What Cops Don't Tell You. True Emotional Stories From Police Officers. Part 1 of 2 || Episode 19

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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
  • The guys share deep conversations about the realities of being a police officer. They share emotional stories of traumatic events they have endured during their careers and the emotional toll it has taken on them. They discuss the "why" they became police officers and why they continue to stay in the fight. This is part 1 of a 2 part series of dramatic stories and true events of the daily life of a police officer.
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Komentáře • 274

  • @shotsfiredpodcast50
    @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před rokem +4

    Check out our website shotsfiredpodcast.org for merch!

  • @darcymccabe-pb1se
    @darcymccabe-pb1se Před 7 měsíci +32

    I'm a felon and have done some time. Been on the wrong side of the LEOs many times. But now that I've turned my life around Many years ago, I have the utmost respect for you guys.

  • @scotttaylor957
    @scotttaylor957 Před rokem +34

    I'm a UPS Driver and I support Police. Listening today made me even more SUPER grateful for everything y'all do. From South East Idaho. This show is legit

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před rokem +4

      Thank you Scott! Much appreciated brotha. You’ll get plenty of listening time with those long holiday hours 😀. Thanks for what you do as well!

    • @tonymiller9084
      @tonymiller9084 Před rokem +1

      I work for LVMPD. from Poky, Idaho brother. Thanks for supporting the BLUE

    • @DamnYou22Times
      @DamnYou22Times Před 11 měsíci

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @clintwagner3753
      @clintwagner3753 Před 27 dny

      @@tonymiller9084 I am a cop in Twin Falls. You should come home.

  • @ryanfagan0734
    @ryanfagan0734 Před 2 lety +34

    I had a one year old die in my arms while I was in FTO and I had just found out 2 weeks prior my wife was pregnant with our first kid and we get to the hospital and I hear the doctor yell “Fuck” and called the time of death and then I hear the moms blood curdling scream from the ER waiting room….that haunted me for over a year until I finally told my wife when my kid was about 3 months old because I wouldn’t sleep

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před 2 lety +6

      That’s a lot of weight to carry. I hope some of that was relieved when you opened up to your wife. It may be hard to vocalize, but having confidence to do it will help in the long run. Thanks for opening up to the group. This will empower others to tell their stories.

    • @jackthomas6952
      @jackthomas6952 Před rokem +3

      Babies and kids are always so horrible to see suffer and die. Prayers with you my Brother.

  • @ianmichael91
    @ianmichael91 Před 8 měsíci +11

    The worst thing I’ve experienced was the drowning of a toddler my second week on FTO; it was the first time I actually drove code 3. Thank you for sharing your stories. It will always be with me, but knowing other cops felt/feel the same way as I did/do helps when that incident pops up in my head.

  • @andrewwooldridge7868
    @andrewwooldridge7868 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I only just found this podcast and it’s a revelation. Kyle, I can relate to your story about the drowned 2 year old. I’m a PO in Australia and attended a very similar job. When I listened to you describe it , I was immediately taken back to my incident. It was uncanny how listening to you recount your experience and feelings, during and after , were almost identical to my own. I had a 3 year old at the time and exactly the same feelings went through my head . As soon as I think about it I’m immediately taking back there and have this instant feeling of sadness come across me. It took a lot of therapy to reprogram my brain to process it. I feel ya brother, stay strong!

  • @davidrutherford196
    @davidrutherford196 Před rokem +7

    I had a very similar experience to Kyle. I went through the police academy un-sponsored at 19. I got a similar pre hire talk. It was a risk but I'm thankful to be where I am today. Was also thankful that Ohio law allowed me to carry off duty prior to being 21. I'm sitting at a little over 3 years experience now and have gotten the ability to dip my toe into one of the big three things that every officer wants to do. Couldn't be more thankful than I am for how its shaped my adult life

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před rokem

      That’s awesome to hear brotha. Keep it up and stay safe.

    • @bloodshotred6334
      @bloodshotred6334 Před 11 měsíci

      Of course you left out what those 3 things are lol what are they? Shoot an unarmed person? Make an illegal arrest? Or what? Lmao

    • @bloodshotred6334
      @bloodshotred6334 Před 11 měsíci

      Of course you left out what those 3 things are lol what are they? Shoot an unarmed person? Make an illegal arrest? Or what? Lmao

  • @BreckoniousMaximus
    @BreckoniousMaximus Před rokem +147

    These guys are still holding back. Why you ask? Well, because Officers, Deputies, Troopers etc., are openly denied their 1st Amendment right, on or off duty. We can't tell you what we really think, unless it's done with anonymity. If we (Specifically Veteran street Cops) really told you what we think and know, feelings would be hurt all around this Nation.

