Things Police See: First Hand Accounts

What can get you disqualified? In this episode we talk about issues that can knock you out of the process. Our special guest is Steve Gould, former LAPD background investigator and host of the Things Police See podcast.  Make sure to subscribe to The Police Applicant Podcast and give it 5 stars! Link To The Police Applicant Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-police-applicant-podcast/id1549419617 Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/

In this episode Steve chats with retired US Marshal and best selling author, Marc Cameron. An Alaskan resident and Texas native, Marc has spent over three decades in law enforcement serving as a uniformed police officer and detective before accepting a position with the United States Marshals Service and serving as a Deputy, Fugitive Task Force Commander, Supervisory Deputy, Senior Inspector, and Chief. He is the award-winning author of the Arliss Cutter and the Jericho Quinn series, as well as the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Sr. books, starting with Power and Empire in 2017. Marc's new book Bone Rattle is available on his website and everywhere you purchase books! Marc's Website https://marccameronbooks.com/ Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

Gary Steiner returns to talk Interview & Interrogation! Gary is a confession evidence expert with a TON of knowledge in the field.  One episode just wasn't enough to get all the info so expect a part two in the near future.   Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

Marc Hildebrand has been with LAPD for 18 years and has the stories to prove it! On top of his crazy LAPD career he has managed to lose 100 lbs. and improve his personal life at the same time! Marc is incredibly inspiring to listen to and I know you will love him.  Check out his podcast LEO Family Fitness Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leo-family-fitness-podcast/id1110503698 Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

Emilia is a 15 year veteran Canadian copper.  She has worked in two of Canada's largest metropolitan areas and has the stories to prove it! You won't believe what she has seen!! Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

In this episode Steve sits down with 35 year copper and minister, Jimmy Meeks! Jimmy brings some great stories to the podcast and also shares how his Christian faith has seen him through the hard times.  If you had to describe Jimmy in one word it would be soulful.  This man cares about the coppers out there and is doing his best to help them get through these troubling times.  He currently leads the Cornelius Project (Blue Life Support) supporting officers through outreach and encouragement.  Learn more about what Jimmy is doing below! Blue Life Support (The Cornelius Project) https://www.thecorneliusproject.com/ JImmy's Podcast https://soundcloud.com/bluelifesupport Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-account

In this episode Steve chats with EMT turned copper turned entrepreneur.  Rahul Sidhu brings us some great stories from both the police and EMT world.  Sidhu also explains how his company (Spidr Tech) is working to ease policing into modern times!  Spider Tech / Twitter @spidrtech www.Spidrtech.com Contact Rahul / Twitter @rahoolsidoo  rahul@spidrtech.com Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

In this episode Steve interviews the Louisiana motorcop known by code name Iceman.  Iceman has been a motorcycle cop for over 20 years and still loves his job! He delivers some insane stories to the podcast with that great Southern drawl! Check out Iceman's podcast Motorcop Chronicles! Motorcop Chronicles https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motorcop-chronicles-podcast/id1506514001 Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

In this episode Steve interviews retired Lt. Joe Kenda. Joe is well known for the TV Show Homicide Hunter which is based on his highly decorated police career in Colorado Springs, CO. He tells some great war stories from his career and describes what it's like going from cop to TV star.  His new book "Killer Triggers" drops March 9th, see the link below to order it! Lt. Joe Kenda, a twenty-three-year veteran of the Colorado Springs Police Department, spent twenty-one years chasing killers as a homicide detective and commander of the major crimes unit. Kenda and his team solved 356 of his 387 homicide cases, getting a 92 percent solve rate—one of the highest in the country. After retiring from law enforcement, he starred in Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda, an American true-crime documentary series that ran for nine seasons on the Investigation Discovery network and was aired in sixty-nine countries and territories worldwide. At its peak, Homicide Hunter averaged 1.9 million viewers in the US. See Lt. Kenda on h

