Mike Drop

Active police K9 handlers are usually at the tip of the spear when it comes to dealing with the toughest calls. I sat down with Kyle Shoberg, who’s spent 14 years as a police officer - and half of that as a handler. We get in to the difficulties of policing in such a polarized political climate and also numerous shootouts he’s been in during his tenure.Sponsored by @jockofuel, @projectwarpath, @heartbeathotsauce, and @resiliencecbd.----------Table of Timestamps:00:00 - Intro9:00  - Breaking the Ice13:15 - Morning Routine18:00 - Growing Up in California29:15 - Police Academy32:00 - Justice with Discretion39:15 - Public Perception43:30 - First Years on the Force55:45 - George Floyd59:45 - My First K-91:10:15 - Dog Bites1:22:45 - New Dog, New Day1:29:15 - First Gunfight1:42:15 - An Explosive Situation1:55:15 - A Stolen Car2:04:4 5 - Shootout at the Sunrise Mall2:21:15 - PTSD2:31:15 - Departmental Changes2:37:00 - Defund the Police2:49:00 - Looking Ahead----------To find out more about Kyle or to learn more about