    • @califcamper
      @califcamper Před rokem +1

      Sadly what they aren't telling us is what a retired lieutenant told me at an age of 20. He said, "Matt the worst crinals in this society are the police". 20 yrs later I completely understand. Not saying these.men are necessarily committing crimes (but it wouldn't surprise me if they do). But it's more that they are part of a system that hurts poor humans. It's a disgusting system, that makes modern slaves and criminals out of the best of people. They are benefiting and their families benefit from this. It all comes out in the end no one should want to participate in this system. It's a ponsi sche, the courts, the jails, the police. Major change would have to happen for it to change. But first corporations that profit from incarceration would be a start.

    • @misc6969
      @misc6969 Před rokem +7

      13/50?

    • @rjkjrjkj11258
      @rjkjrjkj11258 Před rokem +1

      Facts!! @ JB1775

    • @ransom8554
      @ransom8554 Před rokem +3

      100 percent correct

    • @robnutile4338
      @robnutile4338 Před rokem +1

      Nobody really gives a fuck with cops think anyway, their order following drones got into police work so they can bully in harass most likely because they were bullied and harassed as kids.

  • @baahcusegamer4530
    @baahcusegamer4530 Před rokem +40

    Thanks for this. I’m US Army and also a writer working on a superhero novel and wanted to research some of how real law enforcement works to infuse some reality with the fantasy. Thank you very much gentlemen for what you do and for sharing your experiences. Hat is off to you.

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před rokem +4

      That is awesome! Thank you for your support and good luck on the comic!

    • @gamercurey722
      @gamercurey722 Před rokem +3

      A new comic book Tyrants VIOLATEING YOUR RIGHTS 😀

    • @Mikevdog
      @Mikevdog Před rokem +1

      Good luck. Cops are not super heroes.

    • @roguespearsf
      @roguespearsf Před 9 měsíci

      So you're a POG and an adult child? I'm embarrassed for you

  • @gailforbes7834
    @gailforbes7834 Před 3 měsíci

    This broadcast specifically is great! It is a way to see things from a different perspective that is important! This goes a long way in showing people what good policemen are all about without bragging or self congratulating. It is such an honest and open show! Thank you!

  • @padarousou
    @padarousou Před rokem +12

    Shoutout to you guys being so open about what you do. It’s important people understand the cops perspective and the kind of things you guys see

  • @richardbanuelos3711
    @richardbanuelos3711 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Just got listening to a couple episodes and I feel like I just read a dark dark book and it reminded me of my days in war. The peace that I got from hearing u warriors speak with eloquence and selflessness made me feel human again. I’ve applied to an agency in Los Angeles and I can only feel comfort if I get in I will be trained by a gentleman like yourselves. Freaking amazing podcast. Good for you guys !

  • @jetienlaparole
    @jetienlaparole Před rokem +5

    I found this podcast, when tried to ask for CZcams a video high quality content with new vocabulary for me, and different accent and other kind of topic podcast regular that I used to listen. Im from Colombia, sorry for my Grammar, actually Im student English, but I feel a big respect for those people who are in the Army, Law Enforcement and watch us and care of us everyday without condition. Thanks!! HEROES

  • @rubentroyer8941
    @rubentroyer8941 Před 2 lety +9

    Thanks for your show.
    I'm not a cop or a dog handler but I was a firefighter and now I train the military working horses that do the funerals in the Arlington National Cemetery. I have sustained quite a few traumatic injuries from reactive horses and I started getting symptoms similar to what you were described experiencing in Mike Ritlands podcast. That EMDR works wonders. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for your service and thank you for continuing your service with honoring the families of the fallen.
      Thank you for sharing your comment on our podcast and keep pressing forward.

    • @psychshell4644
      @psychshell4644 Před rokem +1

      I did a paper on veterans & EMDR and it's effectiveness. It's fantastic!

    • @pimpette2405
      @pimpette2405 Před rokem

      Firefighters are amazingly brave 👏🏽

    • @coalminergroupie
      @coalminergroupie Před 2 měsíci

      Those horses are a beautiful, humbling experience to see! Thank you for what you do.

  • @ariadnaruby1891
    @ariadnaruby1891 Před rokem +10

    This is great! I want to go back to my hometown to finally be a police officer after I’m done with this contract! (Active duty Navy.) “the adrenaline, the rush” I couldn’t have said that better myself. Literal dream come true when it’s my time! Take care.

  • @lailaissa7836
    @lailaissa7836 Před rokem +1

    I love this channel 💙💙 thank you guys for your service!

  • @bjqb1029
    @bjqb1029 Před 2 lety +32

    Listening while on duty ….. From on K-9 Handler to another ….. I appreciate everything your doing and PLEASE keep up the phenomenal work.

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you dude! We appreciate your support. Stay safe out there.

    • @oldmanaz.6811
      @oldmanaz.6811 Před rokem

      Pig.

