Brian Brady worked 35 years in law enforcement with four departments in two states.He worked every rank and assignment from Patrol Officer to Chief of Police. Brian did 10 years as the Vice President of Corporate Security for NBCUniversal in Los Angeles and also was Director of Security for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. He has authored three crime/fiction books centered in the San Francisco Bay Area. ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special ...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 251
Eric Immesberger worked 14 years local law enforcement followed by 21 years ATF. He commanded 2 of the largest ATF Task Force Groups; Grp 4 Joint firearms Task Force in NYC and Kansas City Grp 5 Gun Squad. Eric also spent 3.5 years on the STF Special Response Team. He is a member of the NYPD Honor Legion and Gold Valor Medal recipient. Eric is the current owner of SENDit Woodworking. ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS liste...
Jun 18, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 250
Sheriff Staly began his law enforcement career in 1975 as a police officer in the City of Oviedo, Florida and later in the City of Altamonte Springs, Florida. In 1977, Sheriff Staly joined the Orange County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff. Through the next 23 years, he was promoted through the ranks ultimately serving as Undersheriff, or second-in-command, of the 4th largest law enforcement agency in Florida and the 13th largest Sheriff’s Office in the nation. As Orange County Undersheriff,...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 249
Stu Jones works in law enforcement, has served in patrol, narcotics, criminal investigations, and as a team leader of a multi-jurisdictional SWAT team. He is trained and qualified as a SWAT sniper, as well as in hostage rescue and high-risk entry tactics. Recently, Jones served for three years with a U.S. Marshal's Regional Fugitive Task Force--hunting the worst of the worst. ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS listeners! ht...
Jun 04, 2025•53 min
Stephen Murphy worked his up way from his start as a police officer in a small West Virginia town to the Deputy Assistant Administrator of the DEA. During his 37 years in law enforcement Steve was stationed all around the world, most notably as one of the two Americans present and involved in the hunt for the largest cocaine distributor in the world, Pablo Escobar. Murphy was present during the chase and eventual shooting resulting in the death of Escobar, and took all the photographs seen in th...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 247
Lt. Commander (ret) Vernon Geberth is known as the Godfather of Homicide. His NYPD career was nothing short of incredible and his stories are great! He retired as the Commanding Officer of the Bronx Homicide Task Force, which handled over 400 murder investigations a year. On top of all that he literally wrote the book on homicide investigations, Practical Homicide Investigation. https://www.practicalhomicide.com/ Check out our sponsor! ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 246
Unafraid and unapologetic. Retired Police Officer, Candidate for Sheriff in Chicago, Published Author and Speaker. Dominick Izzo is not afraid to speak his mind. Had a really great time getting to know him better. Check out our sponsor! ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS listeners! http://tps.proforceonline.com Connect with Dominick https://coptalklive.org/ Instagram @dominickizzo Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com S...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 245
Tom Smith is a retired 2nd Grade Detective from the NYPD where he served in numerous units such as Bronx Narcotics, Bronx Gang Unit, 52 Pct Robbery Squad and the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force. While assigned to the JTTF for 17 years, Tom traveled to 18 countries around the world coordinating International Terrorism cases. Tom and fellow NYPD copper, Dan Murphy, now host the popular Gold Shields Podcast. ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special D...
May 07, 2025•58 min•Ep. 244
Two coppers go through news stories and current events. Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Ken Roybal! https://policebackground.net/ Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055
May 06, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Alex Villanueva is the 33rd Sheriff of Los Angeles County. He is the first Spanish-speaking sheriff in the county. In 2018, retired sheriff’s lieutenant Villanueva defeated incumbent Sheriff Jim McDonnell, becoming the first to unseat the incumbent in over 100 years. Sheriff Villanueva became the first Democratic Sheriff in LA County in almost 140 years. Really fun interview with some great war stories from the LASD! ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 S...
Apr 30, 2025•54 min•Ep. 243
Steven Svestka is a U.S. Marine veteran and former police officer with firsthand experience navigating the toughest battles—both in the line of duty and within himself. Steve's had an action packed career working for Arizona DPS, Maricopa City Police Department, Casa Grande PD, and as a member of the US Marshal's Fugitive Task force. He's faced trauma head-on, and through his journey of faith in Christ and the power of trauma therapy, he's found healing and purpose. Today, he's passionate about ...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 242
Marique did her 20 years at NYPD and got the hell out and who could blame her! Being a copper in a large city is non-stop. Marique shared some great stories and some great insight into being a police officer in the city that never sleeps. Check out Mariques book - Twenty and Out: A compilation of chaos experienced while serving 20 years in the New York City Police Department https://a.co/d/9zrUYtI Support The Sponsors That Support TPS! Black Box Safety - Instagram @blackboxsafety www.blackboxsaf...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 241
Two coppers go through news stories and current events. Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055
Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Chris Piehota retired from the FBI as one of the organization’s eight most senior executives (FBI Executive Assistant Director) after serving nearly 25 years as a Supervisory Special Agent who led global national security programs and oversaw sensitive technical operations across the law enforcement and intelligence communities. Since retiring, Piehota wrote a book titled, "WANTED: The FBI I Once Knew" which recounts his unique experiences rising through the ranks of the bureau and offers how we...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 240
Sgt. Bret Lee is a Deputy Sheriff in Nebraska and also a member of the Army Reserve. Bret takes us through the pressure of FTO along with his most memorable calls to date. Great stories from the great state of Nebraska! Support The Sponsors That Support TPS! Black Box Safety - Instagram @blackboxsafety www.blackboxsafety.com sourcewell@blackboxsafety.com ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS listeners! http://tps.proforceonlin...
