We are a law enforcement-based podcast for everyone. Our goal is simple: to keep first responders safe and to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community. We do this through conversations, in-depth discussions, critical thinking, sharing our experiences and interviewing other members of law enforcement and the community.Follow our Instagram page @shotsfiredpodcastofficial and check out our website www.shotsfiredpodcast.org for merchandise!
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Starting Shots Fired Podcast, Our Funny Career Paths, Cops In Protests
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We share how Shots Fired Podcast started, our funny career paths, why Billy left the show and our stories of being on the front lines during riots and protests. ============== Subscribe to Shots Fired Podcast Here: ➡️ YT: @shotsfiredpodcast50 ============== Ways to reach Shots Fired Podcast Team: ============== 💻 Website: https://www.shotsfiredpodc…
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TikTok Cops Fail! Why Police Need a Major Social Media Makeover With Guest Colby Abbott
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The guys sit down with police officer and business owner, Colby Abbott, and discuss how TikTok cops embarrassed the law enforcement profession, being an entrepreneur and how police can use social media to positively brand the profession. ============== Subscribe to Shots Fired Podcast Here: ➡️ YT: @shotsfiredpodcast50 ============== Ways to reach S…
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The Truth why 4 Charlotte Cops Were Killed and 4 more Shot
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We discuss the shocking truth why 4 officers were fatally wounded in Charlotte North Carolina, in a shootout that left 4 other officers wounded. The Justice System has failed and it is time for a major change. ============== Subscribe to Shots Fired Podcast Here: ➡️ YT: @shotsfiredpodcast50 ============== Ways to reach Shots Fired Podcast Team: ===…
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This Is Why Policing In America Is Failing (It's Not All Politics) Ft. Jay Wadsworth
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3 cops exposing why policing in America is failing, and it is not all politics. We offer tips and training techniques to change the culture of police training to keep you safe. Featuring guest, Jay Wadsworth, co-owner of Effective Fitness Combatives. ============== Subscribe to Shots Fired Podcast Here: ➡️ YT: @shotsfiredpodcast50 ============== Wa…
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"I'm seeing muzzle flashes" Cop Shot 6 Times, Recounts His Nightmare Story
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Fugitive Task Force Officer TJ Webb, assigned to the US Marshall Team, attempted to take a wanted felon into custody, when he opened fire, striking TJ 6 times. Hear how his wife found out following the shooting and his incredible recovery. ================================= Subscribe to Shots Fired Podcast Here: ➡️ YT: @shotsfiredpodcast50 =========…
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Exposing Big Tech Hiding Online Predators From Law Enforcement
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Police Detective, Seth Dexter, who specializes in cell phone forensics details investigations involving big tech, how kids are exposed to online predators using online games, and how your cell phone tracks everything you do and say! ---------- 🔴 Check out our website and subscribe for free give aways at https://www.shotsfiredpodcast.org -------- ➡️…
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Our Funniest Advice For All Cops! (Billy Is BACK)!
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The funniest advice for all cops! Hear our thoughts on the funniest advice for all cops by learning from our mistakes, funny cop stories and tips that will guarantee help you be successful. The boys are back together again in studio having a great time in this Christmas special! ---------- 🔴 Check out our website and subscribe for free give aways a…
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Alabama Cop CAUGHT Tasing Handcuffed Suspect (Our Reaction)
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A police officer in Reform Alabama is caught tasing a handcuffed suspect after throwing him on the hood of her patrol car. We give you our opinion on what happened, and if this was excessive use of force. ---------- 🔴 Check out our website and subscribe for free give aways at https://www.shotsfiredpodcast.org --------- ➡️ For e-mails, you can reach…
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Police K9 Handler Under Investigation For Animal Abuse
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A Riverside County Sheriff K9 Handler is under investigation for animal abuse after the deputy was caught on camera throwing the dog to the ground after his dog turned and bit him while on a call. Community members are calling for the deputy to be fired, and prosecuted for animal abuse. This is our breakdown of the incident. ---------- 🔴 Check out …
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Is Shooting A Suspect Armed With a Taser Justified?
