard and that you are enjoying them as much as I do. Be safe out there! C...
Sep 07, 2022•5 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a text Rick Pearson, what can I say? The guy is a pilot, a Sergeant, undercover, he was one of my academy instructors, and he's most definitely a comedian... I enjoyed having Rick on the show and I think you are going to love his stories. Don't be afraid of the photo, I couldn't get him to take a real one! So tune is, enjoy his 27 years and give him a warm welcome to The Squad... Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https...
Aug 31, 2022•4 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a text Anissa was on the Tucson Police Department for 11 years. She decided to leave and now runs her own horse rescue while working with an organization who does Equine Therapy. Her experiences on the department had me laughing and she brings a different perspective about her time on the agency that I think you are gonna want to hear. From dressing down to be a prostitute in "John stings" to doing bar checks in the strip clubs to ensure compliance with local laws. "Queue ...
Aug 24, 2022•3 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text I am so excited for you all to meet Nancy. She is hopefully the first of many "civilian" interviews on this show... I knew who Nancy was on the police department, but what I did not know was that she started her career as Crime Scene Technician. I always just knew her as the Property/ Evidence Superintendent! One day I saw her commenting on episodes on the Choir Practice FB page. I also noticed, through FB, that she was courageously fighting her own personal battle with ...
Aug 17, 2022•3 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text Marty started his career as a cop in housing projects in Boston, as he said...a million years ago. He moved to several agencies before finding his home here in the Old Pueblo. He served with distinction and a Boston attitude! It is my honor to have him share his legacy on the show, I'm so glad he accepted my invite and hung out for a few hours. Please, give him a warm Choir Practice welcome and enjoy the show... Be safe out there y'all! Come see me on Facebook at https:/...
Aug 10, 2022•3 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text George is a great guy! He is one of those guys that everyone knows, everyone likes and always had a great attitude over the years. These are all reasons I knew I wanted him on the show. He also just happens to have some pretty good cop stories to share. One of which made him notorious on the Tucson Police Department, so tune in and don't miss this episode. Thanks again to all the faithful members of the Squad who continue to make this podcast grow, make it fun and tune in rel...
Aug 03, 2022•2 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text Like Dan Lewis, Lew was always a wacky character, but a solid cops cop. We worked together a couple times over the years. He has some great stories to share and creates a legacy his family and friends can certainly be proud of...buckle up and hang on...Lew is a fun episode, welcome him in to the Squad and enjoy the show! Be safe out there! Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/...
Jul 27, 2022•3 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text Dan and I remain friends to this day, but never worked together! In his episode we discuss how he chose law enforcement and the situations that made him realize he needed to leave law enforcement behind. We also discuss BoulderCrest and how it has been instrumental in his healing process. His story is like so many others, he sheds some light on PTSD/ PTSI and how he still actively puts in the work to combat it. Give him a warm welcome and enjoy the show! Come see me on Facebook at...
Jul 20, 2022•3 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text Nancy and I worked together at the end of our careers. She was the Detective Sgt in Operations Division South. We handled some capers during this time, and I felt like we were pretty solid friends, but I actually learned a lot about Nancy during our interview. There was so much more to her career than I ever knew. I've mentioned her in previous episodes, she was a Hostage Negotiator, and she got into a shooting of her own. She shares how all of her experiences impacted her pr...
Jul 13, 2022•4 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text Hey everyone! This week I had Lt. Dominic Flores stop by. His story is awesome, how he decided to become a public servant and serve not only his community, but also our Country as an NCO in the United States Air Force. He shared parts of his career but the true meaning behind his visit was to share more about the BoulderCrest StruggleWell program. The Tucson Police Department is working to have every officer in their department attend this program. It provides tools for officers t...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 27 min0
Send us a text Mike served the City of Tucson for 29 years. We worked together I the office of Internal Affairs, but he was a Motor officer, A SWAT Operator, a Sergeant and a good cop. He's always been a pretty funny guy, but definitely a guy you would want to have standing next to you if a situation started to go sideways. I'm very happy he decided to come and share. His wife was also on the department, and I believe his kids went on to become officers as well. Don't miss out, yo...
Jun 29, 2022•4 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text Welcome back to Choir Practice! There was no way we were going to be able to capture 30 years in law enforcement in just one episode! "The human rolodex" had to return to share more experiences, refute Charles Blue and Dan Lewis' claims and set the record straight! All kidding aside, I appreciate Mark for his willingness to be on the show, to share about his battle with cancer and share his experiences with you, "The Squad." As the host, however, I'm ...
Jun 22, 2022•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text When Ari first came on the show, he wrapped up the episode by talking about pulling a traffic stop on an airplane while working undercover, spending 18 years in the Hostage Negotiations Unit and a few other stories that didn't make it into his fist interview!!! There was NO way I wasn't having him come back to explain himself! Haha I loved the conversation, but MOST of all I appreciate him for sharing about the work he is doing with 1-800-COPLINE (267-5463). We recently ...
Jun 15, 2022•2 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text Raul and I were connected by my former co-worker, Dan Spencer, owner of Filthy Pirate Coffee. As soon as I met Raul, I knew two things: 1) I definitely want him on the show, 2) I bring him my business and recommend him for anyone needing screen printing. He started Del Designs (Find him on Instagram) several years before retiring from US CBP and he does great work, but more importantly his story of being a first generation US citizen, joining the Marine Corps and then Border Patro...
Jun 08, 2022•4 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 28
