Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
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 steve@thingspolicesee.com
Episodes
Cutting IT All Off, West Hollywood Sex Crime, Beheaded, Working VICE
In this shocking episode of Things Police See, host Steve Gould delivers a raw, unfiltered look at the darkest moments of police work, diving into true crime stories that haunt law enforcement officers. Optimized for true crime enthusiasts,…
Policing Wichita, Kansas - Duane Michaels
Duane Michaels did 16 years with the Wichita Police Departemnt as patrol, gang unit officer, financial crimes detective, and hostage negotiator. He now spends all of his time playing roles on TV shows and Movies! He had some truly crazy cal…
High School Teacher to DEA Special Agent
Jack McFarland did 32 years with the DEA, retiring a Supervisory Special Agent . He started his career as a high school teacher and football coach in Pennsylvania. We just scrapped the surface of Jack's stories in this interview. Follow J…
K9 and Interdiction - Sgt. Kenny Williams
Really fun interview with K9 and Interdiction Specialist, Sgt. Kenny Williams. Sgt. Kenny Williams, began his career in 2007, and currently works as a full-time K9 interdiction officer. He has established his department's first interdictio…
Should Cops Use Pot and Stories From The Arizona State Police
AJ Jacobs has gone from Arizona State Trooper to marijuana advocate. I talk about my concerns with marijuana and AJ brings some great info about the benefits of responsible use. Of course, AJ also brings some great war stories from his time…
Father Tortures Family Gets Shot, Call That Changed Everything, Trapped Underwater
Billy Perry did 31 years on the Jacksonville, FL Sheriff's Department. While on the job he worked SWAT, Dive Team, and the HDT (Bomb Squad). Billy has some great stories from the job, one of which is a great lesson for new coppers just star…
NYPD Anti-Crime Unit
Eric Dym started his career of service as a US Marine and finished it by retiring as a NPYD Lieutenant. He was part of a now defunct unit known as Anit-Crime. These guys were the real deal, taking some of New York City's worst off the stre…
McDonald's Shootout, Anit-Hero Podcast, Return to Christ
Tyler Hoover did 9 years as a Deputy Sheriff in Florida before leaving the job to put all of his efforts into the popular, Anti-Hero Podcast. Really fun interivew hearing his stories form the job and his transition into the private sector. …
Policing Santa Monica, Surviving The North Hollywood Robbery Shootout
Todd Taylor started as a full time firefighter for 7 years. He went to the PD to be able to have full custody of his son, something a FF schedule wouldn't allow. He never intended to stay with the PD but it happened. He was put into special…
Homicide Case File Review - Vernon Geberth
The great Vernon Geberth returns to walk us through some of his most interesting, brutal, and bizarre homicide investigations. As always the Godfather of Homicide does not disappoint! ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforc…
Career Ending Shot to Face - California Parole Agent
Happy 4th of July everyone!! Since this is a very busy holiday week I decided to post an interview I did way back in 2018. I worked side by side with Miguel and finally got the courage to ask him to be a guest on the podcast I had just sta…
Policing The Bay Area of California
Brian Brady worked 35 years in law enforcement with four departments in two states.He worked every rank and assignment from Patrol Officer to Chief of Police. Brian did 10 years as the Vice President of Corporate Security for NBCUniversal i…
ATF Joint Firearms Task Force NYC and Kansas City
Eric Immesberger worked 14 years local law enforcement followed by 21 years ATF. He commanded 2 of the largest ATF Task Force Groups; Grp 4 Joint firearms Task Force in NYC and Kansas City Grp 5 Gun Squad. Eric also spent 3.5 years on the S…
Stories From A Florida Sheriff - Rick Staly
Sheriff Staly began his law enforcement career in 1975 as a police officer in the City of Oviedo, Florida and later in the City of Altamonte Springs, Florida. In 1977, Sheriff Staly joined the Orange County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sher…
Mutilation To Remove Demon, Gun to Face, 1st Domestic
Stu Jones works in law enforcement, has served in patrol, narcotics, criminal investigations, and as a team leader of a multi-jurisdictional SWAT team. He is trained and qualified as a SWAT sniper, as well as in hostage rescue and high-risk…
Hunting Pablo Escobar - Stephen Murphy DEA Special Agent
Stephen Murphy worked his up way from his start as a police officer in a small West Virginia town to the Deputy Assistant Administrator of the DEA. During his 37 years in law enforcement Steve was stationed all around the world, most notabl…
NYPD Homicide - Lt. Commander Vernon Geberth
Lt. Commander (ret) Vernon Geberth is known as the Godfather of Homicide. His NYPD career was nothing short of incredible and his stories are great! He retired as the Commanding Officer of the Bronx Homicide Task Force, which handled over 4…
Dominick Izzo - TikTok Cops, Ladies in Police Work, Hot Calls
Unafraid and unapologetic. Retired Police Officer, Candidate for Sheriff in Chicago, Published Author and Speaker. Dominick Izzo is not afraid to speak his mind. Had a really great time getting to know him better. Check out our sponsor! Pro…
Robbery Shootout, JTTF We Will Not Be Kidnapped, Overseas Informant
Tom Smith is a retired 2nd Grade Detective from the NYPD where he served in numerous units such as Bronx Narcotics, Bronx Gang Unit, 52 Pct Robbery Squad and the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force. While assigned to the JTTF for 17 years,…
