Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

Pinal County Sheriff and Candidate for the US Senate in Arizona, Sheriff Mark Lamb, is a Patriot who loves God, Family, Freedom and the Constitution. Sheriff Lamb gives us his war stories along with some fantastic commentary on the state of our country! www.SheriffLamb.com Instagram - @AmericanSheriff X (Twitter) - @SheriffLamb1 Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

The great Joe Kenda returns to the podcast! I could talk with Joe for hours, so many great stories from his long and legendary career. Joe's Books https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joe-Kenda/author/B0748HMKY2?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Jamon Jack has seen a lot during his career as a reserve Indianapolis Police Officer. Jamon takes us through his bizzare, intense, and heart breaking calls. Reserve officers do not escape the trauma and sometimes brutalness of being a police officer. Jamon currently works for Security 101, a law enforcement adjacent company that provides emergency comminucation solutions for active shooter and threat response. WWW.SECURITY101.COM See Jamon and The Carolling Cops performing on The Rosie O'Donnell https://youtu.be/G0UAFGZmwdA?si=qMnCzirKOJD0FlCj Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Retired LASD Homicide Detective and popular author, Danny R. Smith, shares some of his craziest stories from the job. Los Angeles County never disappoints when it comes to war stories! It's no suprise that Danny's Dickey Floyd novels have gained so much popularity and praise. Website: https://dickiefloydnovels.com (The Murder Memo) Direct link to Amazon for Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FGWT2WV/ Direct link to Amazon for the first book in the series, A Good Bunch of Men: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FKTXC17 Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Jonna Wiltshire started her career with the Los Angeles County Marshal's Service. The Marshals were eventually taken over by the Sheriff's Department which gave Jonna the opportunity to go to patrol school and hit the streets! She did 30 years in law enforcement and retired a Sergeant with the LASD. Really fun interview! Jonna is now the director at the California Police Athletic Federation. Support the CPAF https://cpaf.org/ Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Matt Pitcher was in law enforcement for 23 years, 15 of those years he worked in some type of undercover capacity. He worked two long term deep undercover cases, one embedded with the mafia and the other with domestic terrorist for a total of three receiving the medal of valor for his work. Truly fascinating stories! Part 2 coming soon! Follow Matt on Instagram @ret_det_mattpitcher Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Tyler went from Cop to Federal Officer back to Copper (Deputy). He is currently working in a large Sheriff's Department in Mississippi. Join us as we discuss his most intense and entertaining calls! Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Pierre Charette was an Undercover Agent for 26 years and posing as a Canadian Mobster on the French Heroin Connection in France. He made some of the most famous cases in US History . He started his career as a Deputy in Florida where he was directed to arrest his on-duty Captian on his first day. Pierre is currently in the process of negotioning a movie deal and you can see why by hearing his stories! Check out Pierre's books below! https://www.petecharettebooks.com/ Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Brian Ellis is a retired police lieutenant with over 25 years of experience, author, instructor, and crisis management professional. Throughout his police career, he served in numerous tactical incidents and high-stakes missions with several accommodations for meritorious service. Brian led numerous specialty teams, and during his time as the SWAT Commander and specialty team leader, he developed a strong understanding of the dynamics that make people and missions thrive. MAGNUSWorx www.Margnusworx.com Contact Steve - [email protected] Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Greg Lee is a retired Supervisory Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), U.S. Department of Justice, and was last assigned to the Los Angeles Division as the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program Coordinator. He is a graduate and was a counselor for the 160th session of the FBI National Academy. Before his federal career, Greg worked as a police officer for Salinas PD and then Pasadena PD. In 1995, while in Islamabad, Lee directly participated in the capture of Ramzi Yousef, the mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, collected critical evidence, and later testified at his trial. His unique experiences in Pakistan are mentioned in two best-selling non-fiction books: Unholy Wars, by John K. Cooley, and 1000 Years For Revenge: International Terrorism and the FBI, by Peter Lance. Greg is the author of the popular Novel, Stinger: An International Thriller. Get Greg's Book from his website or amazon. https://www.gregorydlee.com/books/textbooks Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

William Long is a long time friend of the show and Oklahoma Deputy Sheriff. He started his career doing 6 years in the Army National Guard and then became a supervising Lieutenant at the Oklahoma National Memorial and Museum. He is now serving as a copper for a busy county in Oklahoma. William has some great stories from his LE career and we look forward to having him back on down the road! Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Nile Gooding joined the DEA at the ripe old age of 21. He hit the ground running on a very young team, banging doors and conducting raids. He shares some great stories from his time with the DEA! Check out Niles podcast, Reasons We Serve. Link listed below. Available on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Reasons We Serve Podcast http://www.youtube.com/@UCpZRETIomuKamZC30nUBKkg Email Niles [email protected] Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

