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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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64:17

Episode 66 Boise Police Department Motorcycle...

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/06/23

Years of Service: 1998-PresentCpl. Wills is a motorcycle officer assigned to the Boise Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit. Kyle has been a police officer for 26 years, 24 of which have spent in the traffic safety and enforcement field, with 22 of those being on a police motorcycle. Kyle is a Law Enforcement Liaison for the Idaho Office of Highway Safety and works closely with over 30 other police and sheriff departments in southwest Idaho. He is currently serving as the Idaho Law Enforcement

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3:11

Episode 9 Burger

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/06/21

Short stories with Officer Fox

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86:31

Episode 65 retired Ada County Sheriff's Office Deputy...

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/06/16

Years of Service: 1991-2021Following in the steps of his father, Raul became a police officer in 1991. Raul served at several different agencies including the Bannock County Sheriff's Office, Heyburn Police Department, and Cassia County Sheriff's Office. Raul would then work for the Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory's SWAT Team where he helped guard nuclear material. He finally found his home with the Ada County Sheriff's Office where his full-time assignment was to the patrol division

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3:07

Episode 8 I forgot my teeth

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/06/14

Short stories with Officer Fox guest starring Officer Wills

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48:08

Episode 64 retired Nampa Police Department Corporal...

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/06/09

Years of Service: 1994-2020Angela began her law enforcement career in 1994. One of her first assignments was going undercover at the local high school where she purchased drugs and gathered information about other illegal activity. She was on patrol for 3 years and also served as a DARE officer and school resource officer. Angela realized her specialty and became a detective of sex crimes and crimes against persons. Angela's true passion was her work with child victims and being a voice for those

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3:12

Episode 7 The Raisin Man

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/06/07

Short stories with Officer Fox guest-starring Officer Chavarria

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60:47

Episode 63 Bureau of Land Management ASAC Jarred...

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/06/02

Years of Service: 2008-PresentJarred began his career with the Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Dallas Texas in 2008 where he was assigned to the Intelligence Operations Unit. In 2009, Jarred was hired as a Special Agent for ICE and was assigned to the Dallas Operation Community Shield Gang Task Force. Jarred investigated individuals and criminal organizations committing offenses related to narcotics trafficking, smuggling, money laundering, RICO/VICAR,

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2:59

Episode 6 Auschwitz

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/05/31

Short stories with Officer Fox guest-starring Special Agent Bodner

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67:49

Episode 62 retired United States Secret Service...

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/05/26

Years of Service: 1995-2020Richard began his law enforcement career with the United States Border Patrol in 1995. Richard was stationed in the San Diego Sector, Chula Vista Station. In 1998, Richard was hired by the United States Secret Service and was assigned to the San Diego Field Office. Richard's career with the Secret Service was atypical of a normal Secret Service Special Agent in that he quickly developed expertise in Cyber Intelligence and often investigated financial and cyber crimes and

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4:58

Episode 5 X marks the spot

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/05/24

Short stories with Officer Fox guest-starring Special Agent Hudon

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81:32

Episode 61 retired Special Agent California...

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/05/19

Years of Service: 1984-2016In 1984, Steve became a Probation Officer for San Diego County and the first Probation Officer in San Diego history to work on a Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force formally. Steve later became a Special Agent for the California Department of Justice. During his 32 years in law enforcement, his efforts focused on investigations of the most violent criminals in the United States and Mexico. He is an expert on street gangs, prison gangs, and Mexican Drug Trafficking

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3:55

Episode 4 Stu

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/05/17

Short stories with Officer Fox

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58:54

Episode 60 retired Diplomatic Security Service...

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/05/12

Years of Service: 2008-2018During this interview, Cody discusses the functions of a DSS Special Agent including investigations into passport and visa fraud, protecting personnel, facilities and information, and protecting the U.S. Secretary of State and visiting foreign dignitaries. As a DSS Agent, Cody served domestically in Houston and foreign posts in Iraq and Vietnam. Cody provides details about serving in high threat areas and discusses the facts surrounding the Kayla Mueller kidnapping who was

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3:49

Episode 3 Can you take a picture of me and my grandma?

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/05/10

Short stories with Officer Fox

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61:15

Episode 59 Upland Chief Of Police Marcelo Blanco

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/05/05

Years of Service: 1991-PresentBorn in Argentina, Marcelo moved to the United States from Madrid, Spain when he was 5 years old. He grew up in the Los Angeles area and in high school began working for the Upland Police Department. During his career, Marcelo worked patrol, was a DARE instructor, School Resource Officer, and crisis and hostage negotiator. Marcelo was also assigned to the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force and later became a detective where he worked on cases involving commercial theft,

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5:02

Episode 2 Screw In Screw Out

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/05/03

Short stories with Officer Fox

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65:30

Episode 58 Retired DEA Special Agent in Charge...

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/04/28

Years of Service: 1992-2023Bill began his career in Los Angeles where he worked on Mexican Drug Trafficking Organizations dealing in heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine as well as cases involving ecstasy and the Israeli Mafia. Bill rose through the ranks and was eventually promoted to Special Agent in Charge for the Los Angeles Field Division, DEA's 3rd largest Field Division. During this episode, Bill discusses the changes in drug trafficking over the years and the connection between China and the

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4:42

Coffee Time with Officer Fox Episode 1

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/04/26

Short stories with Officer Fox

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65:41

Episode 57 Retired Los Angeles County Sheriff...

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/04/21

Years of Service: 1989-2007Susan began her career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 1989, and at the time other officers knew her as Susan Higgins. Susan began in the transportation unit driving inmates to and from court and was assigned to the special transportation unit where she drove celebrities like OJ Simpson and the Menendez Brothers. Susan later became a patrol deputy at Industry Station and in 1999, was promoted to station detective. In 2000, Susan was transferred to the

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Episode 56 retired ATF Special Agent Rich Boehning

Reasons We Serve ·

2024/04/14

Years of Service: 1999-2022Rich, better known as Major, began his career with the ATF in 1999. Before joining the ATF, Major served in the United States Army where he attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During this episode, Major discusses the leadership skills the Army taught him that translated into putting together a successful team that targeted the white supremacist gangs the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and the Aryan Circle. Major also offers a candid view of what ATF Agents do versus how

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