    • @glorybelieve9010
      @glorybelieve9010 Před rokem

      B o o t l I c k e r 🥾 👅👎🏾👎🏻
      OVERPAID, CORRUPT, CRIMINAL, THIN BLUE LINE, GANG MEMBER THUGS💀👮🏿‍♂️🚫👮🏻‍♀️❌👮🏾😤🚔🛑‼️
      The reason these low self esteem People, get into Law Enforcement, is so that They can have perceived Authority over the Public, that They do Not have, but illegally FORCE ON THEM, by fraudulently making up their own “Charges, Violations, and Doing Illegal behaviours too the Public, and Getting away with it, because of Their QUALIFIED IMMUNITY”🤢🤮
      “All the Negative things that come along with it”🙄
      Like riding around, in Out Publicly Paid for Vehicles, doing whatever They want, Stopping whenever They want, drinking Free Coffee, eating Free meals, Only working minutes in a shift per day, spending hours, visiting friends on Work hours, getting overtime, being PAID HUGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY, even when You’re Not at work, such a HARD LIFE🤢
      Getting AWAY WITH BREAKING THE LAW, learning ALL THE WAYS TOO BREAK THE LAW, and Covering up for all the other TYRANTS YOU ARE WORKING WITH.
      Absolutely deplorable, Yet They Call Themselves “LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS”😱😩🤔
      ALWAYS RECORD THE POLICE
      NEVER TRUST THE POLICE.
      THE POLICE ARE OVERPAID, CORRUPT, L I A R S 🤥
      THE POLICE ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS.
      STAY AS FAR AWAY, FROM THE POLICE, IF YOU WANT TOO SURVIVE IF YOU CAN.

    • @Mikevdog
      @Mikevdog Před rokem

      K-9s "officers" that get it wrong half the time and the mutt can't be challenged in court. A cop's wet dream.

  • @Mounty621
    @Mounty621 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I pulled the pin in 2021 after thirty years working two different agencies in Los Angeles County. It was the best career in the world I don’t wish on anybody. Stay safe, Brothers.

  • @hellcamino2021
    @hellcamino2021 Před rokem +2

    One of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to, amazing job and thank you.

  • @kevinpheley
    @kevinpheley Před rokem

    Man this is amazing, thank you for sharing.

  • @wesleyfrix7979
    @wesleyfrix7979 Před 2 lety +6

    Where I work, I’m on 12 hour shifts (corrections) and with that, you have 15ish days off a month. The vacation time that is earned racks up super quickly because it’s very easy to plan around your schedule so you don’t have to use that time. It’s not equivalent to a month out of the year off but it’s pretty sweet.

  • @JC-4A53
    @JC-4A53 Před rokem +4

    Did 17 years as a FTO in LAPD. Patrol is bad enough, but there is no other job in any Department that is more dangerous than the FTO position.

  • @catch1244
    @catch1244 Před rokem +4

    I loved listening to this. I had wanted to be in the police force for most of my childhood but the worries for something unfortunate to happen while on duty made me question. I wanted to learn more about it as I am now 17 and wanted to make sure it’s what I wanted to do. This gave me great reassurance, thank you❤

  • @Schlaug-jj2no
    @Schlaug-jj2no Před 2 lety +10

    Thank you for the content. I stumbled upon you watching Mike Ritland podcast My son is in law enforcement in Colorado. I am extremely proud of him and have gone to work with him several times. Just wanted to say thank you and let you know that people other than law enforcement but family of law enforcement watch!

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před 2 lety +3

      That’s fantastic. Thanks for supporting us! We are glad people outside law enforcement are listening. Tell your son in law to stay safe out there.

    • @Schlaug-jj2no
      @Schlaug-jj2no Před 2 lety +1

      I will let my son know! He has started listening to you guys stay safe also!

  • @Knight_of_NI
    @Knight_of_NI Před rokem +1

    I just found your channel and instantly subscribed. I spent years in law enforcement (corrections including our Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team) until injuries on the job have permanently disabled me and ended my career. I’ve got mad respect for your stories.

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před rokem +1

      Right on. Thank you brotha.

    • @Knight_of_NI
      @Knight_of_NI Před rokem

      @@shotsfiredpodcast50 Heck yeah, we’re all in this together or we shouldn’t be in it at all 🫡

  • @AlyviaAshley
    @AlyviaAshley Před 27 dny +1

    Thanks for sharing these stories. Listening to peoples stories is the best way to humanize their experience and better understand. Been trying to practice this for the folks whose walks of life I may have over looked/didn't take much time to deeply understand. Take care of yourselves gents!

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před 26 dny +1

      Thank you. Through these stories & open discussion we hope to meet our mission of bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community.

  • @lailaissa7836
    @lailaissa7836 Před rokem

    Cops have such a big impact in society. Kids do look at you guys like hero’s. I hope each community can work together to bridge the gap between policing and community.

  • @RamboJohnJ66
    @RamboJohnJ66 Před rokem +1

    New subscriber here. Thank you for talking about your life experiences! Thank you for your service and being real with us!!

  • @zachalex111
    @zachalex111 Před 10 měsíci +6

    First time listening. I can honestly say this is great therapy. I would recommend this to current/former LE. Thanks guys.

  • @lorrainecoyle9890
    @lorrainecoyle9890 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Police PTSD is one thing
    Military service - especially combat offensive MO's will truly put you on your ass In PTSD world.

