When correctional officer Valentino Rodriguez first stepped behind prison walls, he wasn't just starting a job, he was joining a family. What he didn’t know was that he was now bound by an unwritten code that would ultimately test his loyalty to his oath and his fellow officers. Five years later, Valentino's sudden death would raise questions from the FBI, his family and his mentor in the elite investigative unit where they both worked. This season, join us as we follow in Valentino’s footst ...
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How did American police get so violent? The answer to that question goes back centuries, to the earliest days of this nation. On this special podcast miniseries hosts Robert Evans and rap artist Propaganda (Jason Petty) draw a straight line from the darkest days of slavery, to the murder of George Floyd and the mass violence American police meted out to their citizens this summer.
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We take you behind police lines. Former FBI profiler Jim Clemente & former FBI special agent Maureen O'Connell get unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse.
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Document is a narrative-driven reporting project committed to long-form, enterprise and investigative journalism. More at nhpr.org/document.
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Season 4, "Stories from the Emergency Service Unit," introduces the most highly-trained officers in the NYPD. Learn why ESU are known as the buffs of the police department and how they prepare both mentally and physically for the most stressful jobs. The season also features a white-knuckle narrative by the officers who stopped a suicide bomb plot from taking place on Brooklyn’s subways in 1997. Break in the Case is a true crime podcast from the New York City Police Department. Each episode ...
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We are a community of professionals in the field of death investigation. Whether you're a coroner, a member of local police or county law enforcement, an EMS professional, or medical examiner – or frankly, anyone in between, Coroner Talk™ is the right community for you. We provide training and resources to coroners and death investigators by and from professionals around the world in a peer-to-peer training environment. I recognized that the training available for coroners and small departme ...
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In Baltimore, Maryland, an elite group of plainclothes officers called the Gun Trace Task Force gets hundreds of illegal guns off the streets every year. Secretly, however, these detectives are also robbing people, selling drugs, planting evidence and framing innocent people. When some of the officers go too far, it triggers an FBI investigation that reveals the Gun Trace Task Force as one of the most corrupt police squads in American policing history. Jessica Lussenhop tells the story of th ...
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Talking the beat to cover what matters to you as an LEO. Join deputy chief Jim Dudley (ret.) every weekly as he sits down with law enforcement leaders and criminal justice experts to discuss strategy, challenges and trends in policing.
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Massachusetts police officer Steve Gould interviews a variety of law enforcement officers about their most intense moments on the job. Shocking moments, humorous moments and terrifying moments are recalled by the officers that experienced them. Meet the variety of personalities that make up the police and get to know them on a personal level. You couldn't make these stories up if you tried. **new episodes every Wednesday [email protected]
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The Writer's Detective Bureau is a podcast hosted by retired Police Detective Adam Richardson. Adam answers questions about criminal investigation and police work posed by crime-fiction authors and screenwriters writing crime-related stories. To submit a question, visit https://www.writersdetective.com/ask
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My Favorite Detectives Stories is a short form interview podcast for listeners who want to be inspired, informed and entertained by great detective stories. We hear from investigators past and present about the type of investigations they perform, how they got into this niche and what they feel are the traits of a good investigator. They will share their favorites detective stories with us.
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Inside career tips from Police Officers working in specialties such as Crime Scene Investigation, K-9, and Homicide Investigation. Learn how you can have a great career in law enforcement.
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Still My Baby is a powerful, intimate limited series that tells the untold story of one of the most pivotal moments in modern American history - the murder of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Told from the perspective of Lezley McSpadden, Mike Brown’s mother, this is not a courtroom drama or a political explainer. It’s a portrait of Mike’s family told by those closest to him. The series traces the years before August 9, 2014, when Lezley was a young mom and Mike was just a funny, big-hea ...
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A quality discussion about policing and crime prevention with a focus on current events and honest data. Hosted by Peter Moskos.
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INSIDE THE SQUAD is brought to you by the Community Outreach Unit of the Lafayette, Indiana Police Department. From crime statistics, to crime prevention and everything in between, this is your inside look into what’s happening at the LPD.