John Gatlin started his career patrolling in jeans in the great state of Montana. With 7 years on the Job he has already accrued some great stories from big sky country! Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Mike May was an EMT in Los Angeles County for 8 and a half years, Set Medic for TV and Film, and drove fire and EMS vehicles on TV show and movies as well. NOW he is a copper in the great state of Montana! Crazy journey Mike has been on so far. Come hear some great stories for this former EMT turned copper! Kore Essentials - Tell them I sent you! https://www.koreessentials.com/ Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

David Goldstein has had a long and very successful 44+ year career policing New England! He has worked on both the state and local level, currently the Chief of Police in Franklin, NH. He has collected some fantastic stories over his career! Looking to join the force? Check out the Franklin Police Department in New Hampshire! They are hiring! https://www.franklinnh.org/police-department/pages/employment Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

James Morris has been a copper in Oklahoma for 18 years and has seen A LOT! He is a member of SWAT and also an FTO for his department. On top of that he is an ARMY vet that was deployed after 911. Great stories, great guy! Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

From NYPD Homicide to the ATF, Peter Forcelli had an amazing career. His stories from NYPD are just as crazy as you think they would be! While at the ATF he bravely called out the corruption he was seeing during Operation Fast and Furious. This of course did not go over well with the politicians and bureaucrats at the highest level of government. For all the gritty details grab Peter's book The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels. Being released March 5, 2024. Pre-order now! https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Path-Operation-Furious-Lawyers/dp/B0CCMMQKCQ Pete Forcelli was a highly respected federal agent in New York City, where he made an impact on violent crime by successfully targeting some of the city's most violent street gangs by using federal racketeering and continuing criminal enterprise statutes in conjunction with federal prosecutors. In early 2007, he was promoted to a supervisory position in Phoenix and quickly discovered that federal prosecutors were not charging criminals for violating federal firearms laws, even in instances where they knew guns were being trafficked to ultra-violent drug cartels and then used in crimes that were shocking to the conscience. Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Imagine being the only police officer on duty with a patrol sector the size of Connecticut! Mark Tregellas stops by to tell some of his wildest stories from policing the Australian Bush country! Mark's Upcoming Book - Backup Is Three Hours Away - Navigating the Unpredictable Alone Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Retired FBI Agent Kenneth Strange stops by to share some of his most interesting calls from his days with the Bureau. Retired FBI agent, member of the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), and Special Agent in Charge of the DOJ Office of Inspector General in Los Angeles, CA, former PI and author of the Best-Seller "A Cop's Son: One G-Man's Fight Against Jihad, Global Fraud and the Cartels". Ken's Book https://www.amazon.in/Cops-Son-G-Mans-Against-Cartels/dp/1951008707 Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

From Trooper to County Sheriff, JB King has seen a lot over his 52 years in law enforcement! JB has some fantastic stories and it was an honor to have him share them on TPS. Check out JB's best selling books https://www.jbkingbooks.com/ Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Imagine showing up to a call and taking sniper fire from a Vietnam Era sniper having a mental health crisis! Just one of Ronald Long's crazy calls from his 35 years in the field! Ron is a retired Sheriff, author, and lecturer. He spent over 35 years in the law enforcement and corporate fraud arenas (in Missouri & Texas), and now focuses on educational endeavors relating to drug education and guest lecturing. Ron is also the author of five law enforcement related books, along with writing articles for media outlets. In January, Ron will begin his new profession as a criminal justice professor in Texas. www.AuthorRonaldLong.com Facebook: Author Ronald Long Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Garry Clement had a hell of a career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police! Really fun conversation with lots of insight to how the RCMP fights crime in the great white north! Retired RCMP police officer with 30 years experience and former Chief of Police with 4 years experience. Financial crime expert with combined 50 years experience. Author of just released best selling book: Undercover, In the Shady World of Organized Crime and the RCMP. Garry's Book https://www.amazon.ca/Under-Cover-Inside-Organized-R-C-M-P/dp/0888903448 Garry's Instagram @GarryClement Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Charlie Spillers is a bestselling author / legendary undercover agent, former Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Regional Commander, Baton Rouge Police Officer, career federal prosecutor, Department of Justice Attaché for Iraq, and a Marine who fought at as squad leader in Vietnam. He has some great stories! Click the link below to check to his #1 Nationally released book, "Confessions of An Undercover Agent". Confessions of An Undercover Agent https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Undercover-Agent-Adventures-Biography-ebook/dp/B01C90QYYE?ref_=ast_author_dp Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