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A California Highway Patrol Officer attempted to negotiate with a subject walking in the middle of a freeway in Los Angeles. A physical confrontation occurred, at which point the suspect attempted to assault the CHP officer with a taser. A former LA County Sheriff Deputy claims wrongful use of force on behalf of the CHP officer. Kyle and Justin exp…
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Maine Mass Shooting: Full Police Breakdown (Behind The Scene)
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Kyle and Mark break down the Maine mass shooting and give a full police breakdown. A behind the scene, detailed conversation about how these types of incidents are managed, the efforts involved and the resources needed to fully investigate a mass shooting and conducting a large scale man hunt. They give answers from a law enforcement perspective th…
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Attorney Behind $100 MILLION In Legal Victories For Cops (HOW?)
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In this episode, Mark, Kyle with down with Matthew McNicholas, a promenate Attorney in LA who has won over $100 Million in legal victories for cops. Together, the three tackle some topics in law enforcement that are difficult, but important to talk about. The guys discuss what you can do if you are a victim of department quotas, retaliation, discri…
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Rich Diliberti of the LASD SWAT Team and co-owner of Integrated Tactical Concepts sat down with us at the TACOPS conference in Nashville and gave us an inside look on what it's like to be a member of their full time SWAT team. Rich talks all things SWAT, being a Tac-Medic and debriefs. ---------- 🔴 Check out our website and subscribe for free give …
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NEW Perspective Of The Breonna Taylor Shooting
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Retired Louisville Metro Police Sergeant, John Mattingly, tells the real story of the search warrant that resulted in the shooting of Brianna Taylor. This incident gained national attention and resulted in nationwide protests and the federal indictment of an officer. Hear it first hand, in detail, of what actually occurred that tragic night. ------…
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Tier 1 Navy SEAL Is On A Mission To Train Police
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Andrew "Sully" Sullivan, a retired Navy SEAL from the most elite SEAL Team, Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), talks about his career in the SEAL Teams, screening for DEVGRU and his mission to train police with his non-profit, Community First Project. ---------- 🔴 Check out our website and subscribe for free give aways at https://www…
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Victim Recounts Brutal Attack By Golden State Killer
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Kris Pedretti was victim #10 of the Golden State Killer. This is her story of the night she was brutally attacked at 15 years old while alone inside her parents home in 1976. The Golden State Killer, a former police officer, was apprehended after 40 years of torturing families up and down the coast of California. ---------- 🔴 Check out our website …
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From Cop To Hilarious Social Media Star Helping First Responders
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Ted Stern with Fit Responder gave us a behind the scene look into his life as a police officer, starting Fit Responder and his hilarious social media page where he provides humor into the life of a police officer. Ted offers personal training, coaching, nutrition tips and a lifestyle that you have always wanted! If you are struggling to stay in sha…
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Why Leadership Is FAILING In Law Enforcement: Jon Becker
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Jon Becker, President and CEO of AARDVARK Tactical / Project 7, has spent more than 20 years consulting with the United States Military and the tactical community of law enforcement from around the world. Jon shares his consulting experience, themes of common leadership failures, and where he believes law enforcement is headed. ---------- 🔴 Subscri…
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Officer Recounts INTENSE Response To Active Shooter
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Sergeant Eddie Chan with the San Jose Police Department and current senior instructor with the Savage Training Group recounts his response to the 2021 active shooter at the VTA train station in San Jose California. 9 employees were killed during the incident and several more wounded. Sergeant Chan was one of the first units on scene and led a team …
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Was The Allen Texas Outlet Active Shooter A Good Response?
