Retired LAPD Lt. Rick Dedmon: 35+ Years of Wild Police Stories | Things Police See
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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!
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Things Police See Year-End Review 2025: Stats, Stories with Steve & Kerry
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Dive into the 2025 year-end review of the popular law enforcement podcast "Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts" hosted by Steve Gould! In this special episode, Steve is joined by his lovely wife Kerry for a fun, candid conversation covering podcast stats from Spotify Wrapped, growth challenges, top episodes (including the ATF task force standout), listener demographics across 52 countries, and surprising fan favorites in music and books. Get behind-the-scenes insights on balancing police life, family Christmas chaos, the rise of the Sergeant Steve YouTube channel, short-form content...
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California Highway Patrol
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My good friend the great Gill Reyes tells his tales from the California Highway Patrol! Contact Steve - Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today!
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Crazy Riot Stories, Police Chaplain, Background Investigations
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My good friend Ken Roybal, a retired Los Angeles Police Department veteran with an extraordinary 35 years of service to the city of Los Angeles. Ken started his career as an LAPD officer in 1980, he patrolled the streets during some of the most turbulent times in the department's history, then honed his expertise as a background investigator from 1997 to 2001, meticulously vetting the next generation of guardians. After retiring in 2003, he continued his mission in the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department, guiding countless applicants through the rigorous hiring process until his full...
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Ontario, CA - K9 Officer and Police Helicopter Pilot
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Retired Ontario PD aviation supervisor and K9 handler Sgt. Eric Weidner is back! Eric returns to dive deep into his years as a police dog handler with his 115-lb Czech Shepherd “Kachi” – from the very first bite, training dogs to ride in helicopters, head bites, narcotic detection at airports, and the craziest tracks and apprehensions of his career. Now retired, Eric owns CNC Technologies – the company that outfits, upgrades, and 24/7 supports law enforcement surveillance helicopters and airplanes all over the world. Hear how he went from chasing suspects on the ground and in the air...
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The Police Airwing Pilot
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Eric retired from the Ontario Police Department, where he served as the aviation unit supervisor. He is currently the chief operations officer at CNC Technologies. Before his time in air support, Sgt Weidner was a dedicated K9 handler for Ontario PD. Contact Steve - Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today!
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ATF Agent's Terrifying Undercover Buys & Rookie Fatality Horror | Jennifer Eskew
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Virginia State Trooper & 29-year ATF Special Agent Jennifer Eskew shares shocking police stories from her 33-year law enforcement career on "Things Police See" podcast with host Steve Gold. From her first double-fatality crash as a rookie trooper to terrifying undercover crack buys in gang-infested Portsmouth, VA, and heartwarming rescues of drug-addicted moms—discover intense cop moments, bizarre naked arrests, and life-saving advice for new officers. Jennifer's new memoir Becoming Fire: Chasing the Passion to Protect, Serve and Love launches Nov 18—pre-order now! Foreword by Joe...
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The Mafia & The Rhode Island State Police
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Anthony Pesare served with distinction as a Major in the Rhode Island State Police and later as Chief of Police for Middletown, RI. Over the course of his career, Pesare held commanding roles in the Intelligence Unit, Detective Bureau, and Narcotics Division, and played a pivotal role in dismantling organized crime operations across New England—including cases involving the notorious Patriarca crime family. Books on Amazon Support The Podcast by Joining The Patreon! Sergeant Steve YouTube - Contact Steve -
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Retired Nashville Cop Shares Intense Police Stories & Recovery Journey
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Join host Steve Gould on "Things Police See" as he interviews retired Nashville Police Sergeant Scott Cothran. With 16.5 years at Metro Nashville PD, Scott shares gripping stories from his career, including high-stakes drug busts, a dramatic flood rescue during Nashville’s 2010 flood, and a terrifying encounter with a murder suspect. Now working with first responders battling PTSD and substance abuse, Scott opens up about his personal struggles with alcoholism and recovery. Discover powerful insights, intense police experiences, and advice for new officers. Subscribe for more real police...
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