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Reasons We Serve

Reasons We Serve

Do you ever wonder why people go into law enforcement? Does being in law enforcement change your views of the public over time and how does being an officer affect your family? This podcast explores these questions as well as discusses different careers and the functions of various law enforcement agencies including local, state and federal agencies. The episodes include interviews with retired and active-duty law enforcement officers.

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147:38

Episode 86 retired Army Apache and Customs and Border...

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2024/12/08

Interview with Dan Flores, retired United States Army, Customs and Border Protection and EMS pilot.Years of Service: 1985-2022Daniel Flores is a lifelong Texan. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1985, attending Infantry training at Ft. Benning Ga. He then served in the 4th Infantry Division in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After his active-duty time, he then served in the Texas Army National Guard’s special operations unit; Company G. 143rd Infantry LRRP (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol). In 1990 Mr

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139:04

Episode 85 retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Steven...

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2024/12/01

Interview with retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Steven WhippleYears of Service: 1985-2021Steve grew up in Texas but spent some of his formative years living in Iran while his stepfather worked in the oil industry.In 1985, Steve was hired by the DEA in the Dallas Field Division and arrived in Quantico, VA, for training at the DEA Academy by December 1985. Being a native Texan, Steve was very unhappy to hear the news that he was being assigned to the New York Field Division and thought about

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111:04

Episode 84 retired FBI Special Agent Ann Kirkland

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2024/11/24

Interview with retired Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation Ann Kirkland.Years of Service: 1996-2022Growing up in Pennsylvania, Annie knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement. With encouragement from her father, she sought a goal to become a Special Agent with the FBI.After college, she received her law degree and became an Assistant District Attorney for Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, handling minor and major criminal cases. In 1996, she achieved her

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120:36

Episode 83 retired CIA Officer Jerry O'Shea

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2024/11/17

Interview with CIA Officer Jerry O'SheaYears of Service: 1984-2017 Jerry was recruited into the CIA in 1984. During that time, he worked undercover as an operations officer for over three decades. He served in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, as well as numerous war zones. He was a four-time Chief of Station running some of CIA’s largest and most critical missions abroad.During this interview, Jerry discusses why and how he began working for the CIA and discusses some interesting

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93:40

Episode 82 retired U.S. Customs Special Agent Chris...

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2024/11/10

Life on the Front Lines: Chris Hastings' Journey Through Drug Wars and Personal BattlesYears of Service: 1980-2013In this compelling episode, we sit down with Chris Hastings, a former customs patrol officer turned USCS Special Agent who shares his gripping experiences from the cocaine wars in South Florida, his role in high-stakes undercover operations, and the personal challenges that shaped his career. From surviving near-fatal encounters to navigating deep-rooted corruption, Chris opens up about

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70:38

Ep 81 Part 3 NYPD Detective Ralph Friedman

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2024/11/03

Interview with the most decorated NYPD Detective Ralph Friedman Years of Service: 1968-1984Detective Friedman began his law enforcement career with the NYPD in 1968 as a fingerprint technician. He was later assigned to the 41st Precinct, also known as “Fort Apache,” as an officer on foot patrol.Right from the start, Detective Friedman was a proactive police officer who sought out criminals both on and off duty, quickly earning a reputation as someone who got things done. He was eventually promoted

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58:04

Ep 81 Pt 2 - retired NYPD Detective Ralph Friedman

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2024/10/27

Interview with the most decorated NYPD Detective Ralph FriedmanYears of Service: 1968-1984Detective Friedman began his law enforcement career with the NYPD in 1968 as a fingerprint technician. He was later assigned to the 41st Precinct, also known as “Fort Apache,” as an officer on foot patrol.Right from the start, Detective Friedman was a proactive police officer who sought out criminals both on and off duty, quickly earning a reputation as someone who got things done. He was eventually promoted to

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69:59

Ep 81 Pt 1 - retired NYPD Detective Ralph Friedman

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/10/20

Interview with the most decorated NYPD Detective Ralph FriedmanYears of Service: 1968-1984Detective Friedman began his law enforcement career with the NYPD in 1968 as a fingerprint technician. He was later assigned to the 41st Precinct, also known as “Fort Apache,” as an officer on foot patrol. Right from the start, Detective Friedman was a proactive police officer who sought out criminals both on and off duty, quickly earning a reputation as someone who got things done. He was eventually promoted