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We break down the body cam footage of the Allen Texas officer who responded to the outlet shooting. ---------- 🔴 Check out our website and subscribe for free give aways at https://www.shotsfiredpodcast.org -------- ➡️ For e-mails, you can reach Kyle and Mark at: shotsfiredpodcast360@gmail.com --------- ✅ Follow us on Instagram: @shotsfiredpodcastof…
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San Antonio Officers Charged With Murder Following Shooting
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Kyle and Mark break down the body cam footage of the San Antonio Officers that shot and killed Melissa Perez inside her home. They explain why the three officers who fired their weapons were charged with murder less than 24 hours after the incident. Footage of the incident is up on the Shots Fired Podcast Youtube Channel. ---------- 🔴 Check out our…
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BREAKING! Man Acquitted After BRUTAL Attack On Deputy
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A Victorville California man was acquitted of charges after brutally attacking now former San Bernardino Deputy, Meagan McCarthy, taking her firearm and attempting to shoot her with it. Many want to know why, or how this could happen? We had Scott Savage with @SavageTrainingGroup Group call in and discuss this breaking news with us. We break it dow…
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Funny Police Stories and Career Enhancing Tips
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Kyle sits down with a current and former partners on the police force, where the three share funny stories of being police officers and professional tips to make you successful in the career of law enforcement. ---------- 🔴 Check out our website and subscribe for free give aways at https://www.shotsfiredpodcast.org -------- ➡️ For e-mails, you can …
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US Special Forces Training Coming To Law Enforcement
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Dr. Cathy Greenberg has worked creating and fostering leadership for much of her career. Most recently, Dr. Greenberg created the above-mentioned custom-tailored leadership and self-actualization programs for the Special Operations community including SWAT, and Navy Special Warfare (which includes SEALs and Special Warfare Combat crews as featured …
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Firearms Training - What Cops Are Doing WRONG With Red Dot Sights
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Erik Eltz, a police officer and expert firearms instructor joins us at the TacOps Swat Conference in New York. Erik and his team teach several live fire tactical courses at the TacOps conference. We discuss a variety of topics to include range culture, current tactics as it relates to shooting, and his thoughts on police officers using red dot sigh…
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Navy SEAL To Las Vegas Metro SWAT Sniper
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Mark and Kyle meet up with Charles Moser, a retired Las Vegas Metro SWAT Officer. Charles shares his story of how he joined the United States Navy and what motivated him to become a Navy SEAL. After serving in the Navy on SEAL Team 5, Charles joined the Las Vegas Metro Police Department and became a full-time SWAT team member. Charles shares how he…
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9/11 First Responder Turned Life Coach and Motivational Speaker
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Mark and Kyle meet with David Atkins, a former New York State Trooper Captain who responded to the 9/11World Trade Center attack. David tells Mark and Kyle what it was like to be at ground zero the day after the towers fell and what it's like to lose a best friend. David shares how he and his wife discovered P90X the exercise program, and built a m…
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How Officer Involved Shootings Are Investigated and What YOU Need To Know
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This episode will leave you reconsidering if you should review your body worn camera after an officer involved shooting. Mark and Kyle speak with Sergeant James Tacchini, of a large California police department, who investigates officer involved shootings and is a crisis negotiation team leader. They discuss what to expect after an officer involved…
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American Sheriff Mark Lamb and Chief Deputy Matt Thomas Define Leadership - Next Stop Capitol Hill
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The American Sheriff Mark Lamb and Chief Deputy Matthew Thomas of the Pinal County Sheriffs Office in Arizona, share their journey of becoming well-known influential leaders in law enforcement. Hear how they came together, reshaped their departments culture & image while also discussing concepts of leadership. The Sheriff shares he will be running …
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A Rare Look Into The Full Time Phoenix Police SWAT Team - Catching Serial Killers
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We sat down with retired Phoenix Police Officer, and professional martial arts fighter Mike Malpass, who spent the bulk of his career on the elite Phoenix Police Department's full time SWAT team. Mike shares his journey spent on the team, the training, real world experiences and being on a team that captured one of Arizona's most prolific serial ki…
