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The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line Podcast

The Hosts of the Podcast are retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant David Contreras, Retired San Diego Police Lieutenant Sean Murphy, Retired San Diego Sheriff"s Detective Benny Cruz, and Retired Chief of Police for Calexico Police Gerardo "Chalo" Gonzalo. The hosts have over 150 years of experience in numerous topics. If you are a retired cop, former law enforcement, or like to hear real cop stories, this channel is for you. You will listen to real-life events told by the people who lived and

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64:57

Retired Los Angeles Sheriff's Detective Sergeant...

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line Podcast ·

2025/02/25

A reminder that our episodes can be watched via our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. All of our episodes start with an introduction video featuring our guest. In this episode, Retired Los Angeles Sheriff's Detective Sergeant Ruben Nava discusses the Chaplain Program with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and the murder of a Chaplain while on duty. An episode you don't want to miss.

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Former California BNE Agent Steve Duncan discusses...

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2025/02/25

A reminder that our episodes can be watched via our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. All of our episodes start with an introduction video featuring our guest. In this episode, Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement Special Agent Steve Duncan takes us on a journey sharing the life story of Gustavo Rivera, known as El P-1. Gustavo Rivera grew up in Chula Vista, California, and graduated from Bonita Vista High School. After his graduation, he began selling drugs with

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70:24

Imperial Police Officer Dustin Wester discusses the...

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line Podcast ·

2025/02/25

A reminder that our episodes can be watched via our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. All of our episodes start with an introduction video featuring our guest. In this episode, Officer Wester, who worked for the Rocky Mount Police Department in North Carolina before moving to California, was assigned to monitor and investigate street and outlaw motorcycle gangs in his community. Officer Wester will discuss some differences between East and West Coast gangs.

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77:31

Former CDCR Lt. Hector Bravo interview with Ret. San...

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2025/02/21

Former CDCR Lt. Hector Bravo of the Prison Guard Podcast and Hector Bravo Unhinged, interview Ret. San Diego Sheriff's Detective Benny Cruz. Both talk about policing in San Diego County in the 80s and 90s. There are many interesting topics here, from suicides to police shootings, use of force, equipment used, patrol cars, and many more. The interview can be viewed on Hector Bravo Unhinged.

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79:08

San Diego Police Cold Case Detective Lori Adams...

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2025/02/07

A reminder that our podcast starts with an introductory video - The hosts on this episode are Retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant David Contreras and Phoenix Police Detective Bobby Arce. Retired San Diego Police Homicide Detective Lori Adams discusses some of San Diego's Cold Case Homicides and her career with San Diego PD.

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72:09

Ret. LASD Detective Richard Valdemar discusses...

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2025/02/07

A reminder that our podcast starts with an introductory video - The hosts on this episode are Retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant David Contreras, San Diego Sheriff's Detective Benny Cruz, and Calexico Police Chief Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo.LASD Detective Sergeant Richard Valdemar discusses the 1995 Mexican Mafia Prison Gang Massacre in El Monte, CA. The case came to be known as the Maxson Street Murders, where two children were executed. We will discuss why they were murdered, who ordered

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74:20

US Border Patrol Agent Alex Pacheco discusses...

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2025/01/31

A reminder that our podcast starts with an introductory video - The hosts on this episode are Retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant David Contreras, San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Doug Collier, and Phoenix Police Detective Bobby Arce. US Border Patrol Agent Alex Pacheco discusses specialized border Patrol and ICE Units and the apprehension of Mexican murder suspects and other high-profile suspects found in the US and returned to Mexico.

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80:44

Former Mexican Mafia member Ramon "Mundo" Mendoza and...

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2025/01/31

A reminder that our podcast starts with an introductory video - The hosts on this episode are Retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant David Contreras, San Diego Sheriff's Detective Benny Cruz, and Calexico Police Chief Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo. Both Mundo and Hector Bravo discussed the current murders, inmate assaults, staff assaults within the California prisons, Sureño gang members, and the Mexican Mafia Prison gang.

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68:04

Retired DEA SAC Mike Vigil shares his legendary cases...

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2025/01/26

All the episodes start with an introductory video and song. In this episode, former Chief of International Operations for DEA, Mike Vigil, discusses Mexico, the Mexican government, and the drug cartels that run many parts of Mexico and the Mexican government. Just how powerful are the cartels? Are there mercenaries in Mexico? How are cartel sicarios trained? Is the US government allowed to operate in Mexico? And many other topics. The hosts are retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant David

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82:16

Los Angeles Sheriff's Caplains Ruben Nava and Fred...

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2025/01/26

All the episodes start with an introductory video and song. In this episode, Los Angeles Sheriff's Chaplains Fred Krause and Ruben Nava discuss the importance of chaplains in law enforcement. Tonight, Ruben and Fred will take us on a journey through the streets, alleys, lineups, triumphs, and tragedies chaplains endure during a shift. The hosts of Ash Wednesday are San Diego Police Detective Sergeants David Contreras & Doug Collier, along with Bobby Afce, a former Phoenix Police Detective.

