Things Police See: First Hand Accounts

Really fun interview with cop turned psychologist, Josh Vander Zwaag! Josh is now dedicated to helping first responders through his new career!    Walnut Creek Psychiatry Contact Josh - Cop2Therapist@gmail.com   Josh Vander Zwaag, LMSW, served as a police officer with the Ames Iowa police department from 2009 - 2021. During those years he primarily worked the patrol shift from 3 PM - 11 PM. During his career Josh received a Life Saving award (2018), Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Award (2017), and a Meritorious Service Award (2016).   A year and a half into his career, Josh was involved in an OIS and throughout his career was involved in many other incidents that not only challenged him as an individual and shaped his life, but also changed his perspective on mental health. After realizing a need for additional mental health providers and witnessing failures and inconsistencies within the mental health system, Josh decided he wanted to do something that would help make a difference in his community. Despite w

Great conversation with Sergeant Matt Porter! Really great stories from the job. Sergeant Matt Porter is a 16 year veteran Police Sergeant and an active SWAT Team Leader. He holds an undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology and a graduate degree in business. He helped develop the curriculum for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission SWAT Basic school and is a lead instructor there. He also teaches First Level Supervision in his spare time. In 2019 Matt developed the Emotional Intelligence curriculum for the LETCSA Patrol Tactics course which is a mandated course for all 11,000 officers in Washington State. Matt serves as one of the three original Patrol Tactics Master Instructor's. Matt's private business provides leadership, emotional intelligence and wellness training to civilians and mission critical teams. He's happily married and the proud father of 2 teenage girls!! Connect with Matt https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-porter-leader-trainer/ Instagram - @pmattyp www.1ictrainingg

In this episode I am joined by North Carolina Detective and SWAT member JD Smith.  These are some crazy stories my friends! Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2 Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

Alan Hardwick is a retired Detective Sergeant who served in Idaho and Washington from 1991 to 2021. In early 2001, Alan founded the Boise Police Department's Criminal Intelligence Unit and co-founded the FBI Everett Resident Agency Joint Terrorism Task Force in 2002, investigating international and domestic terrorism cases. He has instructed hundreds of officers and analysts in Washington state on counter-terrorism techniques for law enforcement agencies as well as police leadership courses at the state academy. As a published author, Alan was the featured guest speaker at the 2022 Writers Police Academy in Appleton, Wisconsin, assisting best-selling authors with their writing. He currently lives in Edmonds, Washington where he owns a private investigation agency and a consulting firm while playing saxophone in two Seattle rock bands. Alan's website https://www.alanhardwick.com/ Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews

From undercover cop to acting in Breaking Bad, Lou Pimber has done ALOT!  Really fun interview taking us through his law enforcement career and into the world of acting.  Lou's path to get to where he is was not an easy one but he says he wouldn't change a thing.  Check out his popular book below. #LouPimber #BreakingBadly   Breaking Badly https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Badly-Lou-Pimber-ebook/dp/B0C1KJ2F9J Lou's Website http://loupimber.com/   Lou Pimber is a Mexican immigrant, former U.S. Soldier, Combat Medic, and retired UC law enforcement officer, having served as a member of the Arizona State Gang Task force & HIDTA Counter Narcotics Unit, now turned actor and entrepreneur. Lou retired medically after having sustained career-ending injuries during an Undercover assignment. Lou has been featured in films, television shows like Breaking Bad & Gang Related, and numerous local and national commercials. He has been a nationally sought-out key-note speaker on leadership in business, police undercover

In this episode I interview Chief Deputy of Pinal County, Matthew Thomas.  We chat about everything from prison riots, blasting someone in the sternum with a 12 gauge, the state of the southern border, dealing with tribal police, and so much more! Fantastic interview with the Chief!  Follow him below and check out his book, Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels (link below). https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/interceptors-matthew-thomas/1142610139 Instagram @deputyonetime, LinkedIn matthewthomas500 Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2 ***TPS studio needs some help! List below of needed equipment!*** https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35MKCRNW

In this episode the great David Putnam returns with more crazy stories from SoCal! David is a published author with many popular books.  Check him out below! David's website www.davidputnambooks.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2 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 2005, Garrett TeSlaa left a successful career in the music and film industry to pursue a life in public service. Garrett is now an active duty 18-year law enforcement veteran and lieutenant for a sheriff's office in Southern California. Garrett has held assignments in patrol, gang investigations, community relations, internal affairs, and media relations among many others; and, has been involved in numerous critical incidents that have received international media attention.  Garrett's excellent podcast The Squad Room! https://www.thesquadroom.net/podcasts/ Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve ***TPS studio needs some help! List below of needed equipment!*** https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35MKCRNW55UZ1 Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-

Really fun interview with the one and only Ann Carrizales! Officer Ann Carrizales began her career in the Military with the United States Marine Corpsin 1991. In 1997 Ann made history as she became the first female to represent the USMC in amateur boxing.  In 1999 she became the U.S. Women’s National Champion in her weight division and was ranked #1 in the country. Ranked #2 in the world! In 2010 Ann joined the Stafford Police Department working special assignments such as FTO, Rape Aggression Defense Instructor, Police Trainer and worked as a Crisis Negotiator on the East Fort Bend County Regional SWAT Team.  While working at Stafford PD in 2013 she was shot in the face and chest during a traffic stop.  Currently presenting "The Fight After the Fight" Series nationwide/internationally Ann's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefightafterthefight Instagram @fightafterthefight Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews  

