Crisis Negotiations, Criminal Profiling, Virginia Tech Shooting
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Release Date: 10/15/2025
27 Years in Law Enforcement: TBI, PTSD, Survival — Jeff Casselman
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Discover the raw truth about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD in law enforcement from retired officer Jeff Casselman, who served 27 years in the military and at Lorain Ohio PD. After multiple concussions from cruiser accidents, bar fights, and on-duty violence, Jeff faced memory loss, rage blackouts, seizures, and three failed marriages before a diagnosis changed everything. He shares powerful stories: brutal fights, bizarre calls (like a grim reaper walking a goat), heartwarming redemption with a former addict he helped save, and the "Wild West" days of policing. Jeff founded the...
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Canadian Peace Officer Explains Policing in Alberta & On‑Duty Stories
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
What’s it really like to work as a Peace Officer in Alberta, Canada? In this episode, Steve sits down with Brad Larsen, a veteran CPO who has served since 2014, to break down the major differences between Canadian policing and U.S. policing — from authority levels to training, to why peace officers aren’t armed, and how they work alongside the RCMP. Brad shares unfiltered stories from the road, including bizarre bylaw calls, intense foot chases, dangerous encounters, and the time suspects stole his patrol truck during a fight outside a hockey arena. He also talks about animal...
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30 Years on the San Antonio PD: Ernie Stevens’ Wildest Calls, Crisis Cops & Mental Health Reform
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Step inside the world of frontline policing with retired San Antonio Police Officer Ernie Stevens, co‑author, crisis‑response pioneer, and star of HBO’s Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops. In this powerful interview, Ernie shares raw, unfiltered stories from 30 years on the job — from adrenaline‑pumping pursuits to heartbreaking death notifications, bizarre calls, and the creation of one of the nation’s most respected police mental‑health units. Host Steve Gould of Things Police See dives deep into Ernie’s early days as a young officer, his most intense and terrifying moments, and...
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Boston Marathon Bombing: SWAT - Full Account of the Manhunt
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Retired Waltham Police Sergeant and NEMLEC SWAT operator Jim Vaglica returns to Things Police See to deliver a full, unfiltered account of his response to the Boston Marathon bombing and the massive manhunt that followed. Jim walks listeners through the moment the bombs detonated, the chaos of deploying into Boston, the tense overnight searches in Watertown, and the dramatic final standoff where the second bomber was captured. His firsthand perspective reveals what really happened behind the scenes — the communication breakdowns, the tactical challenges, the danger of unexploded IEDs, and...
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FBI Agent Barry Black: Waco Sniper, OKC Bombing, Ground Zero Responder
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Former FBI agent Barry Black joins Things Police See to share gripping firsthand accounts from his 31‑year career. Barry served as a sniper at Waco, responded to the Oklahoma City bombing, worked the Atlanta Olympic bombing, and deployed to Ground Zero after 9/11. He also trained military and law‑enforcement personnel around the world and recently released his memoir Hazardous Devices. In this interview, Barry breaks down what really happened at Waco, describes the chaos of Oklahoma City, explains the evolution of bomb‑tech work, and shares unbelievable stories from financial‑crime...
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Montana Narcotics Agent: Wild Undercover Ops & Other Intense Police Stories
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Dive into gripping real-life stories from the front lines of law enforcement in this powerful episode of Things Police See Podcast with host Steve Gould (Ole Gingerface). Guest Cameron Pavlicek, an active Montana narcotics investigator, Afghanistan war veteran, former president of the Montana Narcotics Officers Association, and founder of Yellowstone Narcotics training company, shares intense, bizarre, and eye-opening experiences. Hear about a chilling first homicide call in freezing Montana conditions, using a baby as collateral in a meth deal gone wild, a 36-hour armed standoff ending in...
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30-Year Minneapolis Cop Tells INSANE Stories + George Floyd Case Insights
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Listen to raw, unfiltered police stories from a 30-year veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department! Retired Lieutenant Scott Zierden shares his firsthand accounts of bizarre calls, intense fights, terrifying moments, and heartwarming rescues during his career in patrol, training, criminal investigations, and internal affairs. Contact Steve - Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today!
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Retired Waltham Cop's Insider Stories: Boston Bomber Hunt, SWAT Raids & Bizarre Calls
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
In 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, massive gunfire, and negotiations. He reveals behind-the-scenes details on the 2013 events (inspired by films like Patriots Day), bizarre scenes (like intact brains ejected from shotgun wounds), heart-pounding SWAT entries against armed...
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Retired LAPD Lt. Rick Dedmon: 35+ Years of Wild Police Stories | Things Police See
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Retired 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 punches. He also discusses his current volunteer work with Copline, helping officers and their families through PTSD, trauma, and crisis. Copline Contact Steve - Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today!
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Die Hard - A Christmas Movie?
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Merry 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 - Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today!
info_outlineJoin host Steve Gould on "Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts" as he interviews retired police officer Jon Perry, a 36-year veteran with Kansas City and Virginia State Police. In this gripping episode, Jon shares intense stories from his career, including high-stakes crisis negotiations, criminal profiling, and assisting with a double homicide in the Ozarks. From barricaded subjects to global homicide investigations, Jon reveals the challenges and emotional toll of policing, offering insights into the mindset of a negotiator and the realities of law enforcement. Tune in for bizarre, heartwarming, and unforgettable moments from the front lines, plus advice for aspiring officers. Don’t miss this powerful episode—perfect for true crime enthusiasts, law enforcement professionals, and anyone curious about the untold stories of policing. Subscribe, rate, and review to support the show!
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