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
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 313
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
TPS E12: Jon Pierpont - 34 Years Policing Cape Cod
In this episode I chat with retired Eastham Police Sergeant Jon Pierpont. Jon was on the job for 34 years starting in the late 1960's. We talk about policing over the past 50 years and Jon shares s…
SoCal K9 Handler On Patrol
In this episode Steve interviews a SoCal K9 handler by the name of Paul. He is still active in law enforcement so we just go by his first name. In fact, the interview takes place while Paul is on d…
Most Evil Criminal and Dumbest Criminal
In this episode Steve goes solo and answers some questions from a listener. Don't worry there are police stories shared! Steve talks about the most evil criminal he encountered on the job and the d…
Gil Reyes - Stories From The California Highway Patrol
In this episode Steve interviews retired CHP Officer Gilbert Reyes. Gil saw a lot in his career while patrolling the highways of California and supporting local law enforcement agencies. We have a g…
Dave Ball - Juvenile Sexual Assault, Handcuffed To A Bed, Creative Community Policing
In this episode I sit down with retired police officer David Ball. David was an officer for Hawthorne PD, a very busy So-Cal city. He started in patrol and worked his way into detectives for the la…
Robert Rangel - Time Slows Down When Someone Is Trying To Murder You
In this episode I interview retired LASD deputy sheriff and author Robert Rangel. Robert tells us about some CRAZY things he saw on duty including him and his partner being ambushed and almost kille…
Dave Carrasquillo - Inglewood Up To No Good, Crazy Police Stories From The Infamous City Of Inglewood, CA
In this episode I sit down with Inglewood Police Detective Dave Carrasquillo. As you might expect Dave had an intensive career working the mean streets of Inglewood, CA. Come walk with me in the bo…
Dave Escoto - Humor As A Weapon, Partner Saved My Life, Naked Olympians, Coping With Stress
In this interview I sit down with retired LAPD Detective Dave Escoto. Dave had an amazing career with several different assignments as a detective. Come ride along with us as Dave tells some of his…
Rookie Year, Shooting In The Street, Active Shooter Response, Advice For Female Officers
In this episode I interview Washington DC officer CM. CM has only been on the road for 6 months and has already been to her fair share of hair raising calls. She shares some intense moments with us…
Miguel Lopez - Shot In The Face, Prison Slashing, Feces Everywhere
In this episode Steve talks to retired State Parole Agent Miguel Lopez. Miguel started his career in the jails and ended up on the fugitive apprehension team. Miguel has had some intense experience…
Jim Engen - Dodging Bullets, LA Riots, Humorous Moments, Advice For Recruits
In this episode I sit down with retired Police Captain James Engen. Jim is a very likable and personable guy. He shares some calls that he had as a young copper that would make anyones hair stand u…
Rob McCrary - Crazy Shootout, PCP Fight, African Lion & Coping With Stress
In this episode Steve sits down with retired Pomona Police Detective Rob McCrary. Pomona is a small city just outside of LA that is known for its propensity for violence and crime. Rob recalls some…
Intro With Host Steven Gould
In this episode I introduce myself to you guys and briefly describe what the podcast is about. It's my hope that this podcast gives you a glimpse into police work in a way that you have never seen b…