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 of NYC and has the stories to prove it! He also co-hosts a popular podcast called Police Off The Cuff. Police Off The Cuff https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/police-off-the-cuff/id1452116115 Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB commun...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 62
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 available to police. Scott's book is available on Amazon, see link below. He has also recently started a youtube channel! Subscribe and show your support! Scott's book - Mental Health Fight of The Heroes In Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086WFFL2Z/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_LFvCFbKPFGSJX Scott's Youtube Channel - Law Enforcement Motivation...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 61
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 game warden in NH! He also hosts a podcast that is quickly rising to the top of the charts! Check him out at www.wardenswatch.com His podcast is available on all platforms! Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.face...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 60
In this episode Steve chats with Virginia Officer Cassie Liberto! Cassie is newer to the job but has already accrued some great stories. Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 59
In this episode Steve interviews North Carolina Deputy Sheriff Hunter Guimbellot. Hunter shares some of his most intense and humorous moments on the job! The Amazon link is back on www.thingspoliocesee.com why not shop through that? Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net...
Aug 17, 2020•49 min•Ep. 58
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. If you appreciate the content please show it!! Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 57
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 crime boss Whitey Bulger fell on deaf ears when he reported it to the FBI. Gary recounts his dealings with the local FBI Agents and even some flown in from Boston to meet with him. This is a fascinating story which seems to uncover either extreme negligence or corruption. Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / ...
Jul 20, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 56
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 in Canadian policing and also brings some GREAT stories from the job!! Support The Show! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 55
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 www.thingspolicesee.com to donate!! Support-Donate / Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 54
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 with his involvement in tracking down a robbery crew that utilized a sniper to take out armored guards. Check out his book linked below, available by ebook and paperback! The Sniper: Hunting A Serial - A True Story https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-sniper Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Sniper-Hunting-Serial-K...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 53
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 detailed account of the now infamous Dannemora prison break. Charles A. Gardner spent twenty-five years in the corrections profession in Northern New York, and began his training at Clinton Correctional Facility – also known as Dannemora. He trained other corrections officers and watching the slow transform...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 52
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!! Support-Donate / Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 51
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 times in the history of the city. Shootings occurred on a daily basis and Peter had to deal with the likes of the Gambino crime family and the Black Liberation Army. Peter had us on the edge of our seats! Check out Peter's latest book titled Harlem Raiders! Links to all of his books below! Support-Donate / ...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 50
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 has some great stories and his passion for the job comes through in this fun interview! Support-Donate / Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net...
May 04, 2020•56 min•Ep. 49
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!! Support-Donate / Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 48
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 his career. Listen to Dave give his riveting account of the Loomis Fargo heist sting!! Dave is in the process of publishing a book based on the sting. Keep you eyes open for "Bird-dog" coming soon! Support-Donate / Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! h...
Apr 20, 2020•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 47
In this episode Steve and Ken chat with a Washington officer about starting his career with LAPD and later shipping up to Washington State. Support-Donate / Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net...
Apr 13, 2020•51 min•Ep. 46
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 partner is no other than the legendary Bloodhound! Field has some great stories and fascinating insight into the world of tracking. Support-Donate / Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation ...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 45
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. Check Steven out on Instagram and Facebook! His side hustle is called The Missing Piece To Your events https://www.facebook.com/Precisionmadeevents/ Support-Donate / Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background cons...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 44
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. Support-Donate / Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net...
Mar 23, 2020•54 min•Ep. 43
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! Support-Donate / Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 42
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 very intense! Support-Donate / Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 41
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 become a police officer and Lindy navigated these waters expertly. She is now the Chief Investigator for the Tulare County DA's Office. Lindy is also a highly rated author with two amazing novels available for purchase! Lindy's Books! Book 1 Hold Fast https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Fast-Jack-Shea-Homicide-eb...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 11 min
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 does he have some stories! Check out his website and podcast! www.thingspolicesee.com Amazon Link / Support the show! https://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8&tag=thingspolices-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fe531a7324d0dca4c02e1831b3e6048&camp=1789&creative=9325&node=10272111 Visit the website to shop merch, donate, listen, and apply ...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 39
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. Amazon Link / Support the show! https://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8&tag=thingspolices-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fe531a7324d0dca4c02e1831b3e6048&camp=1789&creative=9325&node=10272111 Visit the website to shop merch, donate, listen, and apply to be a guest! www.thingspolicesee.com Background consultation - Ken Roybal ww...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 38
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. www.thingspolicesee.com Shop the store for Things Police See Merch!! Visit the website and use our Amazon affiliate link to do your shopping!! If you really love the podcast click the donate button and help support the show!! Background consultation www.policebackground.net Contact Ken Ken@policebackground.net...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 37
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 stories from the job and really good insight into being a school resource officer. support the show by visiting www.thingspolicesee.com and clicking through our amazon affiliate link or donating!! Join the facebook community https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ steve@thingspolicesee.com Reach out to Ken ...
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 36
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 career. Visit the website to contact us! You can also support the show through a donation or by using or Amazon affiliate link located at www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/?ref=bookmarks Background Consultation: Ken@policebackground.net...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 35
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. He is clearly dedicated to the community and loves his job. www.thingspolicesee.com Andrew's company Battle Cry Gear - https://www.battlecrygear.com/ @battlecrygear on Instagram steve@thingspolicesee.com ken@policebackground.net...
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 34
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 responding to the 2017 Manchester Arena Bombing that occurred right after a Ariana Grande concert. Be warned these stories are INTENSE! www.thingspolicesee.com steve@thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/?notif_id=1576973037582886¬if_t=page_invite_accept ken@policebackg...
Jan 13, 2020•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 33