    • @Whiskey11Gaming
      @Whiskey11Gaming Před 6 měsíci +1

      It's not even close to comparable. Police, on average, will experience between 400 and 900 traumatic injuries over a 30 year career and with most agencies removing retirement at 50 or 55, cops are working 40+ year careers. That's 13 traumatic events a year on the LOW end of the scale.
      I'd argue the military is bad, but I think PTSD in law enforcement is going to end up way worse on the big end.
      What makes it worse is there is A LOT more support for veterans than law enforcement.

  • @battlebornhd3030
    @battlebornhd3030 Před 2 lety +3

    Super insightful guys, thanks. I wish I could listen at work but it’s too busy. It makes for a good commute though.

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před 2 lety

      Busy with leg bails?!?!? Glad we can make the commute less painful. Better see you in May!

  • @OlderWhisky
    @OlderWhisky Před měsícem

    My very first call in patrol was a 3 year old that drowned in a pool. I hadn’t ever had a chance to talk with my FTO prior to that call. I mean right out of the gate. Afterwards, my training officer said that was a bad call. To make it better, he said we needed a felony arrest. Felony arrests always make things better. No psych services talk, nothing. I guess I got my hard core nature from the beginning.

  • @robertsmith2432
    @robertsmith2432 Před rokem +8

    Former cop here. I came from a law enforcement family (grandfather- my hero) but that didn't influence me. What did it for me was my cousin was murdered in 84. After I graduated high school I spent 4 years in the Army infantry and saw combat twice. This was pre 9/11 so combat was pretty rare. I got out and worked corrections at my grandfather's former sheriff's office. The day my wife badged me was one of my best days. I'm medically retired from policing but I love listening to cops banter. Be safe, check 6.

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před rokem +1

      Sorry to hear that Robert. Thank you your service and tuning in. Much appreciated.

  • @crib4046
    @crib4046 Před rokem +3

    I love how they mess with the guy about paw patrol and being 12. We know it's all love. :) The differences in generations really gives this a different dimension which I appreciate.
    I was not expecting the story about the 2yo drowning. I've got tears. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing that.
    The guy on the right's story about the teeth - you guys got into this for the adrenaline, because of your personality types - excitement seeking. (Look at the 5 factor model). But your fulfilment in life comes from doing something you feel is meaningful. And whether you can help someone thirsty have a drink of water or help a 1000 people not get killed by a terrorist, it gives you the same dopamine hit. You're right, it's not a competition. And we are thankful for your personality types. =)
    Only found you guys today, but I know I'm going to love your content. Subbed~!

  • @Gibsonfin
    @Gibsonfin Před 7 měsíci +2

    I’m about to go to the academy and I’m 32. Can’t agree more about the age thing. I would have been a major liability at 20

  • @kiarragraves2395
    @kiarragraves2395 Před rokem

    Unbelievable. The story about Smile Generation was incredible. He is 100% without question a hero.

  • @trapjesus9572
    @trapjesus9572 Před rokem +1

    stay up stay safe thank you for doing your best to serve the community.

  • @rocketoutdoors7489
    @rocketoutdoors7489 Před 8 měsíci

    Loved the video, started listening because I am interested in law enforcement and this really helps

  • @tdiggan1216
    @tdiggan1216 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This stuff needs talked about more at stations. We need to stop pretending we are robots that don’t have emotions. I am sick of losing friends to the war in their mind because they thought it would make them look weak talking about it. If we are going to call each other brothers we need to act like it. Stay safe fellas and keep putting out this channel is helping people.

    • @roguespearsf
      @roguespearsf Před 9 měsíci

      No it doesn't , people just need to stop being weak

  • @TheCalculatedWarrior
    @TheCalculatedWarrior Před 6 měsíci

    Very nice studio, super good information. Keep up the good work.

  • @psychshell4644
    @psychshell4644 Před rokem +2

    I'm in grad school to become a Police/Forensic Psychologist. I am pro-first responder & military & was a nurse for 20 yrs.

  • @robertkay9871
    @robertkay9871 Před rokem +1

    I just found you guys. As someone formerly involved in law enforcement, this is a unique and cool look into the profession. 👮🇱🇷🚔

  • @chestyp0311
    @chestyp0311 Před 3 měsíci

    Great podcast, just subscribed. Former marine infantryman, been out 18 years and looking to join my cities police department who is in desperate need of officers. This gives me a small look into what I’m getting into. Thanks for by the info gents.

  • @christinavaughn6273
    @christinavaughn6273 Před 2 měsíci

    As a CSI Technician, collecting evidence from a deceased infant, toddler or teen, was always hard for me to do. I always carried a baby blanket to cover deceased babies until the Coroner arrived. I too had to wait in a hospital room with a deceased infant for several hours until the funeral home could get there. So hard on 1st responders.