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Police Ride Along Turned NIGHTMARE After K9 Handler Ambushed
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Police Officer Ryan Frank and his wife Hayley, discuss the incident that occured on July 7, 2018 when Hayley decided to do a ride along which turned into a living nightmare. Ryan was ambushed in his police car by a suspect who shot over 70 rounds with an AK-47 into his patrol car with he and Hayley sitting inside. Both were shot multiple times. Rya…
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Work Comp Attorney Explains What To Do If Injured On Duty (MUST LISTEN)
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Workers Compensation Attorney, John Tribuiano with Tribuiano and Yamada Law Firm, sat down with us and explained how workers compensation works if injured on duty. Many First Responders will suffer some type of injury on duty. Navigating the work comp system can be very challenging and frustrating. You must know what you are entitled to and how to …
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Law Makers Trying To BAN Police Dogs In California
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We discuss the new Assembly Bill that would ban police dogs in California. How far are we willing to go in restricting officers in using less than lethal options? ---------- 🔴 Check out our website for info and merchandise at https://www.shotsfiredpodcast.org --------- For e-mails, you can reach the team at shotsfiredpodcast360@gmail.com --------- …
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The Story Of The Ramada Inn Ambush and Deadly Shootout
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Police Officer Dave, joins us in studio to share the story of the deadly shootout at the Ramada Inn on August 30th 2017 in Sacramento California. Dave was one of the two officers initially ambushed and shot by a wanted suspect hiding in a hotel room. The suspect fled out a back balcony and engaged in another gun fight with Deputy Bob French, where …
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Police Are Sending DRONES To Calls Instead Of Cops
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The guys sit down with Nic Fox, who helped start a comprehensive drone team at a large agency in Northern California. They talk about agencies who are currently deploying drones to calls for service, rather than sending police officers. Are drones the way of the police future? Find out! -------- 🔴 Check out our website for info and merchandise at h…
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This EASY Step Will Help You Manage A Scene Like A PRO - Stand Out!
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We give you guys the easiest method to manage and lead any active incident to have a successful and safe outcome. Make yourself stand out like a leader! ---------- ➡️ Make sure to go to https://bit.ly/gcshield3 to get your hands on the new level 3 resistant shield. Every patrol car should have one 💥! ---------- 🔴Check out our website for info and m…
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First Cop To Be Criminally CHARGED Under New Law - Find Out Why
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Former Officer Fletcher was involved in an Officer Involved Shooting 04/18/202 at a Walmart in San Leandro California after responding to a theft in progress and was armed with a baseball bat. After the District Attorney's Office in Alameda County reviewed the case, they brought charges against Officer Fletcher for Manslaughter. In this episode, Ph…
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How EMDR Therapy Is Helping SAVE First Responders
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Certified post trauma therapist, Melissa Freitas sits down with the guys and explains what EMDR therapy is and how it is helping save the lives of first responders. To find out where you can find an EMDR therapist near you visit www.emdria.org. --------- 🔴Check out our website for info and merchandise at https://www.shotsfiredpodcast.org…
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Training For Police Made EASY With Instant Access
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Mark and Kyle sit down with Jason Louis and CJ Lombardi at the California Force Instructors Association symposium and talk to them about their on-demand training program called "The Briefing Room". The Briefing Room is an easy to use on-demand training platform for all police officers to use at the tip of their fingers. Go check out www.thebriefing…
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Do Cops Know The Rules Of The Game They Play? || Attorney Phil Downs
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The guys sit down with Attorney, Phil Downs, who represents police officers who have had civil lawsuits filed against them. Phil breaks down why police officers get sued in civil lawsuits and gives tips on how officers can protect themselves by knowing the rules of the game they play. ---------- 🔴Check out our website for info and merchandise at ht…
