An armed robbery suspect shoots at police. The next time police go to arrest him, his penchant for lying and a strange twist of events earn him a new nickname. You can't make this stuff up! Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase legal self defense products.…

A beautiful four year old child befriends me and comes to enjoy having me attend her school functions. But there is a dark tragedy hidden in her young life. A sudden illness unites all of us who love this child as we search for answers and healing. What we find is the stuff of a parent's nightmares. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protecti…

An event that came to be know as "Biker Weekend" presents an impossible challenge as Outlaw Motorcycle Groups arrive in huge numbers. How would our small police department keep a lid on this rowdy event? Listen as you ride along and find out. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to …

Follow the detailed investigation of a fatal car vs. train crash/ Officers rush to identify the victim before his family sees the crash on the news or social media. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase legal self defense products.…

A drunken suspect assaults his wife and threatens to kill a neighbor before barricading himself inside his house. Experience the tension of the decision making process as police try to avoid killing the suspect or being killed themselves. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purc…

A loud music call turns out to be a life threatening confrontation with an armed felon. Would my unorthodox way of handling things work, or would it get someone killed? Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase legal self defense products.…

Trying to stay one step ahead of the tactics used by drug dealers results in a funny and innovative way of making arrests. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase legal self defense products.By Chief Tim Gladis (Ret.)

A murder suspect leads police on a wild chase while firing a gun out the window at the cops. The suspect comes up with a clever idea to hide while police with K-9s search a riverbank for him. Don't miss the crazy way this call ends! Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase l…

Police families face many challenges just because they have a cop in the family. The things spouses and children have to do just to ensure their own safety can be oppressive. It gets complicated when a teenage daughter has a boyfriend who has no clue about the dangers cops and their families face from street criminals and gangs. Listen to what happ…

A small toddler wearing only a diaper is found wandering the streets in the hot summer sun. Join me as I search for the child's home for seven hours without success. Cases involving abused or neglected children are the toughest ones. It's why officers tell ourselves those "little lies" that maintain our sanity. Blue Life Stories - a division of Cod…

A young boy's interaction with a veteran police officer changes the trajectory of the boy's life. A story of the impact a single officer can have in the lives of others. In Memory of Sergeant Ed - gone but never forgotten. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase legal self …

Police work is not always about hot calls and gun fights. Sometimes an unusual situation presents itself along with the opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life. Sometimes all a person needs is to get back home. Listen to this story about the side of law enforcement we never talk about. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protec…

The relationships between the police and the criminal element are complicated and we often have to find middle ground to be effective. An unlikely friendship and mutual trust develop between a huge bouncer named Darren and me. Is is possible for both of us to get what we want without crossing any lines? Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Prot…

Life on the streets is an Eco-System, where injecting myself into a situation may have resulted in deadly consequences for a homeless street person. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase legal self defense products.By Chief Tim Gladis (Ret.)

Disorder and violence turns deadly at an illegal nip joint. Who stabbed Troy in the heart and who should be charged with homicide. A twisted story of a mother and daughter and how they played the system. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase legal self defense products.…

A brutal street fighter shows another side and makes a request that may cause me to regret accommodating him. Can it be that cops and criminals see things the same way? Listen to Sam's story as we explore the dichotomies of street life. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purcha…

A volatile relationship escalates to a fatal showdown, fueled by alcohol and punctuated by bullets. Was Glenda's new boyfriend defending himself or was it a pre-meditated murder? Through it all, an eleven year old boy does his best to survive the situation. Warning - this story graphically depicts an abusive relationship and the death of one partne…

It's not just the officer who is affected by the Blue Life. The toll on families and all the missed functions and events seem to steal time from them that can never be replaced. The fact that those sacrifices become "normal" is what often destroys police families. Take a few minutes to listen to a couple examples my own family suffered through. Blu…

A young child who is different from other kids is nearly killed by three kids from his own school . Despite his gentle nature, Eddie is forced to endure the cruelty and depravity of these bullies as they take him deep into the woods to torture him. Can he survive? Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to rea…

Local gang turf is challenged by a new crew from out of town. The bodies are dropping in a turf war sparked by revenge and directed by a man known only as The Executioner. Ride along as I try to identify The Executioner and stop him and his crew from killing a great-grandmother and a sixteen-year-old girl who know too much. Can an old woman's love …

A quiet Sunday results in a potentially explosive situation. Two people in a new relationship show up at the police station with a brown paper bag that holds a big surprise that had been left under their bed by a homicidal ex-husband. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase…

An angry drunk attacks police with a baseball bat. Further investigation reveals a kidnapping and dark secrets that will change the lives of everyone involved. The final decisions I was forced to make nearly ended my career and challenged everything I knew about 'justice'. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.c…

Letting patrol habits get lax has unfortunate consequences as I learn a valuable (and painful) lesson taught by a tough street fighter. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase legal self defense products.By Chief Tim Gladis (Ret.)

A woman has a gut feeling that her best friend is in danger. Will that be enough to unravel the truth about a popular neighbor who has suddenly entered her friend's inner circle? Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase legal self defense products.…

A cop is shot and fights for his life as his wife tries to find a way to deal with the realities faced by police families. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase legal self defense products.By Chief Tim Gladis (Ret.)

Sandra left a party and never made it home. Twists and turns of an investigation that leads to an unlikely conclusion. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase legal self defense products.By Chief Tim Gladis (Ret.)

Young mother Bonnie and her six year old son Robbie come home to a life changing crime. As the case progresses, veteran cops learn valuable lessons through the eyes of a child. A stuffed teddy bear becomes a touchstone between the boy and a cop who can't erase the memories of this case from his head. Despite her loss, Bonnie becomes a heroic voice …

A major child sex abuse case is broken wide open with help from an unlikely source. Tommy, a local drug dealer with a conscience, helps me make the case. Blue Life Stories - a division of Code 3 Protection. Go to bluelifestories.com to read more stories and to purchase legal self defense products.By Chief Tim Gladis (Ret.)

Meet Jan and ride along with the cop who tried to help her and her three children escape from the lethal grip of an abusive husband. Contains explicit descriptions and may be upsetting to some listeners. If you or someone you love is experiencing intimate partner violence, PLEASE call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) RIGHT NOW! This is a national hotline, and…

The story of Lenny, Paula and their beautiful four year old daughter. Ride along to experience the intersection of an emergency response and the aftermath of the worst day of a young family's life. See what it's like to live the Blue Life. Like all Blue Life Police Stories, this one is based on actual events. Only the names and locations are change…