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Reasons We Serve: Police Careers & Officer Experience

Reasons We Serve

Police officer stories and law enforcement interviews revealing why people choose careers in policing.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 and discusses different careers and the functions of various law enforcement agencies, including local, state, and federal agencies. The episodes include interviews with retired and

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63:11

Ex-CIA Intelligence Analyst Reveals How Easy It Is to...

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2026/09/27

How much can someone find out about you online? More than you think. Former CIA and Defense Intelligence Agency analyst Kirby Plessas explains open source intelligence (OSINT), the methods intelligence agencies, federal agents, and investigators use to track people, money, and secrets using only public information. Kirby started as an Army Arabic linguist and SIGINT analyst. She was sent to the NSA right after 9/11, then hunted for Iran's nuclear program online at DIA, and later helped run a CIA

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87:54

Undercover Detective: How I Trapped Predators on the...

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2026/09/20

They thought they were recruiting a vulnerable woman. They were talking to Detective Heidi Chance. The retired Phoenix detective takes us inside her undercover work investigating sex trafficking—and shares what those encounters taught her about manipulation, control, and the warning signs families can miss. Heidi discusses online grooming, sextortion targeting boys, and why a parent’s reaction can determine whether their child asks for help again. She also reveals the encounter with a former student

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67:04

What is a DEA Diversion Investigator? | Brian Rucker...

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2026/09/13

Navy Commander who lost his best friend at 17 spent 20 years in the fleet, then walked into the DEA at age 42 as a diversion investigator. Brian Rucker helped take down the first internet pharmacy case under the Ryan Haight Act, shut down early OxyContin pill mills in Philadelphia, and watched the opioid crisis migrate from Florida into Georgia.In this raw interview, he breaks down what diversion investigators actually do, the black-sheep relationship with special agents, leadership lessons from the

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116:01

From the NFL to the Secret Service: Jim Davidson’s...

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2026/09/06

He went from a full-ride offensive tackle at Oregon State to the Korean DMZ… then became a U.S. Secret Service special agent who protected presidents and hunted criminals. Jim Davidson never planned on law enforcement. One phone call from a concert promoter led him to the sheriff’s office, then IRS Inspection, and finally the Secret Service after a clerk wrongly told him he needed an accounting degree. In this episode of Reasons We Serve, Jim shares the unlikely path that took him from the

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63:46

Secret Service Agent Who Took Down a Cartel With One...

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2026/08/30

She was one of the first women in the Secret Service — and a single $100 bill from a pizza place in Brea led her to a Colombian cartel operating underground in caves.Mary Davidson walked into Secret Service headquarters as a 22-year-old clerk the day before her birthday in 1980. She became an agent in 1981, one of the earliest women on the job, and spent two decades balancing criminal investigations and protective details while raising four kids. In this episode of Reasons We Serve, she shares the

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124:08

I Robbed a Pharmacy: The Dark Reality of a Police...

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2026/08/23

A 31-year San Francisco law enforcement veteran who grew up with a pot-smoking, drug-dealing hippie mom reveals how childhood trauma drove him into policing, gave him rare empathy for the homeless and addicted… and ultimately fueled a secret opioid addiction that ended in a pharmacy robbery, jail, and near-suicide. Davin Cole went from K9 handler to citywide homeless outreach leader, earned medals of valor, and still lost everything to complex PTSD and pain-med addiction. This is the raw, unfiltered

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87:24

The Day a Corrupt LAPD Officer Nearly Killed This...

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2026/08/16

He started as a 23-year-old All-American powerlifter and ended as a DHS OIG Special Agent in Charge who investigated Border Patrol shootings, Secret Service scandals, and the largest fentanyl seizure in U.S. history. In this raw Reasons We Serve interview, retired federal agent Paul Leonard reveals what really happens inside the Office of Inspector General — the agency with first right of refusal on criminal misconduct by federal officers. From blank naturalization certificates worth $50k on the

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99:54

What’s it like to die? | Brandon Griffith | Episode 175

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2026/08/09

What happens when a SWAT cop dies at home reading a book — and comes back after 16 minutes and 48 seconds? Deputy Sheriff Brandon Griffith shares his incredible story of sudden cardiac arrest, a powerful near-death experience, fighting his department to return to the streets, and founding Griffith Blue Heart to train law enforcement in life-saving medical skills. From the moment his heart stopped to the spiritual guidance he still feels, this is one of the most powerful stories of survival, faith,

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112:11

"I Didn't Think I'd Survive": 33 Years as Cop vs...

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2026/08/02

Police Chief Matthew Thomas shares his unfiltered 33-year journey—from a 20-year-old jail deputy who didn't expect to survive, to undercover cartel hunter, SWAT commander, undersheriff, and now Chief of Police in Florence, Arizona.He opens up about brutal fatalities, fighting cartels as well-armed as police, the hidden trauma that nearly broke him, and the leadership lessons that saved his life and career. This is the real side of the badge most people never see. Matt drops powerful advice every

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91:52

"Cartel Poison is Terrorism" Sheriff Mark Lamb |...

