The two ordinary cops are former Northern Territory Police Officers Remote Sergeant Ben Schultz and Detective Sergeant Damien Barbe. With over 25 years experience Ben and Damo share stories from their time in the job. Follow along through the laughter, anger and tears that come with the rigours of Policing Australia’s last frontier.
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Episode 18 - The Bob Rennie Series - Part 2
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Accompany the Two Ordinary Cops as they engage in a conversation with Retired Superintendent Robert Rennie APM, reminiscing about his experiences at the police academy during the early 1980s and reflecting on the unique challenges of law enforcement during that period. The dialogue delves into the strong sense of camaraderie within the police force…
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Episode 17 - The Bob Rennie Series - Part 1
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It is time to hear from some of the legends of the Northern Territory police force. In the initial segment Damo and Schultzy engage in a conversation with Retired Superintendent Robert Rennie APM, to gain insights into the early days of policing that preceded their own experiences. In this episode he will share anecdotes about his various roles wit…
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Episode 16 - Being Resourceful Without Resources
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Schultzy and Damo delve into the challenges of conducting major operations, such as a yacht rescue and murder investigations, in remote areas with minimal resources, emphasising the pivotal role of strong community engagement as a cornerstone of success.By benschultz
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Police will attend a high number of distressing jobs in their career and there are always some that are burned into your brain. In this episode Schultzy and Damo talk about some of the jobs, that not only affected them at the time, but continue to affect them years down the track.By benschultz
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Today, Damo and Schultzy are regaling us with amusing anecdotes from their time on the job, ranging from thrilling car chases to unexpected encounters with pepper spray. Sit back, relax, and prepare to be entertained by their hilarious tales.By benschultz
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Damo and Schultzy give you a brief overview of how police conduct investigations on a strategic level, before talking about one of their first investigations together as junior cops. Of course this comes with a few deviations and shoutouts to people who contacted us recently.By benschultz
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Schultzy and Damo talk about how important it is to remember ANZAC day along with some of the discussions they had with defence personnel. It includes some of the feedback they received and some ideas of what people would like to hear in future episodes.By benschultz
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In this episode, Schultzy and Damo chat about releasing the podcast along with some of the feedback they received. They discuss some of the reasons they left the police, along with some of the issues police face every day, both on and off the road. However there is always laughter to be had along the way.…
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Domestic Violence (DV) is a very heavy subject but it is one that needs to be discussed. In this episode Damo and Schultzy talk about some of the history of police dealing with DV and some of the difficulties police now face when investigating DV incidents.By benschultz
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The two ordinary cops discuss the importance of leadership within policing on many different levels and within the community itself.By benschultz
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The two ordinary cops talk about the mental step up from GD's policing to the more complex criminal investigation side of the house.By benschultz
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Schultzy and Damo describe what it is like policing in the bush. Get some insight about lessons learned and what is the best approach when working in some of the most remote communities in Australia.By benschultz
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In the last episode we spoke about PTSD and some of the challenges that come with it. Now we would like to lighten the mood and make you laugh. These are real stories, so sit back and enjoy.By benschultz
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Listen to Damo and Schultzies experiences living with PTSD and stories from close friends they have shared with us. This is brought to you through early popular demand from our previous releases. These stories may affect some listeners.By benschultz
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Following on from the last episode, Schultzy talks about his first critical incident.By benschultz
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After a few months of getting used to the rigours of policing, the two ordinary cops discuss their first critical incidents and how that affected them. Damo starts off talking about his first big job.By benschultz
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The two ordinary cops complete training and start their careers as probationary constables in the top end town of Katherine.By benschultz
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The two ordinary cops start out as trainees at the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services College.By benschultz
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In the last episode we spoke about PTSD and some of the challenges that come with it. Now we would like to lighten the mood and make you laugh. These are real stories, so sit back and enjoy.By benschultz
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Episode five - Opening the conversation about PTSD
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Listen to Damo and Schultzies experiences living with PTSD and stories from close friends they have shared with us. This is brought to you through early popular demand from our previous releases. These stories may affect some listeners.By benschultz
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Episode four - The first big job continued
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Following on from the last episode, Schultzy talks about his first critical incident.By benschultz
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After a few months of getting used to the rigours of policing, the two ordinary cops discuss their first critical incidents and how that affected them. Damo starts off talking about his first big job.By benschultz
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The two ordinary cops complete training and start their careers as probationary constables in the top end town of Katherine.By benschultz
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The two ordinary cops start out as trainees at the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services College.By benschultz
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