Things Police See: First Hand Accounts

In this episode Steve interviews an expert in the field of internet investigations.  Randall Snyder spent the last 10 years of his career investigating child crimes.  The work was intense weighing heavily on his mental well being.  Thank God for officers who take on this difficult task! For a deeper understanding of this important work check out Randall's website listed below.  Check out the "books" section for some great reads! Randall Snyder's Website https://snyder1193.weebly.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

Sgt. Chris Littrell has been a police officer in Washington State since 2005.  He has served in a variety of roles at his departments including SWAT, SRO, Patrol Sgt., and Detective Sgt.  He has some great stories from his career.  He also hosts the podcast Two Feet On The Ground - Gravity Podcast, link below.   http://gravityct.com/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

ATF Special Agent Ignacio Esteban has stories for days! On top of that he has written over 45 books in the last 2 years. As a Special Agent in the Miami and Tampa Field Divisions, he worked undercover investigating violent street gangs, international firearms traffickers, violent repeat offenders, and other types of federal investigations. Link below for his books. https://www.amazon.com/Ignacio-J.-Esteban/e/B09NCKP6F8 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

Throwing it waaaaay back to May of 2018. Retired Captain Jim Engen shares some of the crazy stories from his career.  I really enjoyed this interview.  Jim is a pro when it comes to interviews and his personality and good nature really come through when he speaks. This is the first of two interviews I did with Jim, the second being the cold case murder of Annie Ross.  Both times he came on the show I got notes from listeners stating how much they liked Jim and his approach to police work.   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 interviews Alabama officer, Seth.  Seth is a Corporal, FTO, Mental Health Officer, and a Christian Minister! He has some great stories and some insight into the world of mental health in regard to policing.  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 interviews Indiana narcotics detective, Ben.  Ben started his career as a state trooper but has since moved on to a county sheriff's department.  He is assigned to the detective bureau now and is also a member of the county swat team. Great stories out of the Midwest! Join the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 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 Broward County Sheriff's Deputy, Glen Topping.  Glen has a collection of diverse and crazy police stories! He is also a successful author of four books.  Click the link below to give him a read. Available at Barns and Noble, Amazon, Kindle, Nook and xlibris.com Look, A Quarter: A Young Boy's Pursuit of a Dream https://www.amazon.com/Look-Quarter-Young-Boy%C2%92s-Pursuit/dp/1796076767 Join the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

Throwback all the way to episode 1! Rob and I were both nervous but you wouldn't know it by the crazy stories that he delivers! In this episode Steve sits down with retired Pomona Police Detective Rob McCrary.  Pomona is a small city just outside of LA that is known for its propensity for violence and crime.  Rob recalls some very intense experiences involving a man that wouldn't die, an African Lion, and a mad man hopped up on PCP.  Come along for the ride and gain a better appreciation for what the police do for us day in and day out. 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 chats with Texas copper, Kyle.  Kyle shares some of his most intense moments policing Southeast Texas!  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 chats with retired Somerville, Ma. detective, Mario Oliveira.  Mario was shot multiple times on duty, died, and came back to life.  His story is incredible.  Because of his experience he founded www.vipo911.org He helps other violently injured officers get the compensation they deserve.  Also, check out his book Gunrunner for a detailed account of his ordeal. https://www.amazon.com/Gunrunner-Mario-Oliveira/dp/1948278510 Support/Donate! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 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 active Tennessee copper, Bill.  He's only been on the job for 2 years but has some of the craziest stories I've ever heard.  He works in a major metropolitan area in TN.   Join the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 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 retired Broward County Sheriff's Deputy Sergeant John Kelly.  As you can imagine John has some insane stories from his time on the job in Florida.  John struggled with demons along the way and was able to overcome his circumstances.  He now offers support to other LEO's through his program.  Link below to find out more. Law Enforcement Life Coach - John Kelly https://www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com/ Join The Patreon Community to Support! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 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 chats with a member of the Air Force Police aka Air Force Security Forces.  He is also the owner / operator of Code 3 Memes on Facebook.  Go show him some support before he is locked up in the Leavenworth for coming on the show!  https://www.facebook.com/code3memes Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

Actor and Police Lieutenant Victor Dobro talks about getting into acting later in life and later in his career.  Victor of course also shares some of his crazy stories from being on the job for 24 years.  Support TPS through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 Follow Lt. Dobro @robodobro on IG @victor_dobro_official on IG @ Victor M. Dobro on FB http://Www.IMDb.me/VictorDobro www.victordobro.com 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 chats with retired Sgt. John Mattingly about the truth of the Breonna Taylor raid.  Also, we discuss the huge impact on his life from wrongful reporting done by the media.  Get John's book for truthful insight into this controversial high profile case.  Support TPS on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 12 Seconds In The Dark (Limited time discount!) https://a.co/d/clZerCl Follow John on Instagram at @sgtmattingly 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 chats with fellow podcaster, author,  and Louisville copper, Dexter Pitts.  Dexter tells some intense stories and gives insight into being a black police officer during the BLM era.  Connect with Dexter in the links below! Support TPS on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 Dexter's website for his podcast and to purchase his book. http://iampitts.com/ Dexter's Linktree https://linktr.ee/iampitts?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=313cc210-6782-4202-9256-cc62436b50aa Instagram @iampitts1 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 a Florida Deputy with exactly the type of stories a Florida Deputy should have! He's only been on for a year and a half and already has some crazy ones! Support/Donate! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 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 interview Steve chats with a 10 year veteran copper from North Carolina.  Jay's got some crazy stories you won't want to miss. Support/Donate! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 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 an Ohio officer by the name of Mike.  Mike has been on the job for 6 years and has some intense stories! Episode Sponsor - Cori Payne From Advocate Debt Relief! https://www.advocatedebtrelief.com/team/cori-p/   Support/Donate! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 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 the great Lance J. LoRusso, Esq.  Lance started his career as a deputy sheriff and transitioned into being an attorney.  He is known for defending police officers in use of force incidents.  Notably, Lance came to the defense of Atlanta Officer Garret Rolfe helping him to be reinstated after the Rayshard Brooks shooting.  Support TPS at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 LoRusso Law Firm website:  https://www.lorussolawfirm.net/   Book website: https://lancelorussobooks.com/   Blue Line Lawyer Institute: https://m.facebook.com/bluelinelawyerinstitute/   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