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Episode 80 retired NYPD Detective John Staistny

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2024/10/13

Years of Service: 1985-2002John began his career with NYPD in 1985 on foot patrol in Midtown. When John started working he was told that he would have a grandstand seat to the greatest show on earth which turned out to be true. Every day John interacted with the public and met people from all over the world and all walks of life. John talks about his interaction with David Letterman which is included in the interview.John discusses working in downtown New York during the 1980s when Times Square was

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70:55

Episode 79 William Zalman Colorado Department of...

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2024/10/06

Years of Service: 1977-2009 Bill began his career as an educational release specialist in Nebraska and eventually worked as a prison guard. In 1980, Bill moved to Colorado and began a long career with the Colorado Department of Corrections where he finished his career as the Director of Offender Services. After he retired, he was then hired by the Department of State where he served in the role of Senior Corrections Advisor. In his capacity, he traveled all over the world evaluating and providing

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76:07

Episode 78 retired Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office...

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2024/09/29

Years of Service: 1996-Present Karl had always been fascinated with law enforcement but when he was attending college, he found that he had a knack for chemistry and math and decided that getting a degree in chemical engineering was the smart way to go. Karl worked at the Idaho National Laboratory for several years but was not fulfilled in what he was doing. In 1996, Karl became a reserve deputy for the Shelly Police Department and knew he had found his calling. Karl took a substantial pay cut to

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4:34

Episode 23 I didn't touch it

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2024/09/27

Short police stories with Officer FoxCoffee Time with Officer Fox guest starring Detective Walker.

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88:42

Episode 77 Samuel Hulse Bonneville County Sheriff

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2024/09/22

Years of Service: 1991-PresentIn 1991, Sam began his career as a sheriff deputy with the Madison County Sheriff's Office. After gaining a little experience, Sam transferred to the Clark County Sheriff's Office where he learned what law enforcement was about. Being a small department, Sam was thrown into every experience including dealing with livestock, working as an EMT, part firefighter, and dealing with a small jail.In 1999, Sam began working for the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office. While

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6:37

Episode 22 I know that lady!

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2024/09/20

Short police stories with Officer FoxCoffee Time with Officer Fox guest starring Detective Walker.

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67:42

Episode 76 Gooding County Sheriff Office Detective...

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2024/09/15

Interview of Gooding County Sheriff's Office Detective Alex BoyerYears of Service: 2001-PresentAlex had studied to become a music teacher, but along the way decided that his greater calling was to go into law enforcement. Alex explains that it was a combination of wanting to serve his community and growing up with his father and uncle in law enforcement that ultimately drove him to pursue a career in law enforcement.During this episode, Alex discusses his journey from a jail deputy to patrol and the

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6:14

Episode 21 Do you like Rocks?

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2024/09/13

Coffee Time with Officer FoxShort stories with Officer Fox guest starring Detective Walker

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70:21

Episode 75 Gooding Police Department Detective Neill...

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2024/09/08

Years of Service: 2019-PresentNeill began his career in law enforcement in 2019 as a reserve detention deputy in the Jerome County Jail. He was then hired full-time as a detention deputy for the Gooding County Jail. As Neill explains, the jail helped him learn how to talk to people who were going through difficult times. In October of 2021, Niell was hired as a police officer for the Gooding Police Department. As a new officer, Neill handled typical patrol calls including traffic, domestic

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5:50

Episode 20 Ronald Donald and Sunshine

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2024/09/06

Short stories with Officer Fox guest

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86:33

Episode 74 retired DEA Special Agent Derek Kinninger

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2024/09/01

Years of Service: 1987-2018 Derek began his law enforcement career working for the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as an investigator. While working there, Derek honed his skills as an undercover officer while working cases involving prostitution, drugs, stolen goods and selling alcohol to minors.In 1990, Derek was hired by the DEA and was assigned to the San Diego Field Division where he remained for his career. During his time in San Diego, Derek was assigned to general

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1:48

Episode 19 Rocketman

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/08/30

Short stories with Officer Fox guest starring Officer Perryman

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