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Badges, Bullets, and Blunders

Travis Harless
Law Enforcement
Police Work
California
Gang Unit
SWAT
Marine Corps
Second Battle Of Fallujah
Firearms Training
Homelessness
SWAT Team
Cocaine
Veterans Day
Drug Bust
Pursuit
Drugs
Humor
Sex Crimes
Llama
Comedy
Injury Recovery

Funny cop stories from real people who lived them.

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Detective Carson
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Episode: EP 50 Double Fisting Corn Dogs | Sgt Kam and Detective Carson
Sgt Kam
Police officer for almost 13 years with experiences in various law enforcement roles.
Episode: EP 50 Double Fisting Corn Dogs | Sgt Kam and Detective Carson
Ted King
Captain at a police agency in California with 20 years of law enforcement experience.
Episode: EP 49 How To Keep Experience On Patrol | Capt King
Alex Fisher
News anchor for KGET 17 News.
KGET 17 News
Episode: EP 42 Media Relations | Alex Fisher KGET 17 News Anchor
Matt Haywood
Retired Police Officer and firearms instructor
Firearms Legal Protection
Episode: EP 41 SRO to Route 91 | Ret. Off. Matt Haywood
Travis McNinch
Police officer with 18 years of experience in California
Episode: EP 40 Rock Band Cop | Officer Travis McNinch
Capt. Bobby Woolard
Retired police captain from a police department in California, now a safety consultant.
Alpha Safety Solutions
Episode: EP 39 Patrol Rifle Program | Capt. Bobby Woolard
Officer Colton
Law enforcement officer with experience in patrol, gang unit and SWAT
Episode: EP 37 Street Takeovers vs SWAT | Detective Fuji and Officer Colton
Detective Fuji
Law enforcement officer and detective recently promoted, involved in SWAT
Episode: EP 37 Street Takeovers vs SWAT | Detective Fuji and Officer Colton

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Travis Harless
Host of Badges, Bullets, and Blunders

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Fun listen

    Everyone wants to hear the dirty details of true crime/ law enforcement or there wouldn't be so many podcasts and procedurals on tv out there to consume. For me, I like hearing the nitty gritty without getting bummed out, this delivers. It’s nice to hear that cops able to laugh about some of the hardest parts of the job. Give this a try!

    Apple Podcasts
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    @Juliejuj
    United Statesa year ago

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The show seems to pair funny anecdotes with meaningful discussions around training, mental health, and community impact, which many listeners find engaging and relatable.
Humor and camaraderie are strong throughout, with listeners appreciating the lighter side of tough jobs and the authentic storytelling from real-world officers.
Guests are diverse within public safety, offering practical insights as well as entertaining experiences.

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Senior Officer Eric South pt. 2 | Badges, Bullets, and Blunders #025
Q: Can you tell us a little more about the Shop with a Cop program?
Eric explains that it involves pairing police officers with underprivileged kids for shopping sprees in Walmart, where kids select gifts for their family, often showing remarkable generosity.
Senior Officer Eric South pt. 2 | Badges, Bullets, and Blunders #025
Q: What did you do before you were a cop, and what have you been doing since you retired from being a police officer?
Eric shares that he served in the Marine Corps and then worked in the police department as a patrol officer and canine handler before transitioning to the oil fields and later the rental industry.
EP 39 Patrol Rifle Program | Capt. Bobby Woolard
Q: What changes have you seen in policing over the years?
Bobby discusses the evolution of the Patrol Rifle Program and the proactive measures taken by law enforcement to be better equipped for active threats.
EP 33 Cop writes search warrant for a lady's what!? | Senior Officer RJ
Q: What can applicants expect when they apply?
Candidates go through written tests, physical agility tests, interviews, and polygraphs before the background investigation starts.
EP 33 Cop writes search warrant for a lady's what!? | Senior Officer RJ
Q: What advice would you have for someone going through the background process?
Be honest about your application details and ensure your contact info is accurate. Don't make your background investigator do unnecessary work.

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The show offers humorous, first-person storytelling from law enforcement professionals, mixed with candid discussions about training, tactics, and community engagement. Episodes frequently center on real-life incidents, police culture, and the lighter moments that arise from high-stress work, often balanced with thoughtful takes on topics like mental health, use-of-force training, and media relations. A standout element is the frequent shift between witty banter and practical insights, with guests ranging from patrol officers and detectives to union reps and firearms experts, plus occasional outsiders who bring a fresh perspective on policing and public safety. This blend of humor and hard-earned expertise makes it appealing to listeners wh... more

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2. Sgt Kam
3. Ted King
4. Alex Fisher
5. Matt Haywood
6. Travis McNinch
7. Capt. Bobby Woolard
8. Officer Colton

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