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Retired Waltham Cop's Insider Stories: Boston Bomber Hunt, SWAT Raids & Bizarre Calls
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1:04:36In this gripping episode, retired Waltham, Massachusetts police sergeant Jim Vaglica shares raw, firsthand accounts from his 32-year career. With 16 years on the NEMLEC regional SWAT team, Jim was on the ground during the intense manhunt and capture of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in Watertown — including the chaotic boat standoff, mass…
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471|Coal- Black Horses
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28:58Jim and Maureen interview Merle Temple, former Mississippi Bureau of drug enforcement agent about his two new books based on his insane career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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When hikers vanish, how modern searches really work
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27:42When a hiker goes missing, the public often pictures helicopters and grid searches. Former National Park Service protection ranger and author Andrea Lankford says the reality is more complicated and more human: one-person patrols hours from backup, perishable rope and medical skills, families living in limbo, and a growing ecosystem of online sleut…
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Retired LAPD Lt. Rick Dedmon: 35+ Years of Wild Police Stories | Things Police See
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1:04:14Retired LAPD Lieutenant Rick Dedmon joins the show to share over 50 years of intense, bizarre, and sometimes humorous police stories from his career with LAPD, Casper PD, and Natrona County Sheriff's Office. From high-speed pursuits and armed suspects in the 1970s "Jungle" to a tragic training accident that shook Hollywood Division, Rick pulls no p…
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Drones, data and 'Live 911': Inside the modern real time information center
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40:53Real time information centers are quickly becoming the connective tissue between technology and patrol, pulling together tools like drones as first responders, automated license plate readers, fixed-camera networks, CAD and intelligence platforms to turn incoming data into decisions officers can use in the moment. The result is a shift from reactiv…
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Jim and Maureen spread Holiday Cheer reminiscing about their favorite Holiday traditions and send Peace, Love and Togetherness to those who don’t have anyone special to share the Holidays with… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Die Hard - A Christmas Movie?
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32:23Merry Christmas everyone! In this episode Kerry and I discuss whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Just wanted to give you guys an episode over the holiday. Police interviews are back next week! God bless and Merry Christmas! Contact Steve - [email protected] Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.…
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How Ohio is targeting the small group driving most violent crime
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56:53Ohio’s public safety challenges look like much of the country’s: violent crime concentrated among a small group of repeat offenders, the ongoing overdose crisis, and agencies asked to do more with fewer people. In this episode of Policing Matters, host Jim Dudley talks with Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson about how the state i…
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S4 | E7 The Most Stressful Jobs
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27:44In the final episode of the season, we learn about the hardest jobs for ESU officers. (TRIGGER WARNING: This episode references self-harm.)New York City Police Department
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S4 | E6 The Brooklyn Job (Part 4)
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28:44Trip Wires and Politics. Once the bombs are discovered, it’s the Bomb Squad’s turn to dispose of them. Meanwhile, the entry team reflects on what just happened.New York City Police Department
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S4 | E5 The Brooklyn Job (Part 3)
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30:47Bomb Factory. In Part 3 of The Brooklyn Job, a six-man team prepares to enter the suspects’ apartment. If what the informant says is true, and there is a satchel full of bombs in the apartment, they have a 50/50 chance of making it out of the apartment alive.New York City Police Department
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S4 | E4 The Brooklyn Job (Part 2)
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21:25No Win Situation. In Part 2 of The Brooklyn Job, an Arabic-speaking rookie cop is called in to help translate for the informant. ESU officers prepare for a raid at an apartment in Park Slope, Brooklyn, where two men have been accused of building bombs.New York City Police Department
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S4 | E3 The Brooklyn Job (Part 1)
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20:45On July 31, 1997, ESU officers get a tip that some people have built a bomb in their Brooklyn apartment, and they plan to detonate it on the subway the next morning. What happens next is known as The Brooklyn Job. In Part 1 of The Brooklyn Job, two MTA/Long Island Railroad cops are approached on the street by a man who doesn't speak English. He has…
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S4 | E2 Liberating Lady Liberty
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16:34On July 4, 2018, a woman climbed up the base of the Statue of Liberty to protest the detention of migrant children. There was no way for her to get down on her own.New York City Police Department
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S4 | E1: The Buffs of the Police Department
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22:29ESU’s rigorous training is nine months long and requires cross training in tactical, medical and rescue work. For its members, the key to success is knowing your equipment. Or as one officer says, "You gotta be somewhat of a buff to be in Emergency."New York City Police Department
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Break in the Case, Season 4: Stories from the Emergency Service Unit introduces some of the most highly-trained officers in the NYPD. They’re EMTs. Divers. Hostage Negotiators. SWAT. They put their own lives at risk in the service of others.New York City Police Department
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469|Brown and MIT Murders
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23:35Jim and Maureen discuss the behind-the-scenes of the investigation into the deadly shootings at Brown University and MIT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Today we are sharing the trailer for Season 3 of Dig, from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting. Each season, Dig exposes the systems that allow injustice to fester, and shines a light on the people fighting for solutions. Season Three: The Girls They were trusted educators and respected coaches. But in the summer of 2025, twin brother…
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Can VR training create real stress for real-world police decisions?
