Things Police See: First Hand Accounts

What is it like to be a cop in Germany? What kind of training do you need? How does it compare to the USA? DO you get a GUN?! In this interview Steve chats with German Police Officer, JD.  If you appreciate the content please show it!! 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 about FBI corruption stemming from Boston to the LA Office of the Bureau.  Information regarding the possible whereabouts of infamous crime boss Whitey Bulger fell on deaf ears when he reported it to the FBI.  Gary recounts his dealings with the local FBI Agents and even some flown in from Boston to meet with him.  This is a fascinating story which seems to uncover either extreme negligence or corruption.   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 Canadian copper - code name Em.  She polices the Ontario Province in one of the more populated areas.  Em sheds some light on some of the differences in Canadian policing and also brings some GREAT stories from the job!! Support The Show! https://thingspolicesee.com/donate/ 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 Gary Steiner, retired Santa Monica PD.  Gary had a long and incredible career with TONS of crazy stories!  Please continue to support the show by going to www.thingspolicesee.com to donate!! Support-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 39 year Houston Police veteran Chris Andersen.  Chris worked patrol, homicide, SWAT, and the high risk surveillance team.  He tells some great stories ending with his involvement in tracking down a robbery crew that utilized a sniper to take out armored guards.  Check out his book linked below, available by ebook and paperback! The Sniper: Hunting A Serial - A True Story https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-sniper Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Sniper-Hunting-Serial-Killer-Story-ebook/dp/B086B7N14P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DXVCN34M1V6Y&dchild=1&keywords=the+sniper+chris+andersen&qid=1592182399&sprefix=the+sniper%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-1 Support-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 and Ken interview retired Lieutenant Charles Garnder of the New York State Department of Corrections.  Charles talks about his career as a corrections officer and gives a detailed account of the now infamous Dannemora prison break.   Charles A. Gardner spent twenty-five years in the corrections profession in Northern New York, and began his training at Clinton Correctional Facility – also known as Dannemora.  He trained other corrections officers and watching the slow transformation of the prison system. His acclaimed book DANNEMORA: Two Escaped Killers, Three Weeks of Terror, and the Largest Manhunt Ever in Upstate New York (PB / March 2020) is a study of the now-infamous prison break (recently dramatically realized in the series Dannemora) which he illustrates in his hit book.  Link to his book https://www.amazon.com/Dannemora-Escaped-Killers-Largest-Manhunt/dp/0806539240 Support-Donate / Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  ht

In this Episode Steve and Ken interview a South Dakota Deputy Sheriff!  Jeff has some great stories from policing the Midwest and we had a blast talking with him!! Support-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 and Ken chat with retired NYPD Lieutenant Peter J. Pranzo (21 years).  Peter takes us back to New York City in the 1960's and 70's, one of the most tumultuous and violent times in the history of the city.  Shootings occurred on a daily basis and Peter had to deal with the likes of the Gambino crime family and the Black Liberation Army.  Peter had us on the edge of our seats!  Check out Peter's latest book titled Harlem Raiders! Links to all of his books below! Support-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 Harlem Raiders: https://www.amazon.com/Harlem-Raiders-Peter-J-Pranzo/dp/1948460033 Barnes and Noble Link for Harlem Raiders: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/harlem-raiders-peter-pranzo/1135078890 Harlem Raiders Web Page: www.harlemraiders.com Youtube Book Trailer Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUAQW0SKKKw

In this episode Steve and Ken interview 42 year police veteran Gregory Fell! He did a full career on the Yuma Police Department and is now working as a college police officer.  Greg has some great stories and his passion for the job comes through in this fun interview! Support-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 and Ken sit down with retired Georgia lawman Jimmy Barbee.  Jimmy told story after story of absolute craziness!! You are NOT gonna believe what he's seen!! Support-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 FBI agent David Nadolski.  Dave ended his career in the Boston office where he, with the help of an informant, executed the biggest sting operation of his career.  Listen to Dave give his riveting account of the Loomis Fargo heist sting!!  Dave is in the process of publishing a book based on the sting. Keep you eyes open for "Bird-dog" coming soon! Support-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 and Ken chat with a Washington officer about starting his career with LAPD and later shipping up to Washington State.  Support-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 and Ken chat with Deputy Field Cross of the Halifax County Sheriff's Department (Virginia).  Field is a K9 handler but not for one of those pointy eared fur missiles.  His partner is no other than the legendary Bloodhound!  Field has some great stories and fascinating insight into the world of tracking.   Support-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 and Ken chat with Steven Hollowell about his journey from LAPD Explorer to LAPD Officer.  Steven has some great stories and also a really great outlook on things.   Check Steven out on Instagram and Facebook! His side hustle is called The Missing Piece To Your events https://www.facebook.com/Precisionmadeevents/ Support-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-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2  

In this episode Steve and Ken chat with a 13 year Pennsylvania police veteran named Jay.  Jay polices a small town in western PA and is also a member of a state/federal drug task force.   Support-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 and Ken chat with a veteran police officer from the Metro Nashville area named Clay.  Clay has some wild stories that he delivers with the skills of a master story teller! Support-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 and Ken interview retired Pomona Homicide Detective Dan Kono.  Dan had 30 years of service with the last 18 being a homicide detective.  His stories are truly insane and very intense!  Support-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 Lindy Gligorijevic (LAPD D3 retired) pulls no punches telling us her journey to becoming a Homicide Detective for LAPD.  The 1980's were a challenging time for a woman looking to become a police officer and Lindy navigated these waters expertly. She is now the Chief Investigator for the Tulare County DA's Office.  Lindy is also a highly rated author with two amazing novels available for purchase!   Lindy's Books! Book 1 Hold Fast https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Fast-Jack-Shea-Homicide-ebook/dp/B01HLCU8LK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hold+fast+lindy&qid=1581214666&sr=8-1 Book 2 Bell Lap https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Jack-Shea-LAPD-Homicide-ebook/dp/B01KEHPLO8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bell+lap+lindy&qid=1581214750&sr=8-1 Apply to be a guest, donate to the show, and buy some merch! www.thingspolicesee.com Background Consultation  ken@policebackground.net    

In this episode Steve and Ken sit down with Keith from the Cop Life Podcast www.coplifepodcast.com Keith works for a large agency in Texas and boy does he have some stories! Check out his website and podcast! www.thingspolicesee.com Amazon Link / Support the show! https://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8&tag=thingspolices-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fe531a7324d0dca4c02e1831b3e6048&camp=1789&creative=9325&node=10272111 Visit the website to shop merch, donate, listen, and apply to be a guest! www.thingspolicesee.com Background consultation - Ken Roybal  text Ken at 213-444-6702 www.policebackground.net  

In this episode Steve and Ken interview LAPD veteran Bill Urrutia.  Bill started his career in 1985 and has some great stories from the mean streets of LA. Amazon Link / Support the show! https://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8&tag=thingspolices-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fe531a7324d0dca4c02e1831b3e6048&camp=1789&creative=9325&node=10272111 Visit the website to shop merch, donate, listen, and apply to be a guest! www.thingspolicesee.com Background consultation - Ken Roybal  www.policebackground.net