  • @jaredtardiff7600
    @jaredtardiff7600 Před rokem +2

    I graduated the academy one day before I turned 21. That being said, I work for one of the largest agencies in the US l and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I’ve seen a bunch of crazy things so far, but I have good guys on my shift to help me out when I have questions or don’t know what to do. You can do the job at a young age, but you just need to be eager to learn.

    • @midwesthookset1597
      @midwesthookset1597 Před rokem

      I want to become a police officer, I’m 21 now, is it hard to get through the academy ?

  • @DBBee
    @DBBee Před rokem +1

    Interesting to hear this perspective, not surprised there’s a podcast specifically targeting this profession. After all , a god police chase or story intrigues people from all communities and walks of life, for good reasoning surely. Stay safe, and thank you for your service gentleman. 🫡 Salute.

  • @charlieromeoh
    @charlieromeoh Před rokem

    The same experience with being able to carry a firearm while on duty but not off duty is experienced by alot of younger guys I work with in the military. It's really a shame. Thank you for your outlook on the value military experience and how it should weigh in on someone being selected for a position as a police officer. So many departments I would like to apply for will not hire anyone without a degree and the military experience means nothing to them.

    • @wakenow1
      @wakenow1 Před 11 měsíci

      Yeah my buddy would get drunk and walk into bars with his gun after being in the military and he got arrested. Lol they were light because of his status, but it taught him a lesson.

  • @wcso221
    @wcso221 Před 9 měsíci

    I started my career when I was 19. Now 18 years later I am an instructor and Patrol LT with at least half of patrol older than me. I had to grow up fast at that young of an age but it was interesting.

  • @ryanfagan0734
    @ryanfagan0734 Před 2 lety +6

    I think what I benefited in my first 3 years on the road with a sheriffs office was being deployed to Afghanistan when I was in the Marine Corps was the combat stress and firefights allowed me to control myself when I got into my first OIS during an attempted murder suicide call. I was able to breathe threw it and process everything…

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for your service! Discipline plays a huge role, along with experience. Glad to see everything worked out for everyone involved. Good work. You should stand proud.

  • @GG-jw8pt
    @GG-jw8pt Před rokem +2

    I actually came here waiting for your Bigfoot encounters! (Scratching my head). 🤣👍🇬🇧

  • @kevinpheley
    @kevinpheley Před rokem

    Bro what you did for the 10 year old girl + mom, is incredible.

  • @TRPyaggia
    @TRPyaggia Před rokem +2

    awesome podcast! I just became a law enforcement officer in Wisconsin.

  • @shea5542
    @shea5542 Před rokem +1

    The story about the girl and her mom made me cry

  • @WyvernX_
    @WyvernX_ Před rokem +2

    49:19 that actually sent chills down my spine, horrifying story honestly

  • @IRAKLINHO10
    @IRAKLINHO10 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great pod! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
    Currently undergoing police academy which is two and a half years long here.

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před 9 měsíci

      Welcome! Thanks for your support my man! 2.5 years ?! Damn… maybe that’s a good thing.

    • @IRAKLINHO10
      @IRAKLINHO10 Před 9 měsíci

      @@shotsfiredpodcast50 Yes it really long here. You study 2 years in the academy and the last half year you technically are a police offer under management with a senior officer that’s is your supervisor working in all of the different departments testing your knowledge you learned from school.
      If you adapt the theory that you’ve learned in school good and the supervisor approves you then you get a degree and become an officer officially.
      This this is what we learn in the academy. I copy and pasted this part:
      Police training consists of both theory and practice. You will learn about the role of the police in society and how to work as a police officer according to police regulations and methods, as well as how you can analyze and solve problems and make important decisions.
      You can study subjects such as law, criminology, nursing science, behavioral science, social work and political science. These subjects are linked to police work such as criminal investigations, crime prevention work, conflict management, forensics and interrogation and interview techniques. You also get to practice this in practice through exercises, skills training and field studies. You will also learn police tactical driving, handling weapons and self-defense.
      Throughout the training, you get to work with human rights, ethics, values, and treatment in order for you to gain an awareness of different norms and values. You train yourself to increase your self-awareness and your ability to make the right decisions in different situations. (End copy&paste)
      Also one big difference here in Sweden is that when we work on patrol we always work in pairs. You never work alone as an police officer here in Sweden when you work patrol.

