Local Mind Media

The inside reality of being a police officer. See the world of law enforcement the media won't show.

The Job as a Police Officer in Perspective 11/13/2023

The Job as a Police Officer in Perspective On this episode of Local Mind Media Tim and G welcome veteran police officer, Nick Genova, on the show. Nick has over three decades of experience in law enforcement and has kept it all in perspective with outside interest and genuinely sound insight into maintaining a healthy balance of personal and professional lives. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/28608348

How to Survive the Police Academy Ep. 21 07/23/2023

How to Survive the Police Academy Ep. 21 On this episode of Local Mind Media we discuss preparing for and surviving the police academy. We cover everything from your attitude to staying awake during endless Power Point presentations. This is also our grand finale to season 1 of Local Mind Media, so thank you for being a part of our first year and we look forward to more to come. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/27541275

Increasing Crime? Ep. 20 07/03/2023

Increasing Crime? Ep. 20 In this episode of Local Mind Media, Nate and Arnold return as guest hosts to discuss how crime is increasing in both frequency and violence. We also ponder a federal arrest of Nate for wearing the American flag in his sweaty redneck attempt at celebrating the 4th of July. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/27355434

Police Officer Hiring Process Ep. 19 06/26/2023

Police Officer Hiring Process Ep. 19 On this episode of Local Mind Media we discuss the mindset and preparation for the hiring process and all the steps applicants go through. From psychological tests to oral board interviews, G and Tim cover what you'll need to get through the process. You can also find the shows on Apple and Spotify and other podcast apps. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/27264225

The Most Unpopular Podcast - Hunting Felons Ep.18 On this episode, Nate and I decided to name it the most unpopular podcast for reasons revealed in the show. Special (shy) guest and female officer, Rosario, joins us with her two dogs. We talk about what a busy time it is at our department and the proactive arrests our team made this week with Nate as the protagonist of the activity. Thanks for joining us. Listen on localmindmedia.com, Apple, Spotify, and other podcast apps. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/27119820

First Responder Dispatchers - Details That Matter Ep 17 04/24/2023

First Responder Dispatchers - Details That Matter Ep 17 On this episode of Local Mind Media Tim and Eric G are joined by Dany, who has been a dispatcher for over 10 years. We discuss everything from the relationship of dispatchers and officers to being on the phone when someone ends their life. Dispatching is a highly complex and stressful job that only roughly 4% of the population can effectively perform. Thanks for listening! You my also listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/26632197

Successful Career as a Police Officer Ep 16 04/17/2023

Successful Career as a Police Officer Ep 16 On this episode of Local Mind Media we are blessed with two officers who have a wealth of knowledge and perspective. Martin Donahue and Kevin Bavor share the keys to success in a police career, the worst traffic crashes they've ever seen, and some fun banter. Thanks for listening. You may also listen on Apple Podcast and Spotify. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/26560617

Police Officer Mindset Ep. 15 04/10/2023

Police Officer Mindset Ep. 15 On this episode of Local Mind Media we cover the various mindsets police officers go through. Some are beneficial and required to do the job and do it safely. Other mindsets and emotions can be detrimental and even dangerous. Thanks for joining us and please leave a comment with any feedback, questions, or suggestions. You may also listen to the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/26492346

Evidence: The Foundation of a Case Ep 14 03/20/2023

Evidence: The Foundation of a Case Ep 14 You better wear your rubber gloves for this show! On this episode of Local Mind Media podcast we have a couple of very special highly trained people joining us. How are crime scenes processed for evidence? What happens to the thousands of pounds of drugs collected by a police department. How do you lift a fingerprint off an eyeball?! We talk with two police forensics and evidence technicians covering the make up of their job, how they collect and store evidence and the evolving technology they use and manage. You can also listen on Apple and Spotify podcasts. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/26277954

The Variety of Jobs Open to Police Officers In a Career Ep 13 03/06/2023

The Variety of Jobs Open to Police Officers In a Career Ep 13 G is back from the dead to join Local Mind Media. This episode we talk about the vast paths a police officer can follow in a career. Being a patrol officer is, quite simply, rewarding, complex, difficult and fun. Most officers find what they're interested in or good at within the first three years of being on patrol and either can hone those skills while on patrol or pursue one or more of the various collateral duties, special units, or departments within their organization. It's easy to see why officers continually work entire careers within law enforcement when you consider the options they have to grow individually and keep it fresh and fun. Thanks for listening. Please leave a rating and/or comment with feedback, suggestions or just to say howdy. You can listen to Local Mind Media on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other quality podcast platforms. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/26139750