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Surviving Deadly Encounters and K9 Deployments With The Hosts Of Police K9 Radio Podcast
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Kyle gets interviewed by the hosts of Police K9 Radio Podcast, in the Shots Fired Podcast studio. The guys discuss why scenario-based training is so important to surviving deadly encounters. Kyle talks about his incidents where he was involved in several officer involved shootings, one directly involving his K9 partner. Kyle also discusses overcomi…
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How Are Police Held Accountable: The Full Breakdown With Ret. LAPD Sergeant Marlon Marrache
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We met up with Marlon Marrache, a retired LAPD Sergeant who helped investigate the departments use of force reports and officer involved shooting investigations. Marlon walks us through what to expect after being involved in a use of force, to an officer involved shooting and everything in between. Police officers and community members should know …
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The Elite Los Angeles County Sheriff's SWAT Team: What It Takes And A Hostage Rescue Shootout Debrief
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We sat down with retired Los Angeles County Sheriff SWAT member, George Creamer at the TACops conference. George shared a few wild stories and what it was like to be on one of the most elite SWAT teams in the country. ---------- 🔴Check out our website for info and merchandise at https://www.shotsfiredpodcast.org --------- ✅Follow us on Instagram: @…
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Effective Fitness Combatives with Jay Wadsworth
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The guys sat down with Jay Wadsworth, co-founder of Effective Fitness Combatives, at the TACops conference in Washington DC. Jay discusses how Effective Fitness Combatives started and how it is leading the evolution of law enforcement training by providing education and solutions for law enforcement officers through proven science-driven fitness an…
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Apprehending Fleeing Suspects with Retired LAPD Legand Jack Schonely
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Retired LAPD Officer, Jack Shonely joins the guys in studio. The guys discuss Jack's almost 20 years working in LAPD's Air Operations Division and his time as a K9 Handler. Jack literally wrote the book, Apprehending Fleeing Suspects after becoming an expert in catching bad guys from the ground and the sky. ---------- Follow Kyle, Billy and Mark on…
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District Attorney Gives Educational Tips For Cops And Locating The Missing Body Of Christie Wilson
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Placer County District Attorney, Morgan Gire joins the guys in studio. Morgan gives educational tips for testifying in court, making great cases and the need for articulation during a use of force, or lethal encounter. Morgan shares the story of murder victim, Christie Wilson, who went missing in 2005 after a night out. A suspect was convicted for …
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Hero Ink: Vet Shares War Stories, Struggling With Suicide, To Owning A Tattoo Shop For Heroes
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The guys have Kinetic Ink Tattoo shop owner, Danny O'neel, in the studio. Danny talks about his time in the US Army fighting in Sadr City Iraq, the most dangerous place on earth, struggling with the loss of several of his friends who were KIA and suicide. Danny talks about his journey after the military, fighting his own demons, and starting a non-…
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Episode 34: Sniper Shot That Saves Hostage with Sergeant John Lightfoot
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The guys invite Sergeant John Lightfoot, into the studio who is a 17 year veteran of a full time SWAT team and has 24 years total as a police officer. John breaks down the story of a 2012 hostage situation at a Jack In The Box, where he and another sniper took a fatal shot at the armed hostage taker to save a hostage. John is currently the Police A…
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Tactics During A Critical Incident Response and The 2020 Santa Cruz Ambush
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Scott Savage and Dan Flippo from Savage Training Group, along with Sergeant Bill Dunning, come in the studio to discuss police response tactics and ways to apply them during a critical incident. In this episode, you will learn necessary steps to take before responding to potential violent calls, how to deal with violent encounters, and how to manag…
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Episode 32: Officer Involved Shootings, K9 Deployments, Catching Fugitives and Surviving Cancer With Sergeant Randy Van Dusen
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The guys sat down with Sergeant Randy Van Dusen, who is nothing less than a role model for all law enforcement officers and a modern day Viking. Randy talks about the officer involved shootings he has been in, to include his dog Bodie, who was shot in the line of duty while apprehending a suspect. Randy discusses his assignments he has held as a po…
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