  • @califcamper
    @califcamper Před rokem +10

    Wow you guys are so young to have all that experience...crazy...I'm named after my uncle a fallen police officer in Phila..RIP Uncle Al...stay safe, and THANK YOU. it's sad we live in such an insane world...My question is does most crime have a financial aspect to it, like one way or another money has to do with something connected to the crime? Example a domestic dispute where they can't afford the rent, they end up crazy fighting. Or like a drug runner trying to make a buck?
    But what is wrong with this occupation is the arrest of criminals by basically a system that cares more about putting people in prison than helping them. I've known lots of police most would be considered criminals in one way or another. And to get adrenaline rushes for arresting people/chasing cars and pulling them over for the chance they will run, makes me sick, yea I get it, it's a rush, but again it's wrong. I remember working with a Lieutenant once who said, Mike the worst criminals are the police, made me think at 22, I'd never want to do this. It's sick that we have criminals arresting criminals and being ok with it, it's a system that is just wrong. And I'm not saying cops are hard criminals, but even a DUI, and I know many cops that have drank and drove. Everyone is human people, what gives you that right, it's what's wrong from the start...
    When you talk about a woman in the bushes with her 10 year old kid and blame that parent, "made bad decisions, burned her bridges, didn't really care about the mom", shows how naive these people are. (Like we haven't all made bad decisions, just most have come out of decent enough lives without their own childhood trauma to understand this.) Folks the prisons are filled with humans that have had very little assistance in their lives (mentally) and very MUCH childhood trauma. These 3 gentlemen have not (obviously), listen to their stories,(power rangers lol). I am not mad at them they "think" they are making a difference and 20% of the time truly may be. However, crime is going up not down in this country and people are profiting from it, including these 3. It's got to end, we need more mental health awareness, financial help and drug addiction help. This country is where it is because of 3 things, the politicians profiting, the police and detention profiting and the terrible medical care and social service profiting with absolutely no improvement in 30 years...Putting more of these people on the streets is not helping the situation, it's hurting it. Mark what you did was wonderful, 15 people plus their kids new teeth, but that adds up to about 1/2 per year of 1 person incarcerated. This country is so upside down it's pathetic. Instead of arresting people, we need groups of these people doing exactly what Mark did. The police should set an example that they are there to help the public. I will end this with a person's record after being incarcerated, they get out had a felony, and can't get a job, what do you think they are gonna do? It's truly ridiculous, another example of a system that is allowing themselves to continue to feed right back into the greed of themselves. I can't believe it is allowed to continue. The WHOLE system needs to be reconstructed from the prisons to the local police force.

    • @blkstang4830
      @blkstang4830 Před rokem

      That was hard to read and follow. I think you have a very empathetic but misguided outlook on the world. I’d first ask what are you doing to better society? Secondly you have to understand the lie of everyone is going to prison for a joint or a dui. That is absolutely false and you should look up the difference of jail and prison.
      Law enforcement is exactly that, they enforce laws. They don’t make the laws and they don’t get to decide what happens for sentencing either. Police are the necessary force to prevent all out chaos. If they were no cops then everyone would kill each other and take whatever they want. If you want hand outs then look to the government and not police. Don’t expect a Officer to provide for you or your family. There are plenty of government assistance programs, but ultimately you are responsible for your own life and your children.
      If someone gets a dui that doesn’t make them a criminal. If a guy who works at UPS gets a dui if will not get fired but will not be able to drive as a driver. If a Officer gets a dui, he absolutely can be fired. If he doesn’t get fired, it will absolutely affect his career long term.
      People think the cops ruined a family by arresting dad for beating up mom. Well no they didn’t , but dad ruined the family. Don’t blame police for someone else’s actions. Everyone knows right from wrong. If a guy is given 10 days in jail or 10 years, that is from the judge. Cops don’t get rich by putting someone in jail. Judges don’t get rich from putting a guy in prison for 5 years.
      Some people have been done wrong by the Justice system. Some people like in LA or Chicago have been given 100 chances to fix their lives and still go out and shoot each other.
      At the end of the day the police are there to keep law and order, not get your kids braces because you’re poor.

    • @joehefner7529
      @joehefner7529 Před 11 měsíci

      OK Sally! Go play with your dolls while you listen to Bernie Sanders speeches ya fuckin kumbaya "perfect world" DEMOCRAT!

  • @shotsfiredpodcast50
    @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před 2 lety +3

    Leave a comment and let’s hear your “why”?

  • @luisarechiga414
    @luisarechiga414 Před rokem +2

    Hey Fellas,
    Really appreciate the transparency.
    I’m a medic with an EMS agency that recently submitted an application for a police department.
    Looking to do a career switch. Do you all offer any 1-on1s , if ya have the time for some questions ?

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před rokem

      Hit us up on our Instagram @shotsfiredpodcastofficial, we will help you out.

  • @jj7834
    @jj7834 Před měsícem

    Im an ex Fort Worth Police Officer, 10 years. Now Extraditiion Officer. I have a lot to tell....

  • @elijahbracy4095
    @elijahbracy4095 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Ups driver out of Texarkana Arkansas. I make sure and thank our boys in blue around here every chance I get. God bless y’all!

  • @BigDeejaypro
    @BigDeejaypro Před rokem +1

    As a cop i could relate to all of this
    enjoyed it subbed

  • @babyflor5377
    @babyflor5377 Před rokem +5

    Honestly this made me want to be a cop one day

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před rokem +1

      That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing that. You won’t regret it.

  • @a.oh.k.9161
    @a.oh.k.9161 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Being a Police Officer in 2023 is the hardest profession in America.

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Nah there’s harder. A lot of people bust their ass in this world much harder than we do.