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2026/07/26

Sheriff Mark Lamb pulls no punches on the border crisis, fentanyl killing tens of thousands of Americans, human trafficking, and why local sheriffs are the last line of defense against government overreach. In this powerful interview, the retired Pinal County Sheriff breaks down how cartels became more powerful than ever, the real war on American families, leadership lessons from the front lines, and why he continues fighting for the Constitution. Key Timestamps:• 00:00 - Intro & Mark Lamb's

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91:34

"Don’t Hang Out With Coworkers" – 30-Year DEA Vet’s...

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2026/07/19

A 30-year law enforcement veteran shares the one piece of advice he gave a young academy classmate that stuck for an entire career: Don’t hang out with the people you work with. In this powerful episode of Reasons We Serve, Jim Molesa (former Mesa PD, longtime DEA agent, and Navajo County Chief Deputy) opens up about mental health in public safety, the child abuse cases that burned him out, massive drug seizures, working with the FBI after 9/11, life on Indian reservations, and why law enforcement

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68:00

His Wife Got the Call No Officer's Family Wants:...

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2026/07/15

Deputy Yates Rodney thought it was a routine traffic stop—until the suspects opened fire with an AK-47 and pistol, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. In this powerful episode of Reasons We Serve, Yates, his wife Tori, parents, and brother share the raw, emotional story of survival, love, and unbreakable family strength.Hear the terrifying moment Yates called his wife to say goodbye, the chaos at the hospital, the cardiac arrest scare, and his message of gratitude to the law enforcement

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66:40

From Quota Doubts to Combatives Leader: Sgt....

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2026/07/12

What does it really take for a smaller female officer to thrive in law enforcement? In this powerful episode of Reasons We Serve, Patrol Sergeant Christina Gurrola shares her raw journey — from childhood dreams of wearing the badge, battling self-doubt about being a "quota hire," to becoming a respected leader, canine handler, and co-founder of Lady Cop Combatives.Christina opens up about why female officers need more jiu-jitsu and combatives training, the mental toughness required on the street,

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88:03

Policing Without Firearms: The British Way | Kul...

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2026/07/05

In this powerful interview, retired Temporary Chief Superintendent Kul Mahay shares his remarkable journey through UK policing — from 16-year-old cadet to senior commander.Kul opens up about the brutal reality of the job: the 2024 Manchester Airport attack, leading riots and public order operations, homicide investigations, disaster victim identification after tragic motorway crashes, and the hidden mental toll on officers. He discusses the shift in police training, the importance of policing by

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129:16

Shot Point-Blank in the Head: K9 Cop's Raw Street...

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2026/06/28

He stared down the barrel of a gun, got shot point-blank in the forehead, and still made the split-second decision not to fire to protect his partners. This is the unfiltered story of Nick McCarthy, retired Daly City K9 handler.From running with the wrong crowd to becoming a top-performing proactive street cop and canine handler, Nick opens up about the realities of modern policing, intense officer-involved incidents, the mental toll that forced early retirement, and what proactive policing really

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123:55

Shot 4 Times at Point-Blank Range: The Brutal Cost of...

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2026/06/21

Former Visalia PD gang detective and SWAT operator Adam Collins shares his unfiltered journey from Division 1 water polo athlete to California cop. In this powerful episode, Adam details his path through the academy, becoming an FTO and SWAT member, intense gang unit work, multiple officer-involved shootings — including the harrowing day he was shot 3 times at close range in a dark closet during a suspect takedown.He opens up about the adrenaline highs, the hidden toll of trauma, nightmares,

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110:44

28 Years in California Prisons: The Untold Reality of...

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2026/06/14

Retired California Department of Corrections Special Agent Chad Hester reveals what really happens inside California prisons after 28 years behind the walls. From Level 1 camps to Level 4 yards, SHU, SNY gang-dropout yards, and internal affairs investigations, Chad shares the untold realities of prison life.In this raw, no-holds-barred interview, Chad reveals:How prison levels 1–4 actually work and who ends up where.The reality of racial politics, shot callers, and prison gangs. Why SNY yards were

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114:27

High School Dropout to Legendary SFPD Undercover Cop...

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2026/06/07

From dropping out of school in the 9th grade to becoming one of San Francisco Police Department’s most respected undercover narcotics investigators, this is the incredible journey of Britt Elmore.With 27 years on SFPD, plus time with the San Mateo Sheriff’s Office and federal task forces (DEA & ATF), Britt shares raw, unfiltered law enforcement stories from the streets: running buy‑busts in the Tenderloin, going undercover against Honduran fentanyl networks, gun buys, life inside “Murder Max”

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126:13

Why This Cop Anchored Every Dresser in His House!

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2026/05/31

Retired Henderson PD officer Danny King shares his raw, unfiltered journey in this powerful episode of Reasons We Serve.From Army flight medic in Panama to canine handler, conference founder, and use-of-force expert, Danny opens up about the real cost of wearing the badge — especially the impact on family life. He recounts the heartbreaking call where he performed CPR on a baby crushed by a dresser, then went home and secured every dresser in his own children’s rooms.In this honest interview, Danny

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69:06

Why This Italian Riot Cop Left the Force After...

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2026/05/24

He dreamed of being a police officer with a dog since he was 6. He fought violent riots where fans threw motorcycles and homemade bombs, patrolled with bomb dogs, and even saved a drowning mother. But he walked away from the Italian National Police because he refused to lie to the community.In this raw interview, former Italian Polizia di Stato officer Andrea shares the real cost of wearing the badge in Italy — from massive academies and anti-riot units to deep corruption in the justice system that

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