In this episode I am Joined by my good friend Thomas Connell, Jr. Tom's father, Thomas Connell, Sr., was a local Police Sergeant (Templeton, MA PD) and passed away in 2014 after being retired for many years. He had written down many of his more notable calls but never had the chance to get them out to the world. Tom Junior shares some these great stories along with some of his own stories from being a Firefighter in both California and Massachusetts. OfficerPrivacy.com - DELETE YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET https://officerprivacy.com/officer-privacy?affiliate_id=4192703 Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

This week we have the other half of the War Stories Official Podcast, Chuck! The past 12 years Chuck has been working for a large SoCal agency and has responded to some INTENSE calls. He shares some of his memorable stories along with some great insight to what it's like working for a large SoCal department. Check out his podcast listed below! OfficerPrivacy.com - DELETE YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET https://officerprivacy.com/officer-privacy?affiliate_id=4192703 War Stories Official Podcast https://www.warstoriesofficial.com/ Instagram - @war_stories_official Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Tom was a police officer in Socal for 13 years before sustaining a career ending injury. While on the job he worked on the DOJ Undercover Task Force accruing some great stories from his career that only SoCal can produce! He is also one of the hosts of the popular show War Stories Official Podcast! Links below OfficerPrivacy.com - DELETE YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET https://officerprivacy.com/officer-privacy?affiliate_id=4192703 War Stories Official Podcast https://www.warstoriesofficial.com/ Instagram - @war_stories_official Contact Steve - [email protected] / www.thingspolicesee.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 Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Alan Chiasson's career path has certainly been an interesting one. From firefighter to holding a peace officer's commission to tactical paramedic and finally working as a military contractor. Alan was part of a group overseas known as the Pony Express. They completed all types of missions including getting the troops their long-awaited mail from home. Check out Alan's book chronicling all his time overseas! Link below. OfficerPrivacy.com - DELETE YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET https://officerprivacy.com/officer-privacy?affiliate_id=4192703 Post Cards Through Hell https://www.amazon.com/Postcards-Through-Hell-Alan-Chiasson/dp/1952439434 Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

David Jones started his police career in the US Army as a K9 Officer. He then went on to work as a K9 Officer and trainer for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office in Missouri. David has some great stories from his career! David currently breeds and trains K9's through his company, Hold The Line K9. OfficerPrivacy.com - DELETE YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET https://officerprivacy.com/officer-privacy?affiliate_id=4192703 Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Cloyd Steiger did 36 years for Seattle PD with 20+ on the Homicide Squad. His stories are nuts just as you would imagine! In retirement he operates https://www.shamusinvestigations.com/ putting his many years of expierence to work! Cloyd has also written two popular books availible on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cloyd-Steiger/author/B079PSM3S5?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true OfficerPrivacy.com - DELETE YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET https://officerprivacy.com/officer-privacy?affiliate_id=4192703 Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Bruce Borkovich has had a very diverse law enforcement career. From Michigan Conservation Officer/Detective to assistant team leader Michigan State Police Narcotics team to chief of police, Ferris State University. Bruce has some fantastic stories! Check out his book link below. Officer Privacy - DELETE YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET https://officerprivacy.com/officer-privacy?affiliate_id=4192703 Bruce's Book https://www.bruceborkovich.com/product-page/wild-things-on-patrol-and-undercover-with-a-michigan-game-ward Contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

In this episode I interview John Hill, LEO from Georgia. John has done a lot in his 20 year career including working in the jail, patrol, crime suppression, and K9. John's stories really highlight the many roles that the police are required to fulfill while performing their duties serving the public. John is also the co-owner of Shield Protection Products, offering affordable products for self defense. Check out what they have to offer with the link below! Shield Protection Products https://shieldprotectionproducts.com/ contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Tom G has been a copper in North Dakota since 2006. He has worked patrol, the street crimes unit, and is now in the warrants division sworn as a Special Deputy US Marshal. Tom has had two officer involved shootings in his career which has forced him to address his mental health and take measures to heal. Tom's stories are run the gambit showing just how crazy police work can be! contact Steve - [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

