DC Lance started his police career around 1978 in the great State of Texas and he's still at it! Love to hear the stories of old school policing and how the times have changed! Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-accounts/id138...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 163
John Fetters has nearly 40 years in law enforcement and is currently an auxiliary officer in Ohio. He is one of those dedicated guys that just loves the job. This was a really fun interview with some great stories that span over a long and successful career! Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTune...
Aug 23, 2023•53 min•Ep. 162
In this episode James Disser tells some absolutely INSANE stories from his career. Check out his book, link below! James Disser has 31 years on the job as a police officer and detective. 3 years as an undercover investigator in narcotics, 5 years assigned to a major crimes task force, 9 years on SWAT. Check out the book! www.echoesbook.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shou...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 161
In this episode I chat with retired Officer Eric Hofstein. Eric started his career with the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department and finished with the BART Transit Police (San Francisco). Eric has some great stories from his career from both agencies. His book, What Doesn't Kill You: One Cop's Perspective on Homelessness, Mental Illness, and Addiction, is availible for purchase with the link below. https://a.co/d/ctzfVIj When Eric Hofstein changed his career path, he didn’t expect to meet hundreds ...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 160
Cops In The News! Join us live for some LE news stories and more. Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2 Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https...
Aug 07, 2023•48 min
In this episode I interview recently retired Chief of Police, Mike Wynn. Mike had a very interesting and diverse career with the stories to prove it! Mike has a 28-year law enforcement background including Use of Force Instructor, First Line Supervisor Instructor, and SWAT Commander. He was selected to serve as one of the inaugural 9 POST Commissioners on the MA POST board. Most importantly he is a husband and father. Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.c...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 159
Join us live as we go over all the most IMPORTANT news stories! Carlee Russell Fake Abduction, Rex Heuermann Serial Killer, Nahel Merzouk Shooting, Black Bear Attack, Cop Pulls Cop Over, Mohammed Barakat. Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-s...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Bill Tanton is one of those guys you talk to and think, damn, this guy should write a book. His walk through law enforcement was a wild ride and he has the stories to prove it! Very fun and interesting time chatting with Bill. Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/p...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 157
Really fun interview with cop turned psychologist, Josh Vander Zwaag! Josh is now dedicated to helping first responders through his new career! Walnut Creek Psychiatry Contact Josh - Cop2Therapist@gmail.com Josh Vander Zwaag, LMSW, served as a police officer with the Ames Iowa police department from 2009 - 2021. During those years he primarily worked the patrol shift from 3 PM - 11 PM. During his career Josh received a Life Saving award (2018), Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Award (2017), and a ...
Jul 12, 2023•53 min•Ep. 156
Join me and my good friend and local copper, Ben P. We will be bringing you all the most important news stories per usual. Contact Ben - bpeters268@gmail.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2 Shop M...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Great conversation with Sergeant Matt Porter! Really great stories from the job. Sergeant Matt Porter is a 16 year veteran Police Sergeant and an active SWAT Team Leader. He holds an undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology and a graduate degree in business. He helped develop the curriculum for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission SWAT Basic school and is a lead instructor there. He also teaches First Level Supervision in his spare time. In 2019 Matt developed the Em...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 155
In this episode I am joined by North Carolina Detective and SWAT member JD Smith. These are some crazy stories my friends! Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2 Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Con...
Jun 28, 2023•55 min•Ep. 154
Join me and past guest Seth Milligan as we break down all the most important news stories! Follow Seth on TinTok @milligan2271 Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2 Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest /...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Alan Hardwick is a retired Detective Sergeant who served in Idaho and Washington from 1991 to 2021. In early 2001, Alan founded the Boise Police Department's Criminal Intelligence Unit and co-founded the FBI Everett Resident Agency Joint Terrorism Task Force in 2002, investigating international and domestic terrorism cases. He has instructed hundreds of officers and analysts in Washington state on counter-terrorism techniques for law enforcement agencies as well as police leadership courses at t...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 153
From undercover cop to acting in Breaking Bad, Lou Pimber has done ALOT! Really fun interview taking us through his law enforcement career and into the world of acting. Lou's path to get to where he is was not an easy one but he says he wouldn't change a thing. Check out his popular book below. #LouPimber #BreakingBadly Breaking Badly https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Badly-Lou-Pimber-ebook/dp/B0C1KJ2F9J Lou's Website http://loupimber.com/ Lou Pimber is a Mexican immigrant, former U.S. Soldier, Co...
Jun 14, 2023•54 min•Ep. 152
Cops In The News! Steve and Ken talk about the good and the bad in police news. Also, any other bizarre stories Steve can find! The Police Applicant Podacst https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-police-applicant-podcast/id1549419617?i=1000612011020 Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve ***TPS studio needs some help! List b...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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). https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/interceptors-matthew-thomas/1142610139 Instagram @deputyonetime , Link...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 151
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! David's website www.davidputnambooks.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-firs...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 150
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 excelle...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 De...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 148
Steve and Ken cover the Daniel Penny arrest, Detroit cops doing a home invasion, China helping Latin American Police, cop stealing a dead man's credit card and more! The Police Applicant Podacst https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-police-applicant-podcast/id1549419617?i=1000612011020 Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 22 min
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! Connect with Arik https://linktr.ee/firearmsnation Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve ***TPS studio needs some h...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 25 min
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. Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -V...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 146
Steve and guest co-host Sean Thompson review law enforcement related news stories along with some other whacky news. Follow Sean on Instagram @nine_realms_athletics Sean's Website https://www.ninerealmsathletics.com/ Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve ***TPS studio needs some help! List below of needed equipment!*** https:/...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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 Applic...
Apr 26, 2023•58 min•Ep. 145
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. De...
Apr 19, 2023•56 min•Ep. 144
Steve and Ken crack-wise on the latest and strangest police stories from the past couple of weeks. Police Applicant Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-police-applicant-podcast/id1549419617?i=1000607842881 TPS studio needs some help! List below of needed equipment! https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35MKCRNW55UZ1 Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shou...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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! https://www.amazon.com/ATF-UNDERCOVER-Ignacio-J-Esteban-ebook/dp/B09RTH78DZ ***TPS studio needs some help! List below of needed equipment!*** https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35MKCRNW55UZ1 Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! ...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 143
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 an...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 142
Steve and past guest Ignacio Esteban (ret ATF) go through the law enforcement news for the past couple of weeks. Check out Ignacio's Author Page on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NCKP6F8 Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 -Video of the interviews -Vinyl TPS logo sticker -Patron Shoutout -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB commu...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 12 min
