Blue Canary: For Cops By a Cop
Who approaches the scene first risking their lives for the safety of others? We do. The blue canaries, law enforcement. We allow others to tell our stories. It's time for us to tell our own stories. Blue Canary is a show for cops by a cop, retired Captain Steven Kellams. In each episode, Steve goes behind the scenes of a police department. Giving you real-world insight into why decisions are made, what obstacles are ahead, and how the answers to your questions aren’t always found in the news. It’s unfiltered, it’s relevant and it’s for anyone brave enough to wear a badge.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 75
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The National Police Force
I have worked with most of the federal agencies at one time or another and for the most part the individual agents were great. Dedicated professionals working hard to solve the cases. I…
Wrist Lock with Jason Harney
In this episode of Blue Canary we talk to Jason Harney, retired LVMPD Sergeant and documentary film maker about his upcoming documentary "Wrist Lock: The Martial Arts Influence on Polic…
The Five Best Cop Movies
I thought we would have a little bit of fun this episode and break down the five best cop movies for you night owls. Back in the day you had to buy these on VHS, yes, I am that old, or …
The DEA with Michael Brown
Michael Brown retired as a special agent with the Drug Enforcement Agency after 32 years of service. His experience in the DEA not only involved interdiction and enforcement within the …
Uvalde
On May 24th, 2022, a gunman entered the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde County Texas and murdered 19 children and 2 adult teachers.
The police stood by for over an hour while the active…
Why be an FTO?
What is an FTO?
Well, you should already know by now because you should have gone through an FTO program when you hired on the job. You mean you didn’t have an FTO program? You mean they…
Training with Jim Glennon
Training, you are going to hear a lot about training in this season’s episodes. It’s the cornerstone of good police work and unfortunately, we don’t get it when we need it. There are lo…
Reform Must Start with Training!
Training.
We have talked about it several times on this show. And we are going to talk more about it today. Police reform is a hot button topic today with legislatures all over the US pa…
Season Three Trailer
Season Three is almost here.
The Blue Canary Podcast team has been hard at work creating new episodes for all of our subscribers and casual listeners.
In just two short weeks we will sta…
Getting Coffee with Matt Molter
In this final episode of season two, I sit down and have some coffee with Matt Molter the owner of Agency360 and sponsor of Blue Canary to talk about the state of law enforcement and wh…
In the Line of Duty
In this episode of Blue Canary we will discuss the FBI LEOKA project and the issues regarding officers killed in the line of duty.
The Old Victorian a Halloween Special
What's the spookiest thing you've ever had to deal with? This is one of those questions that can catch you off guard. Sometimes it will take you a few minutes to come up with an answer,…
Side Jobs with Robert Garland
Throughout most of the United States police salaries are pretty low. That means cops have to figure out ways to make ends meet through side jobs. Some cops are landscapers on the side, …
All the Small Things
All the small things we tend to take for granted. People look at the uniforms police wear and just assume that the department purchased everything for them. Uniform shirts and pants, gu…
No Atheists in Foxholes with Jim Bontrager
On this episode of Blue Canary we speak to Jim Bontrager, Chaplain and President-Elect of the International Conference of Police Chaplains about the role of police chaplains and their a…
The Fearless Generation
“What the hell do I do with these Millennials?”
That has to be one of the most common questions I get in my classes. Trainers and supervisors across the country are struggling to relate …
The Robin Hood Effect
George Floyd should not have died in police custody. The actions taken by Derek Chauvin were reprehensible and universally condemned by law enforcement. George Floyd was a victim of pol…
Behind the Walls with Jeff Carter
In this episode of Blue Canary we speak to jail expert Jeff Carter about the challenges of housing mentally ill prisoners.
Jeff retired December 2018 as the Deputy Director of the Fayett…
Comedy in Law Enforcement with Vinnie Montez
"Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine." That quote by Lord Byron explains why cops love comedy. We love to laugh, and to play pranks, sometimes at the most inappropriate time…
The Myth of the Highly Trained Police Officer
Police officers are frequently described as "Highly Trained", but that couldn't be further from the truth. Police are often expected to handle extremely confusing, difficult, and danger…