In this episode John Borkovich gives us a peak into the world of a Michigan State Game Warden. John has made some giant cases in his career and his stories are truly insane! As John shares some of these incredible stories you will hear why he thinks his approach to law enforecemnt is a better way to foster a relatioship with the public which then translates to catching the big fish! John has written two best selling books based on his career and can be found at his website listed below. John's Wesbite - Books: Wildlife 911: On Patrol / Nature 911: The Path https://www.wildlife911officer.com/home Follow John On Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100018225097505 Instagram @Wildlife911onPatrol Contact Things Police See Podcast - [email protected] Support the Things Police See Podcast 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Charlie started his law enforcement career as a police officer in the great state of Floria and then transitioned to dispatch. He has some intense stories from his time on the street, including losing a friend from a shooting. Charlie is also the creator of the very popular 10-8 Memes (@teneight_memes) Instagram account. Along with running 10-8 Memes he also hosts the Ten Eight Podcast. Follow Charlie below! Ten Eight Podcast https://anchor.fm/teneightpodcast Contact Steve [email protected] 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

Sandy Wall is a retired Houston PD copper that started his career in the 70's! He has some great and crazy stories from his days at HPD! Check out the Novel he wrote based on many of the insane experiences he had! M. L. "Sandy" Wall is a retired Master Peace Officer and a 28-year veteran of the Houston Police Department. He has worked in Patrol, Narcotics, and has served 22 years on the HPD SWAT Detail. He served as a Team Leader for more than 12 years. He received four Police Chief's Commendations and the 1992 HPD "Officer of the Year" Award. In 1999 he won the TTPOA statewide "Super SWAT" competition and in 2006 The National Association of Police Officers awarded him "Top Cop" for the state of Texas. Sandy's Book - The Long Road Home https://www.amazon.com/Long-Road-Home-Sandy-Wall/dp/B0B18N6M3K 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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/id1384355891?mt=2 Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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 of lost souls, many of whom were desperate to be found. Here he shares what he learned about how the people he met became homeless, what kept them on the streets, and how to help them improve their lives. He learned what true harm reduction is, and how to manage his expectations and not center himself in his outreach work. Now retired, Eric is compelled to give voice to those whose stories inspired him so that others can be inspired in turn. 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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.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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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/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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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 - [email protected] 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 Meritorious Service Award (2016). A year and a half into his career, Josh was involved in an OIS and throughout his career was involved in many other incidents that not only challenged him as an individual and shaped his life, but also changed his perspective on mental health. After realizing a need for additional mental health providers and witnessing failures and inconsistencies within the mental health system, Josh decided he wanted to do something that would help make a difference in his community. Despite working a high demanding job, having a family, and being involved in his children's extra-curricular activities, he enrolled in graduate school. Josh received his Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work in 2021 and now works for Walnut Creek Psychiatry in Ames, IA 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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 Emotional Intelligence curriculum for the LETCSA Patrol Tactics course which is a mandated course for all 11,000 officers in Washington State. Matt serves as one of the three original Patrol Tactics Master Instructor's. Matt's private business provides leadership, emotional intelligence and wellness training to civilians and mission critical teams. He's happily married and the proud father of 2 teenage girls!! Connect with Matt https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-porter-leader-trainer/ Instagram - @pmattyp www.1ictraininggroup.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 Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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 / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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 the state academy. As a published author, Alan was the featured guest speaker at the 2022 Writers Police Academy in Appleton, Wisconsin, assisting best-selling authors with their writing. He currently lives in Edmonds, Washington where he owns a private investigation agency and a consulting firm while playing saxophone in two Seattle rock bands. Alan's website https://www.alanhardwick.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 Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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, Combat Medic, and retired UC law enforcement officer, having served as a member of the Arizona State Gang Task force & HIDTA Counter Narcotics Unit, now turned actor and entrepreneur. Lou retired medically after having sustained career-ending injuries during an Undercover assignment. Lou has been featured in films, television shows like Breaking Bad & Gang Related, and numerous local and national commercials. He has been a nationally sought-out key-note speaker on leadership in business, police undercover work, post-traumatic stress, life post-retirement for law enforcement officers, and the American Dream. 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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, LinkedIn matthewthomas500 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 ***TPS studio needs some help! List below of needed equipment!*** https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35MKCRNW55UZ1 Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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-first-hand-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2 Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community! https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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 excellent podcast The Squad Room! https://www.thesquadroom.net/podcasts/ 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://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35MKCRNW55UZ1 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]

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 Defense Instructor, Police Trainer and worked as a Crisis Negotiator on the East Fort Bend County Regional SWAT Team. While working at Stafford PD in 2013 she was shot in the face and chest during a traffic stop. Currently presenting "The Fight After the Fight" Series nationwide/internationally Ann's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefightafterthefight Instagram @fightafterthefight 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://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35MKCRNW55UZ1 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://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - [email protected]