    • @el5495
      @el5495 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@shotsfiredpodcast50and get paid much less

  • @littleshopOFchaos
    @littleshopOFchaos Před rokem +1

    I'd love to come on your podcast and talk about my experience. 6 years on the job, k9 handler, shot 3 times including one in the face. Just shy of one year ago and still in recovery.

  • @TES-bt8sv
    @TES-bt8sv Před rokem

    The family leave time off is interesting. When my son was born in 1989, my Sergeant called me and told me to get back to work the next day. Times have changed.

  • @drewski8138
    @drewski8138 Před rokem +1

    I’m not gonna lie the silence in the podcast is kinda heavy, this helps me, if you guys get a bit irritable. Imagine your looking at the sky or a rainbow when you talk to your brothers or just in general

  • @officermac1108
    @officermac1108 Před 3 měsíci +1

    you can't compare a cop from somewhere in Colorado to a cop in DC, NYC, Chicago, Philly LA or Baltimore. . A cop with ten years at MPDC can be the police anywhere. The opposite doesn't hold true. A cop with ten years experience could be a high ranking official in their police departments just from the experience alone.

  • @bmcantrell619
    @bmcantrell619 Před 2 lety +1

    hell yea

  • @tntkop
    @tntkop Před rokem

    I got hired at a street cop in Oklahoma at the age of 18, and I was NOT the youngest officer at my department. I went to the academy at 19 and was NOT the youngest officer in my academy.
    Graduated high school in May 1979. By January 1980, I was carrying my dad’s .357 Magnum on the job. Not even old enough to buy the weapon or ammo.
    Spent 38 years on the job, doing SWAT, Motors and 30 years as a Bomb Tech, Worked the OKC Bombing, been in OISs.

    • @joshcollins2997
      @joshcollins2997 Před 11 měsíci

      Were you in the military? if not, why do you have a EOD badge? Little stolen valor.

  • @bucknasty173rd9
    @bucknasty173rd9 Před 2 lety +3

    Exactly why i didnt become a cop after the military Kyle. Seen enough trauma dealing with children over there in Afghanistan and having children of my own.

  • @jessechaskey7205
    @jessechaskey7205 Před rokem +1

    I don't know who made that flag on the wall behind you guys but it is dope af. Would love to have one. They did a fantastic job

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před rokem +1

      Good friend of ours. His Instagram is @kellywoodworks_ hit him up.

    • @jessechaskey7205
      @jessechaskey7205 Před rokem +1

      @Shots Fired Podcast will do man! Appreciate it, dig the podcast

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před rokem +1

      @@jessechaskey7205 thanks brotha 👊🏼🇺🇸. Been updated and in new studio since this episode.

  • @katharinenajjar2228
    @katharinenajjar2228 Před rokem +2

    Will you share a SWAT workout please ? 💪🏼

  • @solus-dragon9729
    @solus-dragon9729 Před měsícem

    Hi. I'm black and live by Chicago, we don't trust them. Sad to say 😢. You guys are hero. Power rangers save my life. Saturday cartoon

  • @edespitia9605
    @edespitia9605 Před 6 měsíci

    I did a year in a half of corrections. I hated it but also miss it

  • @boligard
    @boligard Před rokem +2

    You guys go through a lot I have a 3 year old boy and I was quenching my teeth about the 10 month baby drowning and that piece of 💩 dad just not caring smoking a cigarette while his baby was deceased in the bath do to his negligence. I hope he got life in prison for that, it would've taken everything in me if I was in your shoes not to hurt that dude.

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for supporting us.

    • @brandygeorge148
      @brandygeorge148 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@shotsfiredpodcast50
      THANK YOU !! do you need help.. OF COURSE YOU DO .. WHERE ARE THESE
      traumatized weaponized trained in combat, lying & they enforce the law
      TEACH THEM AT LEAST A LITTE BIT OF THE FUCKING LAW

  • @andromeda1439
    @andromeda1439 Před 2 lety +1

    The teeth story man 😭❤️

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před 2 lety +1

      A simple act of kindness will last forever. You would be surprised what the community will do for others in need. You just need to try, and not give up. We hope that will inspire others to give back.

    • @andromeda1439
      @andromeda1439 Před 2 lety +1

      @@shotsfiredpodcast50 thank you guys for what you do. Stay safe

  • @bobg3221
    @bobg3221 Před 4 měsíci

    Nowadays, I guess the department actually pays you to go to the Academy. I know I talk to a law-enforcement officer here in my local town, she told me that the sheriffs department will pay you to go to the Academy and for your training as long as I live in a 30 mile radius I am 35 years of age so I’m a little older, but I don’t think age really has anything to do with it it’s how you set your mind I used to do Landscape and I actually worked for a city cop. He had his own landscaping company and every morning he was dressed in his uniform, and I felt very safe at his house when we show up for work. I will be talking to him today personally about the job and go from there. I just appreciate you guys serving and thank you for your service. Hopefully I can join soon.

  • @jackthomas6952
    @jackthomas6952 Před rokem +1

    We still gotta work those Off Duties in Texas, And I work in a major City.