Life Before Being a Cop? Ep 12 02/13/2023

Life Before Being a Cop? Ep 12 On this episode of Local Mind Media guest host Arnold and Tim discuss life before being a police officer. Life experiences can be beneficial in the daily work of an officer and we uncover some of the benefits of having a previous life and the benefits of starting the job very young with limited life experiences. So listen in to learn how Arnold stopped a domestic violence encounter in his boxer shorts and how Tim was homeless by choice for a short period. We hope you enjoy the show. You can also listen on Apple and Spotify and other podcast outlets. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/25908267

Police Officer Training, Professionalism, and Culture with Two Guests Ep. 11 02/06/2023

Police Officer Training, Professionalism, and Culture with Two Guests Ep. 11 On this episode of Local Mind Media we are joined by returning guest, Arnold, and Nate. Both of them are field training officers (FTO). We discuss professionalism, training, and culture within departments in light of the incident with special unit officers in Memphis Tennessee resulting in the death of Tyre Nichols. Thanks for listening. You may also listen on Apple and Spotify or directly on the localmindmedia.com website. Please comment with feedback, suggestions, or just to say Hi. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/25843650

The Mentality of Investigations Ep. 10 01/23/2023

The Mentality of Investigations Ep. 10 Detective Zac McCullough joins Local Mind Media to discuss transitioning from patrol to investigations, the consuming nature of investigating persons crimes, and the satisfaction of solving cases, among other topics. Thanks for listening and please leave a comment with feedback, questions, and suggestions. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/25695861

Favorite (and Least Favorite...) Types of Calls as Police Officers Ep. 9 12/18/2022

Favorite (and Least Favorite...) Types of Calls as Police Officers Ep. 9 This week on Local Mind Media Tim and Eric "G" talk about the exciting last couple of weeks on the job. They also reveal their favorite and least favorite calls for service as police officers and share another segment of Good to Go or Hell No! Thanks for joining the show. Please comment and/or leave a review if you are so inclined. You can also listen to the show on and . /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/25361652

Officer Discretion with Two Special Guests. Ep. 8 12/03/2022

Officer Discretion with Two Special Guests. Ep. 8 Thanks for joining us this week on Local Mind Media. Tim and G were graced with a surprise knock at the door of Local Mind Media studios and two handsome officers standing outside, so we invited them in to join us on the show. Former guest, Detective (Zebra) Raber and superstar officer, SWAT operator, firearms instructor, FTO, and traffic go-getter, Martin share their opinions on topics ranging from the importance of traffic enforcement to the fundamentals of officer discretion. Please share the shows with your friends and drop us a comment on any feedback, suggestions, or just to say hi. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/25210191

Smoldering G and Good to Go! Ep. 7 11/18/2022

Smoldering G and Good to Go! Ep. 7 This week on Local Mind Media Eric "Smoldering G" and Tim discuss our weeks, which include diversity in strengths between officers, busy number of calls vs. slowing it down to do methodical investigations, death investigation calls, and other things to give you an inside look into being a police officer. G and Tim also introduce a new show segment called Good to Go or Hell No! Please jump on the localmindmedia.com website and leave a comment and/or a rating and comment on Apple Podcasts. Your voice matters. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/25060956

Are There SWAT Operator Detectives? Yes. Ep. 6 11/03/2022

Are There SWAT Operator Detectives? Yes. Ep. 6 This week Tim and G are joined by Raber, an officer who is both a SWAT team member and detective. Thanks for joining us. Please leave a comment and/or a rating on the show. We appreciate you! /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/24890946

Officer Involved Shooting Debrief Ep. 5 10/14/2022

Officer Involved Shooting Debrief Ep. 5 On this episode of Local Mind Media Tim and G talk with Officers Tom and Chris who, in 2019, were involved in a shooting with a suspect. We discuss the call itself leading up to the shooting, the impact on them, and the learning points afterwards. Thanks for listening. Please comment and/or leave a show rating! /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/24685197

Homelessness - Whose Issue Is It? Ep. 4 10/02/2022

Homelessness - Whose Issue Is It? Ep. 4 This week on Local Mind Media we dive into the complex issues of homelessness with Community Resource Unit officer, Arnold. Please comment with any suggestions and/or feedback. And maybe leave us a rating and review. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/24555465

Community Perception of Solving Crimes Ep. 3 09/13/2022

Community Perception of Solving Crimes Ep. 3 On Local Mind Media Ep 3 Tim and G discuss how the public perceive the way police investigate and solve crimes, along with other fun topics. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/24356919

Citizen Contacts Ep. 2 08/30/2022

Citizen Contacts Ep. 2 Today on Local Mind Media G and I discuss different types of contacts with citizens with an interesting angle of communicating with young university citizens. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/24207699

Hosts and Background Ep 1 08/13/2022

Hosts and Background Ep 1 Welcome to episode 1 of our podcast show here at Local Mind Media. Eric "G" and I cover our backgrounds and how and why we got into law enforcement. /episode/index/show/1f6e81db-6442-4401-a31a-b8f795a7b649/id/24041931

Intro 08/11/2022

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