Episodes
S4E59: My Toughest Days As A State Trooper And As An Agent In The D.E.A.
Aug. 16, 2020
Larry Forletta is our guest. He is a former Maryland State Police Trooper and a retired U.S. D.E.A. agent. After retiring he started working as a private investigator and has been part of several high profile cases, one of w…
S4E58: He Thought He Knew Self Defense, Until A Drive By Shooting Changed Everything.
Aug. 12, 2020
He thought he was prepared and knew self defense until one day his home was the target of a drive by shooting. Dr. Ignatius Piazza tells the story of the attack and how it changed his mission in life. He trained to become an…
S4E57: The DEA Agents That Took Down Pablo Escobar And Inspired “Narcos” on Netflix.
Aug. 9, 2020
Retired D.E.A. Agents Javier Pena and Steve Murphy are our guests. Javier and Steve are the DEA Agents whose work in Columbia inspired the hit tv show “Narcos” on Netflix . They both talk about their careers as cops in small…
S4E56: From Street Cop To Forensic Artist. Using Art To Help Arrest Serial Killers & Rapists.
Aug. 5, 2020
Michael W. Streed is our guest. He is a Retired Police Sgt. and award-winning, internationally recognized, Forensic Facial Imaging Expert. He talks about his career as a street cop in California and how his passion for art e…
S4E55: Policing In Canada, Do The R.C.M.P. And American Cops Face Similar Threats And Challenges?
Aug. 2, 2020
Dan McGovern is our guest. He is an active duty career member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Dan, a pseudonym, talks openly about the similar threats and challenges that they American and Canadian Police experience. H…
S4E54: Breaking Free From Domestic Violence, That Included A Murder - Suicide Attempt.
July 29, 2020
Meriwether Ball is our guest. She talks about what it took for her to break free from a violent marriage. Meriwether also details the events of an attempted murder - suicide at the hands of her ex husband. She goes into grea…
S4E53: Are Lies And Mistruths Fueling The Anti-Police Movement?
July 26, 2020
Retired D.E.A. Agent Jeffrey James Higgins is our guest. During his career he specialized in fighting Narco-Terrorist groups in America and around the world. In addition to narco-terrorism expertise, he is an author , a medi…
S4E52: The Dangers And Struggle To Root Out Drug Gangs. Are Politicians Giving It All Back?
July 22, 2020
Retired NYPD Lieutenant Peter Pranzo is our guest. He talks about his years policing in the NYPD. Peter talks extensively about the years, the police lives lost, the injuries and close calls in their struggles to rid Harlem …
S4E51: NY Government’s War On Police. The Truth About Being A Cop In New York City.
July 19, 2020
Bill Cannon is our guest. Bill is a retired NYPD Detective Sergeant, he is also a professional actor and stand up comedian. He is also one of the hosts in the Police Off The Cuff Podcast . Bill discusses his career in the NY…
S4E50: PTSD From Police Work Led Her To Homelessness & Alcoholism. Her Recovery And Mission To Help Others.
July 15, 2020
Erika Unberhagen is our guest. She is a former law enforcement officer. Erika's career as a police officer led to PTSD, which in turn led to increased drinking of alcohol to cope with the symptoms. As her overall condition w…
S4E49: Motivate - On The Street, Online And On TV. Meet Baltimore Police Officer Parker.
July 12, 2020
Gregory Parker is our guest. He is a Police Officer in the Baltimore Police Department. Gregory is also a social media influencer and a self described fitness fanatic. He talks about his mission and passion to motivate himse…
S4E48: Most Police Don't Get Enough Use Of Force Training. Say No To Defunding The Police.
July 8, 2020
Scott Usry is our guest. He is a career law enforcement officer. He also trains police in self defense, hands on and firearms use of force . Scott talks about the severe lack of training that most law enforcement officers re…
S4E47: Black And Blue - Whose Lives Matter More?
July 5, 2020
Jay Stalien, a career law enforcement officer, is our guest. He talks about the current national climate and how it is to be an African American and a law enforcement officer. In addition he is the son of immigrants to the U…
S4E46: What’s Happening To The N.Y.P.D. And Why It Should Alarm All Of Us.
July 1, 2020
David Chianese, a decorated and retired N.Y.P.D. Detective with an expansive history of community service is our guest. David talks about the horrible morale at the N.Y.P.D. He also talks about the disastrous over reaction b…
S4E45: Police Use Of Force, What The Law Says. And How Cities Often Make The Reaction Worse.
June 28, 2020
Attorney Lance LoRusso is our guest. Lance is a former law enforcement officer and is a practicing lawyer with offices in Georgia and Tennessee . In addition to numerous areas of the law he is an expert in the field of Law E…
S4E44: From A Career As A Cop In The N.Y.P.D. To Fighting Terrorism In Baghdad.
June 24, 2020
Retired N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Chris Strom is our guest. He talks about his career in the N.Y.P.D. and the climate that cops face today. Chris discusses how his years of policing in NYC helped him become part of an elite counter …
S4E43: From Beauty Queen To Undercover Cop And SWAT Team Officer.
June 21, 2020
Lisa Lockwood is our guest. Lisa is a retired law enforcement officer from the Chicago area. She is also a U.S. Air Force veteran. Lisa is an author and recognized expert in various fields of law enforcement and has been a g…
S4E42: My Hardest Day As A Cop, Saying Thanks And Giving Back To Help Others.
June 17, 2020
Chris Thorp is our guest. He is a retired law enforcement officer from the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Dept. Chris talks about his career and his hardest day as a cop. In addition he talks about his desire and continuing drive t…
S4E41: This Cop’s Battles With The LAPD, Gangs And The Aryan Brotherhood.
June 14, 2020
This Cop’s Battles With The LAPD, Gangs And The Aryan Brotherhood. Al Moreno is our guest. He was one of the originals in the legendary L.A.P.D. Crash Gang unit. Al talks about his desire to be a Police Officer, and how dif…
S4E40: Human Trafficking: More Widespread and Vicious Than Many Realize.
June 10, 2020
Danielle Buckley is our guest. Atlantic County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Danielle S. Buckley is recognized as an expert in prosecuting Human Trafficking cases. She is certified by the Attorney General’s Office to teach Huma…
S4E39: Dirty John: The Dark Side And Truth About Work With Confidential Informants.
June 7, 2020
Chris Berg is our guest. He talks about the early days of his law enforcement career that progressed to working undercover in Narcotics investigation. During that time he worked with a confidential informant named John Meeha…
S4E38: Career Cop and Stand Up Comedian, The One And Only Vinnie Montez.
June 3, 2020
Vinnie Montez is our guest. He has been a law enforcement officer for most of his life. Vinnie is also a successful professional stand up comedian . He talks about the unique sense of humor shared by law enforcement officer…
S4E37: Protecting Children From Internet Predators and Being A Cop In Baltimore, Md.
May 31, 2020
Joseph "Joe" Dugan is our guest. He is retired from the Baltimore Maryland Police Department and also from the Harford County Md. Sheriff's Department. He now works with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force throug…
S4E36: Retired Police Officer Stars on Naked and Afraid TV Show To Prove A Point.
May 27, 2020
Retired Police Officer Gwen Grimes is our guest. She was retired due to a permanent disabling line of duty injury. Gwen talks about her career policing in Alaska and her career ending injury. She appeared on the reality show…