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Heroes Behind the Badge

Heroes Behind the Badge

We tell REAL stories about REAL cops. And we expose the fake news about police and give you the REAL truth.

Citizens Behind the Badge

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Show overview

Heroes Behind the Badge launched in 2025 and has put out 76 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 28 min and 44 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. Roughly 66% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 38 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Citizens Behind the Badge.

Episodes
76
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
34 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

From the front lines to the final call, Heroes Behind the Badge brings you the untold stories of America's law enforcement community. Led by Craig Floyd, who spent 34 years working alongside police officers across the nation, alongside veteran facilitator Dennis Collins and law enforcement expert Bill Erfurth, this podcast cuts through misconceptions to reveal the true nature of modern policing. Our dynamic trio brings unique perspectives to each episode: Craig shares deep insights from his decades of experience and relationships within law enforcement, Dennis guides conversations with meticulous research and natural flow, and Bill adds engaging commentary that makes complex law enforcement topics accessible to all listeners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with law enforcement professionals, sharing their firsthand experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Drawing from extensive research and real-world experience, we explore the realities faced by the over 800,000 officers who serve and protect our communities every day. From dramatic accounts of crisis response to quiet moments of everyday heroism, our show illuminates the human stories behind the badge. We dive deep into the statistics, policies, and practices that shape modern law enforcement, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of what it truly means to serve in law enforcement today. Whether you're a law enforcement professional, a concerned citizen, or someone seeking to understand the complexities of modern policing, Heroes Behind the Badge provides the context, insights, and authentic perspectives you won't find anywhere else. Join us weekly as we honor those who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe, one story at a time. Presented by Citizens Behind the Badge, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for law enforcement professionals across the United States. Join over 126,000 Americans who have already signed our Declaration of Support for law enforcement at behindbadge.org.

Latest Episodes

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Dave Hinners — The Arrests, the Trial, and What It Cost | Part 2

Oct 8, 202626 min

Dave Hinners — First Officer at the Wichita Massacre | Part 1

Oct 6, 202626 min

Bill Bratton — Sweet Alice, the Bronx, and What the Job Costs | Part 2

Sep 24, 202633 min

Bill Bratton — Broken Windows, Stop-and-Frisk, and the Defund Years | Part 1

Sep 22, 202641 min

Barry Black — Building the Case Against Timothy McVeigh | Part 2

Sep 10, 202629 min

Barry Black — The FBI Bomb Technician at the Oklahoma City Bombing | Part 1

Sep 8, 202626 min

Frank Pegueros — Answering D.A.R.E.'s Critics, and What the Job Costs | Part 2

Aug 27, 202636 min

Frank Pegueros — What the D.A.R.E. Program Actually Teaches Now | Part 1

Aug 25, 202635 min

Morgan Wright — What the JonBenét Ramsey Crime Scene Actually Says | Part 2

Aug 13, 202634 min

Morgan Wright — Reinvestigating JonBenét Ramsey From First Principles | Part 1

Aug 11, 202637 min

Bill Buford — He Owed It to the Men He Lost at Waco | Part 2

Jul 30, 202625 min

Bill Buford — Surviving the Waco Raid as an ATF Agent | Part 1

Jul 28, 202641 min

Jim Freeman — Inside the Unabomber's Cabin | Part 2

Jul 16, 202633 min

Jim Freeman - Leading the FBI's Hunt for the Unabomber | Part 1

Jul 14, 202642 min

Rick Harcrow — Inside Attica: The Stats, the Families, and the Hidden Cost | Part 2

Jul 2, 202632 min

Rick Harcrow - Inside the Attica Prison Riot: What Really Happened | Part 1

Jun 30, 202644 min

Tom Lange — The OJ Simpson Case: What the Jury Never Heard | Part 2

Jun 18, 202634 min

Tom Lange — Lead OJ Simpson Detective on the Evidence the Jury Never Heard | Part 1

Jun 16, 202638 min

Sheriff Mike Neal — The Walmart Shooting and What He Brought Home | Part 2

Jun 4, 202630 min

Sheriff Mike Neal — 16 Years of Survivor Guilt After the West Memphis Ambush | Part 1

Jun 2, 202634 min
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