Podcast Episodes

Gil Reyes - Stories From The California Highway Patrol

Episode 9

In this episode Steve interviews retired CHP Officer Gilbert Reyes. Gil saw a lot in his career while patrolling the highways of California and supporting local law enforcement agencies.  We have a g…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

Dave Ball - Juvenile Sexual Assault, Handcuffed To A Bed, Creative Community Policing

Episode 8

In this episode I sit down with retired police officer David Ball.  David was an officer for Hawthorne PD, a very busy So-Cal city.  He started in patrol and worked his way into detectives for the la…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

Robert Rangel - Time Slows Down When Someone Is Trying To Murder You

Episode 7

In this episode I interview retired LASD deputy sheriff and author Robert Rangel.  Robert tells us about some CRAZY things he saw on duty including him and his partner being ambushed and almost kille…

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago

Dave Carrasquillo - Inglewood Up To No Good, Crazy Police Stories From The Infamous City Of Inglewood, CA

Episode 6

In this episode I sit down with Inglewood Police Detective Dave Carrasquillo.  As you might expect Dave had an intensive career working the mean streets of Inglewood, CA.  Come walk with me in the bo…

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago

Dave Escoto - Humor As A Weapon, Partner Saved My Life, Naked Olympians, Coping With Stress

Episode 5

In this interview I sit down with retired LAPD Detective Dave Escoto.  Dave had an amazing career with several different assignments as a detective.  Come ride along with us as Dave tells some of his…

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago

Rookie Year, Shooting In The Street, Active Shooter Response, Advice For Female Officers

Episode 4

In this episode I interview Washington DC officer CM.  CM has only been on the road for 6 months and has already been to her fair share of hair raising calls.  She shares some intense moments with us…

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago

Miguel Lopez - Shot In The Face, Prison Slashing, Feces Everywhere

Episode 3

In this episode Steve talks to retired State Parole Agent Miguel Lopez.  Miguel started his career in the jails and ended up on the fugitive apprehension team.  Miguel has had some intense experience…

Published on 7 years, 5 months ago

Jim Engen - Dodging Bullets, LA Riots, Humorous Moments, Advice For Recruits

Episode 2

In this episode I sit down with retired Police Captain James Engen.  Jim is a very likable and personable guy.  He shares some calls that he had as a young copper that would make anyones hair stand u…

Published on 7 years, 5 months ago

Rob McCrary - Crazy Shootout, PCP Fight, African Lion & Coping With Stress

Episode 1

In this episode Steve sits down with retired Pomona Police Detective Rob McCrary.  Pomona is a small city just outside of LA that is known for its propensity for violence and crime.  Rob recalls some…

Published on 7 years, 5 months ago

Intro With Host Steven Gould

In this episode I introduce myself to you guys and briefly describe what the podcast is about.  It's my hope that this podcast gives you a glimpse into police work in a way that you have never seen b…

Published on 7 years, 5 months ago