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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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45:05

Things Police See Year-End Review 2025: Stats,...

Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts ·

2025/12/17

Dive into the 2025 year-end review of the popular law enforcement podcast "Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts" hosted by Steve Gould! In this special episode, Steve is joined by his lovely wife Kerry for a fun, candid conversation covering podcast stats from Spotify Wrapped, growth challenges, top episodes (including the ATF task force standout), listener demographics across 52 countries, and surprising fan favorites in music and books. Get behind-the-scenes insights on balancing police life,

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California Highway Patrol

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2025/12/10

My good friend the great Gill Reyes tells his tales from the California Highway Patrol! Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055

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42:36

Crazy Riot Stories, Police Chaplain, Background...

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2025/11/26

My good friend Ken Roybal, a retired Los Angeles Police Department veteran with an extraordinary 35 years of service to the city of Los Angeles. Ken started his career as an LAPD officer in 1980, he patrolled the streets during some of the most turbulent times in the department's history, then honed his expertise as a background investigator from 1997 to 2001, meticulously vetting the next generation of guardians. After retiring in 2003, he continued his mission in the City of Los Angeles Personnel

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01:23:19

Ontario, CA - K9 Officer and Police Helicopter Pilot

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2025/11/19

Retired Ontario PD aviation supervisor and K9 handler Sgt. Eric Weidner is back! Eric returns to dive deep into his years as a police dog handler with his 115-lb Czech Shepherd "Kachi" – from the very first bite, training dogs to ride in helicopters, head bites, narcotic detection at airports, and the craziest tracks and apprehensions of his career. Now retired, Eric owns CNC Technologies – the company that outfits, upgrades, and 24/7 supports law enforcement surveillance helicopters and airplanes

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56:38

The Police Airwing Pilot

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2025/11/12

Eric retired from the Ontario Police Department, where he served as the aviation unit supervisor. He is currently the chief operations officer at CNC Technologies. Before his time in air support, Sgt Weidner was a dedicated K9 handler for Ontario PD. Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today!  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 www.thingspolicesee.com

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01:15:20

ATF Agent's Terrifying Undercover Buys & Rookie...

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2025/11/05

Virginia State Trooper & 29-year ATF Special Agent Jennifer Eskew shares shocking police stories from her 33-year law enforcement career on "Things Police See" podcast with host Steve Gold. From her first double-fatality crash as a rookie trooper to terrifying undercover crack buys in gang-infested Portsmouth, VA, and heartwarming rescues of drug-addicted moms—discover intense cop moments, bizarre naked arrests, and life-saving advice for new officers. Jennifer's new memoir Becoming Fire: Chasing

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01:16:18

The Mafia & The Rhode Island State Police

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2025/10/29

Anthony Pesare served with distinction as a Major in the Rhode Island State Police and later as Chief of Police for Middletown, RI. Over the course of his career, Pesare held commanding roles in the Intelligence Unit, Detective Bureau, and Narcotics Division, and played a pivotal role in dismantling organized crime operations across New England—including cases involving the notorious Patriarca crime family. www.anthonympesare.com Books on Amazon https://a.co/d/c1stQTa Support The Podcast by Joining

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01:15:54

Retired Nashville Cop Shares Intense Police Stories &...

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2025/10/22

Join host Steve Gould on "Things Police See" as he interviews retired Nashville Police Sergeant Scott Cothran. With 16.5 years at Metro Nashville PD, Scott shares gripping stories from his career, including high-stakes drug busts, a dramatic flood rescue during Nashville’s 2010 flood, and a terrifying encounter with a murder suspect. Now working with first responders battling PTSD and substance abuse, Scott opens up about his personal struggles with alcoholism and recovery. Discover powerful

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01:06:41

Crisis Negotiations, Criminal Profiling, Virginia...

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2025/10/15

Join host Steve Gould on "Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts" as he interviews retired police officer Jon Perry, a 36-year veteran with Kansas City and Virginia State Police. In this gripping episode, Jon shares intense stories from his career, including high-stakes crisis negotiations, criminal profiling, and assisting with a double homicide in the Ozarks. From barricaded subjects to global homicide investigations, Jon reveals the challenges and emotional toll of policing, offering insights into

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01:05:28

Chasing Caribbean Drug Smugglers - DEA Special Agent...

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2025/10/08

Join host Steve Gould on the "Things Police See" podcast as he interviews retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent Jack McFarland. With 32 years of service, Jack shares gripping stories from his time in the Caribbean, tackling drug trafficking, undercover operations, and international law enforcement challenges. From busting offload crews to navigating high-stakes cases in St. Croix and Baltimore, Jack reveals the intense, bizarre, and sometimes humorous moments of his career. Tune in for thrilling

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54:45

Philly Warrant Cop's Wild Stories: Kensington Zombies...

