NOLA Cop Shares Wild Stories: Katrina, Voodoo More!

Join host Steve Gould on Things Police See as he interviews David Liang, a retired New Orleans Police Department sergeant with 24 years of service. David shares gripping stories from his career, including his first adrenaline-pumping call to a house fire, a bizarre suicide scene in the French Quarter, and the chaos of securing the New Orleans Convention Center during Hurricane Katrina. Now serving in a smaller Kansas agency, David reflects on cultural differences, the challenges of modern policing, and the impact of media on law enforcement’s reputation. Packed with intense, heartwarming, and humorous anecdotes, this episode offers a raw look into the life of a dedicated officer. Subscribe for more firsthand police stories! 02:30 - David Leang’s Background: 24 Years with NOPD 05:15 - Culture Shock: New Orleans to Kansas 10:45 - First Hot Call: House Fire with a Trapped Child 16:20 - Steven Seagal’s Reserve Deputy Role 25:40 - Bizarre Call: French Quarter Suicide Scene 31:50 - Hurricane Katrina: Chaos at the Convention Center 40:10 - Voodoo and New Orleans Culture 47:25 - Most Intense Call: Predator-Like Crime Scene 53:30 - Mardi Gras Policing Challenges 58:45 - Heartwarming Moment: Saving a Life 1:05:00 - Advice for Aspiring Police Officers 1:12:20 - Challenges of Modern Policing and Christian Belief Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055