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49:03In public safety training, stress is not a side effect; it is part of the curriculum. The hard question is how to introduce it at the right time, at the right intensity, in a way that improves decision-making without turning scenarios into predictable check-the-box drills. A recent study from Texas State University’s ALERRT takes aim at a core deba…
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Things Police See Year-End Review 2025: Stats, Stories with Steve & Kerry
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45:05Dive into the 2025 year-end review of the popular law enforcement podcast "Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts" hosted by Steve Gould! In this special episode, Steve is joined by his lovely wife Kerry for a fun, candid conversation covering podcast stats from Spotify Wrapped, growth challenges, top episodes (including the ATF task force standout)…
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Maureen and Jim are joined by specialv guest Sherly "Mac" McCollum, A crime analyst, author, and founder and director of the non-profit Cold Case Investigative Research Institute as she discuss a case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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San Francisco's recruitment reboot is rewriting the playbook for hiring cops
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47:48For years, every police conference, report and panel has hammered on about recruitment and retention best practices, especially when it comes to Gen Z. Yet at too many career fairs, the reality still looks the same: two tired cops standing behind a table of keychains and water bottles, hoping the next generation will somehow be inspired. In this ep…
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California Highway Patrol
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55:36My good friend the great Gill Reyes tells his tales from the California Highway Patrol! Contact Steve - [email protected] Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055Steven Gould
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467| The Eye Of The Hurricane
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30:34Maureen and Jim interview Adam Housley about his 17 year career reporting from some of the most dangerous and notorious locations around the world! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What women in policing told us about harassment — and why so few feel safe reporting it
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54:28On this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley tackles one of the most painful — and often avoided — topics in law enforcement: the sexual harassment and discrimination women still face on the job. Drawing on a national Police1 survey of more than 500 female police officers, the conversation explores what the data shows about repe…
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A genealogist finally digs into her own family’s past and unearths a 100-year-old tragedy. Then, she sets out to make sure the truth will never be buried again. Click here to see photos and more from this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesNHPR
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466|The Thanksgiving special
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31:39In a lighthearted episode for the podcast, maureen and Jim discuss everything they are grateful for throughout the years in the FBI and what they have learned along the way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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QPP 63: Tony Barksdale
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Crazy Riot Stories, Police Chaplain, Background Investigations
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42:36My good friend Ken Roybal, a retired Los Angeles Police Department veteran with an extraordinary 35 years of service to the city of Los Angeles. Ken started his career as an LAPD officer in 1980, he patrolled the streets during some of the most turbulent times in the department's history, then honed his expertise as a background investigator from 1…
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What kids see when cops come home: Inside a police family's world
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31:48The stress of policing doesn’t end at the station door. While officers shoulder trauma, long hours and unpredictable shifts, their families carry the unseen weight at home — the worry, the schedule changes, the emotional whiplash and the silence. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley sits down with Katherine Boyle who liv…
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465| Bank Robbery Task Force
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39:08Maureen and Jim interview FBI Legend SA Gary Gardner about his days on the FBI/NYPD Joint Bank Robbery Task Force. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Life after the badge: Preparing for the quiet that comes next
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49:26For most officers, retirement is a finish line they measure in days and years, but few are ready for what happens when the radio goes silent and the badge comes off for good. And recently, that reality hit home nationwide when a Police1 article on police retirement went viral, striking a nerve with thousands of current and former officers. In this …
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Ontario, CA - K9 Officer and Police Helicopter Pilot
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1:23:19Retired Ontario PD aviation supervisor and K9 handler Sgt. Eric Weidner is back! Eric returns to dive deep into his years as a police dog handler with his 115-lb Czech Shepherd "Kachi" – from the very first bite, training dogs to ride in helicopters, head bites, narcotic detection at airports, and the craziest tracks and apprehensions of his career…
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“Operation Night Cat” is a special three-part series from NHPR’s Document team and Outside/In. Click here to listen to The Underdogs. NHPR's journalism is made possible by listeners like you. Click here to support independent, investigative journalism. News audio clip credit: WMUR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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464|Colonial Parkway Murders One Step Closer To Being Solved!