Equity Speeding Tickets, Race Based Punishment, FBI Agents Demoted
Two coppers go through news stories and current events. Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Ken Roybal! https://policebackground.net/ Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055
Alex Villanueva - 33rd Sheriff of LASD
Alex Villanueva is the 33rd Sheriff of Los Angeles County. He is the first Spanish-speaking sheriff in the county. In 2018, retired sheriff’s lieutenant Villanueva defeated incumbent Sheriff Jim McDonnell, becoming the first to unseat the i…
Mall Gunfight, Pregnant Woman Attack, Officer Dying In His Arms
Steven Svestka is a U.S. Marine veteran and former police officer with firsthand experience navigating the toughest battles—both in the line of duty and within himself. Steve's had an action packed career working for Arizona DPS, Maricopa C…
NYPD Lady Copper - DV Shootout, Shot in The Gut, Get The Goat
Marique did her 20 years at NYPD and got the hell out and who could blame her! Being a copper in a large city is non-stop. Marique shared some great stories and some great insight into being a police officer in the city that never sleeps. C…
K9 Blitz Killed By Officer, NY to Ban MV Stops, Tariffs, DOGE Terrorsim
Two coppers go through news stories and current events. Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055
FBI Executive Assistant Director - Chris Piehota
Chris Piehota retired from the FBI as one of the organization’s eight most senior executives (FBI Executive Assistant Director) after serving nearly 25 years as a Supervisory Special Agent who led global national security programs and overs…
Meth And Sex Toys, Bomb Threat Kidnapping, Tyson Plant Search
Sgt. Bret Lee is a Deputy Sheriff in Nebraska and also a member of the Army Reserve. Bret takes us through the pressure of FTO along with his most memorable calls to date. Great stories from the great state of Nebraska! Support The Sponsor…
Valentine's Day Massacre, Knockdown PCP Fight, The Outsiders
Ed Jackson worked as a copper for Tulsa PD for 30 years. He was also a part-time actor while being employed as a police officer. In 1983 he landed the role as the motorcycle cop in the now classic movie The Outsiders. Throughout his career…
Deputy Arrested, Fake Dentist, Palenstine Flag, 911 Line Down, Cops Help ICE
Steve and Ken bring you ONLY the most important happenings in LE and the WORLD!!!! Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 Get Ken's Book…
Getting Shot 6 Times Saved His Life - Det. Brent Cartwright
Retired Detective Brent Cartwright served as a police officer for 16 years, spending more than a decade as an undercover detective. He is a recognized expert witness in narcotics trafficking within the United States Criminal Courts system. …
Chainsaw Attack, Fellow Officer Killed, Officer Assassinated
NHSP Trooper First Class Seth Gahr started his career at NYPD. After a 20 year career at NYPD he moved north to the great State of New Hampshire. He has been with NHSP for 18 years now, specializing in mental health. Seth's career has been…
New On Patreon - NYPD Stripper, Shotgun Booby Trap, Mayor Wu, ICE Raid in Schools, Psyops
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Dead Mom In Doll Collection, Shoplifting w/Carjacking Stand Off, No Help From FTO
Graham Dunne served as a U.S. Marine before his 27 year police career. He served as a SWAT Officer and sniper for 8 years, and also a full time academy instructor for 8 years. He is highly decorated, to include the Police Medal of Honor, th…
Rectal Hot Sauce Death, Battered Wife Stabs Husband, The Good Collar, Patrick O'Donnell
Retired Milwaukee Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell returns to unleash one of the wildest stories I've heard on the show! Patrick's new book, The Good Collar, is out now and is getting great reviews. Pick up a copy below. Support The Sponsors Tha…
LAPD Det. Denied Parole, Flowood Shooting, MSP Overpaid, Worcester Trans Meeting
Steve, Ken, and Ben break down the MOST important news stories you’ve ever heard in your life. Black Box Safety - Instagram @blackboxsafety www.blackboxsafety.com sourcewell@blackboxsafety.com Join the TPS Patreon community today! https://w…
Campground Murder, Commandeering A Chopper, Being On Ozark Law
James Boren has been on the Lake Ozark Police Department since 2005 and is now the Chief of Police. His first year on the job he agreed to have a TV crew follow his officers as they navigate the sometimes crazy world of Lake Ozark during t…
First Felony Stop (No Back-up), Cruiser Crash, Crazy Female Arson, Rural Policing
Hagan Majors came on the job with no training and entered field training before attending police academy. His first 15 months on the job he hit the ground running! Great stories from a copper just starting out in his career! Black Box Safe…
New On Patreon Today - USAID, LAPD Sgt. Arrested, Sacramento Sheriff, NJ Copper Hitting On A Mom
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Hunting US Border Agent Rapist, Southern Border Crime, Taking Down Dirty Boss
Kristofor Healey is a former Deportation Officer with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Special Agent with the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General. He spent over 15 years conducting border crime, large scale fr…
Off Duty Robbery, Father Killed On Shift, Chimpanzee Attack
Carl Wortham did 13 years at the Tulsa Police Department and then another 19 years at Sand Springs PD. Some would say that Carl was a cop when cops could be cops. Carl has some great stories from his long career on the job! Contact Steve…
Border Agent Killed, Arrogant NJ Councilman, Lady Cop Accidental Discharge, Criminal Immigrants Deported
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