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Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

Steven Gould: Police Officer, Background Investigator

Massachusetts police officer Steve Gould interviews a variety of law enforcement officers about their most intense moments on the job. Shocking moments, humorous moments and terrifying moments are recalled by the officers that experienced them. Meet the variety of personalities that make up the police and get to know them on a personal level. You couldn"t make these stories up if you tried. **new episodes every Wednesday steve@thingspolicesee.com

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01:05:31

McDonald's Shootout, Anit-Hero Podcast, Return to Christ

Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts ·

2025/07/23

Tyler Hoover did 9 years as a Deputy Sheriff in Florida before leaving the job to put all of his efforts into the popular, Anti-Hero Podcast. Really fun interivew hearing his stories form the job and his transition into the private sector. Anti-Hero Podcast https://theantiheropodcast.com/ ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS listeners! http://tps.proforceonline.com Tyler's Company - Counter Culture

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01:14:13

Policing Santa Monica, Surviving The North Hollywood...

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2025/07/16

Todd Taylor started as a full time firefighter for 7 years. He went to the PD to be able to have full custody of his son, something a FF schedule wouldn't allow. He never intended to stay with the PD but it happened. He was put into special units fairly quickly and was a definite shit magnet! Todd worked patrol, narcotics, and was a member of the state task force team. He suffered from a broken back on duty which he healed from eventually, until it broke two more times. Todd has some amazing

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01:01:26

Homicide Case File Review - Vernon Geberth

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2025/07/09

The great Vernon Geberth returns to walk us through some of his most interesting, brutal, and bizarre homicide investigations. As always the Godfather of Homicide does not disappoint! ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS listeners! http://tps.proforceonline.com Practical Homicide Investigation. https://www.practicalhomicide.com Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today

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46:12

Career Ending Shot to Face - California Parole Agent

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2025/07/02

Happy 4th of July everyone!! Since this is a very busy holiday week I decided to post an interview I did way back in 2018. I worked side by side with Miguel and finally got the courage to ask him to be a guest on the podcast I had just started. He was more than happy to do it and his episode became one of the most popular episodes for the podcast. I hope you enjoy it! God bless you guys and God bless America! In this episode Steve talks to retired State Parole Agent Miguel Lopez. Miguel started

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01:01:29

Policing The Bay Area of California

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2025/06/25

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

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02:34:18

ATF Joint Firearms Task Force NYC and Kansas City

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2025/06/18

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

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01:00:05

Stories From A Florida Sheriff - Rick Staly

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2025/06/11

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, he

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52:59

Mutilation To Remove Demon, Gun to Face, 1st Domestic

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2025/06/04

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!

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01:16:06

Hunting Pablo Escobar - Stephen Murphy DEA Special Agent

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2025/05/28

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 the

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01:05:59

NYPD Homicide - Lt. Commander Vernon Geberth

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2025/05/21

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 /

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01:21:41

Dominick Izzo - TikTok Cops, Ladies in Police Work,...

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2025/05/14

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 -

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58:22

Robbery Shootout, JTTF We Will Not Be Kidnapped,...

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2025/05/07

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

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01:13:25

Equity Speeding Tickets, Race Based Punishment, FBI...

Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts ·

2025/05/06

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

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Alex Villanueva - 33rd Sheriff of LASD

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2025/04/30

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

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01:06:39

Mall Gunfight, Pregnant Woman Attack, Officer Dying...

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2025/04/23

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

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01:07:28

NYPD Lady Copper - DV Shootout, Shot in The Gut, Get...

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2025/04/16

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

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01:22:27

K9 Blitz Killed By Officer, NY to Ban MV Stops,...

Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts ·

2025/04/13

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

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01:19:39

FBI Executive Assistant Director - Chris Piehota

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2025/04/09

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 can

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50:33

Meth And Sex Toys, Bomb Threat Kidnapping, Tyson...

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2025/04/02

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!

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01:02:35

Valentine's Day Massacre, Knockdown PCP Fight, The...

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2025/03/26

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

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