In this episode Steve chats with Arik Levy of the Firearms Nation Podcast.  Arik is currently a Sergeant for a Florida Sheriff's Department.  Steve and Arik talk firearms laws, culture, and of course crazy stories! Connect with Arik https://linktr.ee/firearmsnation Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve ***TPS studio needs some help! List below of needed equipment!*** https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35MKCRNW55UZ1 Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2 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 I interview Drew Breasy, host of The Comm Center show which is featured on The Failure To Stop Podcast.  Drew is a retired Lieutenant from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (FL), and he shares some of his most memorable stories! @drew_breasy on Instagram, Drew Breasy on Youtube, and part of the Failure to Stop family of shows on all podcast platforms. Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve **WANT TO GIFT TPS SOME GEAR SO WE CAN START DOING IN-STUDIO INTERVIEWS?!** https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35MKCRNW55UZ1 Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2 Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspo

While jogging off duty Donovan Heavener finds himself in the middle of a heist having to fight for his life.  Hear his story of survival and recovery!   Donovan Heavener has been in law enforcement for 28 years both in Wisconsin and Washington. He has served as SRO, Motor Officer, Collision Reconstructionist, Detective, Recruiting and Hiring Officer. He is currently assigned to the State Academy as a TAC Officer. He is also frequently featured on Ken Roybal's Police Applicant Podcast!   Police Applicant Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@thepoliceapplicantpodcast9920/featured   ***TPS studio needs some help! List below of needed equipment!*** https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35MKCRNW55UZ1 Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/u

Born and raised in Toronto, Desmond P. Ryan graduated from the University of Toronto and joined what was then the Toronto Police Force. He has been a front-line officer, a beat cop, a patrol sergeant, an instructor at the Toronto Police College, and a detective over the almost thirty years of his career. Whether as a beat cop or a plainclothes detective, Des dealt with good people who did bad things and bad people who followed their instincts. Now a retired detective, he writes crime fiction. Des is presently working on the Mike O’Shea Series and the Mary-Margaret Series, both published by Level Best Books. **Stories Start at 19:00 Desmond's Author Page https://www.amazon.com/stores/Desmond-P-Ryan/author/B07H9MMV81?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true ***TPS studio needs some help! List below of needed equipment!*** https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35MKCRNW55UZ1 Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/

Ignacio Esteban returns to talk about working undercover cases during his career as a Special Agent with the ATF.  Ignacio gets into the finer details of working these cases and what it takes for a succesful outcome. Ignacio's latest book! https://www.amazon.com/ATF-UNDERCOVER-Ignacio-J-Esteban-ebook/dp/B09RTH78DZ ***TPS studio needs some help! List below of needed equipment!*** https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35MKCRNW55UZ1 Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2 Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

Deputy Sheriff Susan Welch-Rodriguez trail-blazed in her work on the streets of Dallas, Texas for over four and a half decades of hair-raising adventures, starting in the late 1970s through present day. Susan has some great stories from her time on the job inlcuding instances of extreme sexism she endured when she joined the force in the late 1970's.   Her suspenseful memoir, From Bulletproof Vest to the Armor of God: She’s a County Mountie, follows Susan as she understands the criminal mindset and how that led her deep behind the razor wire in His majesty’s service, taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to prisoners, encountering those she had apprehended decades earlier. Susan's book - Shes A Countie Mountie - From Bulletproof Vest To The Armor Of God https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR4D38W8 Susan's Website https://www.susanthecop.com/ Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patro

In this episode Washington copper Eric Tung shares some insane stories from the Evergreen State! From his K9 being stabbed to a gunfight with explosions to dealing with an elderly couple with demetia having a domsetic disturbance. Follow Eric on Instagram @bluegritwellness   Eric's Podcast https://www.bluegritwellness.com/post/blue-grit-radio-my-podcast Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

Sean Thompson workd for a major US city police department as a patrol officer.  During his tour he saw some crazy and traumatic things that impacted him in a way that he could have never imagined.  These events caused him to suffer from PTSD turning his world upside down.  Sean shares his story of recovery and perseverance.   Connect with Sean Instagram - @nine_realms_athletics  https://www.ninerealmsathletics.com/   Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve   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 Edgington worked major narcotics cases, organized crime, unsolved homicides, and internal affairs while he was an LEO in California. He ended his career as the commander of the CA DOJ Counter Terrorism Task Force and then deployed overseas working counter-terrorism and organized crime. Gary is also the author of a popular novel, Outside The Wire. Most importantly he has some crazy stories!! http://www.garyedgingtonauthor.com Instagram @gedgingtonbooks Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve   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 his friend and former boss, JJ Williams. JJ retired as a Sergeant for the Maywood Police Department before moving over to the LAPD Backgrounds Unit. JJ has had some crazy calls to include tracking down the men that gunned down his partner.   Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Early Release of Video interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve   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 Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-firsthand-accounts/id1384355891  

At 5'3 and 110 lbs. David Brown is one of the smallest men to join the ranks of the Navy SEALS.  He went on from the SEALS to become a special agent with NCIS and then the EPA.  David's journey so far has been an incredible one! David's book, The Littlest Seal , tells his story of overcoming seemingly impossible odds and perservering.  Our Sponsor / Corbett Investigations - www.coldcaseexperts.com Visit David's website to check out his book - http://udtdave.com/ Connect with David on Linked-In https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fdavid-brown-60465325%2F&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw12wVSKHfriKcdetTGKJM-x  Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve   Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://