Sheriff Robert Hardwick: 32 Years Policing, Murders & Florida Justice
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Release Date: 03/11/2026
29 Years in Chicago Policing Chaos: Undercover Stings & Bizarre Calls | Betsy Smith Interview
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Dive into the intense, bizarre, and unfiltered world of law enforcement with host Steve Gould on Things Police See. In this episode, Steve sits down with retired Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith, who spent 29 years policing the relentless Chicago metro area. As one of the pioneering female officers of the early 1980s, Betsy shares the raw reality of breaking into a male-dominated field, navigating systemic hazing, and turning her perspective into a tactical advantage. From the psychological adrenaline dump of her very first rookie homicide scene to a mind-boggling, bizarre medical emergency,...
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I Trained Keanu Reeves for John Wick... But My NYPD Special Ops Stories Are Wilder | George Sichler
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
In this episode of Things Police See, host Steve Gould sits down with retired NYPD veteran George Sichler for an unforgettable look into the world of elite law enforcement special operations. Serving 20 years with the nation’s largest police force, George transitioned from the intense "meat grinder" patrol blocks of NYC to the high-stakes NYPD Harbor and Scuba teams. George shares incredible firsthand accounts of what it's like to drop from helicopters into pitch-black waters, executive life-or-death maritime rescues miles offshore, and navigate zero-visibility "black water" recovery...
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LAPD Gang Unit Veteran Secrets: Trauma, Resilience, And The Truth About South LA Streets
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
In this powerful episode, hosts Steve and Ken Roybal sit down with Andrew Gonzalez, a 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) who spent the majority of his career working the intense 77th Street Division and specialized gang units. Andrew pulls back the curtain on the evolution of modern street gangs, revealing how social media and encrypted applications have shifted criminal enterprises into highly sophisticated, clandestine corporate-style structures. He drops hard-hitting truths about the daily realities of policing in South Central, what it feels like to face a loaded...
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Homicide & Heartbreak: Detective Kevin Grogan on the Toll of Policing
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
In this episode of Things Police See, host Steve Gould sits down with former detective and author Kevin Grogan. From his early days at Westfield State to his high-stakes career with the Savannah-Chatham Metro PD, Kevin shares firsthand accounts of the "greatest show on earth." Kevin discusses his time on the ATF Task Force, Narcotics, and his deeply personal journey through Homicide investigations. He opens up about the adrenaline of solving murders and the heavy emotional weight that led him to write his trilogy, including his latest book: No Greater Honor, No Bigger Failure....
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New York State Police High-Stakes SWAT Operations & Survival Stories with Captain Scott Brown
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
In this gripping episode, we sit down with Captain Scott Brown, a veteran of the New York State Police with a decorated 32-year career. From his early days as a young trooper to his 18-year tenure as a Captain and SWAT commander, Scott shares firsthand accounts of the most intense and bizarre calls in his history. We dive into a harrowing story of survival on the Newberg-Beacon Bridge, the chilling details of the 1996 Jennifer Bolduc and Sarah Hajney investigation, and a high-stakes tactical standoff with a double homicide suspect. Scott also opens up about the lighter side of the job,...
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Lt. Joe Kenda: Homicide Hunter on Solving 387 Murders, Human Nature, and The Mission
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
In this episode of Things Police See, host Steve Gould welcomes back the legendary Lt. Joe Kenda, the "Homicide Hunter" and host of American Detective. With a career solving 387 homicides and maintaining a staggering 93% solve rate, Kenda dives deep into the reality of criminal investigation—far beyond the Hollywood myths of car chases and gun battles. Joe Kenda shares candid stories about his journey from a "college boy" rookie to a Lieutenant of Detectives in Colorado Springs. He discusses the intense emotional toll of the job, his unwavering mission to seek justice for victims, and...
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17 Years of Oregon & Montana Law Enforcement | Adam Miller
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
In this intense and insightful episode, host Steve Gould sits down with Adam Miller, a veteran lawman with over 17 years of experience across the Pacific Northwest and Big Sky Country. From his 13 years at the Benton County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon to his current role as a State Investigator in Montana, Adam shares the raw reality of life behind the badge. Adam recounts a harrowing high-risk traffic stop involving a subject with a shotgun on his birthday and takes us inside a chaotic officer-involved shooting from 2012 that changed the way his agency viewed medical gear like tourniquets...
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Joe Kenda: The Homicide Hunter on Real Murders, Hollywood, and "Killer Triggers"
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
In this intense episode of Things Police See, host Steve Gould sits down with the "Homicide Hunter" himself, Lieutenant Joe Kenda. With a career spanning 23 years at the Colorado Springs Police Department and a staggering 92% solve rate over 387 murder cases, Kenda shares firsthand accounts of the cases that defined his career and the transition from the streets to stardom on Investigation Discovery. Joe dives deep into his early days as a patrolman in the 1970s, recounting his first "hot call" and the chilling reality of investigating nearly 400 murders. We discuss the psychological toll of...
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Rookie Years in Milwaukee PD: Jeffery Dahmer, Riots, Worst Districts
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant and bestselling author Patrick O'Donnell returns to Things Police See for a raw, no-filter conversation about his early days on the job. From his very first week—nearly shooting a suspect and witnessing open-heart massage on a dying man—to patrolling districts that mixed million-dollar lakefront mansions with some of the city's most violent neighborhoods, Patrick shares the unvarnished reality of big-city policing during the crack era. The Rookie Years - Patrick's latest book https://a.co/d/02dzfbNZ Reasons We Serve Podcast...
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51 Years as Cop & Sheriff: Everglades Voodoo, Bear Attack & Riot Chaos
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts
Join host Steve Gould on Things Police See for an unforgettable interview with Thomas Loughren, a true law enforcement legend with 51 years of service—from rural New York sheriff's deputy to Miccosukee Police in the Florida Everglades, four terms as Chenango County Sheriff, and service on the New York State Commission of Corrections. In this raw, firsthand account, Thomas shares his incredible journey starting as one of the youngest sworn officers in 1972. He opens up about high-speed cadet action, solo patrols in vast rural counties with dead radio spots, intense bar fights, and learning to...
info_outlineJoin host Steven Gould for an in-depth interview with St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick, a 32-year law enforcement veteran, former homicide detective, police chief, and retired National Guard member. Sheriff Hardwick shares powerful stories from his career, including his first homicide call involving a childhood friend, the bizarre 2008 staged murder case of Summer Smith (where investigators wired a coffin for a confession), and the heartbreaking 2021 Tristyn Bailey murder by Aiden Fucci.
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