In this episode Steve and Ken are back to discuss the future of TPS and the launching of Ken's new podcast! Steve talks about getting back into policing and the growing pains Massachusetts is having as it becomes a POST state. Ken and Christine's new podcast - The Police Applicant Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-police-applicant-podcast/id1549419617 Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

In this episode Steve chats former New Mexico police officer and founder of Second Chance Outdoors, Logan McKinney.  Support Logan's great veteran owned organization! www.secondchanceoutdoors.net   Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

In this episode Steve interviews a Norcal deputy sheriff about his most intense moments on the job.  The beginning of his LE career is unique because he made it to week 18 in the academy and failed out having to repeat the entire academy!  Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

In this episode Steve interviews legendary FBI agent Joseph Pistone.  Joe went deep undercover for 6 years infiltrating the New York Mafia resulting in hundreds of arrests.  Joe made history with the FBI and was later portrayed by Johnny Depp in the movie Donnie Brasco.  Steve and Joe are joined by Joe's podcast co-host Leo Rossi.  Leo has been a successful Hollywood actor for many years accruing over 100 film credits.  Their podcast dives deep into Joe's unreal experience being undercover for such a long period of time.  Deep Cover:  The Real Donnie Brasco https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-cover-the-real-donnie-brasco/id1515609437 The Good Guys - Joe Pistone Bill Bonanno  https://www.amazon.com/Good-Guys-Bill-Bonanno-ebook/dp/B000FC2QG4 Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net   

In this episode Steve chats with retired Scottish officer Ginny McKenna.  Ginny has some GREAT stories form across the pond! She goes into great detail about her struggle with PTSD and how she has successfully battled it over her 23 year career.  Ginny is now committed to helping other officers face their greatest mental health challenges as a life coach and incident stress and support facilitator.  She has a truly inspiring message and it was a pleasure to have her on the show! Struggling or need some encouragement? Connect with Ginny Below! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnymckenna ginnymckennalifecoach@gmail.com Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

In this episode Steve interviews retired NYPD Intelligence Division Sergeant Christopher Strom.  Chris honed his interrogation skills in the US only to apply them later in the Middle East.  As his book is titled "Brooklyn to Baghdad" this interview follows the same path! What a crazy and impressive law enforcement career!!  We only scratched the surface in the interview, link to the book below! Brooklyn to Baghdad by Chris Strom  https://www.amazon.com/Brooklyn-Baghdad-Intelligence-Fights-Terror-ebook/dp/B07QLG15TB Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

TPS E62: Bill Canon - NYPD Detective, Actor, ComedianIn this episode Steve chats with retired NYPD Detective Sgt. Bill Canon.  Bill spent 27 years on the mean streets of NYC and has the stories to prove it! He also co-hosts a popular podcast called Police Off The Cuff.   Police Off The Cuff https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/police-off-the-cuff/id1452116115 Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

In this episode Steve chats with police officer and author Scott Medlin.  Scott shares some great stories from his career and also discusses the mental health tools available to police.  Scott's book is available on Amazon, see link below.  He has also recently started a youtube channel! Subscribe and show your support! Scott's book - Mental Health Fight of The Heroes In Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086WFFL2Z/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_LFvCFbKPFGSJX Scott's Youtube Channel - Law Enforcement Motivation  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfVVEChIR4VL69vPz6ehnoQ Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

In this episode Steve interviews one one of the stars of North Woods Law on Animal Planet, Wayne Saunders.  Wayne has some great stories from over 20 years of being a game warden in NH! He also hosts a podcast that is quickly rising to the top of the charts! Check him out at www.wardenswatch.com His podcast is available on all platforms! Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

In this episode Steve chats with Virginia Officer Cassie Liberto! Cassie is newer to the job but has already accrued some great stories. Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

In this episode Steve interviews North Carolina Deputy Sheriff Hunter Guimbellot.  Hunter shares some of his most intense and humorous moments on the job! The Amazon link is back on www.thingspoliocesee.com  why not shop through that? Support/Donate! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net