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2025/10/01

Dive into gripping firsthand accounts from Tristan Kilgallon, a former warrant investigator for Philadelphia's First Judicial District. Hear intense tales of serving warrants in Philly's toughest neighborhoods like Kensington, known for its heroin crisis and zombie-like streets. From rooftop chases and shootouts to bizarre encounters with Sylvester Stallone filming Rocky Balboa, plus heartwarming stories of redemption for addicts and prostitutes. Tristin shares advice for new cops, the realities of

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01:27:10

NOLA Cop Shares Wild Stories: Katrina, Voodoo More!

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2025/09/24

Join host Steve Gould on Things Police See as he interviews David Liang, a retired New Orleans Police Department sergeant with 24 years of service. David shares gripping stories from his career, including his first adrenaline-pumping call to a house fire, a bizarre suicide scene in the French Quarter, and the chaos of securing the New Orleans Convention Center during Hurricane Katrina. Now serving in a smaller Kansas agency, David reflects on cultural differences, the challenges of modern policing,

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57:35

Brutal Police Calls - Jason Paletta

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2025/09/17

Join host Steve Gould on "Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts" as he interviews retired California police officer Jason Paletta. With 25 years in law enforcement, including roles as a gang detective, SWAT member, and firearms instructor, Jason shares gripping stories from his career in Modoc County, Truckee, and Yuba City. From a high-stakes brawl with a murder suspect to a heart-pounding pursuit ending in tragedy, and a heartwarming moment helping a young student, Jason’s tales reveal the

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38:41

Cutting IT All Off, West Hollywood Sex Crime,...

Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts ·

2025/09/10

In this shocking episode of Things Police See, host Steve Gould delivers a raw, unfiltered look at the darkest moments of police work, diving into true crime stories that haunt law enforcement officers. Optimized for true crime enthusiasts, this episode explores graphic cases involving motor vehicle decapitation, Wesy Hollywood crime, self genital removal, and a high-stakes prostitution bust. Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today

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Policing Wichita, Kansas - Duane Michaels

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2025/09/03

Duane Michaels did 16 years with the Wichita Police Departemnt as patrol, gang unit officer, financial crimes detective, and hostage negotiator. He now spends all of his time playing roles on TV shows and Movies! He had some truly crazy calls on the job working in the largest city in Kansas! Born in the mountainous city of South Lake Tahoe and raised up and down the California coast, Duane Michaels was always an entertainer. Formerly a Radio DJ of 4 years for several stations, Duane later joined

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01:07:08

High School Teacher to DEA Special Agent

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2025/08/27

Jack McFarland did 32 years with the DEA, retiring a Supervisory Special Agent . He started his career as a high school teacher and football coach in Pennsylvania. We just scrapped the surface of Jack's stories in this interview. Follow Jack through the links below! Jack's Instagram - @JackMcFarlandDEA Jack's LinkedIn - @JackMcFarland Truth Social - @JackMcFarlandDEA Website - www.jackmcfarlanddea.com Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community

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01:00:16

K9 and Interdiction - Sgt. Kenny Williams

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2025/08/20

Really fun interview with K9 and Interdiction Specialist, Sgt. Kenny Williams. Sgt. Kenny Williams, began his career in 2007, and currently works as a full-time K9 interdiction officer. He has established his department's first interdiction team which has not only improved the department's efficiency but also been instrumental in fostering a safer environment. Williams has received countless awards for his work from numerous organizations and has established a national reputation. Support the show

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01:14:12

Should Cops Use Pot and Stories From The Arizona...

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2025/08/13

AJ Jacobs has gone from Arizona State Trooper to marijuana advocate. I talk about my concerns with marijuana and AJ brings some great info about the benefits of responsible use. Of course, AJ also brings some great war stories from his time on the job! Check out his podcast and instagram listed below! Support the show shopping with our sponsor! ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS listeners! http://tps.proforceonline.com AJ's

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43:22

Father Tortures Family Gets Shot, Call That Changed...

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2025/08/06

Billy Perry did 31 years on the Jacksonville, FL Sheriff's Department. While on the job he worked SWAT, Dive Team, and the HDT (Bomb Squad). Billy has some great stories from the job, one of which is a great lesson for new coppers just starting. ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS listeners! http://tps.proforceonline.com Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today

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01:09:31

NYPD Anti-Crime Unit

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2025/07/30

Eric Dym started his career of service as a US Marine and finished it by retiring as a NPYD Lieutenant. He was part of a now defunct unit known as Anit-Crime. These guys were the real deal, taking some of New York City's worst off the street. As we watch NYC descend into madness you can't help but wonder why they would take away such an impactful unit. Now retired, Eric hosts the popular podcast, New York's Fines: Retired & Unfiltered, with his co-host John Macari. ProForce Law Enforcement -

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