Apr 02, 2025•51 min•Ep. 239
Ed Jackson worked as a copper for Tulsa PD for 30 years. He was also a part-time actor while being employed as a police officer. In 1983 he landed the role as the motorcycle cop in the now classic movie The Outsiders . Throughout his career Ed had special assignments with the FBI, Secret Service, and the DEA. Support The Sponsors That Support TPS! Black Box Safety - Instagram @blackboxsafety www.blackboxsafety.com sourcewell@blackboxsafety.com ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenf...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 238
Steve and Ken bring you ONLY the most important happenings in LE and the WORLD!!!! Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 Get Ken's Book! Police Background Investigations: Inside the Mind of a Background Investigator https://payhip.com/b/BFYjg...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Retired Detective Brent Cartwright served as a police officer for 16 years, spending more than a decade as an undercover detective. He is a recognized expert witness in narcotics trafficking within the United States Criminal Courts system. Brent retired after suffering multiple gunshot wounds during an undercover operation while assigned to an ATF Task Force, which focused on illegal firearms crimes. Brent loved undercover work and that was part of the problem. He even goes as far to call him se...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 237
NHSP Trooper First Class Seth Gahr started his career at NYPD. After a 20 year career at NYPD he moved north to the great State of New Hampshire. He has been with NHSP for 18 years now, specializing in mental health. Seth's career has been filled with wild stories along with very tragic ones. Very fun interview with the great Seth Gahr! NAMI NH https://www.naminh.org/ Support The Sponsors That Support TPS! Black Box Safety - Instagram @blackboxsafety www.blackboxsafety.com sourcewell@blackboxsaf...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 236
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Mar 11, 2025•10 min
Graham Dunne served as a U.S. Marine before his 27 year police career. He served as a SWAT Officer and sniper for 8 years, and also a full time academy instructor for 8 years. He is highly decorated, to include the Police Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, and multiple life-saving awards. He has been a pistol, rifle, and shotgun instructor since 1999, besides training, he provides executive protection for many high worth individuals, to include NFL owners, celebrities, and foreign ...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 235
Retired Milwaukee Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell returns to unleash one of the wildest stories I've heard on the show! Patrick's new book, The Good Collar, is out now and is getting great reviews. Pick up a copy below. Support The Sponsors That Support TPS! Black Box Safety - Instagram @blackboxsafety www.blackboxsafety.com sourcewell@blackboxsafety.com ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS listeners! tps.proforceonline.com The Good...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 234
Steve, Ken, and Ben break down the MOST important news stories you’ve ever heard in your life. Black Box Safety - Instagram @blackboxsafety www.blackboxsafety.com sourcewell@blackboxsafety.com Join the TPS Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 Ken's Book https://payhip.com/b/BFYjg Donovan's Book https://payhip.com/b/AVlRT...
Feb 25, 2025•54 min
James Boren has been on the Lake Ozark Police Department since 2005 and is now the Chief of Police. His first year on the job he agreed to have a TV crew follow his officers as they navigate the sometimes crazy world of Lake Ozark during the busy season. James has some great stories and it was fascinating to hear what it's like to have your police department on a TV show. Black Box Safety www.blackboxsafety.com sourcewell@blackboxsafety.com Instgram - @blackboxsafety Check out Ozark Law on A&...
Feb 19, 2025•57 min
Hagan Majors came on the job with no training and entered field training before attending police academy. His first 15 months on the job he hit the ground running! Great stories from a copper just starting out in his career! Black Box Safety www.blackboxsafety.com sourcewell@blackboxsafety.com Instgram - @blackboxsafety Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 Please rate and review on iTunes! https...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 232
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Feb 11, 2025•10 min
Kristofor Healey is a former Deportation Officer with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Special Agent with the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General. He spent over 15 years conducting border crime, large scale fraud, money laundering and public corruption investigations, including leading the largest tele-fraud case in U.S. History Black Box Safety www.blackboxsafety.com sourcewell@blackboxsafety.com Instagram - @blackboxsafety Kirstofor's Book In Valor: 365 Stoic Med...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 231
Carl Wortham did 13 years at the Tulsa Police Department and then another 19 years at Sand Springs PD. Some would say that Carl was a cop when cops could be cops. Carl has some great stories from his long career on the job! Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -AD free early release of podcast episodes -bonus episodes -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging...
Jan 29, 2025•46 min•Ep. 230
Steve, Ken, and Ben bring you the latest LE news. Join the Patreon for more exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Richard Oakley spent 30 years in law enforcement at the city, county, and federal levels. His last 23 years were with the DEA, and 13 of those years were spent conducting undercover operations. Earlier in his career Richard worked narcotics and homicide at the New Brunswick, NJ, Police Department. Check out Richard's book, link below! Wounds to Widsom https://a.co/d/ihqCmau Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/...
Jan 22, 2025•58 min•Ep. 229