  • @tomnohmy1273
    @tomnohmy1273 Před 10 měsíci

    I was gonna be a cop until I was told a re -do of the ok corral wasn't happening, became an artist.

  • @User39123
    @User39123 Před 3 měsíci

    You should do a podcast on CIT and LE

  • @williamf.buckleyjr3227
    @williamf.buckleyjr3227 Před 6 měsíci

    0:10
    No, Sir.
    You do NOT have 15 years of "police experience".
    You have 15 years experience in career advancement within a police department.

  • @DDJJAAYY
    @DDJJAAYY Před rokem +1

    6:15 yeah we’re all dumbfound right now

  • @ronniemilburn3105
    @ronniemilburn3105 Před rokem +1

    💯

  • @magnumsherman6349
    @magnumsherman6349 Před 17 dny

    I am a correctional officer that is dealing with severe mental health issues. Any advice

  • @christianrobles2743
    @christianrobles2743 Před 4 měsíci

    Hey how’s it going, kinda a random question but would you know if in California you need to have signed the selective service paperwork when you turned 18 to join a career like a police officer?
    Hope that makes sense lol, but I guess I heard in order to work for a government job you have needed to sign the selective service paper work.
    I’m thinking about trying to be a cop but that is my biggest concern because I don’t think I ever signed it, I didn’t even know what it was till recently I moved out of my grandmas when I turned 18 so I’m sure that’s why I never got a document.
    Thanks
    Also I’m 28 now so too late to sign the paperwork now, I was never opposed to it, just didn’t even know it existed

  • @christopherskipp1525
    @christopherskipp1525 Před rokem +1

    How many citizens were murdered in 2022 by police who were then sued and were forced to pay damages?

  • @johnhudson1545
    @johnhudson1545 Před rokem +5

    There's definitely a period on shift with college and trades in general. I retired 3 years ago after 25 years with a fairly large sheriff's office in the southeast. Back then it was college college. And some of the biggest dummies I know what to college. Including me. But that being said when you can't train for life experience that's really well put. Cuz I know plenty of people that have blue collar traits that make Bank as opposed to some of these morons that have student debt and they have a philosophy degree

  • @kevinkaatz883
    @kevinkaatz883 Před 8 měsíci

    Cops do the real work

  • @BloodDragon592
    @BloodDragon592 Před rokem +3

    Lol a frozen beard is a true sign of a northern man lol. Grew up even in high-school with an isicle beard and I live in MA lol. Also just wanted to say I'm very close to becoming a police officer myself and I'm very excited. I'm glad to protect and serve. As much as police are dying and people may be negative or hateful towards the police nowadays, I'm proud to fill that need and help people. Back all colors not just blue

  • @hugoswartz7907
    @hugoswartz7907 Před rokem

    ⭐️⭐️

  • @Sjonathan91
    @Sjonathan91 Před rokem +2

    So what department do you work for because I want to apply there and get a month off lol I’m also in California but Los Angeles

  • @johnpetty8630
    @johnpetty8630 Před rokem

    It's the fact people can't talk freely on both sides is what causes all issues now adays in police public relations jus needs communication

  • @jdjackson7317
    @jdjackson7317 Před rokem +1

    When does the subject of this video start?

  • @ranjodhsidhu9240
    @ranjodhsidhu9240 Před rokem +1

    Video has more views then subscribers, everyone make sure u sub great content on here!

  • @slenderman6927
    @slenderman6927 Před rokem +1

    What is going on with the camera 🤣🤣 FIX IT great podcast !

  • @jamess.7981
    @jamess.7981 Před 7 měsíci

    They mentioned early on in this talk, that 29 officers had been lost this year already…I guessed it was about the middle of the year cause they mentioned it being on track for 50 officers lost by the end of the year. My question…how did those officers that had died so far, how did they die? (the recent one mentioned, had died in a motorcycle accident). In general, the majority of officers are lost in fiery car crashes…of those, the majority of them are not wearing their seat belts. Just wondered if these fit that same demographic.

  • @brettmenna1987
    @brettmenna1987 Před 11 měsíci +1

    cops are such good people they need god in there lives he is the one who can help them with the emotional stuff good topic by the way

  • @hugoswartz7907
    @hugoswartz7907 Před rokem

    Lost a friend that I was going to join the force with

  • @bobfromdownunder
    @bobfromdownunder Před rokem

    All Australian workers get 6 weeks paid leave over school holidays and Xma

  • @okay7464
    @okay7464 Před rokem +1

    I’m in MN state and I have to get a AAS 2 year law degree to become a cop I’m a year in. Do you think I’ll be better off having this education? The program is like half academy and half normal college. Some days it seems very useful and others I feel like I’m learning useless information.

    • @shotsfiredpodcast50
      @shotsfiredpodcast50  Před rokem

      Education doesn’t make or break you as a good cop. There’s a lot of other important factors. Some agencies require it, and generally speaking if you want to promote, you’ll need it. So yes, it’s beneficial.