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42:39Jim and Maureen speak with Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley about the latest developments in the Colonial Parkway murders… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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QPP 62 (16 minute edited version): Bail Reform with René Ropac & Stephen Koppel
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16:07Peter Moskos
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QPP 62 (full version): Bail Reform with René Ropac & Stephen Koppel
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1:07:32René Ropac & Stephen Koppel discuss New York bail reform. See qualitypolicing.com for more and links to the reports.Peter Moskos
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America's forgotten cops — and the journalist exposing what they're up against
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47:10When the headlines fixate on big-city crime and national politics, the daily realities of small and rural law enforcement fade from view. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley talks with award-winning journalist and rural LEO advocate Kathleen Diaz about the communities where officers patrol alone for miles, train less be…
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Behind the Brick Wall
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31:42“Operation Night Cat” is a special three-part series from NHPR’s Document team and Outside/In. NHPR's journalism is made possible by listeners like you. Click here to support independent, investigative journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesNHPR
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The Police Airwing Pilot
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56:38Eric retired from the Ontario Police Department, where he served as the aviation unit supervisor. He is currently the chief operations officer at CNC Technologies. Before his time in air support, Sgt Weidner was a dedicated K9 handler for Ontario PD. Contact Steve - [email protected] Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community tod…
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The new playbook for high-stakes events in 2026
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53:58As agencies prepare for a busy 2026 event calendar — including national celebrations, elections and major sporting events, including Super Bowl 60, the FIFA World Cup and America 250 — law enforcement leaders are reexamining how they plan, equip and coordinate special event operations. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudle…
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461| Iconic Writer, Playwright and Director David Mamet tells all part 2
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27:15Maureen and the other FBI Agent Clemente, Tim, interview David Mamet about all things crime and writing and Directing. Jim C was out of town See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Understanding police suicide: Research-based strategies to prevent officer loss
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57:26Law enforcement suicide remains one of the most difficult and urgent challenges facing the profession — a crisis that affects officers, families and agencies alike. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley sits down with researchers Dr. Kathleen Padilla and Jessica Dockstader to discuss their study, “Bearing the Badge, Battl…
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ATF Agent's Terrifying Undercover Buys & Rookie Fatality Horror | Jennifer Eskew
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1:15:20Virginia State Trooper & 29-year ATF Special Agent Jennifer Eskew shares shocking police stories from her 33-year law enforcement career on "Things Police See" podcast with host Steve Gold. From her first double-fatality crash as a rookie trooper to terrifying undercover crack buys in gang-infested Portsmouth, VA, and heartwarming rescues of drug-a…
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Why Did the Deer Cross the Road?
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30:28“Operation Night Cat” is a special three-part series from NHPR’s Document team and Outside/In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesNHPR
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460| Iconic Writer, Playwright and Director David Mamet tells all…
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47:33Maureen and the other FBI Agent Clemente, Tim, interview David Mamet about all things crime and writing and Directing. Jim C was out of town See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Introducing a special three-part series from NHPR’s Document team and Outside/In: Operation Night Cat. A New Hampshire Fish and Game warden follows a tip to a man’s backyard. He finds a twisted game of one-upmanship, digital trophy rooms, and one of the biggest poaching cases in recent state history. Then, the hunting investigation takes a surprisi…
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Why firearm detection dogs may be the future of school security
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56:16You’ve seen K-9s track suspects and detect drugs, but a new generation of dogs is focused on something different — firearms. From school hallways to community events, these highly trained dogs are helping keep people safe while reshaping what modern security looks like. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley talks with And…
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The Mafia & The Rhode Island State Police
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1:16:18Anthony Pesare served with distinction as a Major in the Rhode Island State Police and later as Chief of Police for Middletown, RI. Over the course of his career, Pesare held commanding roles in the Intelligence Unit, Detective Bureau, and Narcotics Division, and played a pivotal role in dismantling organized crime operations across New England—inc…
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467|An actual American Hero part 2
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40:21Maureen and Jim continue their conversation with Ret. Capt. Jason Koehler- A real-life special Operations Veteran who has lived with an extraordinary life and career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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