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81:35

Retired Los AngelesSheriff's Detective Sergeant...

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2025/01/17

In this episode, Sergeant Valdemar discusses how the Mexican Mafia (EME) prison gang operates its business in and out of prison. Valdemar talks about the Castro brothers, both members of the EME. One of them, Ernest, defected from the gang and became a police informant, testifying against the EME. The EME killed the other after being a loyal soldier to them. Sergeant Valdemar talks about the deadly ambush involving the LA Sheriff's Gang Unit and the VNE gang. Reminder: The episode starts with an

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73:17

Former LAPD Internal Affairs Sergeant Marlon Marrache...

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2025/01/11

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. The podcast hosts are Benny Cruz, a retired San Diego Sheriff's Detective; David Contreras, a retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant; Sean Murphy, a former San Diego Police Lieutenant; and Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, retired Calexico Police Chief. The podcast goes live every Tuesday at 6 pm (PST). All the episodes start with an introductory video and song. The panel interviews many individuals,

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66:23

Interview with current Palm Springs Police Chief...

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line Podcast ·

2025/01/10

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. If you love God, Family, Country, Whiskey, and a Great Cigar, Ash Wednesday is for you. Have a cigar and a cold drink with Retired Phoenix Police Detective Bobby Arce and San Diego Police Detective Sergeants Doug Collier and David Contreras every Wednesday at 5 pm (PST). They are three former law enforcement gunslingers who interview past, present, and future gunslingers.All the episodes start

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78:01

That Prison Guard Hector Bravo first interview with...

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2024/12/26

Hector Bravo and Benny Cruz discussed policing from the 70s to the present - Cruz discusses suicide calls, suicide by train, Kurt Cobain's suidies that came to be known as the Nirvana suicides nationwide, policing outlaw bikers, gangs, drugs, and surviving policing in that era—exciting topics brought up by Bravo—excellent interview with Detective from a major metropolitan city with over forty years of experience.

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Reasons We Serve Podcast - Episode 88 with The Gray...

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2024/12/25

THE STORY BEHIND DAVID CONTRERAS, RET. SAN DIEGO POLICE DETECTIVE SERGEANT. Years of Service: 1985-2015 Born in Tijuana, Mexico, David came to the United States and, as a young child, knew he wanted to become a police officer. As David explains, he always had a sheepdog mentality. He was always looking to defend the weaker kids who were getting picked on by bullies and saw law enforcement as a way to protect others from being preyed upon. As a young man, David became the founder and Executive

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86:15

Part 2 of DEA SSA Leo Silva masterfully recounts the...

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line Podcast ·

2024/12/22

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. If you love God, Family, Country, Whiskey, and a Great Cigar, Ash Wednesday is for you. Have a cigar and a cold drink with Retired Phoenix Police Detective Bobby Arce and San Diego Police Detective Sergeants Doug Collier and David Contreras every Wednesday at 5 pm (PST). They are three former law enforcement gunslingers who interview past, present, and future gunslingers. All the episodes start

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68:53

Part 1 - Former Calexico Chief of Police Gonzalo...

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line Podcast ·

2024/12/18

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. The podcast has four hosts. Benny Cruz, a retired San Diego Sheriff's Detective; David Contreras, a retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant; Sean Murphy, a former San Diego Police Lieutenant; and Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, retired Calexico Police Chief. The podcast goes live every Tuesday at 6 pm (PST). All the episodes start with an introductory video and song. The panel interviews many

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Part 2 - Former Calexico Chief of Police Gonzalo...

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line Podcast ·

2024/12/18

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. The podcast has four hosts. Benny Cruz, a retired San Diego Sheriff's Detective; David Contreras, a retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant; Sean Murphy, a former San Diego Police Lieutenant; and Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, retired Calexico Police Chief. The podcast goes live every Tuesday at 6 pm (PST). All the episodes start with an introductory video and song. The panel interviews many

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82:48

Exorcisms and Demons! Real life stories shared by Los...

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line Podcast ·

2024/11/21

Los Angeles Sheriff's Detective Sergeant Ruben Nava (RET) discusses his personal and law enforcement experiences with the occult. He describes his first encounter and experience with the spiritual underworld. He talks about the Catholic Church teachings and protocol related to exorcism.

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70:30

Current San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line Podcast ·

2024/11/20

Scott Wahl, the current Chief of Police for the City of San Diego. Chief Wahl was promoted to serve as the City of San Diego's 36th Chief of Police on June 7, 2024—Chief Wahl oversees the police department for the eighth-largest City in the nation. Chief Wahl is a fourth-generation San Diegan who grew up in the Clairemont community. He has a deep love for San Diego and the San Diego Police Department, which he and his father, a 34-year veteran, have been proud to be part of. Chief Wahl

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